Elderly care homes in Cheshire West and Chester

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Cheshire West and Chester has 79 elderly care homes registered with the Care Quality Commission, 47 of them with nursing. Of the homes on this page, the CQC rates 51 Good, 17 Requires improvement and 1 Inadequate. 10 homes are not rated yet. Cheshire West and Chester council paid on average £915 a week for a residential care place and £985 for a nursing place for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025 (GOV.UK adult social care finance report).

All care homes in Cheshire West and Chester (86)

Cheshire West and Chester at a glance

79on this list

Official rating
  • Good51
  • Requires improvement17
  • Inadequate1
  • Not yet rated10
  • 74% rated Good or Outstanding
  • Average score7.5 / 10
  • Types of care72% offer younger adults
How this list is ordered

This list includes every home in Cheshire West and Chester on the CQC register, whatever its rating. The highest scores come first and homes not yet inspected come last.

Paying never changes a home's rating, score or place. Top places are only offered to homes rated Good or Outstanding and are always labelled.

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79 elderly care homes in Cheshire West and Chester

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3L Care Limited

Run by 3L Care Limited

The Old Chapel, 10 Crook Lane, Winsford, CW7 3DN
GoodCQC · May 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Nursing
  • 6 beds
  • Elderly care
  • Learning disabilities
  • Physical disabilities

Care home with nursing for 6 residents in Winsford, run by 3L Care Limited. Supports older people, learning disabilities, physical disabilities, sensory impairment and younger adults.

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Cheshire Springs

Run by Cheshire Springs Health Care Limited

94 Chester Road, Whitby, Ellesmere Port, CH65 6RY
GoodCQC · Jul 2026
  • Nursing
  • 20 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Mental health

Cheshire Springs in Ellesmere Port provides nurse-led care for adults with complex needs in a community-based home. It supports people with dementia, mental health needs and physical disabilities, with specialist care available for a broad range of complex conditions.

The home’s care offer includes neurological, respiratory, brain injury, end-of-life and spinal injury support.

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Grosvenor Manor Care Home

Run by New Care Chester (Opco) Limited

87-89 Heath Lane, Chester, CH3 5SY
GoodCQC · Aug 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Nursing
  • 81 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Physical disabilities

Care home with nursing for 81 residents in Chester, run by New Care Chester (Opco) Limited. Supports dementia, older people, physical disabilities and younger adults.

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Iddenshall Hall

Run by Barchester Healthcare Homes Limited

Clotton, Tarporley, CW6 0EG
GoodCQC · Nov 2018

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 39 beds
  • Elderly care

Long- and short-term residential, dementia and respite care for older people is available at Iddenshall Hall near Tarporley. The home is registered as a care home without nursing and supports residents’ daily routines, personal preferences and independence. Shared spaces include a library, gardens and areas for visitors.

Meals include seasonal and modified-texture options, with residents and families involved in food discussions.

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Plessington Court

Run by Chapel House Care Ltd

Chapel House Lane, Puddington, Neston, CH64 5SW
GoodCQC · May 2018

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 20 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care

Dementia care is the focus at Plessington Court, a purpose-built home near Neston for up to 20 residents. Its therapeutic approach supports people to live with purpose, maintain interests and retain as much independence as their condition permits. Couples can stay together in a shared suite.

Admission planning involves a detailed life history, daily life planners and a meeting with a senior team member to shape care plans with the resident and…

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3L Care Limited

Run by 3L Care Limited

Chapel Road, Winsford, CW7 3AD
GoodCQC · Apr 2026
  • Nursing
  • 10 beds
  • Elderly care
  • Learning disabilities
  • Physical disabilities

Care home with nursing for 10 residents in Winsford, run by 3L Care Limited. Supports older people, learning disabilities, physical disabilities, sensory impairment and younger adults.

