Downing House
Residential care home · Manchester
14 Swinbourne Grove, Withington, Manchester, M20 4PP
Run by Abbeyfield Society (The)
- GoodCQC · Feb 2020
- 8.0Our score
- Beds25
- Type of careResidential
- Phone0161 434 8717
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 8 February 2020
Inspected more than 4 years ago
What the inspectors rate
- SafeGood
- EffectiveGood
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveGood
- Well-ledGood
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- Downing House
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Good
- Register number
- 1-137749784
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About Downing House
Downing House provides residential, dementia and flexible respite care for up to 25 residents in Manchester. En-suite rooms and comfortable lounges create shared and private areas for daily life, while an on-site salon and gardens add practical amenities.
Daily meals are provided through an in-house team or catering partner, depending on the home. Activities and community living support people who need ongoing care, dementia support or a shorter stay. Its smaller scale is reflected in care for up to 25 residents.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Manchester
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laurel Court (Didsbury)Didsbury | 0.2 miles | Requires improvement | 6.8 | |
| Abberton RoadManchester | 0.6 miles | |||
| Dermot Murphy CentreManchester | 0.7 miles | |||
| Brocklehurst Nursing HomeManchester | 0.7 miles | Good | 7.4 | |
| Willowbank LodgeManchester | 0.7 miles |
Also run by Abbeyfield Society (The)
| Name | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbeyfield House - StockportStockport | Good | 8.0 | |
| Halcyon HouseLiverpool | Good | 8.0 | |
| Sandwood Care HomeNottingham | Good | 8.0 | |
| Phil Mead HouseCoventry | Good | 8.0 | |
| Bradbury HouseSeascale | Good | 8.0 | |
| Pratt HouseAmersham | Good | 8.0 | |
| Abbeyfield WinnershWokingham | Good | 8.0 | |
| Lee HouseLondon | Good | 8.0 | |
| Abbeyfield House - New MaldenNew Malden | Good | 7.4 | |
| Speedwell CourtSouthampton | Outstanding | 8.8 | |
| Hill HouseExeter | Good | 7.4 | |
| Westall HouseHorsted Keynes | Outstanding | 9.2 |
What stands out
What stands out
- Care for up to 25 residents
- On-site salon
- Flexible respite care
Suits: Older people seeking residential, dementia or respite care
Types of care
Also works on: residential
Location
14 Swinbourne Grove, Withington, Manchester, M20 4PP
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Questions families ask
What age do you need to be for Downing House?
Sheltered housing is generally designed for people aged 55 and over. It offers independent living with support available when needed.
Can couples live together at Downing House?
Yes. Some retirement homes have rooms or apartments specifically for couples.
Can residents bring their own furniture to Downing House?
Yes. Most rooms are unfurnished, so residents can bring their own furniture and personal possessions to make the room their own.
Is room cleaning included at Downing House?
It is included in all care homes and some supported housing. Where cleaning is not provided, a cleaner can be arranged at an agreed cost.
How much does Downing House cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask Downing House for its weekly fee. As a guide, Manchester council paid on average £728 a week for a residential care place for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025, against £982 across England (GOV.UK adult social care finance report). People who pay for their own care are usually charged more than councils pay.