Mental health care homes in Cheshire West and Chester

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Cheshire West and Chester has 16 mental health care homes registered with the Care Quality Commission, 12 of them with nursing. Of the homes on this page, the CQC rates 10 Good and 2 Requires improvement. 4 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

16on this list

Official rating
  • Good10
  • Requires improvement2
  • Not yet rated4
  • 83% rated Good or Outstanding
  • Average score7.8 / 10
  • Types of care94% offer younger adults
How this list is ordered

Homes in Cheshire West and Chester are ordered by the MyCareCheck score, the average of the CQC's ratings for the five questions it asks at every inspection. Where two homes score the same, the better overall rating goes first.

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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16 mental health care homes in Cheshire West and Chester

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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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Rivacre House

Run by Making Space

47a Seymour Drive, Ellesmere Port, CH66 1LZ
GoodCQC · Mar 2018

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 12 beds
  • Mental health

Residential care home for 12 residents in Ellesmere Port, run by Making Space. Supports mental health.

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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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Delamere House

Run by Nestlings Care Ltd

Delamere House, Parkgate Road, Woodbank, Chester, CH1 6EY
GoodCQC · Aug 2023
  • Nursing
  • 5 beds
  • Eating disorders
  • Learning disabilities
  • Mental health

Care home with nursing for 5 residents in Chester, run by Nestlings Care Ltd. Supports learning disabilities, mental health, younger adults, children and eating disorders.

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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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Fern Lodge Care Home

Run by Parkcare Homes (No.2) Limited

5 Eversley Park, Chester, CH2 2AJ
GoodCQC · Dec 2018

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Nursing
  • 17 beds
  • Elderly care
  • Mental health
  • Younger adults

Care home with nursing for 17 residents in Chester, run by Parkcare Homes (No.2) Limited. Supports older people, mental health and younger adults.

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Orchid Villa

Run by Barker Care Limited

Grosvenor Villas, Lightfoot Street, Hoole, Chester, CH2 3AD
GoodCQC · Apr 2022

Inspected more than 4 years ago

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

Orchid Villa sits within the family-run Cedar Care group, whose services include residential, nursing and dementia care for people needing regular support or monitoring. The care model covers daily living assistance as well as nursing support for enduring or unstable physical conditions.

Cedar Care’s approach centres on individual care planning, family involvement and a stable environment.

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Pinetum

Run by Community Health Services Limited

Valley Drive, Countess of Chester Health Park, Liverpool Road, Chester, CH2 1UA
GoodCQC · Dec 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

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

Pinetum supports older people with nursing and respite care in Chester, including end-of-life care and specialist support for adults with complex care needs. Its local care offer is registered for dementia, older people, mental health and physical disabilities.

The home also provides daily activities in bright surroundings, with a garden and hair and beauty salon listed among its facilities.

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Prospect House

Run by Prospect House (Malpas) Limited

High Street, Malpas, SY14 8NR
GoodCQC · Feb 2021

Inspected more than 4 years ago

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

Prospect House provides residential, nursing, specialist dementia and short-term respite care in a renovated Georgian residence in Malpas. Its care is aimed at people who need help with daily living, with support planned around dignity, independence and individual needs.

The home offers different room options to reflect budgets and care requirements, while its team explains fees and inclusions during the decision-making process.

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Westwood Court Care Home

Run by Westwood Court (Winsford) Limited

Well Street, Winsford, CW7 1HZ
GoodCQC · Feb 2020

Inspected more than 4 years ago

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

Westwood Court is a 65-bed nursing service supporting people with enduring mental health needs. It provides specialist 24-hour care, dementia support and holistic nursing for adults with complex needs.

The home is divided into two separate units, each with its own specialism, allowing different levels and types of support to be provided within one facility.

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Lavender Villa

Run by Barker Care Limited

Grosvenor Villas, Lightfoot Street, Hoole, Chester, CH2 3AD
Requires improvementCQC · Nov 2021
  • Safe Requires improvement
  • Well-led Requires improvement

Inspected more than 4 years ago

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

Lavender Villa delivers nursing care for people whose physical or mental health needs require regular nursing assessment and monitoring. The wider Cedar Care service covers residential, nursing and dementia care, with support for daily living, medical needs and changing levels of assistance.

Care planning is designed around the individual, with accommodation, meals and normal laundry included within the care package.

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Kitwood House Care Residence

Run by London and Manchester Healthcare (Rudheath) Ltd

162 Middlewich Road, Rudheath, Northwich, CW9 7DX
Requires improvementCQC · Jun 2025
  • Safe Inadequate
  • Effective Requires improvement
  • Well-led Requires improvement
  • Nursing
  • 72 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Mental health

General nursing, dementia nursing and complex care form the core of Kitwood House Care Residence. The home supports older people and younger adults with dementia, mental health conditions, physical disabilities and sensory impairment within a nursing-home setting.

Its care offer includes complex dementia care and complex nursing care linked to acquired brain injury and mental health.

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Knot House

Run by Voyage 1 Limited

Knot House, 51-51a, Whitby Road, Ellesmere Port, CH65 8AB
Not yet ratedCQC
  • Residential
  • 28 beds
  • Mental health
  • Physical disabilities
  • Younger adults

Knot House combines residential care with brain injury rehabilitation in Ellesmere Port, providing 28 beds and independent apartments. It supports people with brain injuries, physical disabilities, mental health needs and other complex requirements.

The service forms part of a wider organisation offering supported living and community support, while this local centre is specifically presented as a rehabilitation service for people with brain…

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Pinetum

Run by Care UK Care Services Limited

Valley Drive, The Countess Of Chester Health Park, Liverpool Road, Chester, CH2 1UA
Not yet ratedCQC
  • Nursing
  • 45 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Mental health

Pinetum provides nursing and dementia care for older people in Chester, with residential, respite and day care also available. The home additionally supports adults with complex care needs, with its registered scope covering mental health and physical disabilities. Care needs are assessed before moving in so the required support can be planned.

Daily life combines activities with practical facilities including a garden and hair and beauty salon.

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Safe Spaces Highfield

Run by K and S Bond Holdings Ltd

1 Highfield Road, Little Sutton, Ellesmere Port, CH66 4PL
Not yet ratedCQC
  • Nursing
  • 6 beds
  • Elderly care
  • Mental health
  • Younger adults

Care home with nursing for 6 residents in Ellesmere Port, run by K and S Bond Holdings Ltd. Supports older people, mental health and younger adults.

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Safespaces For Women

Run by AT&AL Healthcare Limited

48 Hope Farm Road, Great Sutton, Ellesmere Port, CH66 2TN
Not yet ratedCQC
  • Nursing
  • 5 beds
  • Elderly care
  • Mental health
  • Younger adults

Care home with nursing for 5 residents in Ellesmere Port, run by AT&AL Healthcare Limited. Supports older people, mental health and younger adults.

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What to look for in mental health care homes

  1. Staff training

    Staff training and access to appropriate clinical or community support.

  2. Personalised recovery

    Personalised recovery, crisis and risk-management planning.

  3. Support for medication

    Support for medication, daily living and meaningful community activity.

Questions families ask

What should mental health care homes offer?

Residential mental health support varies widely in intensity and approach. Confirm that the home’s staff, environment and external clinical relationships match the person’s diagnosis, risks and recovery goals.

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

16 mental health 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.

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