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Care homes in Altrincham

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There are 22 care homes in and around Altrincham on AskBart. 95% of those rated by the CQC are Good or Outstanding, against 79% nationally (CQC data, October 2026). Published fees average about £1,293 a week, while Trafford usually pays £955. The largest is Halecroft Grange Care Home, with 95 beds.

care homes
22
rated Good or Outstanding by CQC
95%
typical residential fee
£1,293/wkbelow the UK average of £1,716
what Trafford council pays
£955/wk

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Altrincham

Care homes in Altrincham (22)

★ With family reviews

10 in Altrincham, 12 more within 3 miles · nearest first · updated October 2026

  • Outstanding
  • Good
  • Requires improvement
  • Not rated

Top-rated in Altrincham

Rated Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission, its highest rating.

HandsworthDistance from the town centre: 0.8 mi
CQC Good

43 beds

MHA (Methodist Homes)

DementiaResidentialNursing
ARCO Approved
Fees on request
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Distance
Allingham House Care CentreGood · Jan 2026On request862.1 mi—0.8 mi
Amberley Care HomeGood£1,300722.9 mi—2.5 mi
Ascot HouseGood · Jan 2019On request453.3 mi—2.1 mi
Ashlands Manor Care HomeGood · Feb 2024On request573.1 mi—2.8 mi
Bange Nursing Homes Limited t/a Bradley House Nursing HomeGood · Mar 2023On request342.4 mi—2.3 mi
Bickham HouseGood · Aug 2019On request263.3 mi—1.0 mi
Claremont Care HomeGood · May 2026On request282.7 mi—2.2 mi
Ferrol LodgeGood · Jul 2026On request232.6 mi—2.9 mi
Halecroft Grange Care HomeOutstanding£1,345951.5 mi—1.7 mi
Hall Lane Resource Centre (Respite Care, Short Breaks Service)Requires improvement · Sept 2022On request100.7 mi—3.0 mi
HandsworthGood · Apr 2019On request432.8 mi—0.8 mi
Heathside Retirement HomeGood · Mar 2025On request302.4 mi—0.6 mi
Lady of the Vale Care HomeGood · May 2022On request392.7 mi—1.1 mi
Lime Tree HouseOutstanding · Dec 2023On request62.6 mi—2.1 mi
Mayfield Care HomeGood · Dec 2019On request242.1 mi—2.5 mi
Norwood Drive—On request60.6 mi—1.7 mi
Oakfield Croft Care HomeGood£1,525602.9 mi—2.7 mi
Oldfield Bank Residential Care HomeGood · Jul 2023On request283.0 mi—0.7 mi
The Cedars Rest Home LimitedGood · Jan 2023On request342.7 mi—0.8 mi
Timperley Care HomeGood · Feb 2026On request560.8 mi—1.6 mi
Woodend Care HomeGood£1,000793.2 mi—0.9 mi
Wyncourt Nursing HomeOutstanding · Jan 2024On request361.9 mi—1.2 mi

Fees are the home’s published “from” figure, or an indicative one; “on request” where none is published. Ratings are the regulator’s. Click a heading to sort.

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Altrincham in numbers

95% of Altrincham’s CQC-rated care homes are rated Good or Outstanding, above the England average of 79%, with 3 rated Outstanding. Based on 21 rated homes; England figure from CQC State of Care (2024/25).

The average residential care home in Altrincham costs about £1,293/week, while Trafford’s published usual rate is around £955/week (2025). If the council funds care, expect a likely top-up of about £338/week (about £17,576/year), usually paid by a relative or friend. An estimate: councils fund care only below the means-test threshold, and fees vary by home, room and needs.

What Trafford council pays care homes, and whether it will help with your fees

Care homes listed22
Rated Good or Outstanding20 of 21 (95%)
Rated Outstanding3
Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate1
Average published weekly fee£1,293
Trafford usual weekly rate (2025)£955
LargestHalecroft Grange Care Home (95 beds)
Most recently inspectedHall Lane Resource Centre (Respite Care, Short Breaks Service) (January 2024)
Homes by care typeResidential 9 · Nursing 6 · Dementia 10 · Respite 6
Average house price, Trafford (HM Land Registry, June 2026)£396,811
Outstanding3
Good17
Requires improvement1
Not yet rated1
Average weekly fees
  • Residential, Altrincham£1,293/wk
  • Nursing, Altrincham£1,150/wk
  • Dementia, Altrincham£1,293/wk
  • Trafford average£1,293/wk
  • UK average£1,716/wk
  • Trafford usual rate£955/wk

Fees: averages of the weekly fees published by the homes listed here and across Trafford. UK average: published residential fees across all homes on AskBart. Council rate: Trafford's usual cost of residential care (2025). Actual costs vary with care needs and room.

