Wellfield House
At a Glance
The information you need to decide whether this home warrants a closer look.
Residential homes
Staff warmth score
of reviewers answered yes
Good to know
- Registered beds23
- SpecialismsCaring for adults over 65 yrs, Dementia
- Last inspected2018-10-13
The Evidence
What the review data, the inspection reports, and the dementia-care evidence base tell us about this home.
What families say
The eight family priority themes
- Staff warmth55
- Compassion & dignity55
- Cleanliness55
- Activities & engagement50
- Food quality50
- Healthcare55
- Management & leadership60
- Resident happiness55
What inspectors found
Inspected 2018-10-13
Is this home safe?
Is the care effective?
The Effective domain was rated Good at the November 2020 inspection. This domain covers training, care planning, healthcare access, and food provision. The published summary does not include any specific detail about dementia training content, how care plans are written or reviewed, GP access arrangements, or food quality. No requirements or recommendations were recorded. Dementia is listed as a specialism, which means the home should be able to describe what specific dementia competencies staff are trained in.Is this home caring?
The Caring domain was rated Good at the November 2020 inspection. This domain assesses whether staff are kind, respectful, and treat residents with dignity and as individuals. The published summary includes no specific inspector observations, no quotes from residents or relatives, and no examples of practice such as use of preferred names, responses to distress, or privacy during personal care. A Good rating means inspectors were satisfied, but the evidence behind it is not visible in the published text.Is the home responsive?
The Responsive domain was rated Good at the November 2020 inspection. This domain covers activities, individual engagement, end-of-life care planning, and how the home responds to complaints. The published summary includes no detail about what activities are offered, whether they are tailored to individual interests and abilities, how one-to-one engagement is provided for people who cannot join group sessions, or how end-of-life wishes are recorded and honoured. No complaints or concerns were highlighted.Is the home well-led?
The Well-led domain was rated Good at the November 2020 inspection. The registration record names a registered manager, Miss Jenna Elizabeth Macdonald, and a nominated individual, Mrs Sarah Wooliscroft, indicating defined accountability. The published summary does not describe management visibility, staff culture, governance systems, how incidents are reviewed, or how the home responds to feedback. A July 2023 monitoring review found no evidence requiring a reassessment of the rating, suggesting no significant concerns have emerged since the inspection.
Source: CQC inspection report →
What the evidence base says
The team at Wellfield House specialises in dementia care alongside general support for older adults. They work with residents over 65 who need varying levels of assistance with daily living. The home has experience supporting people at different stages of their dementia journey. Staff understand the importance of maintaining routines and creating a familiar environment for residents with memory care needs. All areas worth probing directly during a visit.
The DCC Verdict
Our editorial view, built from the three lenses: what families tell us, what inspectors record, and how the home sits against good dementia-care practice.
DCC Family Score
Wellfield House holds a Good rating across all five inspection domains, but the published report contains very little specific detail, observations, or direct testimony. Scores reflect the positive overall rating while being honest that the evidence base is thin.
Homes in North West typically score 68–82.Worth a visit
Wellfield House at 38-44 Athol Road, Manchester was rated Good across all five inspection domains. The most recent published inspection findings are dated November 2020, with a monitoring review conducted in July 2023 confirming no change to the rating. The home is registered for 23 beds and specialises in dementia care and care for adults over 65. A named registered manager and nominated individual are in post, which indicates an accountable leadership structure. The main uncertainty here is straightforward: the published report text is very limited and contains almost no specific observations, resident or family quotes, or detailed evidence. A Good rating is genuinely reassuring, but it tells you little about what day-to-day life looks and feels like for your parent. The inspection is also now several years old. Before making a decision, visit in person and ask to see the staffing rota for a recent week (counting permanent versus agency staff, especially on nights), ask how dementia training is delivered and assessed, and ask how often the home contacts families and in what format. These are the gaps the published findings cannot fill.
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In Their Own Words
How Wellfield House describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Specialist dementia care for older adults in Manchester
Residential home in Manchester: True Peace of Mind
Wellfield House in Manchester provides residential care for people over 65, with particular expertise in supporting those living with dementia. The home welcomes families looking for specialised care in the North West region.
Who they care for
The team at Wellfield House specialises in dementia care alongside general support for older adults. They work with residents over 65 who need varying levels of assistance with daily living.
The home has experience supporting people at different stages of their dementia journey. Staff understand the importance of maintaining routines and creating a familiar environment for residents with memory care needs.
“To learn more about their approach to dementia care, consider arranging a visit to see if Wellfield House might suit your family's needs.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
The DCC Verdict
Our editorial view, built from the three lenses: what families tell us, what inspectors record, and how the home sits against good dementia-care practice.
DCC Family Score
Wellfield House holds a Good rating across all five inspection domains, but the published report contains very little specific detail, observations, or direct testimony. Scores reflect the positive overall rating while being honest that the evidence base is thin.
Homes in North West typically score 68–82.Worth a visit
Wellfield House at 38-44 Athol Road, Manchester was rated Good across all five inspection domains. The most recent published inspection findings are dated November 2020, with a monitoring review conducted in July 2023 confirming no change to the rating. The home is registered for 23 beds and specialises in dementia care and care for adults over 65. A named registered manager and nominated individual are in post, which indicates an accountable leadership structure. The main uncertainty here is straightforward: the published report text is very limited and contains almost no specific observations, resident or family quotes, or detailed evidence. A Good rating is genuinely reassuring, but it tells you little about what day-to-day life looks and feels like for your parent. The inspection is also now several years old. Before making a decision, visit in person and ask to see the staffing rota for a recent week (counting permanent versus agency staff, especially on nights), ask how dementia training is delivered and assessed, and ask how often the home contacts families and in what format. These are the gaps the published findings cannot fill.
The three questions to ask when you visitSave this home. Compare it against your shortlist.
Let our analysis show you how Wellfield House measures up against the other homes you’re considering. Free account.
In Their Own Words
How Wellfield House describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Specialist dementia care for older adults in Manchester
Residential home in Manchester: True Peace of Mind
Wellfield House in Manchester provides residential care for people over 65, with particular expertise in supporting those living with dementia. The home welcomes families looking for specialised care in the North West region.
Who they care for
The team at Wellfield House specialises in dementia care alongside general support for older adults. They work with residents over 65 who need varying levels of assistance with daily living.
The home has experience supporting people at different stages of their dementia journey. Staff understand the importance of maintaining routines and creating a familiar environment for residents with memory care needs.
“To learn more about their approach to dementia care, consider arranging a visit to see if Wellfield House might suit your family's needs.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
