Halecroft Grange

295 Hale Road, Hale Barns, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA15 8SN

01619809500

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

16 May 2023

Provider

WT UK Opco 4 Limited & Care UK Care Services Limited

Beds

95 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 33 care homes for older people within 5 miles, none are rated higher by CQC, 2 are the same and 31 are lower.

10 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

GoodJul 2017
GoodOct 2018
OutstandingAug 2023
OutstandingAug 2023

Improved from Good to Outstanding in 2023.

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

Costs and who runs this home

Run by WT UK Opco 4 Limited, which runs 30 care homes in England: 1 rated Outstanding, 26 Good, 2 Requires Improvement and 1 not yet rated.

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 Halecroft Grange

Halecroft Grange is a residential care home in Trafford, providing personal care to older adults. Details of the Care Quality Commission's most recent findings appear below.

Halecroft Grange is a residential care home split into two neighbourhoods: the assisted living neighbourhood caring for up to 60 people, and the reminiscence neighbourhood supporting up to 35 people living with dementia. At inspection, 48 people lived in assisted living and 26 in the reminiscence neighbourhood.

The home is exceptionally well led with a strong culture focused on person-centred care that enables people to live their best lives. Leadership demonstrates significant investment in supporting residents and maintaining the highest standards of care.

Source: CQC inspection report, 25 August 2023

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder peoplePhysical disabilitiesSensory impairmentsYounger adults

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: 95 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · WA15 8SN

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Caring for adults under 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 25 August 2023. Latest inspection date recorded: 16 May 2023.

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

Read Halecroft Grange'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 Halecroft Grange, 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 Halecroft Grange, 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 Halecroft Grange'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