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Acorn Hollow General Nursing Home

Run by WT NB OpCo 1 Limited

419 Manchester Road, Lostock Gralam, Northwich, CW9 7QA
GoodCQC · Feb 2018

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Nursing
  • 48 beds
  • Elderly care
  • Younger adults

Acorn Hollow General Nursing Home provides residential and nursing care in Lostock Gralam, Northwich. The home supports older people and younger adults, with the wider Bridge Oak group describing both established residential and nursing settings.

Its offer is centred on long-term care in a community-rooted home, with day-to-day support delivered by the home’s care team.

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Acorn Manor Residential Home

Run by Pooltown Care Limited

202 Pooltown Road, Ellesmere Port, CH65 7ED
GoodCQC · Jul 2023
  • Residential
  • 30 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care

Residential care home for 30 residents in Ellesmere Port, run by Pooltown Care Limited. Supports dementia and older people.

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Acorn Meadow

Run by WT NB OpCo 1 Limited

420 Manchester Road, Lostock Gralam, Northwich, CW9 7QA
GoodCQC · Feb 2020

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 48 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Mental health

Acorn Meadow offers residential, dementia and respite care for older people in a care home setting near Northwich. Its service is designed for residents who need ongoing support, dementia care or a shorter stay, with everyday life and surroundings forming part of the care experience.

The home belongs to Bridge Oak Care Homes, whose approach centres on person-centred care and a steady relationship with residents and their families.

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Astbury Lodge Residential Care Home

Run by Croftwood Care (Cheshire) Limited

Randle Meadow Hope Farm Estate, Great Sutton, Ellesmere Port, CH66 2LB
GoodCQC · Jan 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 40 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Younger adults

Astbury Lodge provides residential and dementia care in a home designed around familiar movement and daily routines. Dementia-friendly interiors support navigation, while lounge areas, dining rooms, a quiet lounge and a courtyard create different settings for relaxing and socialising.

Residents can use an in-house salon, and activities coordinators tailor meaningful activities to residents’ abilities and interests.

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Beeston View

Run by Barchester Healthcare Homes Limited

Rode Street, Clotton, Tarporley, CW6 0EG
GoodCQC · May 2025
  • Nursing
  • 54 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care

Beeston View provides nursing, residential and dementia care for older people, with respite care and independent living also included in the wider service offer. Support is shaped around residents’ needs, combining 24-hour professional care with opportunities to retain independence.

Meals are prepared on site each day using locally sourced meat and vegetables where possible.

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Chapelfields

Run by Methodist Homes

Chapelfields, Frodsham, WA6 7BB
GoodCQC · Dec 2023
  • Nursing
  • 70 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care

Chapelfields provides residential, nursing and dementia nursing care for older people in Frodsham, with short-term respite also available. The home has 70 places and supports residents needing general nursing care or dementia-focused nursing support.

Residents have access to en-suite rooms, communal lounges and dining areas, secure gardens and a dedicated chaplain.

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Chester Lodge Care Home

Run by Heathbrock Limited

Brook Street, Hoole, Chester, CH1 3BX
GoodCQC · Mar 2023
  • Nursing
  • 40 beds
  • Elderly care
  • Learning disabilities
  • Physical disabilities

Care home with nursing for 40 residents in Chester, run by Heathbrock Limited. Supports older people, learning disabilities, physical disabilities, sensory impairment, younger adults and substance misuse.

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Crabwall Hall

Run by Crabwall Claremont Limited

Parkgate Road, Mollington, Chester, CH1 6NE
GoodCQC · Aug 2023
  • Residential
  • 38 beds
  • Elderly care

Residential care home for 38 residents in Chester, run by Crabwall Claremont Limited. Supports older people.

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Daneside Court Nursing Home

Run by WT NB OpCo 1 Limited

Chester Way, Northwich, CW9 5JA
GoodCQC · Jul 2021

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Nursing
  • 64 beds
  • Elderly care
  • Younger adults

Daneside Court Nursing Home offers residential and nursing care in Northwich for older people and younger adults. The home supports residents within a care setting that can provide nursing care as needs change, with the wider Bridge Oak service also covering respite care and dementia care.

