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Downing House is a CQC-registered residential care home based in Manchester, Lancashire. It is operated by Abbeyfield Society (The).
The home provides specialist care for adults under 65, dementia, older adults (65+). Families looking for care in these areas can contact the home directly for availability and assessments.
As a residential care home, Downing House provides 24-hour personal care and support for residents who need help with daily activities such as washing, dressing, and meal times, in a safe and homely environment.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) last inspected Downing House in March 2021 and rated the service as Good overall. This means the home is performing well and meeting expectations across safety, effectiveness, care quality, responsiveness, and leadership.
Downing House is located in Manchester, within the Manchester local authority area in North West.
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| CQC Rating | Good |
| Address | 14 Swinbourne Grove, Withington, Withington, Manchester, Lancashire, M20 4PP |
| Phone | 01614 348717 |
| Website | www.abbeyfield.com |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Region | North West |
| Last inspection | 25 March 2021 |
| Provider | Abbeyfield Society (The) |
Is Downing House registered with the CQC?
Yes. Downing House is registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the independent regulator of health and social care in England. You can view the official CQC profile at https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-137749784
What type of care does Downing House provide?
Downing House provides residential homes, specialising in caring for adults under 65 yrs, dementia, caring for adults over 65 yrs.
How do I contact Downing House?
You can contact Downing House by phone on 01614 348717, or visit them at 14 Swinbourne Grove, Withington, Withington, Manchester, Lancashire, M20 4PP.
What is Downing House's CQC rating?
Downing House has been rated "Good" by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). This means the home is performing well and meeting expectations. See the full CQC inspection report at https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-137749784
What are Downing House's CQC domain ratings?
The CQC inspects care homes across five domains. Downing House's latest published domain ratings are: Safe: Good, Effective: Good, Caring: Good, Responsive: Good, Well-led: Good.
How many care homes are in Manchester?
There are 276 CQC-registered care homes in Manchester. You can browse the full list at carehomeos.co.uk/care-homes/town/manchester.
Residential care homes provide 24-hour personal care and support for older adults or people with disabilities who are unable to live independently. Staff assist with daily activities such as washing, dressing, and meals in a homely environment.
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