Best Care Homes in Trafford (2026)
56 care homes compared by CQC rating, type, beds, and specialisms.
Care Home Comparison Table
| Care Home | Rating | Type | Beds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lime Tree House | Outstanding | Residential | 6 |
| Halecroft Grange | Outstanding | Residential | 95 |
| Cheshire House | Outstanding | Residential | 8 |
| Urmston Manor | Outstanding | Residential | 24 |
| Halecroft Grange | Outstanding | Residential | 95 |
| Wyncourt Nursing Home | Outstanding | Nursing | 35 |
| Bowfell House | Outstanding | Residential | 40 |
| Lady of the Vale Care Home | Good | Nursing | 39 |
| Heathside Retirement Home | Good | Residential | 30 |
| Bickham House | Good | Residential | 26 |
| Headonhey | Good | Residential | 7 |
| Hayling Road | Good | Residential | 7 |
| SignHealth Bowfell Road | Good | Residential | 6 |
| Handsworth | Good | Residential | 43 |
| Bange Nursing Homes Limited t/a Bradley House Nursing Home | Good | Nursing | 34 |
| Fownhope | Good | Residential | 6 |
| Beverley Park Nursing Home | Good | Nursing | 18 |
| The Cedars Rest Home Limited | Good | Residential | 34 |
| Ann Challis | Good | Residential | 23 |
| Springfield House | Good | Residential | 4 |
| Syrian House | Good | Residential | 17 |
| Woodend Care Home | Good | Nursing | 79 |
| De Brook Lodge | Good | Residential | 52 |
| Four Oaks Care Home | Good | Nursing | 62 |
| Ferrol Lodge | Good | Residential | 23 |
| 10 Spennithorne Road | Good | Residential | 4 |
| Claremont Care Home | Good | Residential | 28 |
| Oldfield Bank Residential Care Home | Good | Residential | 28 |
| Ashlands Manor Care Home | Good | Nursing | 57 |
| Northenden House | Good | Nursing | 6 |
| Trafford Respite Service | Good | Residential | 7 |
| Manorhey Care Centre | Good | Nursing | 83 |
| Ascot House | Good | Residential | 45 |
| Mayfield Care Home | Good | Residential | 24 |
| Yew Tree | Good | Residential | 2 |
| Away Day Care | Good | Residential | 5 |
| Harboro | Good | Residential | 5 |
| Amberley Care Home | Good | Nursing | 72 |
| Allingham House Care Centre | Good | Nursing | 86 |
| Buttercup Lodge | Good | Nursing | 5 |
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Choosing a Care Home in Trafford
With 56 care homes in Trafford, families have 45 well-rated options to choose from. 5 homes currently require improvement — always check the latest CQC inspection report before visiting. The area has 18 nursing homes for people with complex medical needs, alongside 38 residential homes.
We recommend shortlisting 3–5 homes, visiting each in person, and using our choosing guide to compare them systematically. Pay attention to staffing levels, the atmosphere on the day, and how staff interact with residents. Understanding how care home fees are funded — including local authority support and NHS Continuing Healthcare — is also essential before making a decision.
Trafford care homes offer specialist support for residential care, dementia care, physical disability care, learning disability care and more. Use the links below to filter homes by care type.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many care homes are in Trafford?
Trafford has 56 CQC-registered care homes with a combined 1,645 beds across the area.
How many Outstanding care homes are in Trafford?
Trafford has 7 Outstanding-rated care homes and 38 Good-rated care homes. Outstanding is the highest possible CQC grade and means inspectors found exceptional, person-centred care.
What types of care are available in Trafford?
Trafford has 18 nursing care homes and 38 residential homes, including 27 specialising in dementia care. Other specialisms include residential care, dementia care, physical disability care.
What should I look for when choosing a care home in Trafford?
Start with the CQC rating — Outstanding and Good-rated homes have passed independent inspections. Then visit in person: speak with staff and current residents' families, ask about staffing levels, activities, and how they handle changing health needs. Our choosing guide walks you through each step.
How are care home fees funded in Trafford?
Trafford Council will carry out a care needs and financial assessment for those seeking local authority funding. Anyone with assets above £23,250 typically funds their own care. NHS Continuing Healthcare is available for complex medical needs. See our funding guide for full details.