See how care is funded or compare a care home with care at home.

Guides: Residential care homes · Nursing homes · Dementia care homes · Respite care

Data: CQC register, updated October 2026. Figures are for the homes listed on this page.

House prices in Trafford

The average house price in Trafford is £396,811, based on HM Land Registry data. The graph shows sold-price trends by property type over the last 30 years.

Average price by property type

All property types
£396,811
Detached
£800,316
Semi-detached
£448,945
Terraced
£347,155
Flats & maisonettes
£218,367

Source: HM Land Registry UK House Price Index, to Jun 2026 (Open Government Licence v3.0). Figures are area averages for the wider local authority, not retirement properties specifically.

Living in Altrincham

Altrincham is a well-connected town in Greater Manchester with good everyday services and a lively social scene. It suits people who value access to restaurants, cafes and local amenities alongside reasonable transport links to nearby cities.

  • Green Surroundings
  • Well Served
  • Peaceful Neighbourhood
What do these badges mean?
  • Green Surroundings — Excellent access to parks, playing fields and other green space nearby (OpenStreetMap).
  • Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, post offices, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
  • Peaceful Neighbourhood — Among the lowest for recorded anti-social behaviour and public disorder of comparable areas (police-recorded crime).
Safety & PeaceA

Excellent — quieter than 91% of similar areas for anti-social behaviour & public disorder

Based on Trafford data (town-level not yet available)

Green SpacesA

Excellent — parks, playing fields & outdoor space nearby

Daily ConveniencesA

Excellent — shops, supermarkets & places to eat nearby

Culture & CommunityB

Good — libraries, galleries, museums & community venues nearby

Flood risk!

Flood warning area nearby — 9 Environment Agency flood warning areas within 3.1 miles, on the Baguley Brook.

How we grade areas

Grades are relative, comparing this area against others of the same type across the UK. Amenity grades are based on OpenStreetMap counts within a fixed radius. The Safety & Peace grade ranks recorded anti-social behaviour and public-disorder incidents (the offences most relevant to a quiet neighbourhood) — per head of population where ONS figures are available, otherwise by count. Scottish towns are graded against other Scottish towns, from Police Scotland’s 12-month figures for the council wards they sit in, per head of those wards’ population (National Records of Scotland). Figures are estimates to aid research, not a substitute for visiting an area.

Sources — crime: Police.uk, Mar 2026; amenities: OpenStreetMap, updated September 2026; flood: Environment Agency.

Community & connection in Altrincham

Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.

Charity

The Cyril Flint Volunteer Charity

We aim to tackle loneliness and social Isolation in older people in Trafford and parts of South Manchester by offering a free one to one befriending service, accepting referrals of older people…

2.8 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1146179)
Charity

Chorlton Good Neighbours

Chorlton Good Neighbours recruits local volunteers to help support older people in Chorlton , Chorlton Park and Whalley Range. Services include transport , visiting and 1-1 support, small DIY and…

5.0 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1013285)
Charity

Assist

Assist is a volunteer-led charity based in Withington, (est 1969). Our main focus is to reduce social isolation and loneliness in our local elderly population.We host a weekly lunch club and…

6.0 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1062675)
Charity

Burnage Good Neighbours

Voluntary Care Group assisting the older people of the area with visiting, shopping, befriending, advice, practical tasks and social activities for our client base. Health related classes for…

6.8 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1146074)
Charity

Rusholme Fallowfield and Moss Side Good Neighbours

Rusholme Fallowfield and Moss Side Good Neighbours combats the damaging impact of social isolation on the health and wellbeing of older people and adults with health problems or disabilities by…

6.8 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1182345)
Charity

Levenshulme Good Neighbours

Levenshulme good neighbours supports older people living in the levenshulme area of manchester. our work involves recruiting volunteer befrienders from the area who help people in a wide range of…

7.7 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1163827)

Altrincham: health, services and environment

Official open data. Distances are straight-line from the town centre. Updated October 2026.

