Ecclesholme
Residential care home in Manchester, Salford
Operated by Franklin Care Group
What do these badges mean?
- Green Surroundings — Excellent access to parks, playing fields and other green space nearby (OpenStreetMap).
- Peaceful Neighbourhood — Among the lowest for recorded anti-social behaviour and public disorder of comparable areas (police-recorded crime).
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About
Ecclesholme is a care home in Manchester, set in a quiet residential area close to Eccles town centre. Purpose-built in 1977, it has 50 registered beds and provides residential care, including for people living with dementia. It is also registered to support people with sensory impairment. The building sits beside Elm Bank Masonic Hall and has a central courtyard and gardens where residents can spend time outdoors. The home follows a traditional hotel-style model in which residents share communal areas, and residents can also use a minibus.
The Care Quality Commission rates Ecclesholme Good overall, in a report published in 2023. Its five key questions, Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led, were each graded Good. The home supports people with ageing, illness, recovery and rehabilitation needs, and aims to build continuing relationships between residents and staff alongside everyday help.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 20 December 2023 · Last inspected 7 November 2023
Inspectors found that people and their relatives described staff as kind and respectful, and that inspectors saw warm, friendly interactions between staff, residents and visitors. Care was described as meeting people's wishes and needs, with mealtimes, medicines, healthcare access and staff training all covered positively. Inspectors noted a few minor shortfalls during the visit, which the home acted on straight away.
- Staff were described as kind, caring and respectful, and interactions with people and visitors were seen to be warm.
- Accommodation was of a good standard, with suitable aids and adaptations available to support mobility and safety.
- Medicines were given as prescribed, and checks on the premises and equipment were carried out regularly.
- Staffing levels were reviewed regularly, and staff had a range of training and development opportunities and said they felt supported.
- Inspectors identified minor shortfalls during the visit, including some areas of hygiene where improvement was needed; the home took immediate action to address them.
Written by AI from the report text and checked against it. Not an official CQC statement. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Read the full report on CQC.
Care provided
Specialist care
Facilities
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected January 2026
What's nearby
- Near a main road
- Ambulance station about 1000 m away
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). A&E departments from the NHS website. Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsSparse
- Play SpaceAdequate
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkAmple
- Tennis CourtAmple
- Bowling GreenPlentiful
- Playing FieldPlentiful
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsPlentiful
- Restaurants & CafesAmple
- Retail ShoppingSparse
- SupermarketsAmple
- TakeawaysAmple
Local crime statistics
2 recorded crimes in the local area (July 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
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Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | Fees on request | — |
| Dementia care | Fees on request | — |
- Funding accepted
- Not stated
Fees depend on the room and the care needed, so ask the home for a written quote. Check who pays with the funding calculator, or see what Salford council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £647 |
| 2025 | £688 |
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Local health safety net
Ecclesholme is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Salford Royal, 0.4 miles away. The local GP practice is ST ANDREWS MEDICAL CENTRE, 0.3 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
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Part of Franklin Care Group
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