Bowfell House
Bowfell House is a residential care home in Manchester, Trafford (M41 5RQ). It holds a CQC rating of Outstanding.
About Bowfell House
Bowfell House is a care home in Trafford. We provide residential care for older people, and we support people living with dementia, people with a physical disability and people with a visual or hearing impairment. Respite stays are available alongside permanent places. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is outstanding. We are proud of it and slightly wary of it, because a standard like that is far easier to reach than it is to hold, and the quickest way to lose it is to start believing your own description. What gets us there is not complicated. A settled staff team who know the residents properly. A day that belongs to the people living in it rather than to a timetable. Families who feel able to tell us when something is wrong, and a manager who is on the floor rather than behind a door. Residents choose when to get up, what they eat and how much company they want, and their rooms are genuinely their own. For those living with dementia, we work from the person's own history. What they did, who their family are and what their afternoons used to look like usually explains more than any assessment. Please come and visit if you are considering care locally. Come unannounced if you would rather.
Care provided at Bowfell House
- Older person care
- Dementia care
- Physical disability support
- Sensory impairment support
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 27 October 2021
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
Common questions about Bowfell House
Where is Bowfell House located?
Bowfell House is a residential care home in Manchester, Trafford, M41 5RQ. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Bowfell House provide?
Bowfell House is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Physical disability support, Sensory impairment support, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Bowfell House's CQC rating?
Bowfell House is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Outstanding following its last inspection on 27 October 2021. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Bowfell House provide dementia care?
Yes. Bowfell House supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.
Does Bowfell House offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Bowfell House offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Bowfell House
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
Yes. Bowfell House is registered for dementia care, so someone whose needs increase can usually stay rather than move.
Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?
No. Bowfell House is a residential care home without on-site nursing. District nurses and GPs visit, but someone who needs daily nursing may have to move to a nursing home.
Can they try a short stay before deciding?
Yes. Yes. Bowfell House offers respite and short stays, which is a good way to see whether the home is the right fit.
Will they support end of life care, so there is no move at the hardest time?
Ask the home. End of life care is not listed on the register. Ask the manager whether residents can remain in the home with hospice or district nurse support.
Can she bring her cat or dog?
Ask the home. The home has not told us its pet policy yet. Ask directly; some homes allow small pets in residents' rooms or welcome visiting dogs.
Can a couple stay together?
Ask the home. We do not know whether the home has rooms for couples. Ask about shared or adjoining rooms if this matters.
Will the council help pay, or is it self funded only?
Ask the home. The home has not told us which funding it accepts. Most homes take both council funded and self funded residents; ask about council rates and any top up.
Do they take younger adults as well as older people?
No. Bowfell House is registered for older people. Younger adults are not listed.
Can I visit before deciding, and are there visiting hours?
Ask the home. Every home should welcome a visit. Call to arrange one, ideally at a mealtime or during an activity, and ask about visiting hours for family.
Typical weekly fees in the North West
Bowfell House has not published its fees yet. These are typical weekly fees for the North West, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.
- Residential care: £800 to £1,050 per week per person, typical range
- Dementia care: £900 to £1,150 per week per person, typical range
Indicative figures for the North West, not a quote from Bowfell House. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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