Halecroft Grange

295 Hale Road, Altrincham, Greater Manchester, WA15 8SN · Operated by BRAND Welltower
CQC Overall Rating
Outstanding
Beds
95
Care type
Residential homes
Specialism
Dementia
Registered since
10 December 2021
Last inspection
16 May 2023
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CQC ratings by category

Inspected 16 May 2023 · report published 25 August 2023
Safe
Good
Effective
Good
Caring
Outstanding
Responsive
Outstanding
Well-led
Outstanding

What inspectors found

Halecroft Grange is a residential care home providing personal care for up to 95 people across two distinct areas, including a dedicated neighbourhood for individuals living with dementia. The home focuses heavily on person-centred care, striving to help residents live fulfilling lives through strong leadership, an extensive activities programme, and a well-trained, motivated staff team. Facilities are accessible and well-adapted, offering a comfortable environment designed to meet the diverse needs of everyone living there.

The home keeps residents safe through reliable recruitment practices, proper medicine management using an electronic system, and regular risk assessments. Staff are well-trained in safeguarding and follow effective infection prevention and control guidance, though the overall safety framework relies on continuous monitoring by management.

Residents benefit from timely healthcare referrals, weekly GP visits, and the introduction of hydration champions who successfully helped reduce falls and fatigue. The physical environment is excellent, featuring modern private bedrooms, secure outdoor spaces, and unique social areas like a renovated on-site pub, though some mixed feedback was noted regarding the quality and temperature of served meals.

Staff treat residents with exceptional kindness, actively promoting equality and diversity while helping individuals pursue personal dreams and celebrate various cultural traditions. Residents and their families are strongly encouraged to express their views, participate in community events, and contribute meaningfully to the daily life and operation of the home.

Care planning is highly tailored to individual choices, hobbies, and personal histories, ensuring residents maintain maximum independence and control over their daily routines. The home goes above and beyond to adapt its services to changing personal needs, offering creative solutions and a highly flexible approach to daily support.

The management and leadership team foster an empowering, transparent culture focused on continuous improvement and strong governance oversight. Both the provider and the registered manager maintain robust systems to oversee service quality, ensuring the staff team is fully supported and guided to deliver high standards of care.

Editorial summary, written from the official CQC inspection report. Read the full CQC report →

This is an editorial summary intended to make the inspection findings easier to read — it is not a substitute for the full report, and is not medical or care advice.

At a glance

Operator
BRAND Welltower
Regulated activity
Accommodation for persons who require nursing or personal care
Registration status
Registered
Local authority
Trafford

Estimated weekly cost

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Specialisms & care types

Residential homes Caring for adults over 65 yrsCaring for adults under 65 yrsDementiaPhysical disabilitiesSensory impairment

Location & nearby homes

Plotted from registered coordinates · straight-line distance, not a road route.
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Frequently asked

Outstanding, following the inspection on 16 May 2023. This is the highest possible rating the CQC awards.

Yes — Dementia is listed among Halecroft Grange's registered specialisms with the CQC.

Halecroft Grange is registered for 95 beds.