
It took all the worries away from us regarding his welfare. Thank you for everything.J M(Husband of Resident/Service User)



It took all the worries away from us regarding his welfare. Thank you for everything.J M(Husband of Resident/Service User)



Situated in a peaceful area of Eccles, near Salford, Barton Brook is a friendly, 120 bed care home that offers residential and nursing care for older people and people living with dementia.
Barton Brook has a number of smaller, welcoming households, each has a number of sitting rooms, dining areas and quieter areas for residents to relax, dine, exercise, socialise and be creative.
The wonderful landscaped garden and patio is the...
Care Provided by Barton Brook Care Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 120 Service Users
Dementia Care TypesMild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
Mild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
- Mild Dementia
- Moderate Dementia
- Advanced/Complex Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Wheelchair Access
- Ground Floor Accommodation only
- Gardens
- Bar/Café
- Residents Kitchenette
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Please note fees exclude Funded Nursing Care. Please enquire with the Home for full pricing list.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Barton Brook Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Barton Brook Care Home to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:
Funding Types Accepted
- Self-Funding (Private)
- Local Authority with Top-up
- Local Authority
- NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)
Support you may be entitled to
- If you chose a care home based in England, you may be eligible for NHS Funded Nursing Care (FNC), which helps cover the cost of nursing. This is worth £267.68 per week and is usually paid directly to the care home.
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- We Care Group
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Luke Grayson(Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Last Refurbishment: 2025
- Number of floors: 1
Room Information
- Single Rooms (120)
Barton Brook Care Home Reviews (180)
Barton Brook Care Home has a Review Score of 9.4 (9.445) out of 10, based on 54 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Barton Brook Care Home has 180 reviews.
My dad arrived at this place on August 29th 2024. In the short time he was there he had 11 falls, pushed to the ground twice with injuries, lost 1/2 stone in weight, he was a very slim man. Went missing twice, staff unaware of his whereabouts, sat with a blanket over him with vomit and no socks on, he was freezing. Cup of tea in his room green moldy. Caught an infection, his bed was broken, my husband had to fix it. Caught another infection which lead to Sepsis. He was rushed to hospital where he stayed one week later, we were told he is now on End of Life care. Me and my husband called to this place to complain to the manager. Her response, half of these incidents were not brought to her attention. Well you all should be ashamed and embarrassed that this has happened under your watch. After being closed down once and investigated by a consumer investigating programme this needs checking again. CQC report Care, Needs improvements. Safety, Needs improvement. My dad passed away on 13th December 2024.
How saddened we were to read your review and see your ratings. To reassure you and to better understand your concerns, I understand that the Operations Director and Regional Manger has a meeting booked with you to discuss everything raised here. Kind regards
The staff have been extremely helpful and supportive at a difficult time for the family and work tirelessly to make sure families are kept up to date with any changes that occur. The garden cafe area is a lovely place to sit and chat when the unit is busy, there is nothing which is too much trouble for the team working with families. A huge thank you to everyone at Barton Brook Care Home, from management, carers, entertainment, office, maintenance, laundry, cleaners and kitchen, you are all amazing.
Thank you for taking the time to review Barton Brook so highly. We are thrilled that you are happy with the quality of care we offer. Our team will be heartened to hear your warm words of recognition for all that they do. The team at Barton Brook aim to make everyone feel like part of the family,...
We feel very happy knowing my husband is happy, safe and well.
In my opinion, Barton Brook delivers excellent care.
Thank you very much for giving Barton Brook such a wonderful five-star review. We appreciate your kind comments regarding the care provided for your husband and for the ratings you provided. We are certain that your feedback will assist others in making a choice of care home for their loved ones. Kind regards.
Very good home.
Thank you for taking the time and trouble to review Barton Brook, it is appreciated. Kind regards.
When I first arrived on Irwell, the manager was so nice to me and bent over backwards to help me out for all my needs. She gave me an excellent room with patio doors and patio. She got me sculptures of cats and chickens. She really helped me out. Not only that, she works really hard to make Irwell a happy environment. All the staff on Irwell are really nice, decent and will help you out with anything you need. Irwell is the best unit by far. It has the best manager and staff by far. I feel lucky to be on this unit. All the staff are fantastic and wonderful and that's a fact.
