Allingham House Care Centre
Allingham House Care Centre is a nursing home in Altrincham, Trafford (WA15 6SQ).
Newly registered with the CQC, October 2026. No inspection rating has been published yet.
About Allingham House Care Centre
Allingham House Care Centre is a nursing home in Altrincham, providing nursing care for older people and younger adults across Trafford, including people living with dementia and people with mental health needs. Qualified nurses are here at every hour, which is what allows us to look after people whose health needs are complex and liable to change. Medication, wound care, attention to nutrition, pain and skin, and the close observation that catches deterioration before it becomes an emergency are routine work for us. Many of the people who move in have spent months going in and out of hospital, and the first thing that changes is that the cycle stops. For residents whose mental health needs sit alongside physical ill health, we try to hold both properly at once. That combination is often handled badly, with people bounced between services, or physical symptoms read as behaviour, or the other way round. We work with the teams already involved rather than starting over, and we do it without moralising. With dementia we rely on familiar faces and an unhurried pace rather than correction. We also support younger adults, and we are alert to the risk of running a home that quietly assumes everybody is elderly. The Care Quality Commission has not yet given us an overall rating. Visit at a busy time, speak to the nurses on duty, and ask about the difficult nights rather than the easy afternoons.
Care provided at Allingham House Care Centre
- Older person care
- Dementia care
- Mental health care
- Younger adults care
- Registered for up to 86 residents
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
How Allingham House Care Centre compares in Trafford
Measured against the 58 care homes registered in Trafford. The dark dot is this home.
- Size
- 86 places. Larger than 54 of the 58 homes. The local average is 32 places.
- CQC rating
- Not yet rated. 41 of the 58 homes (71%) are rated Good or Outstanding.
- Registered
- October 2026. One of the newer homes in the area. Only 0 of the 58 have registered more recently.
- Care offered
- Dementia care. Of the 58 homes, 30 offer dementia care.
Powered by Orrery Intelligence. Data: CQC register and Food Standards Agency ratings. Counts cover registered care homes in Trafford.
The local picture: Trafford
What the numbers say about care for older people in Trafford.
What care costs in Trafford, per week
| Type of care | What the council pays | What self-funders are typically asked |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | £955 | £1,249 to £1,514 (North West figure, because too few Trafford homes publish this price. 20 homes. Median £1,409.) |
| Nursing care | £1,141 | £1,600 to £2,071 (England figure, because too few Trafford homes publish this price. 140 homes. Median £1,916.) |
| Residential dementia care | Not published separately | £1,372 to £1,648 (North West figure, because too few Trafford homes publish this price. 17 homes. Median £1,533.) |
| Nursing dementia care | Not published separately | £1,890 to £2,221 (England figure, because too few Trafford homes publish this price. 75 homes. Median £2,050.) |
Published prices are often starting prices, and come from homes that publish fees, so treat them as a guide. Ask the home for its own price.
- People aged 75 and over: 22,000. Rising to 24,400 by 2035, up 11%
- People aged 85 and over: 6,300. Rising to 8,100 by 2035, up 30%
- Living with dementia, aged 65 and over (estimate): 2,900. Rising to 3,400 by 2035, up 17%
- Dementia diagnosis rate: 71%. The NHS ambition is 67%.
- Care home beds per 1,000 people aged 75+: 64
- Care homes, last 12 months: 0 opened, 2 closed. 6 changed owner, covering 94 beds.
- Care home beds filled across Trafford: 92%. The 12 month average is 89%.
- Who pays, across Trafford (estimate): 45% council, 44% self. The rest is NHS funded or other.
Planned and recent building work within 5 miles
- 3.7 miles: Marion Lauder House 20 Lincombe Road Manchester. Application for a 49 bed care home. Submitted 15 October 2026. Decision pending.
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Good to know about Allingham House Care Centre
Facts from public registers, and what is close by.
- Registered with CQC
- 27 October 2026, less than a year ago.
- Run by
- Highgate Care Services (North) Ltd., which runs 15 adult social care services in England.
- Nearest GP surgery
- Family Surgery, 0.2 miles away.
- Nearest hospital
- Wythenshawe Hospital, Manchester, 2.1 miles away.
- Nearest railway station
- Navigation Road Station, 0.2 miles away.
Sources: CQC register, Food Standards Agency, NHS England Organisation Data Service and DfT NaPTAN (Open Government Licence). Distances are in a straight line from the postcode, not walking or driving routes.
Local services near Allingham House Care Centre
The closest places to this home, measured in a straight line from its postcode. They are the nearest, not necessarily the ones the home uses. Ask the home which GP, dentist and pharmacy its residents are registered with.
