Bridgewater Manor Care Home
At a Glance
The information you need to decide whether this home warrants a closer look.
Nursing homes
Staff warmth score
of reviewers answered yes
Good to know
- Registered beds71
- SpecialismsCaring for adults over 65 yrs, Caring for adults under 65 yrs, Dementia, Physical disabilities
- Last inspected2023-04-28
The Evidence
What the review data, the inspection reports, and the dementia-care evidence base tell us about this home.
What families say
Families talk about the friendly faces that greet them at every visit, and how their relatives seem content and well-looked-after. The activities programme catches attention too — there's always something engaging happening for residents at different ability levels.
The eight family priority themes
- Staff warmth72
- Compassion & dignity72
- Cleanliness72
- Activities & engagement65
- Food quality65
- Healthcare72
- Management & leadership74
- Resident happiness70
What inspectors found
Inspected 2023-04-28
Is this home safe?
Is the care effective?
The Effective domain was rated Good. This domain covers training, care planning, healthcare access, nutrition, and how well the home meets each person's assessed needs. The home lists dementia as a specialism, which implies dementia-specific training and care approaches should be in place. No specific detail about care plan quality, GP access arrangements, or food and nutrition practice is included in the published summary. No concerns were identified.Is this home caring?
The Caring domain was rated Good. This is the domain most directly connected to how staff treat your parent day to day, covering warmth, dignity, respect, privacy, and support for independence. The published summary does not include direct inspector observations of staff interactions, quotes from residents or relatives, or examples of how dignity is maintained in practice. No concerns were raised. The absence of specific detail is a limitation of the published summary, not necessarily a reflection of the home's actual culture.Is the home responsive?
The Responsive domain was rated Good. This domain covers activities and engagement, how the home responds to individual preferences, complaint handling, and end-of-life care planning. The home cares for people with dementia and physical disabilities across a 71-bed service, which means the activity programme needs to accommodate a wide range of abilities. No specific activities, timetables, or examples of individualised engagement are described in the published summary. No concerns were identified.Is the home well-led?
The Well-led domain was rated Good. The home has a named registered manager (Mrs Tina Marie Blake) and a named nominated individual (Mrs Cathryn Fairhurst), indicating a defined accountability structure. This domain covers governance, quality monitoring, staff culture, and how the home responds to concerns and complaints. A July 2023 monitoring review found no evidence requiring a rating reassessment, suggesting the home's performance remained stable after the inspection. No specific detail about governance systems, staff culture, or complaint handling practice is included in the published summary.
Source: CQC inspection report →
What the evidence base says
The home cares for adults both under and over 65, including those with physical disabilities. They also provide specialist dementia care. For residents with dementia, the team's training shows in how they support people at different stages of the condition. The engaging activities programme includes options suitable for varying cognitive abilities. 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
Bridgewater Manor Care Home received a Good rating across all five inspection domains in March 2023, which is a positive baseline. However, the published inspection report contains limited specific detail, observations, and direct quotes, so scores reflect general compliance rather than richly evidenced practice.
Homes in North West typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
Families talk about the friendly faces that greet them at every visit, and how their relatives seem content and well-looked-after. The activities programme catches attention too — there's always something engaging happening for residents at different ability levels.
What inspectors have recorded
Senior staff are often seen around the home, stopping to chat and check how things are going. Families describe the team as well-trained, noting how skillfully they handle different resident needs.
How it sits against good practice
Some families have found comfort knowing their loved ones received dignified, compassionate care right through to the end of life here.
Worth a visit
Bridgewater Manor Care Home, at 301 Walkden Road, Manchester, was rated Good across all five inspection domains following an inspection on 29 March 2023, with the report published on 28 April 2023. A subsequent monitoring review in July 2023 found no evidence requiring a reassessment of that rating. The home is registered to care for adults over and under 65, including people living with dementia and people with physical disabilities, across 71 beds. A named registered manager and nominated individual are recorded, indicating an established leadership structure. The main uncertainty here is practical rather than concerning. The published inspection summary is brief and does not include specific inspector observations, direct quotes from residents or relatives, or detailed evidence about daily life, staffing ratios, food, or activities. A Good rating is a meaningful baseline, but it tells you the home met the standard rather than showing you how it feels to live there. When you visit, ask to see last week's actual staffing rota (not the template), ask specifically how many staff are on the dementia unit after 8pm, and spend time watching how staff move through the building. Unhurried, name-using interactions are the clearest signal you will get.
