What types of Care is Handsworth registered for?

Older Person Care is the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) category of Care.

What are the Facilities & Services at Handsworth?

Own Furniture if required, Near Public Transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Residents Kitchenette, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room & Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.

How far is Handsworth to the centre of Altrincham?

0.6 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

Handsworth care home, West Road, Bowdon, Altrincham, Greater Manchester WA14 2LA

Review from Jaqui S (Sister of Resident) published on 3 October 2025 Submitted via Website • Report

Overall Experience

My sister has stayed at Handsworth three times now for residential respite and we both feel SO safe and reassured when she's there. The actual property is pretty, well maintained and welcoming. The staff are all incredible. So supportive and so loving towards my sister. They always share photos of her

and she always looks so full of joy. She loves the staff, the food, the fabulous and stimulating activities and the fact that she gets to be away from me for a while! I can enjoy my break with no concerns or worries about her. I too feel cared for and listened to by the staff. Handsworth and it's staff are an absolute treasure and we are both so grateful to have them. HUGE THANKS to everyone involved for making my sister feel so at home and allowing me to have a worry free break from my caring role. She always comes home happy and well cared for, full of stories about the lovely stay she has had xxx

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Review from S C (Daughter of Resident) published on 30 September 2025 Submitted via Website • Report

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My mum was warmly welcomed to a bright spacious room overlooking the garden (a beautiful spot which is currently being enhanced further). She has her ups and downs in health but the staff are so caring and loving towards her that it makes all the difference. We are so lucky to have found it and cannot

praise them highly enough. Thank you. You

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Review from Christine C (Daughter of Resident) published on 19 September 2025 Submitted via Website • Report

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MHA Handsworth, in my father's words, is the very best care home. He particularly likes the food, friendly/ caring staff, lots of smiles and the homely atmosphere.
We are delighted with the whole Handsworth team, the care dad receives, super activities, GP attendance each week and the environment inside

and out makes it a true home.
We would not hesitate to recommend MHA Handsworth.

Reply from Julia Ronan, Home Manager at Handsworth

Thank you so much for sharing such lovely feedback. We are truly delighted to hear your father describes Handsworth as "the very best care home" - that means a great deal to us all. It's wonderful to know he enjoys the food, the friendly smiles, and the homely atmosphere we work hard to create. Your kind words about the team, the care he receives, the activities, and the support from our visiting GP are greatly appreciated and will be shared with everyone here. We are also so pleased you feel the home and gardens provide a welcoming environment - we want every resident and family to feel it really is a home. Recommendations like yours are the highest compliment we could receive, and we're so grateful for your trust and support.

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Review from Robert G (Son of Resident) published on 18 September 2025 Submitted via Website • Report

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My mum has been a resident since January 2023 and seems to be settled and happy at Handsworth and will often comment on how good the staff are. The only grumbles she has, occasionally, are about the food. However, she particularly enjoys the jacket potatoes which, apparently, are better than the ones

my dad used to make at home!

Reply from Julia Ronan, Home Manager at Handsworth

Thank you so much for your kind feedback. We're really pleased to hear that your mum feels settled and happy here at Handsworth, and it's lovely to know she speaks so highly of the staff. We'll make sure to pass those comments on to the team, as it will mean a lot to them.It gives us a different perspective having feedback from families, as you have a history and relationship that can sometimes bring out different thoughts than those your mum shares with us. We do regularly ask her about her meal preferences, but we'll continue to check in and take on board anything she raises with you as well. It's wonderful to know that the jacket potatoes are a particular favourite - what a compliment that they've even overtaken your dad's. I understand that she doesn't take part in group activities, but it's good to hear she enjoys her one-to-one sessions with our activities coordinator, as well as the outside musical entertainment we host.

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Review from Marylyn D (Daughter of Resident) published on 18 September 2025 Submitted via Website • Report

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Dad has been a resident for over 6 months and his care has been exemplary. The staff are incredibly kind and caring and respond to all needs and support. The food is perfect for dad and the activities are well organised and inclusive.

Reply from Julia Ronan, Home Manager at Handsworth

Thank you so much for your kind words and for sharing your experience. We are delighted to hear that your dad has settled in well over the past six months and that you feel his care has been exemplary. It's wonderful to know that our team's kindness and responsiveness are making such a difference, and that the food and activities are meeting his needs and helping him feel included. Your feedback will mean a great deal to the staff, who always strive to provide the very best care and support for our residents. We truly value your comments and will continue to do all we can to ensure your dad feels safe, happy, and at home here.