People aged 85+
+29.5%
Projected change in Trafford, 2025 to 2035 (6,274 to 8,122). England: +46.2%.
People aged 65+
+13%
Projected change in Trafford, 2025 to 2035 (43,045 to 48,638). England: +20.3%.
Pharmacies within 1 mile
7
Nearest: Boots (0.1 miles).
NHS dental practices within 3 miles
31
This doesn’t show whether they’re taking new NHS patients.
Air quality (NO₂)
10.4 µg/m³
Modelled background level for the town centre, 2026. England average 5.6; WHO guideline 10; legal limit 40.
Air quality (PM2.5)
6.5 µg/m³
Modelled background level, 2026. England average 5.8; WHO guideline 5; legal limit 20 (2040 target 10).
Deprivation ranking
3–10 out of 10
Where the 32 neighbourhoods around the centre rank in England, in tenths (10 = least deprived). 18 are in the least deprived tenth.

Hospices near Altrincham

  • Moya Cole Hospice Heald Green · 5.1 milesCQC Good (report published November 2016). CQC page
  • Francis House Children's Hospice · 5.4 milesCQC Good (report published February 2022). CQC page
  • Moya Cole Hospice Little Hulton · 10.3 milesCQC Outstanding (report published January 2022). CQC page

Hospitals near Altrincham

Sources: ONS 2022-based subnational population projections; NHS organisation data (ODS); Defra background pollution maps; English Indices of Deprivation 2025; CQC.

Is Altrincham a good retirement location?

Read our guide to living in Altrincham

Altrincham offers a balanced later-life setting with solid access to shops, eating out and green space. It's a good fit if you're looking for an active community feel and don't mind a town-centre location; it's less suitable if you need very quiet surroundings or are seeking the lowest care fees in the region.

Health & support

  • Medical access: Several GP surgeries serve the town, and community pharmacies are within easy reach; Trafford General Hospital is nearby for emergency and specialist care.
  • Safety: Recorded crime in the area is low, with 1 offence recorded in the latest reporting period, making it a relatively safe place to live.
  • Family & connection: Consider how close your family and support network are — Altrincham's position in Greater Manchester means good access to Manchester and surrounding towns if relatives are scattered across the region.

Finances & daily life

  • Cost of care: Care-home fees in the North West are broadly below the national average, and Altrincham's town-centre location keeps costs competitive compared with pricier southern regions.
  • Transport: Good bus links and a rail station connect Altrincham to Manchester city centre and beyond; the town is reasonably walkable for daily errands, though some services may require transport.
  • Housing options: A range of care homes operate in and around Altrincham, offering choice for different needs and budgets.

Lifestyle & environment

  • Green space & hobbies: Eleven parks and eight allotments provide outdoor space and opportunities to stay active; a strong social scene supports this, with 64 restaurants and cafes and 30 pubs and bars fostering community gatherings.
  • Community: The abundance of eating and social venues helps support an active social life; local groups and memory cafés are accessible through the town's community networks.
  • Climate: As part of North West England, Altrincham experiences a typical temperate climate with regular rainfall and mild winters — fairly standard for the region.

Things to weigh up

  • Busy town centre: Altrincham's lively atmosphere and retail focus mean it can feel bustling rather than quiet, which may not suit those seeking a more peaceful setting.
  • Regional affordability: While North West care fees are below the national average, Altrincham itself is more expensive than some quieter towns in the area, so shop around.

Questions about care homes in Altrincham

How many care homes are there in Altrincham?

There are 22 care homes listed in and around Altrincham on AskBart. You can filter them by care type, CQC rating and facilities to find the right fit.

How much does a care home in Altrincham cost?

Care homes in Altrincham range from around £1,000 to around £1,525 per week, with averages of £1,293 for residential, £1,293 for dementia, £1,150 for nursing care. Fees vary by home, care type and the level of support required.

How do care home fees in Altrincham compare to the national average?

The average residential care fee around Altrincham is about £1,293 per week — below the UK average of £1,716. Individual fees depend on the home, room and level of care.

Which care homes in Altrincham are rated Outstanding or Good by the CQC?

20 of the 22 care homes in and around Altrincham are rated Good or Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission, including 3 rated Outstanding. Ratings are published by the CQC following regular inspections.

What types of care are available in Altrincham?

Homes in and around Altrincham offer dementia (10), residential (9), nursing (6), respite (6). Availability varies by home — use the filters above to find homes offering the specific care type you need.

Weighing up your options in Altrincham?

Care needs change over time. Compare the other kinds of later-life care in Altrincham:

Prefer to stay in your own home with visiting carers?See home care in Altrincham

Near Altrincham

Paying for care? See how care is funded and check what the council may pay.

Guides for families

More in our choosing a care home guides.

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