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In Their Own Words
How Bridgewater Manor Care Home describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Where warmth and skilled care create genuine contentment
Bridgewater Manor Care Centre – Your Trusted nursing home
There's something reassuring about watching residents look genuinely happy, and that's what families notice at Bridgewater Manor Care Centre in Manchester. The bright, welcoming atmosphere here seems to help people settle quickly, whether they're staying for respite or making it their permanent home. Staff greet everyone with real warmth, from residents to visiting families.
Who they care for
The home cares for adults both under and over 65, including those with physical disabilities. They also provide specialist dementia care.
For residents with dementia, the team's training shows in how they support people at different stages of the condition. The engaging activities programme includes options suitable for varying cognitive abilities.
“Some families have found comfort knowing their loved ones received dignified, compassionate care right through to the end of life here.”
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
Bridgewater Manor Care Home received a Good rating across all five inspection domains in March 2023, which is a positive baseline. However, the published inspection report contains limited specific detail, observations, and direct quotes, so scores reflect general compliance rather than richly evidenced practice.
Homes in North West typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
Families talk about the friendly faces that greet them at every visit, and how their relatives seem content and well-looked-after. The activities programme catches attention too — there's always something engaging happening for residents at different ability levels.
What inspectors have recorded
Senior staff are often seen around the home, stopping to chat and check how things are going. Families describe the team as well-trained, noting how skillfully they handle different resident needs.
How it sits against good practice
Some families have found comfort knowing their loved ones received dignified, compassionate care right through to the end of life here.
Worth a visit
Bridgewater Manor Care Home, at 301 Walkden Road, Manchester, was rated Good across all five inspection domains following an inspection on 29 March 2023, with the report published on 28 April 2023. A subsequent monitoring review in July 2023 found no evidence requiring a reassessment of that rating. The home is registered to care for adults over and under 65, including people living with dementia and people with physical disabilities, across 71 beds. A named registered manager and nominated individual are recorded, indicating an established leadership structure. The main uncertainty here is practical rather than concerning. The published inspection summary is brief and does not include specific inspector observations, direct quotes from residents or relatives, or detailed evidence about daily life, staffing ratios, food, or activities. A Good rating is a meaningful baseline, but it tells you the home met the standard rather than showing you how it feels to live there. When you visit, ask to see last week's actual staffing rota (not the template), ask specifically how many staff are on the dementia unit after 8pm, and spend time watching how staff move through the building. Unhurried, name-using interactions are the clearest signal you will get.
The three questions to ask when you visitSave this home. Compare it against your shortlist.
Let our analysis show you how Bridgewater Manor Care Home measures up against the other homes you’re considering. Free account.
In Their Own Words
How Bridgewater Manor Care Home describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Where warmth and skilled care create genuine contentment
Bridgewater Manor Care Centre – Your Trusted nursing home
There's something reassuring about watching residents look genuinely happy, and that's what families notice at Bridgewater Manor Care Centre in Manchester. The bright, welcoming atmosphere here seems to help people settle quickly, whether they're staying for respite or making it their permanent home. Staff greet everyone with real warmth, from residents to visiting families.
Who they care for
The home cares for adults both under and over 65, including those with physical disabilities. They also provide specialist dementia care.
For residents with dementia, the team's training shows in how they support people at different stages of the condition. The engaging activities programme includes options suitable for varying cognitive abilities.
Management & ethos
Senior staff are often seen around the home, stopping to chat and check how things are going. Families describe the team as well-trained, noting how skillfully they handle different resident needs.
The home & environment
The home feels bright and comfortable, with spaces that are kept clean and nicely decorated. People mention the food is good and tasty, which matters when it's such an important part of daily life.
“Some families have found comfort knowing their loved ones received dignified, compassionate care right through to the end of life here.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
