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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

The typical nursing home in Cheshire West and Chester
£1,527a week

About £79,404 a year

For a couple, two places: £3,054 a week

PrimeCarersA live-in carer, at home
£1,344a 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.

See live-in carers near Cheshire West and Chester
84 live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Cheshire West and Chester

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.

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Davenham Hall Nursing Home

Northwich, CW9 · 73 beds
CQC: Good
NursingDementiaSpringcare Group
Nursing care
£1,600 to £2,900 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,080 a week
PrimeCarersAnother option

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.

84 live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Cheshire West and Chester
Live-in, a week
typically £1,080
A couple sharing one carer about £1,355
Prospect House, Malpas

Prospect House

Malpas, SY14 · 65 beds
CQC: Good
Care home fees
from £1,554 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,080 a week
Sable Cottage Nursing Home, Tarporley

Sable Cottage Nursing Home

Tarporley, CW6 · 39 beds
CQC: Good
NursingDementiaSable Cottage
Residential dementia care
£1,400 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,080 a week
Beeston View, Tarporley

Beeston View

Tarporley, CW6 · 54 beds
CQC: Good
NursingDementiaBarchester Healthcare
Fee not published
Area typical £1,527 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,080 a week

Chapelfields

Frodsham, WA6 · 70 beds
CQC: Good
NursingDementiaMethodist Homes
Fee not published
Area typical £1,527 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,080 a week
Cheshire Springs, Ellesmere Port

Cheshire Springs

Ellesmere Port, CH65 · 20 beds
CQC: Good
NursingDementiaExemplar Health Care
Fee not published
Area typical £1,527 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,080 a week
Deewater Grange, Chester

Deewater Grange

Chester, CH3 · 58 beds
CQC: Good
NursingDementiaWelltower
Fee not published
Area typical £1,527 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,080 a week
Grosvenor Manor Care Home, Chester

Grosvenor Manor Care Home

Chester, CH3 · 81 beds
CQC: Good
NursingDementiaNew Care (OPCO)
Fee not published
Area typical £1,527 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,080 a week
Loxley Hall, Frodsham

Loxley Hall

Frodsham, WA6 · 40 beds
CQC: Good
NursingDementiaMinster Care Group
Fee not published
Area typical £1,527 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,080 a week
Oak Grange, Chester

Oak Grange

Chester, CH1 · 70 beds
CQC: Good
NursingDementiaBarchester Healthcare
Fee not published
Area typical £1,527 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,080 a week
Orchid Villa, Chester

Orchid Villa

Chester, CH2 · 34 beds
CQC: Good
NursingDementiaBarker Care
Fee not published
Area typical £1,527 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,080 a week
Pinetum, Chester

Pinetum

Chester, CH2 · 45 beds
CQC: Good
NursingDementiaWelltower
Fee not published
Area typical £1,527 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,080 a week
Rose Villa, Chester

Rose Villa

Chester, CH2 · 30 beds
CQC: Good
NursingDementiaBarker Care
Fee not published
Area typical £1,527 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,080 a week
The Old Rectory Nursing Home, Chester

The Old Rectory Nursing Home

Chester, CH1 · 42 beds
CQC: Good
NursingDementiaThe Old Rectory
Fee not published
Area typical £1,527 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,080 a week
Westwood Court Care Home, Winsford

Westwood Court Care Home

Winsford, CW7 · 56 beds
CQC: Good
NursingDementiaDeer Capital
Fee not published
Area typical £1,527 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,080 a week
Whitby House Care Home, Ellesmere Port

Whitby House Care Home

Ellesmere Port, CH65 · 40 beds
CQC: Good
NursingDementiaOldbridge Healthcare
Fee not published
Area typical £1,527 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,080 a week
Belong Chester, Chester

Belong Chester

Chester, CH1 · 75 beds
CQC: Requires improvement
NursingDementiaCLS Care Services
Fee not published
Area typical £1,527 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,080 a week
Birch Heath Lodge, Chester

Birch Heath Lodge

Chester, CH3 · 38 beds
CQC: Requires improvement
Fee not published
Area typical £1,527 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,080 a week

Lake Side Nursing Home

Winsford, CW7 · 60 beds
CQC: Requires improvement
NursingDementiaSAS Care Group
Fee not published
Area typical £1,527 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,080 a week
Lavender Villa, Chester

Lavender Villa

Chester, CH2 · 40 beds
CQC: Requires improvement
NursingDementiaBarker Care
Fee not published
Area typical £1,527 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,080 a week
Orchard Manor Care Home, Chester

Orchard Manor Care Home

Chester, CH2 · 93 beds
CQC: Requires improvement
NursingDementiaZion Care
Fee not published
Area typical £1,527 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,080 a week
Care at home

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.”
Katrina R., about Camille F.
“It was clear that she genuinely cared and her warm approach really helped put our minds at ease.”
Sara K., about Trudi M.
See live-in carers near Cheshire West and ChesterProfiles, rates and reviews are free to look at.

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.