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Situated in Bowdon, Altrincham, Bickham House is within easy reach of all local motorways. The historic home enjoys beautiful views over extensive gardens with a vegetable garden, summer house and outdoor seating.
There is a strong emphasis on staff training across all mandatory courses with additional highlighted...
Care Provided by Bickham House
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 26 Service Users
Dementia Care TypesMild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
Mild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
- Mild Dementia
- Moderate Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- Convalescent Care
Facilities
- Smoking not permitted
- Near Public Transport
- Lift
- Stairlift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Fees vary depending on room type. Respite fees are for the first 6 weeks of the stay.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Bickham House for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Bickham House to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:
Funding Types Accepted
- Self-Funding (Private)
- Local Authority with Top-up
- Local Authority
- NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)
Good to Know
Owner
- Bickham house trustees
- Voluntary / Not for Profit Owned
Person in charge
- Elizabeth Jimenez (Registered Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Last Refurbishment: 2021
Room Information
- Single Rooms (26)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (5)
Visiting
- Visitors very welcome.
Parking
- Free Parking
Bickham House Reviews (39)
Bickham House has a Review Score of 9.6 (9.558) out of 10, based on 10 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Bickham House has 39 reviews.
The staff at Bickham are not just professionals, but also care deeply about the people staying at the home. They offer essential care with compassion and respect. The food is of a particularly high standard. Plenty of variety, individually tailored and presented in an appetising manner. Staff really encourage residents to eat, and monitor fluid intake which is essential for health.
Really caring staff who are always approachable and treat the residents with respect. Bickham house has a positive family like atmosphere with a good range of activities and food for residents. Healthcare professionals are always accessible.
What can I say,the caring compassionate care my husband receives is second to non.The food is outstanding,the activities are brilliant.Fun family atmosphere with genuinely caring staff,you couldn't ask for better,it's like being on an all inclusive.Thankyou Erica
My mother moved into Bickham House in the spring. We were initially concerned at how well she would get on but she has settled in remarkably well as the staff assured us she would. My mother is always complementary about the staff and the food. The entertainment programme seems excellent; we're kept informed about what's going on and I have many videos of mum dancing around the lounge to various live singers. She has people to talk to but can take herself off if she wishes. From what we have seen, the staff are kind, caring and treat the residents with dignity. Thank you so much for ensuring mum is so well looked after.
My mum was a resident at Bickham for ten months. Her care was 100%. The staff were always cheerful, professional, efficient, kind, but stern, when necessary, and provided the warmth, and sincere care families so desperately want for their loved ones to be looked after. Bickham truly deserves the name of a caring environment for all loved ones. Thank you all so much for caring, so sincerely, for my Mum.
Hi,Thank you so much for your heartfelt review and for taking the time to share your experience. It means the world to all of us here at Bickham house to know that your mum felt safe, cared for, and valued during her time with us.Your kind words have been shared with the team, and I can't tell you...
Our step-father has been at Bickham House for several months and I have been very impressed with the care he receives. The staff are both knowledgeable and very caring and go above and beyond to ensure the residents are very well looked after. They take great pride in the food they offer and the menu is varied. I think the care is first class. Thank you to four members of staff in particular and the rest of the team for everything you do - it is much appreciated.
Throughout the week there are various activities, quizzes and music, which the residents can join in with. Overall, Bickham has a very welcoming and homely atmosphere for both residents and their visitors.
My mother has lived at Bickham House for six years. She has always been happy there. She loved her rooms and the staff and thought the food was wonderful. My mother has had Alzheimer's disease for the last three years, she was always cared for kindly and with dignity in December 2024. She had a bad stroke and went to hospital. The manager agreed that Mum could remain and was cared for lovingly and carefully by the excellent staff. I couldn't have wished for better care. At the end, she was able to pass away in her own bed, cared for by staff she knew. I was treated with love and compassion. Words cannot express our thanks. Bickham House, management and staff are excellent.
All of the staff go above and beyond to ensure that Mum is cared for and comfortable.
The atmosphere at Bickham is delightful and the food is exceptional.
I couldn't recommend Bickham more highly.
Dad has Alzheimer's and moved to Bickham House from hospital/his own flat. Dad has settled in extremely well and is happy there. I find all the staff very approachable and they work very hard to look after all the residents in a cheerful, kind and caring way. We really appreciate this. There is a family atmosphere and it feels like a home. The food is great, Dad seems to really enjoy his meals. There are activities every day and a lovely, newly refurbished lounge to sit in. Dad is always clean and dressed.
Bickham House has provided first-rate care and support for my mother over a year period. Staff and management combine a strong sense of duty with genuine compassion for the residents. Food is cooked on the premises and the wonderful terrace and gardens provide tranquility.
Good communication. Very caring. Happy that my wife is here.
The home is very caring and our father has been deemed to be one of the family. The home is very homely, friendly and we recommend it very highly.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank you both for choosing Bickham House as your last home for your dad's journey. Here at Bickham we always respect people no matter what and we make sure they are happy and comfortable while they are here with us. We treat our residents like our own...
All the staff are very friendly and helpful. Nothing is too much trouble, lovely meals given.
Very friendly staff and good food.
We feel very lucky that we managed to place both of our parents in Bickham House Care Home. Their individual needs are rather complex. Mum has advanced Parkinson's disease and Dad cannot walk after a stroke. The staff make every effort to understand and meet these needs. My parents are very happy. The building itself and gardens are beautiful and the food is excellent but overall, it's the staff who go above and beyond that make Bickham House a truly exceptional care home.
Bickham House and its staff are the best. Mum has been there for over five years, and it has made such a difference to all our lives - we dont have to worry about Mum being on her own; she is looked after so well and is happy.
My sister has resided at Bickham House for nearly one year now. She has settled well and very much enjoys the food. The staff are wonderful and treat all the residents with dignity and respect. Her room is warm and comfortable and very homely, with some of her own furniture and other treasured possessions.
My mother is settled at Bickham House and is kept well by all the staff who are friendly and attentive. She has the option of staying in her room and sitting in the lounge when she wishes. She takes advantage of this option. Meal times are the ideal time to sit with friends and talk together. The atmosphere in Bickham House is happy and friendly and my mother is happy here.
The best thing about this care home is the staff. I am always greeted courteously by any member of staff with a happy smiling face. Nothing is too much trouble for the staff and in my experience, they always treat the residents with dignity and respect. The food is freshly cooked and looks delicious. Mum has settled in better than I could have hoped and she enjoyed the camaraderie.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 07 August 2019Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledGood
Inspection ratings
We rate most services according to how safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led they are, using four levels:
- Outstanding - The service is performing exceptionally well.
- Good - The service is performing well and meeting our expectations.
- Requires Improvement - The service isn't performing as well as it should and we have told the service how it must improve.
- Inadequate - The service is performing badly and we've taken action against the person or organisation that runs it.
- Not rated - we have not yet rated this area of the service, this is normally because the assessments we have carried out have been focused on other key questions.
Bed Vacancies
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Awards / Recognitions (8)
- 01 Feb 2018Recipient: Bickham House
- 01 Sep 2015Recipient: Bickham House
- 25 Jun 2015Recipient: Bickham House
Accreditations
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Frequently Asked Questions about Bickham House
What types of Care is Bickham House registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Bickham House have?
There are 26 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Bickham House?
Smoking not permitted, Near Public Transport, Lift, Stairlift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Bickham House to the centre of Altrincham?
0.9 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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