Nearest 24 hour A&E
- Wythenshawe Hospital, Manchester, 2.1 miles away
It is about 2.1 miles in a straight line from the postcode. The drive is usually longer. In an emergency call 999; the ambulance may take you elsewhere.
Nearest GP practices
- Family Surgery, 0.2 miles away
- West Timperley Medical Centre, 0.6 miles away
- Riddings Family Health Centre, 0.6 miles away
Nearest dentists
- Park Road Dental Care Ltd, 0.4 miles away (NHS.uk details)
- Grays Dental Care, 0.5 miles away (NHS.uk details)
- Butterfly Dental Ltd, 0.5 miles away (NHS.uk details)
Nearest pharmacies
- Station Pharmacy, 0.4 miles away
- Broadheath Pharmacy, 0.5 miles away
- Terry's Chemist, 0.5 miles away
Nearest railway stations
- Navigation Road Station, 0.2 miles away
- Altrincham Station, 0.7 miles away
- Hale Station, 1.4 miles away
Around Allingham House Care Centre
- H: Allingham House Care Centre
- A: 24 hour A&E
- G: GP practice
- D: Dentist
- P: Pharmacy
- S: Railway station
Straight line distances, not routes. Places very close to the home are spread out slightly so they can be told apart.
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Practice and pharmacy details from the NHS England Organisation Data Service. A&E sites from NHS England A&E data and the Organisation Data Service. Railway stations from the Department for Transport NaPTAN dataset. Distances are straight line and approximate.
Common questions about Allingham House Care Centre
Where is Allingham House Care Centre located?
Allingham House Care Centre is a nursing home in Altrincham, Trafford, WA15 6SQ. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Allingham House Care Centre provide?
Allingham House Care Centre is registered to provide nursing and personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Mental health care, Younger adults care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
Does Allingham House Care Centre provide dementia care?
Yes. Allingham House Care Centre supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.
How many beds does Allingham House Care Centre have?
Allingham House Care Centre is registered for up to 86 residents. Contact the home to check current availability.
Questions families ask about Allingham House Care Centre
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
Yes. Allingham House Care Centre 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?
Yes. Yes. Allingham House Care Centre is registered to provide nursing care, so registered nurses are part of the team.
Can they try a short stay before deciding?
Ask the home. The home has not told us whether it offers short stays. Ask when you call; many homes can arrange a trial period.
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?
Yes. Yes. Allingham House Care Centre supports younger adults as well as older people.
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
Allingham House Care Centre 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
- Nursing care: £1,000 to £1,300 per week per person, typical range
Indicative figures for the North West, not a quote from Allingham House Care Centre. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
More about the care at Allingham House Care Centre
Nursing Care at Allingham House Care Centre
Qualified nurses at every hour are the reason a home can keep somebody whose health is complex and liable to change, rather than sending them back and forth to hospital. The work here is described as medication, wound care, attention to nutrition, pain and skin, and observation close enough to catch deterioration before it becomes an emergency. Many residents arrive after months of admissions, and the cycle stopping is the first thing families notice. Where nursing need is assessed and agreed, the NHS pays about £235 a week towards that part of the fee under NHS Funded Nursing Care. Ask whether that has been applied for and how it shows on the bill.
Dementia Care at Allingham House Care Centre
An unhurried pace and familiar faces, rather than correction, is how Allingham House sums up its dementia work. That is the right emphasis, because correcting somebody who has lost the thread achieves nothing while a recognised face achieves a great deal. In a home of eighty six the question is whether continuity survives the rota, so it is worth asking how staff are allocated. The nursing registration means care can usually continue in Altrincham as dementia advances. Ask what happens when a resident becomes distressed late in the day. Ask whether someone who wants to keep walking can do so safely indoors.
Older Person Care at Allingham House Care Centre
Eighty six people can be cared for at Allingham House Care Centre, which makes it one of the larger homes in Trafford. Size has consequences for older residents, because familiarity has to be organised rather than assumed. The day itself is help with washing and dressing, medication given properly, meals, and someone with the time to sit down for a few minutes. Nothing published describes how the home is staffed overnight in Altrincham. Ask how many staff are on duty after midnight and how many of them are registered nurses. Ask how many residents each of those staff would be covering, which is the question that actually matters.
Mental Health at Allingham House Care Centre
Physical symptoms read as behaviour, or the other way round, is how this home describes the usual failure when mental health sits alongside physical illness. It says it works with the teams already involved rather than starting over, and does so without moralising. Ask what experience the staff have, and how a crisis is managed overnight when community services are closed.
Younger Adults at Allingham House Care Centre
North West fees of £1000 to £1300 a week sit above the £800 to £980 Trafford usually pays, so funding is often the first conversation. The second is what a week holds for an adult under sixty five in a home this size. Ask what a younger resident actually does with their days, and whether anyone near their age lives there now.
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