Best Care Homes in Salford (2026)
43 care homes compared by CQC rating, type, beds, and specialisms.
Care Home Comparison Table
| Care Home | Rating | Type | Beds |
|---|---|---|---|
| House Martins Care Limited Number Two | Good | Residential | 5 |
| House Martins Care Limited Number One | Good | Residential | 5 |
| Claremont Lodge | Good | Residential | 18 |
| Abbey Grove Residential Home | Good | Residential | 19 |
| Hope Manor Residential Home | Good | Residential | 26 |
| Heartly Green | Good | Residential | 59 |
| Cherrytrees Care Home | Good | Nursing | 32 |
| The Willows | Good | Nursing | 50 |
| Beechfield Lodge | Good | Residential | 60 |
| Amadeus | Good | Residential | 39 |
| Walkden Manor | Good | Residential | 29 |
| Fountains Care Centre | Good | Nursing | 98 |
| Heath Cottage | Good | Residential | 28 |
| Ecclesholme | Good | Residential | 50 |
| The Hamlet | Good | Residential | 9 |
| Thornton Lodge Care Home | Good | Residential | 34 |
| Beenstock Home | Good | Nursing | 32 |
| Merrymeet Residential Care Home | Good | Residential | 19 |
| The Rookery | Good | Residential | 7 |
| Abbeydale Nursing Home | Good | Nursing | 24 |
| Wolsey House | Good | Residential | 6 |
| Bluebell Court Care Home | Good | Nursing | 69 |
| Worsley Lodge | Good | Residential | 48 |
| Arden Court | Good | Nursing | 47 |
| Broughton House - Veteran Care Village | Good | Nursing | 64 |
| Moorfield House Care Home | Good | Residential | 33 |
| Granville | Good | Residential | 14 |
| Castlerea House | Good | Residential | 10 |
| The Broughtons | Good | Residential | 42 |
| Bridgewater Manor Care Home | Good | Nursing | 71 |
| Kenyon Lodge | Good | Nursing | 60 |
| Pendleton Court Care Home | Good | Nursing | 58 |
| Pemberton Fold | Requires improvement | Residential | 60 |
| Newlands Care Home | Requires improvement | Nursing | 30 |
| Park View | Requires improvement | Residential | 9 |
| Alderwood Care Home | Requires improvement | Residential | 39 |
| Barton Brook Care Home | Requires improvement | Nursing | 120 |
| The Laurels | Requires improvement | Residential | 25 |
| Wentworth House | Requires improvement | Residential | 25 |
| Harmony House | Requires improvement | Residential | 12 |
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Choosing a Care Home in Salford
With 43 care homes in Salford, families have 32 well-rated options to choose from. 8 homes currently require improvement — always check the latest CQC inspection report before visiting. The area has 14 nursing homes for people with complex medical needs, alongside 29 residential homes.
We recommend shortlisting 3–5 homes, visiting each in person, and using our choosing guide to compare them systematically. Pay attention to staffing levels, the atmosphere on the day, and how staff interact with residents. Understanding how care home fees are funded — including local authority support and NHS Continuing Healthcare — is also essential before making a decision.
Salford care homes offer specialist support for residential care, dementia care, physical disability care, nursing care and more. Use the links below to filter homes by care type.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many care homes are in Salford?
Salford has 43 CQC-registered care homes with a combined 1,506 beds across the area.
How many Outstanding care homes are in Salford?
Salford has 0 Outstanding-rated care homes and 32 Good-rated care homes.
What types of care are available in Salford?
Salford has 14 nursing care homes and 29 residential homes, including 23 specialising in dementia care. Other specialisms include residential care, dementia care, physical disability care.
What should I look for when choosing a care home in Salford?
Start with the CQC rating — Outstanding and Good-rated homes have passed independent inspections. Then visit in person: speak with staff and current residents' families, ask about staffing levels, activities, and how they handle changing health needs. Our choosing guide walks you through each step.
How are care home fees funded in Salford?
Salford Council will carry out a care needs and financial assessment for those seeking local authority funding. Anyone with assets above £23,250 typically funds their own care. NHS Continuing Healthcare is available for complex medical needs. See our funding guide for full details.