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Care and support from the council in Trafford
Every adult in Trafford who looks as though they need care can ask Trafford Council to assess them. Money makes no difference to that right. Main number: 0161 912 5199.
Checked against Trafford Council's website on 15 October 2026.
1. Get assessed
Which daily tasks are hard, and do they meet the national threshold? That is the question the assessment answers. It is free, a statutory right, and carries no obligation to take council services.
Request an assessment from Trafford Council; alternatively, 0161 912 5199.
Request social care support online or call 0161 912 5199, Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm; for urgent issues that cannot wait until the next working day, call the Emergency Duty Team on 0161 912 2020. You can also email the adult social care team.
2. What you pay towards care
Next, finances, if needs qualify. Staying at home? Then the house is disregarded. Moving into residential care? Property normally counts unless it is still home to a partner or to certain relatives, from week 13 of a permanent stay. Capital over £23,250 means the person usually pays the full cost, under £14,250 savings are not counted at all, and in between tariff income is used.
Costs and contributions in Trafford
Typical prices for care in and around Trafford, and an estimate of what the person would pay towards it and what Trafford Council might pay. The calculator starts with local prices; change them to a quote you have.
| Type of care | Typical cost |
|---|---|
| Visiting care | around £32–£34 an hour |
| Live-in care | around £1,540–£1,610 a week |
| Residential care home | £1,100 a week |
| Nursing home | £1,400 a week |
Typical 2026 prices across England · Average 2026 self-funder fees in North West · Lottie Care Index, Q3 2026 · Which?, self-funder fees (Lottie data, January 2026).
This calculator follows the 2026/27 English charging rules (GOV.UK charging circular): £23,250 upper limit, £14,250 lower limit, tariff income of £1 a week per £250, a £241.45 weekly minimum income guarantee for a single pensioner, and a £31.80 weekly personal expenses allowance. It gives an estimate only; the council's assessment is what counts, and some councils charge less.
3. Direct payments
Council funding, whether partial or full, can be paid to you so that you organise support yourself, with the agency of your choice.
Help for carers
Looking after someone? You can be assessed separately, free.
Trafford Council: support for carers. Local carers' support: Trafford Carers Centre.
Trafford in numbers
Look closely at Safe when you read reports for care homes in Trafford: 8 of the 51 rated for it fall below Good. How recent are the ratings? For care homes in Trafford, the median age is 41 months (England: 47); 26% are under two years old.
By CQC registrations, Stockdales Of Sale, Altrincham & District Ltd is the biggest operator in Trafford (5 services: 5 care homes). The second largest is Trafford Council (3 services). In Trafford, CQC has published 19 ratings in the past 12 months, and 1 went up, 2 moved to a lower rating, 4 were new services getting a first rating; the newest is from 22 October 2026.
CQC registers 56 care homes in Trafford. 51 are rated, and 86% of these are Good or Outstanding; the England figure is 83%. Nursing homes make up 17 of the total, or 30%. Trafford has 7 Outstanding care homes; 14% of its rated care homes (7) sit below Good; the England share is 17%.
4 home care agencies and 6 care homes in Trafford registered with CQC in the last 12 months. 64 home care agencies are registered with CQC in Trafford. Of the 46 with a rating, 87% are Good or Outstanding, close to the England figure of 88%.
Figures: CQC register, Oct 2026.
Trafford: guides and lists
- The cost of care in Trafford
- How care is paid for in Trafford
- Care needs assessments in Trafford
- Dementia care in Trafford
- Learning disability care in Trafford
- Mental health care in Trafford
- Physical disability care in Trafford
- Sight and hearing loss care in Trafford
- Highest rated care homes in Trafford
- Highest rated home care agencies in Trafford
- Nursing homes in Trafford, ranked
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Care in Trafford: common questions
How many care homes are there in Trafford?
There are 56 care homes registered with CQC in Trafford, with 1,713 beds in total (CQC register, Oct 2026). 86% of those with a published rating are Good or Outstanding. Best rated care homes in Trafford.
How many home care agencies are there in Trafford?
64 home care agencies registered with CQC are based in Trafford (Oct 2026). 87% of those rated are Good or Outstanding. Agencies based nearby may also cover the area.
How good are care homes in Trafford?
86% of rated care homes in Trafford are Good or Outstanding, above the England figure of 82.6%. 7 are rated Outstanding and 7 Requires improvement or Inadequate. See how other areas compare.
How much does a care home cost in Trafford?
A care home in Trafford costs a typical £1,260 a week for someone paying for themselves: about £1,210 for residential care and £1,580 for nursing care. These are modelled typical prices from our Care Fees and Quality Index (Q4 2026), not quotes. Work out what you would pay.
How much does home care cost per hour in Trafford?
Home care in Trafford costs a typical £33.50 an hour for someone paying privately (Q4 2026). Out-of-hours and bank holiday visits normally cost extra; many agencies also set a minimum visit time.
Which care homes in Trafford are rated Outstanding?
Wyncourt Nursing Home, Lime Tree House, Halecroft Grange, Halecroft Grange, Bowfell House and Cheshire House are rated Outstanding by CQC (7 in total).
How many care homes in Trafford offer nursing or dementia care?
17 care homes in Trafford are registered to provide nursing care and 28 list dementia as a specialism. Some homes do both. Nursing homes in Trafford.
Is it hard to find a care home bed in Trafford?
Trafford has 39.5 care home beds for every 1,000 people aged 65 and over, against 43.0 across England, which ranks 95 of 151 council areas. With fewer beds per older resident, expect less choice and start early. Care Access Gap.
How old are care home ratings in Trafford?
39.2% of rated care homes in Trafford were last rated more than four years ago, and the typical rating is 42 months old. Always look at when a home was rated and ask about changes since.
How do I ask Trafford Council for a care needs assessment?
Contact Trafford Council adult social care on 0161 912 5199. The Care Act 2014 gives a free assessment to anyone who seems to need care, whatever their money. Online assessment request.
Which care groups run the most care homes in Trafford?
The largest providers in Trafford are Stockdales Of Sale, Altrincham & District Ltd (5), Bright Futures Care Limited (2) and Maria Mallaband 16 Limited (2). Ratings apply home by home, not to the group.
Paying for care in Trafford? One short form reaches up to three providers that handle enquiries through The Care Panel. Your details go only where you say.
Ask about availabilityWhere this comes from
- www.trafford.gov.uk/adult-social-care
- www.trafford.gov.uk/adult-social-care/contact-adult-social-care
- www.trafford.gov.uk/adult-social-care/support-adults/social-care-support
- www.trafford.gov.uk/adult-social-care/paying-care
- www.trafford.gov.uk/adult-social-care/paying-care/financial-assessments
- www.trafford.gov.uk/adult-social-care/paying-care/direct-payments
- www.trafford.gov.uk/adult-social-care/support-carers
- gov.uk: Care Act statutory guidance
Data: CQC register, Oct 2026, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. We are an independent directory and do not provide care.