Downing House

Downing House is a residential care home in Manchester, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 25 residents. It provides care for people living with dementia, older people and younger adults. It is run by Abbeyfield Society, which operates 41 care homes in England. The home has been registered since March 2011.

At its latest inspection, published February 2020, the CQC rated Downing House Good, which means the CQC found the service performing well and meeting its expectations. Ratings can change after a new inspection, so check the CQC report before you visit.

Downing House has not published its fees and has not yet confirmed them to us. Care homes in Manchester with a fee on record typically charge about £1,277 a week for residential care and £1,254 for nursing care, so expect a figure in that range and ask the home for a written quote.

There are 86 registered care homes in Manchester. The nearest to Downing House include Laurel Court (Didsbury), Abberton Road and Dermot Murphy Centre. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, costs from about £1,120 a week.