Care Home Ratings
Nursing homeResidential care home

Doves Nest Nursing Home

15-19 Windsor Road, Clayton Bridge, Manchester, M40 1QQ

Overall CQC rating

Good

Rating published 25 February 2020

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Last inspected 31 January 2022

The rating above may date from an earlier inspection. CQC only updates ratings when they assess the relevant quality areas.

Report published 16 Feb 2022

Ratings by quality area

Safe

Are people protected from abuse and avoidable harm?

Requires Improvement
Well-led

Does the leadership ensure high-quality, person-centred care?

Good
Caring

Do staff involve and treat people with compassion, kindness and respect?

Good
Responsive

Are services organised so they meet people’s needs?

Good
Effective

Does the care achieve good outcomes and help maintain quality of life?

Good

Rating improved from Requires improvement

5 rated inspections on record · First rated April 2015

Local healthcare

Nearest A&E

North Manchester General Hospital

3 mi

Nearest GP surgery

1.1 mi

3 within 2 mi

Nearest pharmacy

1.1 mi

7 within 2 mi

Nearest dentist

1 mi

3 within 2 mi

Healthcare locations from OpenStreetMap. Distances are approximate (straight line).

Area information

Council-funded care home fees

Average rates paid by Manchester (2025–26)

£866

per week, residential

£959

per week, nursing

Self-funded residents typically pay more. These are the rates local authorities pay providers on behalf of council-funded residents.

Recorded crime nearby

Street-level crimes reported in this area (December 2025)

2

Most common: violent crime

Elderly population

8.3% of people in Manchester are aged 65 or over

47.8

beds per 1,000 aged 65+

Fee data from DHSC. Crime data from police.uk. Population data from ONS. All under the Open Government Licence.

Details

Number of beds50
Local authorityManchester
RegionNorth West
Last inspected31 January 2022
Registered with CQC since31 December 2010
Registered managerHelen Elizabeth Claffey

Services and specialisms

Caring for adults over 65 yrsCaring for adults under 65 yrsPhysical disabilities

Ratings and inspection data from the Care Quality Commission under the Open Government Licence. Hospital data from OpenStreetMap.

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