Anchor
Lightbowne Hall
Care home in Manchester
Operated by Anchor
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
Lightbowne Hall is a 52-bed care home in Manchester operated by Anchor. The home is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission, with Good grades across all key questions: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive, and Well-led (2023 report).
The home provides care for older people who need residential or nursing support in the North West.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 13 April 2023 · Last inspected 22 March 2023
Inspectors found that people at Lightbowne Hall felt safe, and that the home was clean and well managed for infection control. Staff were described as kind, caring and respectful, knew people's needs and preferences, and were trained and supported. Activities were organised on each floor, and people and relatives were involved in agreeing and reviewing care plans.
- Staff were described as kind, caring and respectful, and people and relatives said so.
- Medicines were given as prescribed, and health, nutrition and hydration needs were being met.
- The home was clean throughout, with infection control well managed.
- Staff had training and support, and said the management team was visible and approachable.
- Thickener used to reduce the risk of choking was not recorded when given; this was corrected during the inspection.
- Risk assessments would benefit from more detail about when people may become agitated.
- Staff were busy on the ground floor because of people's support 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.
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected August 2026
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.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsPlentiful
- Play SpaceAdequate
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkPlentiful
- Tennis CourtAmple
- Bowling GreenPlentiful
- Playing FieldPlentiful
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAdequate
- Restaurants & CafesSparse
- Retail ShoppingAdequate
- 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 | — |
- 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 Manchester council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £820 |
| 2025 | £866 |
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Local health safety net
Lightbowne Hall is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is North Manchester General Hospital, 1.7 miles away. The local GP practice is ST GEORGE'S MEDICAL CENTRE, 0.1 miles away.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Manchester
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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