Halecroft Grange

Altrincham · WA15 8SN

Care type
Residential Care Home
Indicative weekly fees
From £154/week
Rating history
OutstandingRating published Aug 2023
Capacity
95 beds
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What to know before your visit

Halecroft Grange is listed as a residential care home. The historical inspection rating, published before the current registration, is Outstanding (Aug 2023).

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What stands out

  • Dementia support
  • Public funding routes appear accepted
  • Mental health support

What we cannot confirm

  • Dementia support is listed, but a secure unit and wandering support are not confirmed. Discuss wandering or distress support.

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  • Whether the latest public records still match day-to-day care
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More facility details
Registered provider
Care UK Care Services Limited
Provider group
BRAND Care UK
Local authority
Trafford
Purpose built
Yes
Ensuite rooms
100%

Provider network: 162 homes; 15% rated Good or better (3 Outstanding, 22 Good).

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Halecroft Grange Inspection Rating & History

The rating history records Outstanding, published before the current registration. Review the dates and any findings below; a data review is not a new inspection.

This rating was published before the current registration. Read it alongside the registration and inspection history below.

Inspection Ratings by Category

Safe
Good · history
Effective
Good · history
Caring
Outstanding · history
Responsive
Outstanding · history
Well-Led
Outstanding · history
Inspection record date
Inspection report published · Aug 2023
Registered Manager
Suzanna Sumegi
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Published care capabilities

Listed support includes dementia support, mental health support, physical disability support. Confirm the support and environment needed for the individual person.

  • Dementia support
  • Mental health support
  • Physical disability support
  • Palliative or end-of-life support
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Important limitations

  • Dementia support is listed, but a secure unit and wandering support are not confirmed. Discuss wandering or distress support.
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Care Capabilities

Service Types

What type of care is provided

Residential Home

Specialisms

Specialist experience with

Dementia
Mental health
Physical disability
Adults aged 65+

Conditions

Can support people living with

Alzheimer's
Vascular Dementia
Lewy Body Dementia
Frontotemporal Dementia
Palliative Care
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Additional Condition Support

Additional support for

End-of-Life Care

Staffing

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Available information about staffing arrangements. Family descriptions of staff appear in the family experiences section; they are not verified staffing levels.

Registered Manager
Suzanna Sumegi

Halecroft Grange: Weekly Fees & Funding Options

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Indicative weekly fees

From £154/week

From ≈ £670 per month (estimate)

Monthly estimate uses an average of 4.348 weeks per month.

You may pay less if council or NHS-funded care applies.

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Published fee notes

Weekly permanent residential dementia care is from £1,890 per person; respite residential dementia care is from £2,126. Fees are subject to a pre-admission needs assessment; premium rooms normally require an additional charge. Nursing fees include the Funded Nursing Contribution (FNC) if eligible. Included: all care and support including a monthly review of care plans; all meals, snacks and drinks freshly prepared every day by the chef; access to landscaped gardens; activities and lifestyle programme; utilities and other accommodation costs; housekeeping and laundry; WiFi internet. Excluded: hairdressing, chiropody and other healthcare visits or appointments not covered by the NHS; toiletries; newspapers or magazines; over-the-counter medications a GP would not normally prescribe; other privately arranged healthcare; and possibly an agreed hourly charge for an escort to hospital appointments.

Council-funded rate — background context

Reference period is unavailable. This is not a current private fee quote or a measure of care quality. Self-funded fees and included services may differ.

Council-rate context (Trafford, residential with dementia care): £1,069/wk

Dementia care
From £1,890/week

How care at this home can be funded

Self-Funding

You pay the full fee directly if assessable capital exceeds £23,250. Between £14,250 and £23,250, tariff income applies.

Local Authority

Your council contributes based on a financial assessment. You may still pay a contribution.

NHS Continuing Healthcare

The NHS pays the full cost if your primary need is health-related. Requires a formal assessment.

Family Top-Up

The council pays a set rate and your family pays the difference to cover a higher-cost home.

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About this care homeProvider description, registration background and accreditations.

Background context

Home profile

Provider and registration context for Halecroft Grange, useful once you have already reviewed the main decision sections above.

Halecroft Grange is a residential care home in Altrincham, North West, operated by Care UK Care Services Limited since 2024. The home has 95 beds and is an inspection rating of Outstanding in its history, published before the current registration. The home specialises in dementia care, including support for Alzheimer's, vascular dementia, Lewy body dementia.

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Contact & location

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Practical Information

Contact & Directions

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Location & Neighbourhood

RightCareHome analysisNeighbourhood

295 Hale Road, Hale Barns, Altrincham, WA15 8SN

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Nearby Amenities

Nearest Hospital
900m
Nearest GP
100m
Nearest Pharmacy
400m
Bus Stops (500m)
10 stops
Nearest Train Station
2.1 km

Neighbourhood

Distances and local context help you plan visits. They do not establish how suitable the setting is for an individual resident. Deprivation deciles describe the area: 1 is most deprived and 10 least deprived; they do not assess the home or its care.

Nearest green space

133m away

Daily Life

Will daily life feel comfortable and meaningful?

