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The Willows

The Willows is a care home with nursing in Salford, run by Unity Homes Limited. CQC rated it Good overall in May 2026 (last checked 6 May 2026). It has 50 beds. It is registered to support people living with dementia and older people.

  • Care home with nursing

1 Murray Street, Salford, Greater Manchester, M7 2DX

What CQC says

Overall rating

Goodrated 5 months ago (6 May 2026)

The service is performing well and meeting expectations.

Last checked by CQC: 6 May 2026.

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The five key questions

CQC rates each service on five questions. Each has its own rating.

  • Is it safe?

    Goodrated 5 months ago (6 May 2026)
  • Is it effective?

    Goodrated 5 months ago (6 May 2026)
  • Is it caring?

    Goodrated 5 months ago (6 May 2026)
  • Is it responsive to people’s needs?

    Goodrated 5 months ago (6 May 2026)
  • Is it well-led?

    Goodrated 5 months ago (6 May 2026)

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About this service

Type of care
Care home with nursing
Who it supports
Dementia, Older people
Number of beds
50
Nursing care
Yes, nurses are on hand
Registered since
25 January 2011
Local council area
Salford

Who runs it

Provider
Unity Homes Limited
Kind of provider
Company or organisation

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    Rating from June 2023 (more than 2 years ago)

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  • Oakbank Care Home

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    Rating from February 2023 (more than 2 years ago)

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