England

Rated:GoodResidential

Handsworth

West Road, Bowdon, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA14 2LA

01619285314

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

22 February 2019

Provider

Methodist Homes

Beds

43 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 27 care homes for older people within 5 miles, 4 are rated higher by CQC, 21 are the same and 2 are lower.

23 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 2016
Requires ImprovementFeb 2018
GoodApr 2019

Improved from Requires Improvement to Good in 2019.

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

Costs and who runs this home

Run by Methodist Homes, which runs 69 care homes in England: 6 rated Outstanding, 54 Good and 9 Requires Improvement.

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 Handsworth

Handsworth is a residential care home in Trafford, Greater Manchester, providing care for older adults. The findings below set out the Care Quality Commission's most recent assessment of the service.

Handsworth is a residential care home in Trafford, Greater Manchester, providing care and accommodation for up to 43 people aged over 65. The home delivers outstanding, responsive care tailored to individual needs, with support plans developed in partnership with families. Staff consistently demonstrate the home's values, working effectively as a unified team with a strong emphasis on equality, diversity and human rights.

Activities are meaningful and reflect residents' personal interests and preferences.

The home provides home-cooked meals with varied menus offering residents choice. Inspectors received excellent feedback from both residents and relatives about the quality of care provided. The management team leads by example and fosters a strong culture of continuous learning, openness and transparency, with staff clarity about their shared commitment to putting people at the heart of everything the home does.

Source: CQC inspection report, 11 April 2019

Specialist Care

Older people

Facilities & Amenities

En-suite RoomsActivities ProgrammeDining RoomCommunal LoungeLibraryHairdresserGarden

Photographs of the home

Practical details from the provider

The provider describes en-suite accommodation across three floors and a landscaped rear garden.
Shared spaces include a dining room, lounge, library, prayer room, hair salon and nail bar.

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: 43 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · WA14 2LA

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 11 April 2019. Latest inspection date recorded: 22 February 2019.

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

Read Handsworth'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 Handsworth, 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 Handsworth, 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 Handsworth'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