Bowfell House
Residential care home in Manchester, Trafford
What do these badges mean?
- Green Surroundings — Excellent access to parks, playing fields and other green space nearby (OpenStreetMap).
- Peaceful Neighbourhood — Among the lowest for recorded anti-social behaviour and public disorder of comparable areas (police-recorded crime).
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About
Bowfell House is a 40-bed care home in Trafford, Greater Manchester. The home is rated Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission, with the 2021 report rating it Outstanding for Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led care, and Good for Safety.
The home provides regulated care for older people and others needing later-life support. Bowfell House is registered to deliver personal and nursing care.
What inspectors found
CQC: OutstandingReport published 28 October 2021 · Last inspected 17 August 2021
Inspectors found that people received personalised care, with staff described as compassionate, respectful and supportive of independence. Families reported good communication and a warm, active community life, including activities and mealtime routines that people enjoyed. Leadership was described as open and hands-on, and staff morale was reported as high.
- Care is tailored to each person's needs, wishes and preferences, and plans of care are reviewed as needs change.
- Staff are described as caring and respectful, and they encourage people to stay independent.
- Management keeps families informed, and relatives report strong relationships with the home.
- Safety systems cover falls, medicines and abuse prevention, and the purpose-built building is clean, well maintained and suited to people living with dementia.
Written by AI from the report text and checked against it. Not an official CQC statement. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Read the full report on CQC.
Care provided
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected November 2025
What's nearby
- Near a main road
- Ambulance station about 100 m away
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). A&E departments from the NHS website. Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsPlentiful
- Play SpaceAmple
- Golf CourseAdequate
- Public ParkAmple
- Tennis CourtPlentiful
- Bowling GreenPlentiful
- Playing FieldPlentiful
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAmple
- Restaurants & CafesAmple
- Retail ShoppingAmple
- SupermarketsAmple
- TakeawaysPlentiful
Local crime statistics
2 recorded crimes in the local area (July 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | Fees on request | — |
- Funding accepted
- Not stated
Fees depend on the room and the care needed, so ask the home for a written quote. Check who pays with the funding calculator, or see what Trafford council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £893 |
| 2025 | £955 |
What Trafford council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
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Local health safety net
Bowfell House is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Salford Royal, 3.4 miles away. The local GP practice is FLIXTON ROAD MEDICAL CENTRE, 0.5 miles away.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Manchester
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