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Handsworth

West Road, Bowdon, Altrincham, WA14 2LA

Residential care home · 43 beds · Methodist Homes

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Weekly fee
Not published
area typical £950
CQC rating
Good
April 2019
Beds
43
residential
Family reviews
None yet
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Compare with a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers

The typical residential home in Trafford
£950a week

About £49,400 a year

For a couple, two places: £1,900 a week

PrimeCarersA live-in carer, at home
£1,050a week

The typical live-in carer near Trafford, set by the carer

The care home costs less for one person. At home, the carer you choose looks after only you.

A couple can share one carer, about £1,355 a week, £545 a week less than two places.

See live-in carers near Altrincham
100+ live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Trafford

PrimeCarers runs this site. Carers on it are self-employed and set their own rates. Every carer has had an enhanced DBS check in the last 18 months, ID and right-to-work checks and an online interview. Their skills and training are for you to check with them.

About Handsworth

Handsworth is a residential care home in Altrincham, in the Trafford council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 43 residents. It provides care for older people. It is run by Methodist Homes, which operates 69 care homes in England. The home has been registered since December 2010.

At its latest inspection, published April 2019, the CQC rated Handsworth Good, which means the CQC found the service performing well and meeting its expectations. Ratings can change after a new inspection, so check the CQC report before you visit.

Handsworth has not published its fees and has not yet told us what they are. Care homes in Trafford with a fee on record typically charge about £950 a week for residential care, so expect a figure in that range and ask the home for a written quote.

There are 54 registered care homes in Trafford. The nearest to Handsworth include The Cedars Rest Home Limited, Bickham House and Lady of the Vale Care Home, 1 of which has a fee on record. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, typically costs about £1,120 a week across England.

Care provided

  • Residential care
  • Older people

Registration

Brand
Methodist Homes
Registered with CQC
December 2010
Latest CQC rating
Good (April 2019)
Council area
Trafford
Read the CQC inspection report, explained
The CQC inspection, explained
Safe?
Good
Are people protected from harm? Staffing, medicines, infection control, safeguarding.
Effective?
Good
Does the care work? Training, consent, food and drink, working with GPs and nurses.
Caring?
Outstanding
Are people treated with kindness and dignity?
Responsive?
Good
Is care built around the person? Care plans, activities, complaints.
Well-led?
Good
Is the home run well? The manager, the culture, how problems get found and fixed.
Handsworth was rated Good overall, with Outstanding care; inspectors found kind, personalised support and effective management.

We read the full inspection report and explain what inspectors praised, what concerned them, and what it means for your family. Read the CQC report explained →

Fees

Handsworth has not published its fees and has not yet told us what they are. Care homes in Trafford typically charge about £950 a week for residential care. A live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers typically costs £1,050 a week, shown on each carer's profile.

Reviews

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Common questions about Handsworth

How much does Handsworth cost?

Handsworth has not published its fees. Care homes in Trafford typically charge about £950 a week for residential care. Ask the home for a written quote.

What is the CQC rating for Handsworth?

The Care Quality Commission rated Handsworth Good in April 2019. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.

Does Handsworth provide nursing care?

No. Handsworth is registered as a care home without nursing. Staff provide personal care; visiting district nurses cover nursing needs.

Does Handsworth offer dementia care?

Handsworth is not registered with the CQC for dementia care. If dementia care is needed, filter the Trafford listing for homes that are.

How many residents does Handsworth have?

Handsworth is registered for up to 43 residents.

Care at home

At least 100 live-in carers within about an hour of Trafford

These are self-employed carers on PrimeCarers, the introductory agency that runs this directory. Each has a profile with their own rates and reviews from families, and you choose who to talk to.

Most charge £980 to £1,260 a week. 91 can care for a couple. 10 years' experience on average.

“Primrose is a very kind and compassionate healthcare professional”
Marion L., about Primrose N.
“She is an exemplary carer, she is knowledgable empathetic and very respectful in the home.”
Katrina R., about Camille F.
See live-in carers near TraffordProfiles, rates and reviews are free to look at.

Every carer has had an enhanced DBS check in the last 18 months, ID and right-to-work checks and an online interview. Their skills and training are for you to check with them. Carers set their own rates, and who is free changes week to week.

PrimeCarersAnother option

Stay at home with a live-in carer near Altrincham

A carer moves in, so there is no move, no shared lounge and your own routine. Each carer’s profile shows their rate, experience and reviews, and you choose who to talk to.

100+ live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Trafford
Live-in, a week
typically £1,050
A couple sharing one carer about £1,355
Bickham House, Altrincham

Bickham House

Altrincham, WA14 · 0.8 km · 26 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £950 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,050 a week

See all 69 care homes run by Methodist Homes