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Review from Sarah J (Brother of Resident) published on 18 September 2025 Submitted via Website • Report

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My brother has been in Handsworth Care home for over 5 years now and I have always felt that he has received excellent care. There is a warm and welcoming atmosphere in the home and the staff at all levels are wonderful: caring, cheerful, helpful, very hard-working and very approachable - it is clearly

a well-run care home and it's the staff who make this home such a wonderful place.
The home itself is bright and airy and as I walked in today, there was a lovely display of photos from a residents trip, being put up on the wall ..so nice for the residents to look at and enjoy! I feel my brother is in the right place and it's perfect for him.

Reply from Julia Ronan, Home Manager at Handsworth

Thank you so much for taking the time to share such thoughtful feedback. We are delighted to hear that your brother has felt so well cared for over the past five years, and that you continue to feel confident in the support he receives. The team will be truly encouraged by your kind words - it's wonderful for them to know that their hard work, warmth, and dedication make such a difference. We are proud of the welcoming atmosphere here at Handsworth and it means a lot to us that you feel this too. I'm so pleased you noticed the photo display from the recent residents' trip - we love celebrating these special moments and making sure residents can enjoy them again and again. Thank you once again for your kind words. We're delighted your brother feels at home here, and we will continue to do all we can to make sure he feels safe, happy, and supported.

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Review from L G (Daughter of Resident) published on 18 July 2025 Submitted via Website • Report

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Right from the outset at Mum' s assessment the management team were wonderful patient and respectful and listened to Mum (even when she went off on numerous tangents. Mum's medical needs were taken into account and acted upon as were requests for certain items in her room and nothing was too much trouble.

I know Mum was safe and being cared for. Mum's room was clean bright and airy and garden space was wonderful to sit out in. All the staff were very welcoming and respectful and Mum loved the library. Lots of activities (but not Mum's thing) which was great and I could not think of a better place for Mum to get the care and attention she needed. Thank you to each and every one of you you are all lovely and I would not hesitate to recommend

Reply from Julia Ronan, Home Manager at Handsworth

Thank you so much for your kind and heartfelt words. It truly means a lot to us to know that you felt confident in the care your mum received. We're so pleased to hear that she felt safe, respected, and well looked after, and that you appreciated the little touches, from her room setup to the peaceful garden and library. We always aim to treat each resident as an individual, and it's lovely to hear that this came across throughout her stay. Your recommendation means the world to the whole team here at Handsworth. Wishing you and your family all the very best.

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Review from Hilary B (Daughter of Resident) published on 3 July 2025 Submitted via Website • Report

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We were very lucky to find Handsworth Care home for our Mum. It was the perfect place for her, the staff are very kind and considerate and the residents are friendly and lovely to one another. Mum was made very welcome and despite being initially unsure about coming to live here, the warm welcome, patience

and support really helped her to settle in. She particularly enjoyed the activities when children came to visit. For us as a family it was reassuring to know that Mum was safe, and well cared for in such a lovely environment. We extend our thanks to all the staff and everyone involved with Hands worth.

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Review from Jacqueline S (Daughter of Resident) published on 20 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report

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My father was living independently feeling lonely & anxious trying to manage his health, medication & wellbeing. He felt resigned into moving into a care home saying he had no choice so we feared it may be unsettling for him. With the support of all the staff he is feeling more relaxed & confident each

day. To quote his words "I couldn't be in a better place. The staff can't do enough for me, they are all absolutely wonderful & the food is really good"

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Review from Judy B (Daughter of Resident) published on 19 November 2024 Submitted via Website • Report

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Thank you to all the staff at Handsworth Care Home for looking after my Mum with such kindness. I have felt that every one of you has worked beyond what is expected in providing care for my Mum. The surroundings have always been pleasant, clean and warm. Mum has always looked well dressed and well looked

after. I have always felt that she has been in very safe and caring hands. There were plenty of activities going on and many caring hands to help her. She has been treated with dignity at a very difficult time in her life. Thanks again.

Reply from Julia Ronan, Home Manager at Handsworth

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We are happy to have been able to provide care for your mother.

