Lightbowne Hall

262 Lightbowne Road, Moston, Manchester M40 5HQ
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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.

The home provides comfortable and modern accommodation and benefits from private secure gardens. Residents have the benefit of a pub area to enjoy with others in the home.

Anchor's dedicated care team takes the time to get to know the individual and work with them and their loved ones to create detailed care plans to ensure their care needs are continually met.

Lightbowne Hall provides on-going training to ensure their approach is best for customers living with dementia. The team of well-trained care staff build relationships and ensure all aspects of the service provided focus on individual and compassionate care.

Anchor is England’s largest provider of housing and care for those over 55 years of age and has more than 60 years of experience as a not-for-profit provider of services to older people.

Anchor reinvests the money made into their retirement properties and care homes, to continually raise standards to provide a high-quality service to surpass the customer’s expectations.
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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 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 What's included?

Weekly Charges per Person

  • Self-Funded Residential Care: from £1200
  • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: from £1200
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care: from £1200
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: from £1200

Our colleagues at Lightbowne Hall will be happy to discuss our fees and what is included in these.

These prices are only a guideline, please contact Lightbowne Hall to find out the exact price for your requirements.

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)

Contact Lightbowne Hall to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:

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)
  • Couples/Companion Rooms (0)
  • 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 (68)

9.7

Lightbowne Hall has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.718) out of 10, based on 24 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Lightbowne Hall has 68 reviews.

