Elderly care homes in Trafford

Updated

Trafford has 41 elderly care homes registered with the Care Quality Commission, 16 of them with nursing. Of the homes on this page, the CQC rates 6 Outstanding, 27 Good and 4 Requires improvement. 4 homes are not rated yet. Trafford council paid on average £946 a week for a residential care place and £1,285 for a nursing place for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025 (GOV.UK adult social care finance report).

All care homes in Trafford (57)

Trafford at a glance

41on this list

Official rating
  • Outstanding6
  • Good27
  • Requires improvement4
  • Not yet rated4
  • 89% rated Good or Outstanding
  • Average score8.0 / 10
  • Types of care76% offer younger adults
How this list is ordered

This list includes every home in Trafford on the CQC register, whatever its rating. The highest scores come first and homes not yet inspected come last.

Paying never changes a home's rating, score or place. Top places are only offered to homes rated Good or Outstanding and are always labelled.

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41 elderly care homes in Trafford

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Bowfell House

Run by The Knoll Care Partnership Limited

2 Brook Road, Urmston, Manchester, M41 5RQ
OutstandingCQC · Oct 2021

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 40 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Physical disabilities

Bowfell House offers residential care for older people in a purpose-built home designed around practical, homely living. Its dining rooms and lounges have panoramic views over landscaped gardens and the surrounding area, with fully glazed façades bringing natural light into shared spaces.

The home is the first custom-designed and built care home from the family-led Knoll Care Partnership, drawing on more than 30 years of care delivery in…

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Urmston Manor

Run by Skydda Homes Limited

61-63, Church Road, Urmston, Manchester, M41 9EJ
OutstandingCQC · May 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 24 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Physical disabilities

Residential care home for 24 residents in Manchester, run by Skydda Homes Limited. Supports dementia, older people, physical disabilities, sensory impairment and younger adults.

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Halecroft Grange

Run by WT UK Opco 4 Limited

295 Hale Road, Hale Barns, Altrincham, WA15 8SN
OutstandingCQC · Aug 2023
  • Residential
  • 95 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Physical disabilities

Halecroft Grange offers residential, dementia and respite care for older people, alongside end-of-life care. Its facilities include a café, garden and minibus for outings, with activities and social spaces supporting daily routines. The home’s assessment considers mobility, personal care, dietary needs and religious or cultural requirements before support and fees are agreed.

Residents can take part in activities and outings, with personalisation…

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Halecroft Grange

Run by Care UK Care Services Limited

295 Hale Road, Hale Barns, Altrincham, WA15 8SN
OutstandingCQC · Aug 2023
  • Residential
  • 95 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Mental health

Halecroft Grange provides residential, dementia, respite and end-of-life care for older people. The home combines personalised care with daily activities and bright surroundings, supporting residents whose needs may change over time.

Facilities include a cafe, garden and activities room, alongside a hair and beauty salon, pub and minibus for outings.

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Lime Tree House

Run by Mountlands Trust Limited

264 Washway Road, Sale, M33 4RZ
OutstandingCQC · Dec 2023
  • Residential
  • 6 beds
  • Elderly care
  • Physical disabilities
  • Younger adults

Lime Tree House provides 24-hour Christian Science nursing care, outpatient care and spiritual refreshment in a warm, home-like setting in Sale. Its service is intended for people seeking nursing support grounded in the Bible and the teachings of Christian Science.

Alongside patient care, the organisation runs an accredited Christian Science nurse education programme covering all four levels of nursing education through Le Verger’s curriculum.

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Wyncourt Nursing Home

Run by Wyncourt Nursing Home Limited

162 Park Road, Timperley, Altrincham, WA15 6QH
OutstandingCQC · Jan 2024
  • Nursing
  • 36 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Mental health

Wyncourt Nursing Home provides nursing and residential care for residents aged 18 and above, including people with dementia, physical disabilities and long-term health conditions. The home also offers respite and rehabilitation care, end-of-life care and palliative support.

Registered nurses are available around the clock for people who need regular or complex medical attention.

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Handsworth

Run by Methodist Homes

West Road, Bowdon, Altrincham, WA14 2LA
GoodCQC · Apr 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 43 beds
  • Elderly care

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.

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SignHealth Bowfell Road

Run by SignHealth

SignHealth, 100 Bowfell Road, Urmston, Manchester, M41 5RR
GoodCQC · Jul 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 6 beds
  • Elderly care
  • Learning disabilities
  • Mental health

SignHealth Bowfell Road supports deaf people with mental health challenges and complex needs in a residential setting. SignHealth manages residential homes where residents can develop practical skills and work towards greater independence, with referrals available for residential, supported living and outreach services.

The organisation’s wider specialist offer includes psychological therapy delivered in British Sign Language, although the named…

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Allingham House Care Centre

Run by OHI UK MM 16 Ltd

Deansgate Lane, Timperley, Altrincham, WA15 6SQ
GoodCQC · Jan 2026
  • Nursing
  • 86 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Mental health

Care home with nursing for 86 residents in Altrincham, run by OHI UK MM 16 Ltd. Supports dementia, older people, mental health and younger adults.

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Amberley Care Home

Run by Amberley Care Home Limited

28 Delaunays Road, Sale, M33 6RX
GoodCQC · Jan 2025
  • Nursing
  • 72 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Physical disabilities

Amberley Care Home supports people with residential, nursing, dementia, respite and palliative care needs in Sale. Its 72 en-suite bedrooms are arranged across dedicated communities designed around residents’ medical needs, while shared facilities remain available throughout the home.

Residents can use private dining areas, secure gardens and a cinema room, and join activities including arts and crafts, film nights and music therapy.

