England

Rated:GoodResidential

Bickham House

Green Walk, Bowdon, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA14 2SN

01619282514

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

20 November 2020

Provider

Bickham House Trustees

Beds

26 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 32 care homes for older people within 5 miles, 5 are rated higher by CQC, 23 are the same and 4 are lower.

27 of these nearby homes have been inspected more recently than this one.

Based on CQC ratings, updated 22 October 2026. How we compare homes | See the nearby homes

Rating history

Requires ImprovementNov 2015
GoodJan 2017
GoodAug 2019

Improved from Requires Improvement to Good in 2017.

Source: CQC inspection reports. Contains CQC data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Costs and who runs this home

This is the only care home Bickham House Trustees runs in England.

Average care home fees in the North West: £882 a week for residential care and £1,196 for nursing care (2024-25 averages). Self-funders usually pay more. See our care home costs guide.

How to pay for a care home explains the council means test, what counts as capital and the funding you can ask to be assessed for.

About Bickham House

Bickham House is a residential care home in Trafford, providing personal care for older people. Details from the most recent CQC inspection are set out below.

Bickham House accommodates up to 26 older people requiring personal care, with 22 residents at the time of inspection. Staff support people's wellbeing through one-to-one activities and maintain risk assessments for those isolating. The home is clean and well ventilated, and management conducts monthly handwashing audits to ensure good hygiene practices.

Healthcare professionals maintain regular support for residents, fostering positive collaborative relationships that contribute to the quality of care provided.

Source: CQC inspection report, 16 December 2020

Specialist Care

Older people

Photographs of the home

Practical details from the provider

The home occupies a Victorian house with extensive gardens, on a quiet lane opposite Denzell Gardens.

Published on the provider's website, checked 20 September 2026. Confirm arrangements with the home before deciding.

Fees and availability

We have not verified a current weekly fee for this home. Ask for a written quote based on the room and care needed, including any extra charges.

Check current vacancies, the admission assessment and visiting arrangements directly with the home.

Care and inspection details

Checked against the CQC register on 20 September 2026. This is a check of published information, not a visit to the home.

Registered service: Care home service without nursing
Registered capacity: 26 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · WA14 2SN

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs.

These describe the registration. The home must assess whether it can meet the individual person's needs and whether a place is available.

CQC ratings in more detail

Overall rating shown by CQC: Good.

Rating report published 7 August 2019. Latest inspection date recorded: 20 November 2020.

Safe: Good
Effective: Good
Caring: Good
Responsive: Good
Well-led: Good

Read Bickham House's CQC record and reports.

Contains Care Quality Commission information under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Ratings and registration details can change after the date checked.

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Bickham House, consider asking...

1.What happens if my relative's care needs increase significantly -- will they have to move?
2.How do you handle concerns or complaints from families?
3.What does the monthly fee cover and what will cost extra?
4.How do you keep families informed about their relative's day-to-day wellbeing?
5.What happens if my relative is unhappy here?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit Bickham House, look out for...

1.Do staff greet residents by name and stop to chat?
2.Are residents dressed, up and occupied, or sitting alone in front of a TV?
3.Does the home smell fresh and feel clean without being clinical?
4.Do residents look comfortable and at ease, or anxious and withdrawn?
5.Does the manager answer your questions openly or deflect?

Could the NHS fund Bickham House's fees?

The average nursing home costs £1,535 per week. That's £79,820 a year. NHS Continuing Healthcare could cover all of it. No means test, no contribution from you.

Find out if the NHS could fund these fees