Clare Mount, Manchester
CQC Inspection Breakdown
| Safe | Requires improvement |
| Effective | Requires improvement |
| Caring | Requires improvement |
| Responsive | Requires improvement |
| Well-led | Inadequate |
About Clare Mount
Date of assessment: 29 January 2025 to 19 March 2025. Clare Mount is a nursing home providing accommodation and personal care to 18 people with a variety of conditions at the time of our site visits. Most of the people at the home were living with dementia and other cognitive impairments. The home is registered to provide care for up to 29 people over 2 floors in one building.
Source: CQC inspection report
Specialisms
About Clare Mount
Clare Mount, a care home with nursing in Manchester, Rochdale, welcomes residents who need nursing support and day-to-day personal care in a homely setting. The home is operated by Rose Petals Health Care Ltd and can accommodate up to 29 residents. Following their most recent inspection on 06/06/2025, the Care Quality Commission rated Clare Mount as Requires improvement. Across the five inspection categories, the home scored Requires Improvement for Safe and Effective and Caring and Responsive; Inadequate for Well-led. The home caters to a range of care needs, including sensory impairments, dementia, mental health conditions and caring for adults over 65 yrs. The service supports dementia, mental health, older people, sensory impairment. Regulated activities at the home include accommodation for persons who require nursing or personal care and treatment of disease, disorder or injury. The M24 postcode area has 9 registered care homes with a combined 239 beds — so there are options to compare in the local area.
Finding the right care home is a deeply personal decision, and we hope this information helps you and your family feel more confident as you explore your options. Every person deserves care that respects their individuality, and the right home will feel welcoming from the moment you walk through the door.
Clare Mount is one of the care homes in Rochdale — a local authority with 60 CQC-registered homes, 36 of which are rated Good or Outstanding.
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Further Reading & Official Sources
- Official CQC inspection report for Clare Mount
- View Clare Mount on Google Maps
- NHS care home finder near M24 2QQ
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What to Expect When Visiting
When visiting a nursing care home, it helps to see the clinical environment in action alongside the day-to-day living spaces. A good visit should leave you feeling reassured about both the medical and emotional care on offer.
- Try to visit at different times of day, including mealtimes, to see the home in action.
- Speak with staff and, if possible, current residents or their families about their experience.
- Ask about the nurse-to-resident ratio, especially during nights and weekends.
- Check whether the home can manage any specific medical conditions or equipment needs.
- Check whether outside spaces are secure and whether activities are tailored for people with dementia.
Questions to Ask When Visiting
It can be hard to know what to ask during a care home visit. Here are some questions tailored to Clare Mount's type of care that may help guide your conversation:
- 1 What medical conditions do your nurses have experience managing?
- 2 How quickly can a nurse attend to a resident in an emergency?
- 3 Are there regular GP visits, or do residents need to travel for appointments?
- 4 What is your approach to pain management and end-of-life care?
For a more complete checklist, see our guide to choosing a care home.
Official CQC Inspection Report
The Care Quality Commission last inspected Clare Mount on 06/06/2025 and rated it Requires improvement. The full report includes detailed findings on safety, staffing, and quality of care.
Read the full CQC reportWhat families typically look for
- - Whether nurses are on-site 24 hours and their qualifications
- - How the home manages medication and medical emergencies
- - Staff-to-resident ratios, especially overnight
- - Specialist dementia training and secure outdoor spaces
These reflect common priorities we see from families researching care homes. For personalised advice, we recommend visiting in person and speaking to current families.
Frequently Asked Questions
What medical conditions do your nurses have experience managing?
Clare Mount has nursing staff experienced in supporting people with sensory impairments and dementia. In the most recent CQC inspection on 06/06/2025, the home was rated Requires Improvement for Safe care — a category that covers clinical training, medication management, and infection control. Ask the nursing team directly about any specific medical conditions during your visit.
How quickly can a nurse attend to a resident in an emergency?
CQC inspectors rated Clare Mount as Requires Improvement for Safe care on 06/06/2025. The Safe domain covers emergency protocols, staffing ratios, and risk management. Ask the home about nurse-to-resident ratios specifically during night and weekend shifts, when response times are most critical.
Are there regular GP visits, or do residents need to travel for appointments?
Residents at Clare Mount typically remain registered with a local GP who can visit the home for routine and urgent appointments. As a nursing care home, on-site nurses handle day-to-day clinical care. Ask the home which GP surgery they work with and how specialist referrals are managed.
What is your approach to pain management and end-of-life care?
CQC inspectors rated Clare Mount as Requires Improvement for Caring on 06/06/2025. This domain specifically assesses how staff treat residents with compassion and dignity, including during palliative and end-of-life care. Ask the nursing team about their approach to pain management and whether they work with a local hospice or palliative care team.
What is the CQC rating for Clare Mount?
Clare Mount in Manchester is rated Requires improvement by the Care Quality Commission. The most recent inspection was on 06/06/2025. The home has 29 beds.
How many beds does Clare Mount have?
Clare Mount has 29 beds and operates as a care home with nursing in Manchester.
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