Elderly care homes in Halton

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Halton has 19 elderly care homes registered with the Care Quality Commission, 6 of them with nursing. Of the homes on this page, the CQC rates 13 Good and 6 Requires improvement. Halton council paid on average £726 a week for a residential care place and £773 for a nursing place for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025 (GOV.UK adult social care finance report).

All care homes in Halton (25)

Halton at a glance

19on this list

Official rating
  • Good13
  • Requires improvement6
  • 68% rated Good or Outstanding
  • Average score7.5 / 10
  • Types of care74% offer younger adults
How this list is ordered

This list includes every home in Halton 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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19 elderly care homes in Halton

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Creative Support - Bredon Respite Service

Run by Creative Support Limited

Lapwing Grove, Palacefields, Runcorn, WA7 2TJ
GoodCQC · Jul 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 4 beds
  • Elderly care
  • Learning disabilities
  • Mental health

Creative Support’s Bredon Respite Service provides residential respite support for older people and adults with learning disabilities, mental health needs, physical disabilities or other support requirements. Creative Support is a not-for-profit organisation focused on independence, inclusion and wellbeing.

Its wider approach is built with the people supported, their families and partner agencies, using person-centred plans around individual…

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Croftwood

Run by Croftwood Care UK Limited

Whitchurch Way, Halton Lodge, Runcorn, WA7 5YP
GoodCQC · Mar 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 47 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Physical disabilities

Croftwood provides residential and dementia care in a purpose-built home with 47 bedrooms, alongside respite, palliative, day and convalescent care. The service is designed for older people whose needs may change over time, with care arranged around the level of support required.

Rooms include television points, and en-suite facilities are available on request. Residents are encouraged to bring personal belongings, while activities coordinators…

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Edward Street

Run by Salutem LD BidCo IV Limited

1-3 Edward Street, Halton View, Widnes, WA8 0BW
GoodCQC · Jun 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

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

Edward Street supports adults with learning disabilities, physical disabilities and sensory needs in Widnes. Salutem’s adult services also work with people with autism, mental health issues and complex needs, with support plans shaped around personal goals, aspirations and preferred ways of living.

Support may include personal care, meal preparation and shopping, alongside health, wellbeing and community activities.

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Ferndale Mews

Run by Landona House Limited

St. Michaels Road, Widnes, WA8 8TF
GoodCQC · Oct 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Nursing
  • 34 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Mental health

Ferndale Mews provides nursing, residential and dementia care for older people and adults with wider mental health, physical or sensory support needs. The home is part of a family-run care group offering long-term, intermediate, respite and day care across its services.

Residents can receive 24-hour nursing support or more limited help with everyday activities, depending on assessed needs.

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Madeline McKenna Court

Run by Halton Borough Council

7 Caxton Close, Widnes, WA8 4DY
GoodCQC · Feb 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

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

Residential care home for 23 residents in Widnes, run by Halton Borough Council. Supports dementia, older people and younger adults.

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Millbrow Care Home

Run by Halton Borough Council

Mill Brow, Widnes, WA8 6QT
GoodCQC · Jun 2025
  • Nursing
  • 44 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Younger adults

Care home with nursing for 44 residents in Widnes, run by Halton Borough Council. Supports dementia, older people and younger adults.

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Simonsfield Care Home

Run by Hill Care 1 Limited

53 Boston Avenue, Runcorn, WA7 5XE
GoodCQC · Jun 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

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

Residential care home for 63 residents in Runcorn, run by Hill Care 1 Limited. Supports dementia, older people and younger adults.

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Smithy Forge

Run by D & L Price

3a Norton Village, Norton, Runcorn, WA7 6PZ
GoodCQC · Aug 2026
  • Residential
  • 6 beds
  • Elderly care
  • Learning disabilities
  • Mental health

Residential care home for 6 residents in Runcorn, run by D & L Price. Supports older people, learning disabilities and mental health.

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Trewan House Care Home

Run by CARECONCEPTS (CHESHIRE) LTD

335 Ditchfield Road, Widnes, WA8 8XR
GoodCQC · Feb 2026
  • Residential
  • 45 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care

Trewan House Care Home supports older people with residential and dementia care in Widnes, shaped around individual needs and changing health requirements. Its wider organisation also provides nursing, palliative and respite care.

Dementia support includes personalised care plans, engaging activities and one-to-one care. Nursing teams work with doctors, therapists, pharmacists and other professionals, while residents can receive help with…

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Warrington Road

Run by Salutem LD BidCo IV Limited

102-108 Warrington Road, Widnes, WA8 0AS
GoodCQC · Jun 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

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

Residential care at Warrington Road supports adults with learning disabilities, physical disabilities, sensory impairment and other diverse support needs. The service forms part of an adult care organisation supporting people from 18 onwards, including adults with autism, mental health issues and complex needs.

