Care Home Ratings
Residential care home

Holmfield Care

2 & 4 Darley Avenue, West Didsbury, Manchester, M20 2XF

Overall CQC rating

Good

Rating published 6 December 2023

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Last inspected 21 November 2023

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

Report published 6 Dec 2023

Ratings by quality area

Safe

Are people protected from abuse and avoidable harm?

Good
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 unchanged since last inspection

3 rated inspections on record · First rated December 2016

Local healthcare

Nearest A&E

Manchester University Hospitals (central site)

56.9% of patients seen within 4 hours (Jan 2026)

2.8 mi

Nearest GP surgery

Skin Doctor Manchester

0.6 mi

13 within 2 mi

Nearest pharmacy

Allied Pharmacy

0.8 mi

16 within 2 mi

Nearest dentist

0.6 mi

16 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)

0

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 beds24
Local authorityManchester
RegionNorth West
Last inspected21 November 2023
Registered with CQC since11 November 2010
Registered managerJennifer Wickstead

Services and specialisms

Caring for adults over 65 yrsCaring for adults under 65 yrsDementiaMental health conditionsPhysical disabilitiesSensory impairment

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

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