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Belong Atherton

Mealhouse Lane, Atherton, Manchester, M46 0EW — Care Home

Outstanding — overall rating

YesAvailability
3Care types offered
Belong Atherton

Care Quality Commission (CQC) assessment

How Belong Atherton was rated

Rating published 24/05/2018. Read the full inspection report.

  • 73 bedsRegistered capacity
  • WiganCouncil for care funding
  • 01942 898410Care home's own number
  • BelongOperator
  • 21st March 2011Registered since
  • Belong Limited, CW5 5DQRegistered provider

Care offered

Care types at Belong Atherton

Serving Manchester, Greater Manchester, Belong Atherton offers Nursing, Dementia and Respite care, and has been registered with the CQC since 21st March 2011.

In more detail

Support and specialisms

Support for

  • Companionship
  • Complex Care
  • Convalescence
  • Daily Respite Care
  • End of Life
  • High Dependency
  • Independent Living
  • Mental Healthcare
  • Palliative
  • Personal care
  • Physiotherapy
  • Reablement
  • Rehabilitation
  • Support for Couples

Disability support

  • Bed Bound
  • Hearing Impairment
  • Physical Disability
  • Physically Frail
  • Requires Hoist
  • Speech Impairment
  • Visual Impairment
  • Walking Frame
  • Wheel Chair Bound

Dementia specialisms

Nursing specialisms

Medication support

  • By Mouth
  • Change Catheter
  • Electronic Medication Management
  • Injection
  • Suppository

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What rating has Belong Atherton been given by the regulator?

The Care Quality Commission rated Belong Atherton "Outstanding" overall, in its most recent report, published May 2018.

What types of care does Belong Atherton provide?

Belong Atherton's care offering covers Nursing, Dementia and Respite care.

How many rooms does Belong Atherton have?

Belong Atherton has 73 rooms.

How much does Belong Atherton cost?

Prices for Belong Atherton start from £1,230.00 per week.

Who owns Belong Atherton?

Belong Atherton is run by Belong.

Does Belong Atherton provide Residential care?

No. Belong Atherton does not offer Residential care.

Does Belong Atherton offer Respite care?

Respite care is one of the care types Belong Atherton offers.

Does Belong Atherton provide care for people with Dementia?

Yes. Belong Atherton does provide care for people with Dementia.

What Local Authority does Belong Atherton come under?

Belong Atherton falls under the local authority area of Wigan.

Does Belong Atherton accept local authority clients?

Belong Atherton accepts Local Authority clients.

Does Belong Atherton accept NHS Continuing Healthcare clients?

NHS Continuing Healthcare clients are accepted at Belong Atherton.

Who is the manager at Belong Atherton?

Rebecca Woodcock is the manager of Belong Atherton.

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