Thank you for such a great review! Reviews from our residents who live in the home offer first-hand testimony to life at the home and we very much appreciate your feedback and kind comments. Kind regards.
My mother was a resident on Irwell House and whilst visiting, I have made friends with staff and residents and always been made very welcome. Since my mother has passed away, I have continued to visit Irwell House and kept in contact with the friends I have made there. Whilst visiting, I have seen various activities going on and I offer a helping hand. I find the unit very clean and smelling good. Since the reintroduction of unit managers, the unit has improved.
Thank you for leaving us such a wonderful review of Barton Brook. We are saddened by the passing of your mother but we are thrilled you have carried on visiting us here. We are delighted to hear you have friends in our team and hope to see you again soon. Thank you again for the fantastic review we really appreciate it. Have a great day.
Mum seems to be settling really well and they are meeting her care needs, which can be challenging at times, as we could no longer meet her needs.
Thank you for taking the time to review Barton Brook. We are thrilled to have your mum with us in a permanent placement and are glad she is settling in well. Thank you again for your kind words of recognition, have a lovely day.
Mum was admitted from hospital for further assessment in relation to level of care for her dementia diagnosis. I was a little apprehensive to leave her at first as did not know what to expect but after two days, my worries were soon gone. The staff have been amazing, making sure Mum is addressed at various times of the day and night. Always smiling and it's nice to see Mum (after two days) knows some of the staff, giving them a wave.
Thank you for taking the time to review Barton Brook so highly. We know how difficult it can be deciding on the right level of care for a loved one and even harder to get used to. We are so thrilled that your mum is settling in well with us and is getting to know the team and are delighted we can...
My mum moved into Barton Brook Care Home (Irwell House) in September. From the start, all staff have been helpful and very friendly. Mum is very happy in her new home. The home is always clean and smells fresh. Food is ample for Mum's needs. We were told to make Mum's room homely with her things and they have been helpful arranging furniture etc. Pleased Mum is here being very well looked after.
Thank you for reviewing Barton Brook so highly. We appreciate you taking the time to let us know your thoughts and are thrilled that you are happy with the high standard of care we strive for here. We are so glad that your mum is settled in with us and you are content with the home. Thank you again and have a wonderful day.
We are pleased and very reassured that our mum is in very good hands. Staff are caring and nothing is too much trouble.
Thank you for entrusting your mum's care to us here at Barton Brook. We are thrilled you could take the time to review the home and appreciate the high rating. We strive to provide the highest standard of care to all of our residents and are pleased to see you are content with your mum's standard of care. We look forward to seeing you on your next visit. Have a lovely day.
The staff at Barton Brook Care Home are excellent, they treat everyone with dignity, care and compassion. I could not be more happy with the service my husband has received from his first day. Cleanliness, support and food and drink are first-class. Safety, security and support are of the highest quality.
Good afternoon, thank you for taking the time to review Barton Brook so highly. We are thrilled you are happy with the high level of service we aim to provide our residents. We appreciate your lovely words and will be sure to relay them to the team. Have a lovely day.
Went to visit my brother today and what a turnaround. He seems much happier and relaxed, due to the help of a member of staff, in particular. The garden cafe is fantastic. My brother and I spent a good hour in there, it is brilliant, you can make a hot drink and yes, bickies! My brother has been helping with the new flower, herb plot and hanging baskets. He has always been an outdoor person and I think this has helped him. Big thank you to this member of staff, you have made my day.
Good afternoon Bernadette, thank you so much for taking the time to review Barton Brook so highly. We are so thrilled that your brother has settled in well with us and you are able to enjoy our garden cafe and are happy to hear that we have been able to keep your brother's green thumb in use too. Thank you again for the lovely words. We hope to see you soon.
Will definitely pop in again!
Thank you for taking the time to review Barton Brook so highly. We are so thrilled that you are enjoying the continued improvements we are making to our service. Our team will be delighted to hear your lovely words, about our new Garden Cafe area. Please do come in soon for a visit. Have a lovely day.
