Nursing homes in Cheshire West and Chester
47 of the 84 care homes in Cheshire West and Chester are registered with the CQC as nursing homes, of which 29 Good. A nursing home is a care home registered with the CQC to have registered nurses on site around the clock, for people whose health needs go beyond personal care.
Nursing homes in Cheshire West and Chester typically cost £1,527 a week, about £79,404 a year, based on 6 homes with a fee on record; the middle half charge £1,425 to £1,574. That is close to the typical residential fee in Cheshire West and Chester of £1,500. The NHS pays a weekly contribution towards the nursing part of the fee, direct to the home, if you are assessed as needing nursing care.
A live-in carer at home, which many families weigh against nursing home care, typically costs £1,080 a week near Cheshire West and Chester and can look after a couple.
Compare with a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers
About £79,404 a year
For a couple, two places: £3,054 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 £183 a week less, £9,516 over a year
A couple can share one carer, about £1,355 a week, £1,699 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.
Stay at home with a live-in carer near Cheshire West and Chester
A carer moves in, so there is no move, no shared lounge and your own routine. Each carer’s profile shows their rate, experience and reviews, and you choose who to talk to.
Davenham Hall Nursing Home
Prospect House
Sable Cottage Nursing Home
Sandiway Lodge Nursing Home
Upton Dene Residential and Nursing Home
3L Care Limited
3L Care Limited
Acorn Hollow General Nursing Home
Beeston View
Chapelfields
Cheshire Springs
Daneside Court Nursing Home
Deewater Grange
Delamere House
Fern Lodge Care Home
Grosvenor Manor Care Home
Kingscourt
Loxley Hall
Mount Pleasant Nursing Home Limited
Oak Grange
Oaklands Nursing Home
Orchid Villa
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.
Typical nursing homes fees in Cheshire West and Chester
Median weekly fee for each type of care, across the 47 homes in the area. The range covers the middle half.
- Nursing care
- £1,527
- Usually £1,425 to £1,574 a week6 homes
- Live-in carer at home, PrimeCarers
- £1,080
- Typical week, set by the carer. A couple sharing one carer about £1,355
Common questions
How much do nursing homes in Cheshire West and Chester cost?
Nursing homes in Cheshire West and Chester typically charge £1,527 a week, usually between £1,425 and £1,574. Fees depend on the room and the level of care, so ask each home for a written quote.
How many nursing homes are there in Cheshire West and Chester?
47 of the 84 CQC-registered care homes in Cheshire West and Chester are nursing homes. The list is refreshed from the CQC register every month.
What is the difference between a nursing home and a care home in Cheshire West and Chester?
Both provide a room, meals and personal care. A nursing home also has registered nurses on site day and night, so it suits people with health needs such as complex medication, pressure care or conditions that need monitoring. Residential homes rely on visiting district nurses instead.
Will the council pay for nursing home care in Cheshire West and Chester?
If your savings and assets are below £23,250 the council will assess what you can afford and may pay part or all of the fee. Separately, the NHS pays a flat weekly amount for the nursing part of the fee to anyone assessed as needing nursing care, whatever their savings. Ask the adult social care team at Cheshire West and Chester council for a needs assessment.