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Review from Sarah D (Friend of Resident) published on 14 June 2024 Submitted via Website • Report

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There are seriously not enough stars to rate the phenomenal care the staff and the facilities Handsworth provide for their residents. Trying to find the perfect home for my friend was a daunting task until I contacted Handsworth, from initial contact to enquire regarding a room to my friend being welcomed

into Handsworth was seamless, the atmosphere in Handsworth is homely, safe and loving. To leave a lifetime home to begin a new life in a new home is a heart-wrenching decision to make, but all the staff have made my friend feel at home and are encouraging him to enjoy the start of his new adventure in life, I cannot begin to thank you all enough for your meticulous attention, outstanding care, support and love shown to my friend, his friends and family, you are all an absolute credit to Handsworth and beautiful people, much love.

Reply from Julia Ronan, Home Manager at Handsworth

Thank you so much for such a heart-warming review. We are so very happy that your friend, yourself and your family are very happy with the care and support your friend receives at Handsworth.

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Review from Maivena B (Sister of Resident) published on 3 May 2024 Submitted via Website • Report

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We as a family, cannot express our appreciation regarding the level of care and kindness, received by our brother whilst a resident at Handsworth care home. We were particularly grateful for the speedy and timely decision to offer our brother accommodation when he was most in need. Words cannot fully

express our gratitude, thank you.
All staff offered an exceptional level of care, warmth, understanding and commitment that would be hard to surpass. We were confident that our brother was well looked after and safe, what more could anyone ask for a loved member of their family. Your support meant the world to us and will not be forgotten.

Reply from Julia Ronan, Home Manager at Handsworth

Thank you so much for your wonderfully kind words. It really was a great pleasure having your brother stay with us, he was loved by all the staff and residents, and he will be greatly missed by us all. We wish him all the very best for the future.

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Review from Ensley B (Brother of Resident) published on 1 May 2024 Submitted via Website • Report

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Excellent care, support and understanding from all members of staff and management. We thank Handsworth so much for the care they gave to my brother while he was there. He was all treated with respect. Thank you all.

Reply from Julia Ronan, Home Manager at Handsworth

Thank you for taking the time to review Handsworth. It was such a pleasure having your brother with us for respite care, the staff and residents miss him being around and we all wish him all the very best for the future.

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Review from Samuel P (Friend of Resident) published on 8 April 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report

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I have been a regular visitor at Handsworth since 2018 when my friend became a resident. He passed away in 2019 but I continued visiting as I had built up a great relationship with other residents and the staff. In October 2023 I was visiting and there wasn't a parking space on the grounds so I parked

on the road outside. After the visit, I was a little hemmed in and in trying to go forward and reverse out of the space, I managed to lose control and crash through a neighbour's garden wall. There must have been a lot of noise, as staff members (deputy manager) and the lady from the laundry were at the forefront of rescuing me as steam and smoke billowed from the engine. I was hemmed in by a tree on my side so the girls and others managed to get me free via the passenger door. No mean feat due to my own mobility issues. Handsworth phoned the emergency services and my family and looked after me very well. Handsworth were simply amazing. I can't thank them enough. I still visit - now carless!

Reply from Julia Ronan, Home Manager at Handsworth

Thank you for taking the time to write a lovely review. Although you do not reside at Handsworth you are most definitely part of our family and each week the residents and staff love having you spend time with us. We are also extremely happy that you had no injuries caused by your unfortunate accident.

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Review from Karen B (Daughter of Resident) published on 19 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report

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Clean spacious facilities. Very large lounge and dining room. Good support staff and well-cooked meals. Rooms have en-suite. Regular events are held. Outstanding gardens and facilities therein. Good car park and is set in a quiet location.

Reply from Julia Ronan, Home Manager at Handsworth

Thank you for taking the time to review Handsworth, we are very pleased that you have rated us five stars in each area.

