Wellfield House
38-44 Athol Road, Whalley Range, Manchester, M16 8QN
Overall CQC rating
Rating published 13 October 2018
Last inspected 23 November 2020
The rating above may date from an earlier inspection. CQC only updates ratings when they assess the relevant quality areas.
Report published 16 Dec 2020
Ratings by quality area
Are people protected from abuse and avoidable harm?
Does the leadership ensure high-quality, person-centred care?
Do staff involve and treat people with compassion, kindness and respect?
Are services organised so they meet people’s needs?
Does the care achieve good outcomes and help maintain quality of life?
Rating unchanged since last inspection
2 rated inspections on record · First rated April 2016
Local healthcare
Nearest A&E
Manchester University Hospitals (central site)
56.9% of patients seen within 4 hours (Jan 2026)
Nearest GP surgery
Alexandra Practice
0.2 mi
16 within 2 mi
Nearest pharmacy
Davina Chemist
0.7 mi
28 within 2 mi
Nearest dentist
0.7 mi
19 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)
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.