Kitwood House Care Residence
162 Middlewich Road, Rudheath, Northwich, CW9 7DX
Nursing home · 68 beds · London and Manchester Healthcare (Rudheath)

- Weekly fee
- Not published
- area typical £1,699
- CQC rating
- Requires improvement
- June 2025
- Beds
- 68
- with nursing
- Family reviews
- None yet
- be the first
Compare with a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers
About £88,348 a year
For a couple, two places: £3,398 a week
A typical week of live-in care for higher needs, such as hoisting or someone in bed most of the day
Staying at home could cost about £355 a week less, £18,460 over a year
A couple can share one carer, about £1,355 a week, £2,043 a week less than two places.
PrimeCarers runs this site. Carers on it are self-employed and set their own rates. Every carer has had an enhanced DBS check in the last 18 months, ID and right-to-work checks and an online interview. Their skills and training are for you to check with them.
About Kitwood House Care Residence
Kitwood House Care Residence is a nursing home in Northwich, in the Cheshire West and Chester council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 68 residents. It provides care for people living with dementia, older people, younger adults, people with mental health needs, people with a physical disability and people with a sensory impairment. It is run by London and Manchester Healthcare (Rudheath). The home has been registered since August 2021.
At its latest inspection, published June 2025, the CQC rated Kitwood House Care Residence Requires improvement, which means the CQC found the service was not performing as well as it should and told it how to improve. Ratings can change after a new inspection, so check the CQC report before you visit.
Kitwood House Care Residence has not published its fees and has not yet told us what they are. Care homes in Cheshire West and Chester with a fee on record typically charge about £1,500 a week for residential care and £1,699 for nursing care, so expect a figure in that range and ask the home for a written quote.
There are 84 registered care homes in Cheshire West and Chester. The nearest to Kitwood House Care Residence include Crossways Residential Care Home, Acorn Hollow General Nursing Home and Acorn Meadow, 1 of which has a fee on record. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, typically costs about £1,120 a week across England.
Care provided
- Nursing care
- Dementia care
- Older people
- Younger adults
- Mental health
- Physical disabilities
- Sensory impairment
Registration
- Registered with CQC
- August 2021
- Latest CQC rating
- Requires improvement (June 2025)
- Council area
- Cheshire West and Chester
- Town
- Northwich
Kitwood House Care Residence is rated Good; inspectors found safe, effective and well-led care, with improvements since the previous inspection.
We read the full inspection report and explain what inspectors praised, what concerned them, and what it means for your family. Read the CQC report explained →
Fees
Kitwood House Care Residence has not published its fees and has not yet told us what they are. Care homes in Cheshire West and Chester typically charge about £1,500 a week for residential care and £1,699 for nursing care. A live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers typically costs £1,080 a week, shown on each carer's profile.
Reviews
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Common questions about Kitwood House Care Residence
How much does Kitwood House Care Residence cost?
Kitwood House Care Residence has not published its fees. Care homes in Cheshire West and Chester typically charge about £1,500 a week for residential care and £1,699 for nursing care. Ask the home for a written quote.
What is the CQC rating for Kitwood House Care Residence?
The Care Quality Commission rated Kitwood House Care Residence Requires improvement in June 2025. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.
Does Kitwood House Care Residence provide nursing care?
Yes. Kitwood House Care Residence is registered as a care home with nursing, so registered nurses are on site. If you need nursing care the NHS pays a weekly contribution towards the nursing part of the fee.
Does Kitwood House Care Residence offer dementia care?
Yes. Kitwood House Care Residence is registered to care for people living with dementia.
How many residents does Kitwood House Care Residence have?
Kitwood House Care Residence is registered for up to 68 residents.
84 live-in carers within about an hour of Cheshire West and Chester
These are self-employed carers on PrimeCarers, the introductory agency that runs this directory. Each has a profile with their own rates and reviews from families, and you choose who to talk to.
Most charge £980 to £1,260 a week. 76 can care for a couple. 10 years' experience on average.
“She is an exemplary carer, she is knowledgable empathetic and very respectful in the home.”
“It was clear that she genuinely cared and her warm approach really helped put our minds at ease.”
Every carer has had an enhanced DBS check in the last 18 months, ID and right-to-work checks and an online interview. Their skills and training are for you to check with them. Carers set their own rates, and who is free changes week to week.
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