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Residential Care Home
Dementia Friendly Care Home
Garden
Garden
Communal lounge
Communal lounge
Wheelchair accessibility
Wheelchair accessibility
Meals
Meals
Lift
Lift
Respite stays
Respite stays

Rooms available

We have three single ensuite rooms and one non-ensuite room available to rent. For further information or to arrange a visit, please contact us.

Our home

Downing House was built in early 1980 and officially opened by her Royal Highness the Princess of Wales in December 1983. The house is a residential care home offering high quality care for up to 25 people in a purpose-built house.

Our rooms are split on two floors; with en-suite rooms with a toilet, sink and some with a shower. We also have an assisted bath which makes bathing comfortable and safe for residents. 

Residents are encouraged to bring their own furniture and decorations in order to make their rooms as homely as possible. We support our residents in making their own decisions about how they want to live their life.

Communal spaces

Our lounge offers a comfortable, homely atmosphere for your to sit and enjoy some quiet time to yourself or meet with other residents. We recently opened a salon at Downing House, where residents can enjoy a pampering session; spending time having a catch-up with other residents whilst having their hair or nails done.

The gardens offer improved access for those with restricted mobility.

Activities and events

We recognise the importance of maintaining relationships with family and friends and we encourage residents in pursuing hobbies and interests by offering a variety of activities from in-house entertainment like sing-alongs and theatre production performances to outings. 

Our home is very special to us as everyone is part of one big family and we all love and care for eachother. There is always something happening at the house as we have an amazing Activities Coordinator who goes above and beyond to keep everyone entertained. The carers here are always willing to go the extra mile for our residents, nothing is too much to ask. 

Residents at Downing House have been experiencing the benefits that virtual reality (VR) technology can bring for those living with dementia and other impairments. 

Talk to us about respite stays

We’re proud to offer respite stays at Downing House, a short-stay that can be planned ahead, or in the case of an emergency, last-minute. Suitable for individuals seeking support following post-operative or hospital care, or whilst their regular caregiver takes a break, respite care can also be used as a way of introducing long-term residential care to a loved one.

At Downing House our respite stays include:
- 24/7 care support from our qualified and friendly staff
- Daily activities
- Nutritious meals served daily (dietary requirements can be catered for)
- Housekeeping and linen service

*Respite prices may vary depending on needs. 

This property is managed by Abbeyfield Living Society (a trading name of The Abbeyfield Society).

Download the CMA Key Fact sheet for Downing House

Care Quality Commission

Meet the team

Claire has been a registered nurse for the last 16 years, working in older age, acute mental health and forensic settings. She has been managing mental health services since 2018 and began at Abbeyfield in September 2024.

Claire

Care Home Manager

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Merlene has worked in care for 21 years starting as a care assistant and working her way up to deputy manager. Merlene has worked at Downing house for 12 years. She loves that she is able to help the elderly.

Merlene

Deputy House Manager

What's the cost?

Care fees may vary based on personal assessment, please contact us for details.

Fees from

£1,202 per week

Meals included Meals included
Council tax Council tax
Gas, water, electric Gas, water, electric
TV licence TV licence
Internet access Internet access
Laundry services Laundry services
Cleaning Cleaning
On-site staff On-site staff
Garden maintenance Garden maintenance
Activities schedule Activities schedule

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14 Swinbourne Grove, Manchester, Greater Manchester, England, M20 4PP View Map Directions

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