Support is built around tailored care plans, personal goals and chosen outcomes.

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Wide Cove

Run by D & L Price

20 Brook Street, Runcorn, WA7 1JJ
GoodCQC · Feb 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 8 beds
  • Elderly care
  • Learning disabilities
  • Mental health

Residential care home for 8 residents in Runcorn, run by D & L Price. Supports older people, learning disabilities and mental health.

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Beechcroft Nursing and Residential Home

Run by Landona House Limited

Lapwing Grove, Palacefields, Runcorn, WA7 2TP
GoodCQC · Nov 2023
  • Safe Requires improvement
  • Nursing
  • 67 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Mental health

Care home with nursing for 67 residents in Runcorn, run by Landona House Limited. Supports dementia, older people, mental health, physical disabilities, sensory impairment and younger adults.

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Ferndale Court Nursing Home

Run by Landona House Limited

St. Michaels Road, Widnes, WA8 8TF
GoodCQC · Feb 2025
  • Caring Requires improvement
  • Nursing
  • 58 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Mental health

Ferndale Court Nursing Home provides residential, nursing and specialist dementia care, with respite and day care also included in its group service range. The registered care scope covers older people, younger adults, mental health, physical disabilities and sensory impairment. It is suited to residents whose needs may require anything from everyday assistance to 24-hour specialist support.

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Halton View Care Home

Run by Hill Care 1 Limited

1 Sadler Street, Widnes, WA8 6LN
Requires improvementCQC · May 2025
  • Safe Requires improvement
  • Well-led Requires improvement
  • Residential
  • 64 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care

Residential care home for 64 residents in Widnes, run by Hill Care 1 Limited. Supports dementia and older people.

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Norton Lodge

Run by Norton Lodge Limited

18 Norton Village, Norton, Runcorn, WA7 6QA
Requires improvementCQC · Aug 2025
  • Safe Requires improvement
  • Well-led Requires improvement
  • Residential
  • 32 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Mental health

Norton Lodge provides permanent residential care, dementia care and short-term respite care for older people in Runcorn. The home supports daily needs such as medication and eating, with care delivered through individual plans shaped with residents and, where desired, their next of kin. Its communal areas and gardens are intended to support social contact and everyday comfort.

The home accommodates up to 32 people and encourages families to visit…

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St Lukes Care Home

Run by Halton Borough Council

Palacefields Avenue, Palacefields, Runcorn, WA7 2SU
Requires improvementCQC · Jan 2025
  • Safe Requires improvement
  • Well-led Requires improvement
  • Nursing
  • 60 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Younger adults

Care home with nursing for 60 residents in Runcorn, run by Halton Borough Council. Supports dementia, older people and younger adults.

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Oakmeadow Community Support Centre

Run by Halton Borough Council

Peelhouse Lane, Widnes, WA8 6TJ
Requires improvementCQC · Apr 2020
  • Effective Requires improvement
  • Responsive Requires improvement
  • Well-led Requires improvement

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 29 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Learning disabilities

Residential care home for 29 residents in Widnes, run by Halton Borough Council. Supports dementia, older people, learning disabilities, mental health, physical disabilities, sensory impairment and younger adults.

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St Patricks Care Home

Run by Halton Borough Council

Crow Wood Lane, Widnes, WA8 3PN
Requires improvementCQC · Dec 2022
  • Safe Requires improvement
  • Responsive Requires improvement
  • Well-led Requires improvement
  • Nursing
  • 40 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Younger adults

Care home with nursing for 40 residents in Widnes, run by Halton Borough Council. Supports dementia, older people and younger adults.

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Widnes Hall

Run by Anchor Hanover Group

Coronation Drive, Ditton, Widnes, WA8 8BL
Requires improvementCQC · Mar 2023
  • Safe Requires improvement
  • Effective Requires improvement
  • Well-led Requires improvement
  • Residential
  • 68 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care

Widnes Hall provides residential and dementia care for older people, alongside respite, short breaks and convalescent care. The home supports residents through daily routines while encouraging involvement in activities, events and visits away from the home.

The care process includes an enquiry, visit, pre-assessment and moving-in discussion so families can understand the environment and how support will be arranged.

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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 Halton?

19 elderly care homes in Halton are on the CQC register (data of 2 November 2026).

How much does a care home cost in Halton?

Halton council paid on average £726 a week for residential care and £773 for nursing care for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025. For adults aged 18 to 64 it paid £1,395 and £1,063. 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.

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