The Willows is a nursing home in Salford, run by Unity Homes Limited. CQC registers it for 50 places and supports older people and people living with dementia.
CQC rated it Good overall in May 2026, and Good in all five key questions. Across Salford, 80% of the 40 rated care homes are Good or Outstanding.
CQC rating
Good
Published 6 May 2026
Rated 4 months ago
- SafeAre people protected from abuse and avoidable harm?Good
- EffectiveDoes care achieve good outcomes and a good quality of life?Good
- CaringAre staff kind, compassionate and respectful?Good
- ResponsiveAre services organised to meet people's needs?Good
- Well-ledIs the home well managed, with a culture of high-quality care?Good
Read the full inspection report on cqc.org.uk ↗
How it compares in Salford
The Willows is in the Good tier, alongside 25 other homes in Salford.
Of the 40 rated care homes here, 80% are Good or Outstanding
(England: 83%).
- Good, with Outstanding areas 1 (2%)
- Good 26 (59%)
- Good, with an area to improve 5 (11%)
- Requires improvement 8 (18%)
- Not yet rated 4 (9%)
Half of Salford's ratings are more than 4.1 years old. How tiers work
See all 44 care homes in Salford →
The provider's other homes
Unity Homes Limited runs 6 care homes registered with CQC: 6 Good.
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Highgrove House
Chorley, Lancashire · PR7 1PH · Residential care home · 43 beds
Good
S: GoodE: GoodC: GoodR: GoodW: Good
Rated 3 years ago
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Oakbank Care Home
Manchester · M9 5YA · Nursing home · 55 beds
Good
S: GoodE: GoodC: GoodR: GoodW: Good
Rated 3 years ago
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Bluebell Court Care Home
Salford · M7 2FH · Nursing home · 69 beds
Good
S: GoodE: GoodC: GoodR: GoodW: Requires improvement
Rated 7 years ago
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Cambridge Court Care Home
Liverpool, Sefton · L22 1RR · Nursing home · 55 beds
Good
S: Requires improvementE: GoodC: GoodR: GoodW: Good
Rated 3 months ago
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Castle Grange
Liverpool · L12 7JG · Nursing home · 40 beds
Good
S: GoodE: GoodC: GoodR: GoodW: Requires improvement
Rated 7 years ago
All 6 homes run by Unity Homes Limited →
Care homes nearby
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Bluebell Court Care Home
Salford · M7 2FH · Nursing home · 69 beds0.1 km
Good
S: GoodE: GoodC: GoodR: GoodW: Requires improvement
Rated 7 years ago
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The Laurels
Salford · M7 2HT · Residential care home · 25 beds0.3 km
Requires improvement
S: Requires improvementE: Requires improvementC: GoodR: GoodW: Requires improvement
Rated 3 years ago
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Castlerea House
Salford · M7 2ES · Residential care home · 10 beds0.4 km
Good
S: GoodE: GoodC: GoodR: GoodW: Good
Rated 2 years ago
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Beenstock Home
Salford · M7 4RP · Nursing home · 32 beds0.6 km
Good
S: GoodE: GoodC: GoodR: OutstandingW: Good
Rated 6 years ago
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The Broughtons
Salford · M7 1NF · Residential care home · 42 beds0.6 km
Good
S: GoodE: GoodC: GoodR: GoodW: Good
Rated 4 years ago
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Thornton Lodge Care Home
Salford · M7 4FF · Residential care home · 34 beds0.8 km
Good
S: GoodE: GoodC: GoodR: GoodW: Good
Rated 5 years ago
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