Belong Morris Feinmann Care Home Didsbury
CQC Overall Rating: Good (Latest inspection: 11 February 2021; report published 2 March 2021. Reviewed on 6 July 2023 with no reassessment needed.)
- Safe: Good
- Effective: Good
- Caring: Good
- Responsive: Good
- Well-led: Good Care Quality Commission
🏡 Accommodation & Facilities
- A purpose-built community care village at 178 Palatine Road, Didsbury, Manchester, M20 2UW, operated by Belong Limited in partnership with The Feinmann Trust. Care Quality CommissionMorris FeinmannHelp & Support Manchester
- Comprises six “households” with 72 person-centred ensuite suites, each forming a homely, familiar-raised environment—plus guest suites for respite stays belong.org.uk.
- Inclusive village-centre amenities for both residents and the public: kosher bistro, gym, hair salon, licensed venue, synagogue, and dementia-friendly gardens (including roof gardens) belong.org.ukHelp & Support Manchester.
🩺 Care Services Offered
- Offers 24-hour nursing, residential, and dementia care across households, plus independent apartments with optional care support carefind.combelong.org.uk+1.
- Features person-centred, dementia-aligned care, guided by Admiral Nurses and allied professionals Help & Support Manchesterbelong.org.uk.
- Embraces Jewish cultural heritage with kosher kitchens, Shabbat observance, and synagogue services—while remaining inclusive to all faiths or none Help & Support Manchesterbelong.org.uk.
✅ Inspection & Oversight
- Rated Good across all domains by the Care Quality Commission; no further actions required Care Quality Commission.
Resident & Family Feedback
- Described as a vibrant community village in South Manchester offering state-of-the-art facilities and high-quality nursing and dementia care Help & Support Manchester.
- Operated on a not-for-profit model by Belong Limited, reinvesting income into service development belong.org.ukWikipedia.
Lifestyle & Activities
- Designed with open-plan, dementia-friendly layouts featuring central, visible kitchens that encourage independence and social interaction belong.org.uk.
- Residents can participate in salon pampering, fitness programs, dining experiences in the bistro, social events in the venue, and spiritual life in the synagogue belong.org.ukHelp & Support Manchester.
- Includes a dementia-friendly garden and access to balconies for outdoor relaxation belong.org.ukHelp & Support Manchester.
Pricing & Funding
- Weekly fees for household 24-hour care range from £1,885 to £2,035, with higher rates for nursing-dementia-specific support belong.org.ukcarefind.com.
- Respite and short-stay fees range from £1,985 to £2,135 per week belong.org.ukcarefind.com.
- Accepts funding via NHS Continuing Healthcare, local authority with top-ups, and self-funding options belong.org.ukcarefind.com.
Location & Access
- Located in West Didsbury with excellent transport links (bus, tram, M60 motorway), and surrounded by local cafés, parks (like Fletcher Moss), and community amenities belong.org.ukHelp & Support Manchester.
Summary
Belong Morris Feinmann is a Good-rated care village blending residential and dementia care with independent apartments in an inclusive, community-rich setting. Designed for wellbeing through dementia-friendly architecture, cultural inclusivity, and excellent amenities—from salons to synagogues—it offers a holistic, dignified environment that families and residents report as warm and supportive. While pricing reflects a premium experience, its not-for-profit model and provision of Admiral Nurse support strengthen its appeal.
