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The Willows is a CQC-registered nursing home based in Salford, Greater Manchester. It is operated by Unity Homes Limited.
The home provides specialist care for dementia, older adults (65+). Families looking for care in these areas can contact the home directly for availability and assessments.
As a nursing home, The Willows provides round-the-clock nursing care alongside personal support, catering for residents with more complex medical needs or long-term conditions. Qualified nurses are on duty at all times.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) last inspected The Willows in May 2026 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.
The Willows is located in Salford, within the Salford local authority area in North West.
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| CQC Rating | Good |
| Address | 1 Murray Street, Salford, Greater Manchester, M7 2DX |
| Phone | 01617 924809 |
| Local authority | Salford |
| Region | North West |
| Last inspection | 6 May 2026 |
| Provider | Unity Homes Limited |
Is The Willows registered with the CQC?
Yes. The Willows 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/1-123881140
What type of care does The Willows provide?
The Willows provides nursing homes, specialising in dementia, caring for adults over 65 yrs.
How do I contact The Willows?
You can contact The Willows by phone on 01617 924809, or visit them at 1 Murray Street, Salford, Greater Manchester, M7 2DX.
What is The Willows's CQC rating?
The Willows 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/1-123881140
What are The Willows's CQC domain ratings?
The CQC inspects care homes across five domains. The Willows's latest published domain ratings are: Safe: Good, Effective: Good, Caring: Good, Responsive: Good, Well-led: Requires improvement.
How many care homes are in Salford?
There are 31 CQC-registered care homes in Salford. You can browse the full list at carehomeos.co.uk/care-homes/town/salford.
Nursing homes provide round-the-clock nursing care alongside personal care, catering for residents with complex medical needs or long-term conditions. Qualified nurses are on duty at all times to administer medication and clinical treatment.
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