Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- For a maximum of 43 Service Users
Handsworth provides residential and short-stay care for up to 43 residents in a characterful home in Bowdon, Altrincham.
Just a short walk from Altrincham’s town centre, the home is ideally located for shops, theatres, parks and pubs, with excellent public transport links nearby. Residents live in single en-suite rooms and can enjoy two large lounges, a chapel, a beauty salon and a newly refurbished library space for quiet reading or reflection.
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Care Provided by Handsworth
Facilities
- 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
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Handsworth for full pricing details and T&Cs.
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Funding Types Accepted
- Self-Funding (Private)
- Local Authority with Top-up
- Local Authority
- NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- MHA
- Voluntary / Not for Profit Owned
Person in charge
- Julia Ronan (Care Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Number of floors: 3
Room Information
- Single Rooms (43)
Parking
- There is on-site parking in front of reception. If the car park is full, roadside parking is available along West Road.
Handsworth Reviews (64)
9.9
Handsworth has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.930) out of 10, based on 24 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Handsworth has 64 reviews.
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Review from R L (Daughter of Resident) published on 1 June 2016 Submitted via Postal Card•
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My mother has been living happily at Handsworth for over six years and during that time she has enjoyed a real home from home environment. Recently she has been very ill and spent two weeks in hospital, her eyesight has significantly deteriorated to the point that she is classed as 'partially sighted'.
My mother was extremely anxious when she returned to Handsworth, being confused by the changing surroundings. The staff were wonderful in taking extra care of her, reassuring her, even helping her with her meals until she felt content to manage again by herself. She is now content and settled in the comfortable, caring and familiar surroundings she knows.
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Review from John F (Nephew of Resident) published on 1 June 2016 Submitted via Postal Card•
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Handsworth has provided a safe and secure sanctuary for my aunt whose health (physical) has deteriorated. The cleanliness, bight environment, friendly and experienced staff have helped the family at this difficult time. The location enables my aunt to be wheel chaired down to Altrincham and the gardens allow my aunt to exercise as well as enjoy the flowers and plants.
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Review from Margaret H (Daughter of Resident) published on 27 May 2016 Submitted via Postal Card•
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Very happy with the care.
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Review from Stewart M (Son of Resident) published on 20 May 2016 Submitted via Website•
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After looking at a number of care homes for my mother, I found that Handsworth looked as if it provided an excellent level of care with interesting things for the residents to get involved with.
My mother has now been at Handsworth for about 2 years and I have been very pleased with our selection and the level of care and service provided.
My mother has now been at Handsworth for about 2 years and I have been very pleased with our selection and the level of care and service provided.
This was an excellent choice.
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Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 11 April 2019Overall
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- CaringOutstanding
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledGood
Inspection ratings
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- 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
Please contact us for latest vacancies.
News (6) & Events (0)
News
- 25 Nov 2025
3 weeks of care for the price of 2 Whether you're planning a break or exploring longer-term options, our short stays give older loved ones the chance to relax, socialise...
- 05 Nov 2025
Limited-time offer at MHA Handsworth! Enjoy 20% off the first six weeks of a self-funded permanent care placement, or 3 weeks of respite for the price of 2. Call 0161...
- 30 Jan 2025
There’s nothing like MHA at Christmas. Our care homes, retirement living schemes, and communities are filled with tinsel, Christmas trees, and lights - a burst of light in the gloom...
Upcoming Events
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Awards / Recognitions (10)
- 30 Jan 2026Recipient: MHA
- 31 Jan 2025Recipient: Handsworth
- 31 Jan 2025Recipient: MHA
Accreditations
There are no accreditations posted yet for Handsworth.
Meet the Team (1)
Julia RonanJob Title:Home ManagerJoined: 2025
Julia Ronan is the dedicated Home Manager at MHA Handsworth, where she has proudly led the home since 2019. She first joined Handsworth in 2017 as Deputy Home Manager and, just two years later, stepped into the manager role—a position she remains deeply passionate about.
Before joining MHA, Julia completed her Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care, laying the foundations for a successful career in care management. She remains committed to ongoing learning and development, always looking for ways to enhance the support offered to residents and staff alike.
Julia believes in leading with compassion, empathy, and heart. She is passionate about creating a safe, warm, and person-centred environment where residents feel truly valued and supported. Under her leadership, the team at Handsworth has built a strong culture of dedication, teamwork, and continuous improvement—all with residents firmly at the centre of everything they do.
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