
From the first day that Mum joined Lightbowne Hall she was welcomed and listened toIain S(Son of Resident/Service User)

I cannot thank them enough for the work that they do providing a safe nurturing environment.Lynne C(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

The care at Lightbowne Hall is second to none.Anthony K(Son of Resident/Service User)

From the first day that Mum joined Lightbowne Hall she was welcomed and listened toIain S(Son of Resident/Service User)

I cannot thank them enough for the work that they do providing a safe nurturing environment.Lynne C(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

The care at Lightbowne Hall is second to none.Anthony K(Son of Resident/Service User)

Anchor's Lightbowne Hall is located at the centre of the Moston community in Manchester. The home provides friendly and comfortable residential and dementia care for up to 52 residents in single ensuite rooms. Lightbowne Hall supports long-term care and also trial stays and respite care.
Lightbowne Hall is proud to have achieved silver Veteran Friendly Framework (VFF) accreditation to be able to provide tailored support for veterans.
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Care Provided by Lightbowne Hall
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 52 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
Other Care Provided
- Convalescent Care
Facilities
- Smoking not permitted
- Near Public Transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Bar/Café
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Fees can vary depending on care needs and other factors. Our colleagues at Lightbowne Hall will be happy to discuss our fees and what is included in these.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Lightbowne Hall for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Lightbowne Hall 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)
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- Anchor
- Voluntary / Not for Profit Owned
Person in charge
- Rebecca Mardy (Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
Room Information
- Single Rooms (52)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (52)
Visiting
- Visitors are welcome at Lightbowne Hall.
Parking
- Onsite parking is available, including disabled spaces.
Lightbowne Hall Reviews (71)
Lightbowne Hall has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.713) out of 10, based on 21 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Lightbowne Hall has 71 reviews.
First impressions as mum has only just moved in are great. Home is clean, staff are all lovely, food looks nice and residents all seem happy. I'm very pleased with Lightbowne Hall and how well they look after my mum and also me, with plenty of brews. Thank you x
As a family we had to make a difficult decision to put dad in a care home in November 2025. We visited the home and were shown round rooms were spotless, residents all seemed happy and staff were all friendly. Dad was given a lovely room and settled in very quickly. What a great relief to the family- he was safe and happy.
My mother in law settled in very quickly, she is very happy and has made friends. Staff are very helpful and kind, nothing is too much trouble. We would highly recommend this home to anybody looking for a carenhome for a loved one.
All staff are amazing and can't do enough for my gran and for us also. The cleanliness is immaculate. My gran seems very happy here. I've seen her smile for the first time in a long time. I also love the fact she can go out and about if she fancies and she has things to look forward to.
Every member of staff has been so supportive not just to my mum but taking time to help me and my dad adjust to our new way of living. The overall experience has been welcoming, supportive, and given me a sense of hope of spending quality time with my mum.
Visited my great Auntie yesterday,first impressions of the home,nice and clean,good they make sure you sign in,nice and spacious,helpful reception told use and my sister which room number she was in,went and met our auntie with her daughter she looked so happy and clean after just finishing her lunch(which smelt lovely,bedrooms are lovely and spacious also nice and clean,had a look around the home as we walked to the pub,I was so amazed the residents have that opportunity to be able to have a get together and half a larger,it's a nice little pub with a games section and tv for music which I know residents love listening to music,as I work in a care home I was very impressed,all staff I spoke to were very pleasant they seem like family,I'm so happy my auntie is happy here.
Thank you Mary
Dad has only been in 1 week. Had an issue the first weekend. Dad was in the same clothes for 3 days (not the best start) after raising concern it was addressed and he has since been changed daily. Dad seem to be settling in quicker than we thought. The days out are just the tonic he needs and we are kept up to date which is great and reassuring
Thank you for taking the time to leave us review. It's great to hear Dad enjoys the trips out and you have rated the Overall Experience as Good. We understand Dad was very distressed the first few days of moving in, which can impact normal routine, however we are very pleased Dad is now happy and...
