North Bay Group
Half Acre Care Home
Residential care home in Manchester, Bury
Operated by North Bay Group
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- 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
Half Acre Care Home is a purpose-built residential care home in Radcliffe, Greater Manchester, with 32 registered beds. It provides residential, dementia and respite care. The home sits between Bolton, Bury and Manchester, with countryside views and access via the A58 and public transport. Residents can take part in arts and crafts, gardening, exercise classes, cinema nights, quizzes and pamper sessions. Meals are prepared using seasonal, locally sourced ingredients and include traditional dishes and homemade treats. Bedrooms are en suite, and some are available for double occupancy. Shared spaces include a communal lounge, gardens and a bar. The Care Quality Commission rated the home Good overall in its 2022 report, with Good in all five key questions.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 13 July 2022 · Last inspected 15 June 2022
Inspectors describe Half Acre, a purpose-built home for up to 32 older people, some living with dementia, as providing good everyday care. Feedback from people and visitors was positive, with staff seen as friendly, caring and respectful, and people were supported to make their own choices and follow their own routines. Staffing was stable, medicines were managed safely, and the home was rated Good overall.
- Staff were described as friendly, caring and respectful, and inspectors' observations matched this
- People were given maximum choice and control, with routines of their own choosing
- Meals were praised for their quality and choice, and kitchen staff understood people's dietary needs
- Clear management systems, a stable staff team, and a comprehensive training programme were in place
- Individual care plans were still being enhanced to include more personalised information about people's needs and wishes
- The home was asked to explore further opportunities to support people's sexuality and cultural needs
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
Facilities
What's nearby
- Near a main road
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
- AllotmentsAmple
- Play SpaceAmple
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkAdequate
- Tennis CourtLimited
- Bowling GreenAmple
- Playing FieldAmple
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAdequate
- Restaurants & CafesSparse
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsSparse
- TakeawaysSparse
Local crime statistics
2 recorded crimes in the local area (July 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | Fees on request | — |
| Dementia care | Fees on request | — |
| Respite (short stay) | 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 Bury council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £725 |
| 2025 | £773 |
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Local health safety net
Half Acre Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Fairfield Hospital, 3.8 miles away. The local GP practice is MILE LANE HEALTH CENTRE, 0.8 miles away.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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