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Ann Challis

Run by J.E.M. Care Limited

128 Stretford Road, Urmston, Manchester, M41 9LT
GoodCQC · Nov 2024
  • Residential
  • 23 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Younger adults

Ann Challis provides residential, respite and dementia care for up to 23 elderly residents in Urmston, Manchester. The converted Victorian property offers different levels of care according to residents’ needs, with a small scale that supports a familiar daily setting.

Residents have personalised care plans, regular entertainment and access to hairdressing and chiropody visits.

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Ascot House

Run by Trafford Council

Ascot Ave, Sale, Manchester, M33 4GT
GoodCQC · Jan 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 45 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Younger adults

Residential care home for 45 residents in Manchester, run by Trafford Council. Supports dementia, older people and younger adults.

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Ashlands Manor Care Home

Run by New Care Projects Sale (OPCO) Limited

2 Ashlands, Sale, M33 5PD
GoodCQC · Feb 2024
  • Nursing
  • 57 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Physical disabilities

Care home with nursing for 57 residents in Sale, run by New Care Projects Sale (OPCO) Limited. Supports dementia, older people, physical disabilities and younger adults.

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Bange Nursing Homes Limited t/a Bradley House Nursing Home

Run by Bange Nursing Homes Limited

2 Brooklands Crescent, Sale, M33 3NB
GoodCQC · Mar 2023
  • Nursing
  • 34 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care

Bange Nursing Homes Limited t/a Bradley House Nursing Home provides nursing and dementia care for older people and residents with complex needs. The home supports people who require supervision, personal care and clinical assistance, with registered nurses and carers available around the clock.

Its EMI service is designed for people with dementia-type illnesses, while the home also offers residential accommodation, short-term care and day care.

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Bickham House

Run by Bickham House Trustees

Green Walk, Bowdon, Altrincham, WA14 2SN
GoodCQC · Aug 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 26 beds
  • Elderly care

Residential care home for 26 residents in Altrincham, run by Bickham House Trustees. Supports older people.

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Brookfield Nursing Home

Run by Classic Care Homes (Devon) Limited

71 Crofts Bank Road, Urmston, Manchester, M41 0UB
GoodCQC · Sept 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Nursing
  • 21 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Physical disabilities

Nursing care, complex care packages and post-operative rehabilitation are available at Brookfield Nursing Home, alongside residential care and end-of-life support. Admissions begin with an assessment by the clinical lead nurse to establish the level of care required for each person.

Family members can take part in the assessment process, and residents are encouraged to personalise their rooms with small pieces of furniture and familiar items,…

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Claremont Care Home

Run by Claremont Care Home Limited

254-256 Washway Road, Sale, M33 4RZ
GoodCQC · May 2026
  • Residential
  • 28 beds
  • Elderly care
  • Younger adults

Claremont Care Home is run as a small, owner-managed residential home with 26 bedrooms for older people and younger adults. It offers residential care, respite care, short-term care and day care, with full care available around the clock.

Respite stays can be arranged for however long is needed, while permanent care is tailored to individual needs, dignity and personal space.

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De Brook Lodge

Run by Ideal Carehomes (Number One) Limited

110 Irlam Road, Flixton, Manchester, M41 6NA
GoodCQC · Oct 2021

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 52 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Younger adults

De Brook Lodge offers residential and residential dementia care for older people in Flixton, Manchester. The home supports people who need day-to-day assistance in a care setting, with dementia care forming part of its stated service offer.

Life at the home is supported by activities and family involvement, while HC-One’s wider care model includes residential, nursing, dementia and respite services.

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Faversham House Nursing Home

Run by Classic Care Homes (Devon) Limited

59 Church Road, Urmston, Manchester, M41 9EJ
GoodCQC · Dec 2023
  • Nursing
  • 20 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Physical disabilities

Care home with nursing for 20 residents in Manchester, run by Classic Care Homes (Devon) Limited. Supports dementia, older people, physical disabilities, sensory impairment and younger adults.

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Ferrol Lodge

Run by Ferrol Lodge Care Home Limited

49 Northenden Road, Sale, M33 2DL
GoodCQC · Jul 2026
  • Residential
  • 23 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care

Ferrol Lodge provides residential care for up to 23 older people, including residential dementia care and respite dementia care. The independent private home is registered to support people aged 65 and over in a calm residential environment with a regular team.

Its published care pathways cover both longer-term residential support and shorter respite placements.

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What to look for in elderly care homes

  1. Support with mobility

    Support with mobility, nutrition, medicines and day-to-day routines.

  2. Activities

    Activities and social contact that reflect residents’ interests.

  3. How the home involves residents

    How the home involves residents and families in care decisions.

Questions families ask

What should elderly care homes offer?

Older people may need different combinations of personal care, mobility support, medicines management and social activity. Compare what each home can support now and how it plans for needs that may change.

How many elderly care homes are there in Trafford?

41 elderly care homes in Trafford are on the CQC register (data of 2 November 2026).

Which elderly care homes in Trafford are rated Outstanding?

Bowfell House, Urmston Manor, Halecroft Grange, Halecroft Grange and Lime Tree House, and 1 more on this page.

How much does a care home cost in Trafford?

Trafford council paid on average £946 a week for residential care and £1,285 for nursing care for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025. For adults aged 18 to 64 it paid £2,238 and £1,704. Across England the averages were £982 and £1,102 for people aged 65 and over. People who pay for their own care are often charged more, so ask each home for its weekly fee.

How are these care homes ordered?

Ordered by the MyCareCheck score: the average of the five CQC key-question ratings (safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led) on a 0 to 10 scale, where Outstanding is 10, Good 8, Requires improvement 5 and Inadequate 2. Homes the CQC has not rated yet come last. No home is left out because of its rating.

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