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Bowfell HouseTrafford

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Rated:OutstandingResidential

Bowfell House

2 Brook Road, Urmston, Manchester, M41 5RQ

01617553818

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

17 August 2021

Provider

The Knoll Care Partnership Limited

Beds

40 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 46 care homes for older people within 5 miles, none are rated higher by CQC, 3 are the same and 43 are lower.

32 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

OutstandingOct 2021

First inspected by CQC in 2021, rated Outstanding.

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 The Knoll Care Partnership Limited 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.

This home lists dementia care, which usually costs more than standard residential care. See dementia care home costs. NHS Continuing Healthcare may apply where someone's needs are primarily health needs.
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 Bowfell House

Bowfell House is a residential care home in Trafford, offering personal and nursing care for older adults. Further details on the service, along with the CQC's most recent findings, are set out below.

Bowfell House is a purpose-built residential care home providing personal and nursing care for 40 people aged 65 and over. The home features 40 en-suite bedrooms across two floors, quiet lounges, a library, hairdressing salon, and a balcony area. A landscaped garden is purposefully designed with flowers and shrubs that appeal to the senses.

People receive personalised care tailored to their individual needs and wishes, with staff described as remarkably motivated and enthusiastic about delivering high quality support. Relatives and professionals consistently praised the home and its staff team. The family-run service operates with an open and transparent culture, and morale among staff is extremely high, with team members proud to work at Bowfell House.

Leadership at both location and provider level is dynamic and effective, creating a service that is caring, responsive and well-organised.

Source: CQC inspection report, 27 October 2021

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder peoplePhysical disabilitiesSensory impairments

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.

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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: 40 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · M41 5RQ

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Dementia; Physical disabilities; Sensory impairment.

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: Outstanding.

Rating report published 27 October 2021. Latest inspection date recorded: 17 August 2021.

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

Read Bowfell 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 Bowfell House, consider asking...

1.What specific dementia training do staff receive and how recently?
2.How do you support a resident who becomes distressed or confused?
3.How does the home keep a record of a resident's life history and personal preferences?
4.How do you involve families as dementia progresses and communication becomes harder?
5.What happens when a resident's dementia reaches an advanced stage?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

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

1.Is the environment calm, uncluttered and easy to navigate?
2.Do staff speak to residents with patience and dignity, even if they repeat themselves?
3.Are there memory cues around the home -- photos, familiar objects, clear signage?
4.Do residents seem settled and safe, or agitated and unsupervised?
5.Is there meaningful activity happening, or are residents just sitting quietly with nothing to do?

Could the NHS fund Bowfell 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