Handsworth
Residential care home · Altrincham
West Road, Bowdon, Altrincham, WA14 2LA
Run by Methodist Homes
- GoodCQC · Apr 2019
- 8.4Our score
- Beds43
- Type of careResidential
- Phone0161 928 5314
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 11 April 2019
Inspected more than 4 years ago
What the inspectors rate
- SafeGood
- EffectiveGood
- CaringOutstanding
- ResponsiveGood
- Well-ledGood
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- Handsworth
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Good
- Register number
- 1-117977245
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About Handsworth
Handsworth provides residential and short-term respite care for older people in Bowdon, Altrincham. The home is designed for people who need support with daily living while remaining in a residential setting, with the wider MHA service offering care homes, retirement living and community activities.
As a not-for-profit provider, MHA says surplus is reinvested into its services. Professional referrals can include timely assessments and support tailored to individual needs. Handsworth is registered as a care home without nursing, making its residential and respite provision distinct from homes that provide on-site nursing care.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Altrincham
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Cedars Rest Home LimitedAltrincham | 0.2 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Bickham HouseAltrincham | 0.5 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Lady of the Vale Care HomeAltrincham | 0.6 miles | Good | 7.4 | |
| Oldfield Bank Residential Care HomeAltrincham | 0.8 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Woodend Care HomeAltrincham | 0.9 miles | Good | 8.0 |
Also run by Methodist Homes
| Name | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| The WillowsMobberley | Good | 8.0 | |
| Laurel Court (Didsbury)Didsbury | Requires improvement | 6.8 | |
| Epworth GrangeBury | Good | 8.0 | |
| BeechvilleBolton | Good | 8.0 | |
| ChapelfieldsFrodsham | Good | 8.0 | |
| ClaybourneStoke-on-Trent | Good | 8.0 | |
| MayfieldsEllesmere Port | Good | 8.0 | |
| Aughton ParkOrmskirk | Good | 8.0 | |
| Moorland HouseHope Valley | Good | 7.4 | |
| Heather GrangeBurnley | Good | 6.8 | |
| Starr HillsLytham St Annes | Outstanding | 8.8 | |
| Mapplewell ManorBarnsley | Outstanding | 9.2 |
What stands out
What stands out
- Not-for-profit care model
- Professional referral support
- Residential and respite provision
Ask about
- Registered as a care home without nursing
Suits: Older people seeking residential or short-term respite care
Types of care
Also works on: residential
Location
West Road, Bowdon, Altrincham, WA14 2LA
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Questions families ask
How much does Handsworth cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask Handsworth for its weekly fee. As a guide, Trafford council paid on average £946 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.
Who pays for a place in this home?
Ask Handsworth whether it takes residents funded by Trafford council and what it charges people who pay for themselves. In England the council may help after a needs assessment and a financial assessment if savings and assets are below £23,250 (2026 to 2027 rules). People whose needs are mainly health needs may qualify for NHS Continuing Healthcare, which pays the full fee.