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Dining & Nutrition

2 dining services listed

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Dining Services

Professional Chef On-Site
Freshly Cooked Meals
5/5
Food Hygiene Rating(inspected August 2025)
Food handling:Very good
Premises condition:Very good
Food safety management:Very good
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Activities & Social Life

RightCareHome analysisDaily-life evidence

Social life, outings, and engagement programmes based on available information.

8 activities listed

Individual and group options available
Arts & Crafts
Music & Singing
Exercise Classes
Gardening
Games & Quizzes
Reminiscence
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Yoga & Relaxation
Religious Services
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Facilities & Features

3 feature groups available

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Accessibility Features

Wheelchair Access
Lift
Stairlift

Rooms

Ensuite
Single Rooms

Lifestyle & Amenities

Garden
WiFi
Library
Hairdresser
Cafe
Bar
Cinema
Parking
Minibus

Provider Records

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Next Steps

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Questions to Ask When Visiting Halecroft Grange

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  1. How do you support residents who wander or become distressed in practice?

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  1. What actions followed the inspection report, and can you show examples?

  2. What are staffing levels on day and night shifts?

    Ask whether these numbers include agency staff.

  3. How are families updated when needs change?

  4. How often is the care plan reviewed, and who is involved?

  5. May we speak with a current resident family member?

Common Questions About Halecroft Grange

What does the inspection rating for Halecroft Grange show?

The rating history records Outstanding, published before the current registration. The inspection report was published on 11 August 2023.

Is Halecroft Grange a good care home?

The rating history records Outstanding, published before the current registration. The inspection report was published on 11 August 2023. No current enforcement actions are recorded. The safest next step is to compare these signals with your visit questions and care needs.

How much does Halecroft Grange cost per week?

Indicative weekly fees at Halecroft Grange: From £154/week. Confirm your assessed quote, including care and extras, with the home.

Does Halecroft Grange accept NHS or local authority funding?

Halecroft Grange accepts self-funding, local authority funded, and NHS Continuing Healthcare residents. For NHS Continuing Healthcare eligibility, refer to NHS guidelines.

Is Halecroft Grange a nursing home or a residential care home?

Halecroft Grange is registered as a residential care home. Personal care is the listed service. Ask how visiting clinicians and overnight clinical needs are supported.

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Does Halecroft Grange provide dementia care?

Halecroft Grange specialises in dementia care. This includes Alzheimer's disease support. The home is registered for this specialism.

How do we score dementia-specialist homes differently?

We do not treat the phrase 'dementia care' on its own as proof of quality. On RightCareHome, dementia-specialist homes are checked more carefully for dementia-specific fit signals such as whether dementia care is registered, whether secure or wandering support is clearly published, whether nursing cover is available when needs are more complex, and whether inspection or family feedback supports that positioning. If wandering support is not clear in the public data, that becomes a follow-up question rather than a positive signal.

How many beds does Halecroft Grange have?

Halecroft Grange has 95 registered beds. Personal care is the listed service.

Is Halecroft Grange safe?

The published inspection Safety rating for Halecroft Grange is "Good". This rating history predates the current registration. No enforcement actions are currently recorded.

Who operates Halecroft Grange?

Halecroft Grange is operated by CARE UK CARE SERVICES LIMITED (Company registration number: 02571516).

Has Halecroft Grange had enforcement actions?

There are no current enforcement actions recorded against Halecroft Grange in the inspection history.

What do public company records show about Halecroft Grange's provider?

Halecroft Grange's provider public-record check is: Records reviewed. No material provider-record points to clarify were found in the public records reviewed. This is not a credit rating, solvency assessment or prediction about the home.

What continuity questions should families ask Halecroft Grange?

Ask Halecroft Grange how care is kept consistent when staffing or residents' needs change, how families are informed about management changes, and what the contract says about notice periods and deposits. Discuss these points with the manager during your visit and ask for key commitments in writing.

What should I compare before choosing Halecroft Grange?

Before choosing Halecroft Grange, compare published inspection overall, Safe, and Well-Led ratings with their inspection history, family review volume and repeated themes, published weekly fees and what is included, funding routes accepted by the home, and the operator’s public company records. Compare these points with other care homes in Altrincham to find the best fit for your relative’s care needs, budget and visiting arrangements.

What is Halecroft Grange's food hygiene rating?

Halecroft Grange currently has a food hygiene hygiene rating of 5 out of 5. The food hygiene record is dated 21 August 2025.

What questions should I ask when visiting Halecroft Grange?

When visiting Halecroft Grange, start by asking the team to ask to see the latest inspection report and what has changed since it, ask how staffing levels work on day and night shifts, and ask how families are updated when needs change. These questions help you test whether the public picture on this page still matches day-to-day reality inside the home.

What does our visit checklist include for Halecroft Grange?

Our visit checklist for Halecroft Grange starts with the basics families often miss: the latest inspection report, staffing levels across day and night shifts, how the team updates relatives when needs change, and how care plans are reviewed in practice. On RightCareHome, the page-level checklist is then extended with personalised follow-up questions based on the home’s inspection, review, provider-record and practical signals.

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