Smithy Forge
Residential care home · Runcorn
3a Norton Village, Norton, Runcorn, WA7 6PZ
Run by D & L Price
- GoodCQC · Aug 2026
- 8.0Our score
- Beds6
- Type of careResidential
- Phone01928 790986
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 17 August 2026
What the inspectors rate
- SafeGood
- EffectiveGood
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveGood
- Well-ledGood
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- Smithy Forge
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Good
- Register number
- 1-126035735
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About Smithy Forge
Smithy Forge is a residential care home in Runcorn (Halton), registered with the Care Quality Commission for 6 residents. It is run by D & L Price. The CQC register lists care for older people, learning disabilities and mental health.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Runcorn
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norton LodgeRuncorn | 0.1 miles | Requires improvement | 6.8 | |
| Beechcroft Nursing and Residential HomeRuncorn | 1.1 miles | Good | 7.4 | |
| Creative Support - Bredon Respite ServiceRuncorn | 1.1 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| St Lukes Care HomeRuncorn | 1.2 miles | Requires improvement | 6.8 | |
| CroftwoodRuncorn | 1.7 miles | Good | 8.0 |
Also run by D & L Price
| Name | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wide CoveRuncorn | Good | 8.0 |
Types of care
Also works on: residential
Location
3a Norton Village, Norton, Runcorn, WA7 6PZ
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Questions families ask
How much does Smithy Forge cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask Smithy Forge for its weekly fee. As a guide, Halton council paid on average £726 a week for a residential care place for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025, against £982 across England (GOV.UK adult social care finance report). People who pay for their own care are usually charged more than councils pay.
Who pays for a place in this home?
Ask Smithy Forge whether it takes residents funded by Halton council and what it charges people who pay for themselves. In England the council may help after a needs assessment and a financial assessment if savings and assets are below £23,250 (2026 to 2027 rules). People whose needs are mainly health needs may qualify for NHS Continuing Healthcare, which pays the full fee.