Whetstone Hey Residential Home
Residential care home · Ellesmere Port
Whetstone Hey, Old Chester Road, Great Sutton, Ellesmere Port, CH66 3JX
Run by Croftwood Care (Cheshire) Limited
- GoodCQC · Aug 2019
- 8.0Our score
- Beds40
- Type of careResidential
- Phone0151 339 6233
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 23 August 2019
Inspected more than 4 years ago
What the inspectors rate
- SafeGood
- EffectiveGood
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveGood
- Well-ledGood
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- Whetstone Hey Residential Home
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Good
- Register number
- 1-21881215308
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About Whetstone Hey Residential Home
Whetstone Hey Residential Home provides residential and dementia care, alongside respite and palliative support, for older people in a purpose-built setting. It has two floors with 41 bedrooms, communal lounges, activity spaces and landscaped gardens.
Personalised care plans and specialist dementia support shape the documented offer. Activities coordinators tailor meaningful activities to residents’ abilities and interests, helping people remain engaged in daily life. Bedrooms can be personalised with possessions that pass a fire-safety assessment, and the home’s dementia-friendly approach is supported by dedicated care planning. Purpose-built care with 41 bedrooms gives families a clear picture of the setting.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Ellesmere Port
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The VicarageEllesmere Port | 0.4 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Safe Spaces HighfieldEllesmere Port | 0.6 miles | |||
| Rivacre HouseEllesmere Port | 0.7 miles | Good | 8.4 | |
| Acorn Manor Residential HomeEllesmere Port | 0.8 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Whitby House Care HomeEllesmere Port | 0.9 miles | Good | 7.4 |
Also run by Croftwood Care (Cheshire) Limited
| Name | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Astbury Lodge Residential Care HomeEllesmere Port | Good | 8.0 | |
| Wealstone Residential HomeChester | Good | 8.0 | |
| Westy Hall Residential Care HomeWarrington | Good | 7.4 | |
| Crossways Residential Care HomeNorthwich | Good | 7.4 | |
| Holcroft Grange Residential Care HomeWarrington | Requires improvement | 5.6 | |
| Leycester House Residential Care HomeKnutsford | Good | 8.0 | |
| The HawthornsWilmslow | Good | 6.8 | |
| Parklands Residential Care HomeStockport | Good | 7.4 |
What stands out
What stands out
- 41 bedrooms across two floors
- Purpose-built care home
- Personalised care plans
Ask about
- Personal possessions must pass the home’s fire-safety risk assessment.
Suits: Older people needing dementia or respite care
Types of care
Also works on: residential
Location
Whetstone Hey, Old Chester Road, Great Sutton, Ellesmere Port, CH66 3JX
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Questions families ask
What types of care does Whetstone Hey provide?
They provide residential, dementia, respite and palliative care for older people.
Is care available 24 hours a day at Whetstone Hey?
Yes. The dedicated team provides care around the clock, tailored to each resident’s care needs.
How many bedrooms does Whetstone Hey have?
The purpose-built home has 41 comfortable and spacious bedrooms across two floors.
How are meals provided at Whetstone Hey?
The culinary team freshly cooks nutritionally balanced meals and pays attention to residents’ likes and dislikes. Residents can dine and socialise in the large dining room.
How much does Whetstone Hey Residential Home cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask Whetstone Hey Residential Home for its weekly fee. As a guide, Cheshire West and Chester council paid on average £915 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.