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Review from Thomas C (Husband of Resident) published on 16 November 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My wife is being well cared for by the staff, they are very friendly, and helpful in the way they organise things for her, and for us who are visiting whilst Covid 19 is still with us.
Good food, good cleaning, good accommodation.
Just the best.
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Review from Doris H (Friend of Resident) published on 8 September 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Very happy with care and attention from staff. Lovely environment, extremely clean and lovely gardens.
Lovely bright rooms, dining and lounge area.
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Review from Elizabeth W (Respite Resident) published on 1 September 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
I found it hard personally to adapt to institutional life, but that's no reflection on the home. Overall, I felt that the permanent staff were kind, friendly, and loving to residents, some of whom were often distressed. I had concerns though about some of the agency staff who I felt didn't care about
the residents and sometimes shouted and finger-pointed at people. I assume lack of training led to this behaviour. I was aware that sometimes permanent staff felt there were not enough staff on duty, and that if they were feeling unhappy it affected everyone in the room. I think that Covid restrictions must have made a big difference because, without volunteers and visitors on the floor, some residents often said they felt bored and depressed.
Reply from Leisa Millard, Home Manager at Lightbowne HallThank you for taking the time to review Lightbowne Hall, and we are pleased that you rate our overall standard as good. We apologise for the issues that you have highlighted. We have discussed these with you, and we have put procedures in place to address these concerns moving forward.
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Review from Christine S (Sister of Resident) published on 18 August 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I feel grateful for the kindness and care shown to my sister and the good information and feedback given to me.
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Review from M S (Daughter of Resident) published on 20 July 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The care staff and managers at Lightbowne Hall are all so wonderful, caring and compassionate towards the needs of my mother. They go above and beyond what we expected and all the family are incredibly grateful for the care they show. Everyone always has a smile to greet us even though I know how busy
they all are. I can't thank all the staff enough for what they do for my mum. Many, many thanks.
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Review from Michael B (Son of Resident) published on 1 July 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Friendly, happy staff. Regular phone contact and updates regarding my mum wellbeing. The grounds and inside of home always maintained to a high standard.
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Review from J L (Daughter of Resident) published on 8 March 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My dad stayed at Lightbowne for emergency respite care. From the 1st contact with the manager to speaking to the receptionist and carers they were all very friendly, approachable and professional. This put my mind at ease at a very stressful time. They allow 1 face to face visit a week behind a screen
which really helped in these difficult covid times and also video calls. If staff were concerned about my dad they would contact me and always told me how he was. I could see from the video calls and face visits the excellent interaction the carers had with my dad. My dad has Alzheimer's so couldn't tell me much but always commented on the lovely food and lovely staff. Again helping ease my worry. I wouldn't hesitate again booking my dad in for respite or recommending this home.
It is hard to comment on cleanliness, facilities or rooms as due to covid did not see inside.
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Review from Maureen C (Niece of Resident) published on 3 February 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We are extremely happy with the care that our aunt is receiving at Lightbowne Hall care home in Moston, Manchester. She has been a resident for a number of years and is very happy there. She is always saying that she is well looked after and cared for. Our aunt loves the staff there and can't speak
too highly of them.
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Review from Julie J (Daughter of Resident) published on 26 January 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
It was so hard to see Mum go into a home, albeit initially only for an assessment, as it was something I never ever thought I would do.
The staff are fantastic with Mum and nothing is too much trouble. I phone every day (sometimes twice!) which, seeing how busy they are, could be seen as an unwanted
interruption, but no, they are always so nice and they always know exactly what has been going on with Mum in the day.
Mum had a fall recently which they dealt with professionally but sympathetically. I dread to think what would have happened had she been at home on her own.
Don't get me wrong it's not been easy and there have been tears but I know she is being cared for by some truly wonderful people.
Thank you from the bottom of my heart.
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Review from Sharon S (Daughter of Resident) published on 21 September 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mum has been at Lightbowne Hall for about 10 months, I can’t fault the help and support that has been provided to both my mum and to us as a family in that time, the staff who look after Mum are always caring and kind, with unlimited patience.
The management and admin staff are always available
to help with any queries or concerns we may have, it’s never easy to have to put a loved one into care, the management and staff at Lightbowne have made a very difficult time easier. I can’t imagine how the staff are dealing with the difficulties brought about by the Covid pandemic, but mum is happy, and the staff always go the extra mile.
Thank you.
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Review from Margaret D (Daughter of Resident) published on 4 August 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Staff are pleasant. The care home is always clean and tidy. my mum is always clean and looked after. I have not seen my mum for 3 months due to the Covid virus, but as far as I know there have been no cases at the home, which says everything about the quality of care and hygiene. I have seen my mum
today for the first time and she was well presented and fine.
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Review from Patricia M (Daughter of Resident) published on 4 August 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Excellent care home. I have ticked excellent for 'activities' although I appreciate in these difficult times activities have been severely curtailed. I must stress that my family appreciate the extra effort made to care for my mother and other residents in these very trying circumstances. We feel that
no more could have been done to provide support.
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Review from Mark C (Son of Resident) published on 17 July 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
As with any specialised organisation, especially with care, it is very critical to get the correct way of working. I can justify this with past no so good experiences as staff come and go. But, overall issues have become much much better. The staff does work extremely hard and carry out duties and roles
to the best of their ability.
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Review from L P (Daughter of Resident) published on 23 April 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5
Although Lightbowne Hall is not the worst care home out there, there is definitely room for improvement. Standard of care depends on who is on duty. Some very good, others lazy. Certain team leaders are not approachable and don't respond quick enough to concerns. Communication between staff and family
very poor. The laundry needs to do better. Clothes always come back rolled in a ball, screwed up and often damp. Activities are near non-existent with no activities coordinator in place. Overall the home could be better led and again the current manager in place doesn't come across as approachable.
Reply from Leisa Millard, Manager at Lightbowne HallThank you for taking the time to review Lightbowne Hall and we are pleased you rate our safety and security as good. We have discussed your concerns with you on a number of occasions. Providing the highest quality care for our residents is our priority. Our most recent CQC inspection published in September 2019 rated Lightbowne Hall as Good.
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Review from Bernadette B (Niece of Resident) published on 6 April 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My aunt sadly passed away in February 2020. Her passing was not an easy one but I have nothing but praise and gratitude for the way in which the care staff looked after her, they treated her with kindness and humanity and did everything within their power to preserve her dignity in difficult circumstances,
for which I will be forever grateful. Prior to this, my aunt had been a resident for approximately two years, suffering from Alzheimer’s and vascular dementia she was no longer able to look after herself in the community. My aunt was always treated with compassion and kindness . Thank You.
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Review from J S (Niece of Resident) published on 17 June 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
I have always found my uncle to be cared for with dignity and understanding.
The staff are very friendly and professional.
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Review from Tracey A (Daughter of Resident) published on 23 May 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Dad has been happy and well cared for, for over 3 years now in Lightbowne Hall. The staff are wonderful and treat residents with dignity and love. I love coming into the home on visits and to occasionally help out where I can.
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Review from Christine O (Next of Kin) published on 27 February 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Lightbowne Hall is always very welcoming when I arrive. They look after my friend very well with such care and love. Any concerns I may have are soon sorted out and my friend always seems very happy.
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Review from Ann S (Daughter of Resident) published on 18 October 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Immaculately clean, good food, caring, kind and thoughtful staff. Lovely bright light room with lots of activities.
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Review from Eric H (Brother of Resident) published on 2 October 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My brother and his wife, who have stayed in Lightbowne Hall care home since October 2017 to date. I and my other brother have found during our regular visits, that they have been cared for and looked after in a good and professional manner.
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Current Review Score: 9.7 (9.718)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.7 (9.718) out of 10 for Lightbowne Hall is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.7 out of 5 from 24 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 24 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Care Home is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.718 for Lightbowne Hall is calculated as follows: ( (212 Excellents x 5) + (69 Goods x 4) + (6 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 287 Ratings = 4.718
  2. 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5'). The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Lightbowne Hall is based on 24 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 4 points are available for the first 20 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews, 0.05 Points for the next five Positive Reviews, and finally 0.025 Points for the next ten Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.050, 7th = 0.050, 8th = 0.050, 9th = 0.050, 10th = 0.050, 11th = 0.025, 12th = 0.025, 13th = 0.025, 14th = 0.025, 15th = 0.025, 16th = 0.025, 17th = 0.025, 18th = 0.025, 19th = 0.025, 20th = 0.025) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 = 4
    2. 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the registered maximum number of service users in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Care Home registered for a maximum of 50 service users has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 52 registered maximum number of service users is 10.4, which has been reached with 24 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 13 Apr 2023

Overall Good

  • Caring Good
  • Effective Good
  • Responsive Good
  • Safe Good
  • Well-led Good
Care Quality Commission is responsible for the registration and inspection of social care services in England. View Latest Report

Bed Vacancies

1 Bed Vacancy

Posted: 02 Feb 2026

We currently have one vacancy for care. Please contact Lightbowne Hall directly for more details.

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