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Review from June B (Daughter of Resident) published on 16 July 2023 Submitted via Website • Report

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Handsworth is everything and more that families would want for the care of their loved ones the time my Mum has been resident here has been a most amazing and humbling experience. The staff have given their all to make Mum comfortable from day one. She arrived here at the age of 101 in reasonable health

for her age but with very limited sight.
Her need for end of life care began at the beginning of June 2023. Mum could not have been better cared for at this difficult time, the team here have made enormous efforts to make Mum comfortable from day one. They have been just as kind and caring to myself and my 2 sisters. The organisation its staff and management are a shining example of what can be achieved in caring for older people during and at the end of their lives. The humanity and respect for those in their care has been remarkable. On behalf of my sisters and our families I want to say that we will be forever grateful to Handsworth for their professional, tender loving care for Mum.

Reply from Julia Ronan, Home Manager at Handsworth

It was an absolute honour to look after your mum, from the moment she moved into Handsworth she became part of our family. Your mum was such a beautiful soul whom we all loved so dearly, and it was such a pleasure to be with her and yourselves at the end of her life, she will be missed by everyone at Handsworth. Thank you for your wonderful comments, these mean so much to us all.

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Review from Alex P (Son of Resident) published on 15 May 2023 Submitted via Website • Report

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My father spent the last two years of his life at Handsworth, he arrived during lockdown so our first impressions were a bit unusual! He had been more or less housebound for a long time and had problems with his short-term memory, but settled quickly and was soon happier than he had been for a long

time. I cannot fault the kindness and care he received at Handsworth. I found the staff endlessly compassionate and cheerful in what must have been the most trying of circumstances.
As for facilities, food, etc all are top notch. But I would like to say a special thank you to all the staff and management for their unstinting efforts to keep the residents engaged and stimulated with so many activities and special days, you just have to look at the social media page to see happy, smiling people enjoying themselves. Kindness, care, dignity, respect and fun, I don’t think you can ask for much more than that. Thank you.

Reply from Julia Ronan, Home Manager at Handsworth

Thank you so much for the lovely review. It was an absolute pleasure to look after your father whom we all grew so fond of.

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Review from Ramona M (Daughter of Resident) published on 24 April 2023 Submitted via Website • Report

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Handsworth has been my mums home for the past eight years. The wonderful staff became her family caring for her to the highest standards especially during the pandemic when we weren’t able to visit her. We were constantly kept informed of any changes in mums health which was so reassuring. The staff

all embraced mums sometimes brusque personality and managed to get rare smiles from her when I couldn’t.
Sadly mum passed away very recently. The manager and staff made it possible for us to spend mums final days with her at her bedside. The care, compassion and kindness we received from everyone at Handsworth will stay with me forever.
Thank you team Handsworth from the bottom of my heart.

Reply from Julia Ronan, Home Manager at Handsworth

Thank you for your lovely comments. Your mum was a very well loved part of our family and will be very sadly missed by us all.

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Review from Susannah W (Daughter of Resident) published on 22 December 2022 Submitted via Website • Report

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Handsworth Care Home is wonderful! My father spent two very happy years there, cared for with love, kindness, patience and compassion. I will be thankful for how he was treated for the rest of my life. I couldn't have asked for more for him. All the staff - and I, including the catering staff, the admin

staff and the laundry staff, along with the carers - are unfailingly cheerful and good-humoured. My dad had severe short-term memory problems, so couldn't always recognise the faces of the people who looked after him, but he always knew that he was loved. I couldn't be with him much, as I live so far away, but I knew that he was happy. The garden, the parties and celebrations, the visits from puppies and even little chicks - there is so much going on at Handsworth, which is fantastic. But in the end, it comes back to the lovely people who work there that make it so special. Thank you for looking after my dad how I would have liked to look after him myself.

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Review from Keith B (Nephew of Resident) published on 5 September 2022 Submitted via Website • Report

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I had a legal power of attorney for a lady who has just passed away after almost five years in Handsworth. It was not easy to decide on the right place for her final years but I am pleased that my first impressions have been confirmed. The professionalism and humanity of all staff, in particular the

management team, has been consistently exemplary. In the first years the stimulation and companionship was well judged, but as faculties and mobility faded, the close care and compassion was impressive. The provision of a special bed was appreciated. Through the covid period and during her final weeks the management showed an important flexibility and understanding of the needs of relatives.
I am totally satisfied that I made the right decision to select Handsworth for my charges final years. Thank you.

Reply from Julia Ronan, Home Manager at Handsworth

Thank you very much for your kind words. It was our absolute pleasure to have your relative be part of the Handsworth family, she was very much loved by us all and so dearly missed.