The Dell
Residential care home in Manchester
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
The Dell is a 40-bed residential care home in Greater Manchester operated by Franklin Care Group, providing care for older people and those living with dementia. The home also offers specialist support for residents with sensory impairment. The home was rated Good by the Care Quality Commission across all key questions — Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led — in the 2022 inspection report.
Franklin Care Group runs multiple care homes across the North West and has committed to providing specialist services only where it can meet high standards of delivery.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 24 February 2022 · Last inspected 8 February 2022
Inspectors found that residents of The Dell, a home for up to 40 older people including those living with dementia, felt safe and happy, and described the staff as caring. Staffing levels were judged adequate by residents, relatives, staff and inspectors' own observations, with people supported in a timely way. Infection control was well managed during the COVID-19 pandemic, and care plans were personalised.
- A kind and caring culture, with positive interactions between people and staff observed
- Enough staff were in place to meet people's needs, and staff did not appear rushed
- Care plans were personalised and supported people's communication needs and preferred activities
- New leadership and a registered manager have built strong management, with good staff morale
- Inspectors recommended introducing provider-level audits to give greater oversight of the service
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
Generally satisfactory
Food Standards Agency · inspected February 2026
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
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
- AllotmentsPlentiful
- Play SpacePlentiful
- Golf CourseAmple
- Public ParkPlentiful
- Tennis CourtPlentiful
- Bowling GreenPlentiful
- Playing FieldPlentiful
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAdequate
- Restaurants & CafesAdequate
- Retail ShoppingAdequate
- SupermarketsPlentiful
- TakeawaysAmple
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 | — |
- 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
The Dell is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Manchester Royal Infirmary, 2.3 miles away. The local GP practice is GORTON MEDICAL CENTRE, 0.2 miles away.
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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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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