We were initially very worried about my brother settling in a care home but the staff have been nothing short of superb, every single one of them have made him so welcome. He is loving the meals that are provided; he's never eaten so well. The building is being well maintained by onsite maintenance team. His own room is well-equipped and comfortable. The staff are very helpful and informative with relations of residents as well. We now have peace of mind that my brother is well looked after in a very well managed care home.
Thank you for taking the time to review Barton Brook so highly, we understand that placing a loved one in care can be such a hard decision for any family to make. We are so glad we have been able to provide the right care and support your brother needs. Thank you for your honest feedback. Have a lovely day.
I wasn't impressed with the home the first few months.
But over the past six months, it has improved, the staff are very pleasant and helpful.
I am sure if there is room for improvement they will achieve it.
Thank you for taking the time to review Barton Brook. We appreciate your feedback and are glad yourself and your family have benefitted from the improvements we are making within our service. Have a lovely day.
They are always happy to engage with my sister and help in communicating with her despite aphasia after a stroke.
The unit has a happy vibe and a good team of care staff.
Thank you for taking the time to review Barton Brook so fondly. We are thrilled you are happy with the care and support we can offer your sister here in the home. Thank you for your kind words, we will be sure to let the team know. Have a lovely day.
Very pleasant friendly clean run establishment. Staff are always helpful, and friendly. My mother seems very happy, but wishes there could be more activities to keep there minds stimulated. Overall seems a very well-run care home.
Thank you for taking the time to review Barton Brook so highly. We appreciate your feedback and I will be sure to pass this on to the team. Have a lovely day. Thank you
This morning, the lovely lady from the office walked around with me to Moss to let me in, this was a great help as I can not stand for very long and sometimes it does take a long time to be let in. I also think it would be a good idea to have some disabled parking, I sometimes find it very hard to park.
Thank you for your review of Barton Brook. We are happy that we could assist you with your visit to the home. Have a lovely day. Thank you.
I would just like to thank the team looking after my gran, she has really settled in. All staff, her words, treat her very well. I, personally, would like to thank the domestic staff for going out of their way to talk to my gran. Thanks again.
Thank you for taking the time to review Barton Brook so highly. We appreciate all feedback we receive. Have a lovely day.
Cannot praise the staff enough. Caring, efficient and friendly. My dad's happy and enjoys the meals so much. All the staff from carers, cleaners, office staff, management and maintenance workers know the residents by name and often interact talking to them and high-fiving them, so nice to see. The home is warm, clean and welcoming. Having dementia, he can have good and bad days, but he is always well cared for.
Thank you for taking the time to review Barton Brook so highly. We are so glad your father has settled in so well with us. Thank you again for your lovely words, we will be sure to pass this on to the team. Have a lovely day, thank you.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 20 July 2025Requires improvement
- CaringRequires improvement
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveRequires improvement
- SafeRequires improvement
- Well-ledRequires improvement
Inspection ratings
We rate most services according to how safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led they are, using four levels:
- Outstanding - The service is performing exceptionally well.
- Good - The service is performing well and meeting our expectations.
- Requires Improvement - The service isn't performing as well as it should and we have told the service how it must improve.
- Inadequate - The service is performing badly and we've taken action against the person or organisation that runs it.
- Not rated - we have not yet rated this area of the service, this is normally because the assessments we have carried out have been focused on other key questions.
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Awards / Recognitions (1)
- 11 Nov 2023Recipient: Barton Brook Care Home
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Meet the Team (1)

Luke is the Home Manager at Barton Brook Care Home. His main interest and experience are in managing successful care homes housing elderly and frail Residents. Luke is experienced in care home management and is committed to providing a high–quality service.
He is ultimately responsible for the effective and professional running of the care home, but will allocate time to discuss any aspect of our Residents care or any problems they may be experiencing. Luke is keen to work closely and in partnership with our Residents, their relatives and significant others to benefit the Residents in her care. He is a dynamic team leader and has an ongoing interest in professional development and career progression.
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