Daily life is built around a resident’s care requirements and personal routine, while the provider’s approach centres on open communication with families and…

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Daneside Mews

Run by WT NB OpCo 1 Limited

Chester Way, Northwich, CW9 5JA
GoodCQC · Sept 2023
  • Residential
  • 34 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care

Daneside Mews supports older people in a residential setting, including people living with dementia. The home is intended for individuals who need help with daily living and a stable environment as their care needs change.

Daily life includes coffee mornings and entertainment, while families can remain involved in the resident’s care and routine.

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Davenham Hall Nursing Home

Run by Springcare (Davenham) Limited

London Road, Davenham, Northwich, CW9 8LL
GoodCQC · Oct 2025
  • Nursing
  • 73 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Younger adults

Davenham Hall offers residential, nursing, dementia, respite and end-of-life care in a Grade II-listed Georgian house set within more than 30 acres. The home supports older people and younger adults, with options ranging from 24-hour nursing care to dementia support in a specially designed household.

SpringCare’s care approach includes day care at some homes, protected mealtimes where appropriate and support for personal choice.

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Deewater Grange

Run by Care UK Community Partnerships Ltd

93 Chester Road, Huntington, Chester, CH3 6BS
GoodCQC · May 2023
  • Nursing
  • 58 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Physical disabilities

Deewater Grange provides dementia, nursing, residential, respite and end-of-life care for older people in Chester. The home combines registered care with daily activities, community events and support for family involvement.

Residents can take part in activities and events such as music, talks, memory café sessions and celebrations. The home also provides a café, garden, activities room, hair and beauty salon and cinema room.

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Dorin Court Bungalow Short Break Service

Run by Cheshire West and Chester Council

32/33 Wealstone Lane, Upton, Chester, CH2 1HB
GoodCQC · Feb 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 5 beds
  • Elderly care
  • Learning disabilities
  • Physical disabilities

Short breaks are the central service at Dorin Court Bungalow Short Break Service in Chester. The residential care setting supports older people, younger adults and people with learning, physical or sensory disabilities, with care registered without nursing.

The service provides temporary residential accommodation for people who need a break from their usual living arrangement.

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Dover Drive Short Stay Service

Run by Cheshire West and Chester Council

20, Dover Drive, Ellesmere Port, CH65 9EP
GoodCQC · Dec 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 4 beds
  • Eating disorders
  • Elderly care
  • Learning disabilities

Residential care home for 4 residents in Ellesmere Port, run by Cheshire West and Chester Council. Supports older people, learning disabilities, mental health, physical disabilities, sensory impairment, younger adults and eating disorders.

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What to look for in elderly care homes

  1. Support with mobility

    Support with mobility, nutrition, medicines and day-to-day routines.

  2. Activities

    Activities and social contact that reflect residents’ interests.

  3. How the home involves residents

    How the home involves residents and families in care decisions.

Questions families ask

What should elderly care homes offer?

Older people may need different combinations of personal care, mobility support, medicines management and social activity. Compare what each home can support now and how it plans for needs that may change.

How many elderly care homes are there in Cheshire West and Chester?

79 elderly care homes in Cheshire West and Chester are on the CQC register (data of 2 November 2026).

How much does a care home cost in Cheshire West and Chester?

Cheshire West and Chester council paid on average £915 a week for residential care and £985 for nursing care for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025. For adults aged 18 to 64 it paid £2,489 and £1,092. Across England the averages were £982 and £1,102 for people aged 65 and over. People who pay for their own care are often charged more, so ask each home for its weekly fee.

How are these care homes ordered?

Ordered by the MyCareCheck score: the average of the five CQC key-question ratings (safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led) on a 0 to 10 scale, where Outstanding is 10, Good 8, Requires improvement 5 and Inadequate 2. Homes the CQC has not rated yet come last. No home is left out because of its rating.

Elderly care homes near Cheshire West and Chester

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