
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.
When my dad was moved to Lightbowne Hall he looked relaxed straight away. I found that the warmth was in abundance from all of the staff who work there. The help that was rendered to dad was like they were looking after a member of their own family. Emotion was not held back when looking after my dad's best interest and he was blessed to have them in his corner. I would highly recommend Lightbown Hall to anyone who were or have a relative that requires help to trust them and put them in safe hands.
I trust this place because my mum in law spent seven years in the home. Everyone can do each other's job so there is no need to worry. On the odd occasion, they had a slip-up but was rectified 10 fold.
I do worry about my brother's health and wellbeing all the time, but I know he's in the best place. They take very good care of him and keep us informed at all times. I know I can ring up anytime and they will help as best they can.
Good food, good cleaning, good accommodation.
Just the best.
Lovely bright rooms, dining and lounge area.
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.
Thank 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.
I feel grateful for the kindness and care shown to my sister and the good information and feedback given to me.
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.
Friendly, happy staff. Regular phone contact and updates regarding my mum wellbeing. The grounds and inside of home always maintained to a high standard.
It is hard to comment on cleanliness, facilities or rooms as due to covid did not see inside.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Thank 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.
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.
The staff are very friendly and professional.
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.
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
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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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