From the first day that Mum joined Lightbowne Hall she was welcomed and listened to, by the caring and respectful staff. They went out of their way to help Mum adjust to life in a care home, encouraging her to mix with the residents and engage in the wide variety of activities on offer. The facilities provided were excellent, with well appointed rooms, clean and comfortable communal areas and even an on-site Hair Salon and Pub, which all help residents to feel at home and part of a community. Throughout Mums stay she received first class support and care from the Staff, who ensured she was comfortable and able to maximise the many engagement opportunities. Even as Mum battled her dementia to the end the Team at Lightbowne remained empathetic, caring and above all respectful; they are a credit to the Care Providing community. A heartfelt thank you to all the Staff at Lightbowne for providing peace of mind for me, and our wider family, in caring for Mum when she most needed it.
The care at Lightbowne Hall is second to none. My mother Rita has found new peace and been so well looked after here. All the staff show patience, care and dedication. I always enjoy visiting in the knowledge mum is cared for. Even on difficult days I leave knowing she is loved. The activities and cleanliness are top of the range. Thank you.
Management and staff are excellent. I can see my mum is well looked after and cared for. I cannot thank them enough for the work that they do providing a safe nurturing environment. Lightbowne Hall has got to be one of the best if not thee best care homes Anchor has. The management team are skilled in the job they do, providing support, leadership and direction to all staff members enabling them to provide a quality service to all residents.
I have always found the staff and all of the management to be kind, courteous and very helpful during the time my mother was settling into her new home. I have found the building to be very clean and mother enjoys the food however my mother has often said she feels lonely and does not feel she really has anyone to talk to as most other residents do not seem to be able to communicate on the same level as my mother.
Lovely setting, staff very caring, good service.
Not something we wanted to do but things got really bed for Mam with falling. We can visit whenever we want we can go to bed knowing Mam is safe and cared for.
Thank you.
Also I don't know I anything can be done with the laundry to ensure the right clothes are returned to the right person - especially knickers!
Sometimes you can smell urine in the corridors - think this is because of carpets in corridors. I have found all the staff to be hard working and attentive and the activities are very varied and good fun - keep the residents interacting with each other - keep it up!
As I only visit once a week as I'm just a friend and not family I can't comment on value for money. Think having a hairdresser on site is an excellent idea.
Obviously I can only review on my one visit a week but I have found everyone to be friendly and helpful when I'm there.
Thank you for taking the time to leave Lightbowne Hall a review. We are pleased to see you have rated the Care / Support, Staff and Facilities as Excellent as we always strive to provide the best quality care for our residents. Thank you for your feedback surrounding odour in an area of the home,...
My wife has been resident for the last 15 months, I visit every other day and find the staff obliging, also the interior warm and welcoming. Her room is very spacious, with everything that is needed for welfare.
I'm the daughter of one of the residents here. She is still getting used to the other residents, staff and environment. We as a family are very happy she is here. The staff and management are very professional, caring and eager to help. They keep us informed of any changes, appointments and how Mum is coping. The rooms are nice, clean and modern. The food is nice and homemade. We know our mum is safe here.
Mother always says the staff look after her well and she seems happy and always clean and well cared for.
Can't really ask for much more than I know my mother is being looked after well.
My sister has resided in Lightbowne Hall since 2023. I have been highly impressed with the care she and other residents are supported with. Staff are courteous, friendly and caring to both residents and their relatives. Time is provided for entertainment and encouragement is given to participate i.e. afternoon teas. Rooms are adequate with being pretentious. Food and drink are of a high standard. All in all, I am very satisfied that my sister was accepted as a resident.
Excellent staff, very caring. Mum has settled in so well due to staff giving a hundred per cent love.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 13 April 2023Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledGood
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.
Bed Vacancies
Please contact us for latest vacancies.
News (5) & Events (0)
- 19 Dec 2025
Residents and colleagues at Anchor care homes across Manchester are embracing the festive spirit in style. From crafting Christmas decorations and singing carols, to decorating trees and baking festive treats,...
- 09 May 2025
Seven Anchor care homes from across the Northwest came together to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day. The collaborative event brought together residents and colleagues from Beechfield Lodge in...
- 11 Dec 2024
Anchor and Cognitive Books held a special event on the 9th December on the 64th anniversary of Coronation Street at Lightbowne Hall care home in Manchester. The celebration day included...
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Frequently Asked Questions about Lightbowne Hall
What types of Care is Lightbowne Hall registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Lightbowne Hall have?
There are 52 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Lightbowne Hall?
Smoking not permitted, Near Public Transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Bar/Café, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Lightbowne Hall to the centre of Manchester?
3.3 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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