Care homes · Cheshire East
Care homes in Alsager
Alsager has 6 care homes registered with CQC and 228 registered beds. CQC has rated 5 of them, and 80% are Good or Outstanding, against 77% across Cheshire East and 83% across England. We estimate typical fees in Alsager at about £1,300 a week for residential care and £1,580 for nursing careestimated. 2 care homes were last rated over four years ago and 1 registered in the last two years. The most recent rating was Lavender House Residential Home, rated Requires improvement on 21 July 2025.
Updated 27 October 2026 from the CQC register (Open Government Licence)
The short version
- CQC rates 4 of the 5 care homes with a rating as Good or Outstanding, and 1 is rated below Good. 1 is not rated yet.
- Rating changes in Cheshire East are checked each day. See what changed recently.
- Dementia is a registered specialism for 5; nursing care is provided by 2.
- You can ask Cheshire East council for a free care needs assessment; savings make no difference.
Cite this: The Care Panel, "Care homes in Alsager", analysis of the CQC register, Oct 2026.
- 6CQC-registered care homes
- 80%rated Good or Outstanding (of those rated)
- 2offer nursing care
- 2rated or inspected within two years
| Care | Alsager | North West | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential care, a week | £1,300 | £1,210 | £1,400 |
| Nursing care, a week | £1,580 | £1,520 | £1,640 |
Every registered care home in Alsager
Order: CQC rating first, then how recent that rating is, then distance. Our ranking method
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- All 6
- Care for adults under 65 · 6
- Dementia care · 5
- Elderly care · 5
- Physical disability care · 4
- Residential care · 4
Twyford House
What inspectors found: The provider had a good learning culture and people could raise concerns.
Est. £1.42k–£1.73k/wk
New Milton House Residential Care Home
What inspectors found: People and relatives told us that New Milton House created a safe environment with staff demonstrating kindness and respect.
Est. £1.36k–£1.66k/wk
121 Hassall Road
What inspectors found: The home is situated in a residential area with access to local amenities.
Est. £1.08k–£1.33k/wk
Wilbraham House
What inspectors found: People were supported by safely recruited staff, who had the skills and knowledge to provide effective support.
Est. £1.21k–£1.47k/wk
Lavender House Residential Home
What inspectors found: Medication errors were not dealt with in a timely manner and medical advice had not been sought when needed.
Est. £1.13k–£1.38k/wk
Pottersway House Care Home
Est. £1.42k–£1.73k/wk
Dementia care homes in Alsager
5 of the 6 care homes in Alsager are registered with CQC to support people living with dementia, and 3 of those are rated Good or Outstanding. Compare the 5 registered for dementia.
Typical care home fees in Alsager
| Residential care home | £1,205 a week |
|---|---|
| Nursing home | £1,515 a week |
What Cheshire East Council pays providers: £24.37 an hour for home care (2025/26 average paid to agencies); £921.49 a week for residential care (2025/26 average, over-65s); £1,108.45 a week for nursing care (2025/26 average, over-65s) (source). If you choose a dearer provider, the difference is usually paid as a top-up.
Averages hide a wide range: fees depend on the room, the level of care and whether nursing is needed. Councils usually pay less than self-funders for the same room. Source: The Care Panel regional fee benchmarks, October 2026 (how we estimate). For a firm figure, request prices from providers here; for a rough one, use our weekly cost calculator.
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A closer look at the data for Alsager
Across Cheshire East, 25% of care homes have a rating under two years old; in Alsager it is 33%. Of Alsager and the 6 nearest towns we cover, Alsager ranks 3rd for the share of all listed care homes rated Good or Outstanding (67%); Elworth is highest at 100%. Across Cheshire East we list 97 care homes, and 76% of those rated are Good or Outstanding; in Alsager the figure is 80%. Typical size: 48 beds across Cheshire East, 38 on average in Alsager. The oldest current rating dates from October 2019 (121 Hassall Road). Cheshire East has 4 Outstanding care homes, none of them in Alsager. Looking at specialisms, 4 of 6 list physical disabilities and 2 of 6 list learning disabilities. The nursing share is 33% here (2 of 6 homes) and 55% across Cheshire East. The newest registration is Pottersway House Care Home, registered with CQC in March 2025.
Care groups with care homes in Alsager
- Lovett Care 1 locally
- Minster Care Group 1 locally
- The David Lewis Centre 1 locally
- Care Concern Group 1 locally
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Most recent ratings
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How Alsager compares with towns nearby
| Town | Distance | Care homes | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alsager | – | 6 | 4 |
| Kidsgrove | 3.1 mi | 23 | 13 |
| Haslington | 3.6 mi | 4 | 3 |
| Sandbach | 4.0 mi | 3 | 1 |
| Elworth | 4.8 mi | 3 | 3 |
| Biddulph | 5.8 mi | 8 | 4 |
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Care homes in Alsager: your questions answered
How many care homes does Alsager have?
There are 6 CQC-registered care homes in Alsager (CQC register, Oct 2026). Of these, 2 provide nursing care and 5 support people living with dementia. Well-rated choices include Twyford House, New Milton House Residential Care Home and 121 Hassall Road.
How does CQC rate care homes in Alsager?
4 (80%) are rated Good or Outstanding, out of 5 with a rating; 1 is Requires improvement or Inadequate. Newly registered services often have no rating yet; 1 here is still unrated.
What does a care home cost in Alsager?
Self-funder fees in North West: 2026 averages: residential care home £1,205 a week; nursing home £1,515 a week. Averages hide a wide range: fees depend on the room, the level of care and whether nursing is needed. Councils usually pay less than self-funders for the same room. Source: The Care Panel regional fee benchmarks, October 2026 (how we estimate). Read the full cost guide.
Does Cheshire East council fund a care home?
It can. Start with the needs assessment, which Cheshire East council must offer free (Care Act 2014). England's upper capital limit is £23,250; the value of a home normally counts towards a care home means test, except where a partner or some relatives still occupy it, and not for the first 12 weeks of a permanent stay. Towards nursing costs, the NHS pays NHS-funded nursing care for residents who qualify. Getting in touch with Cheshire East council.
How do I choose between care homes in Alsager?
Read the most recent CQC report and check its date. Here, 2 of 6 were inspected or rated within the last two years. Older reports: 3. Before signing, ask about staff continuity, how they handle missed care and the full price. A checklist to help.
Are there more care homes in towns near Alsager?
In Alsager there are 6, 4 rated Good or Outstanding. The closest towns on our site are Kidsgrove (3.1 miles): 23, 13 rated Good or Outstanding; Haslington (3.6 miles): 4, 3 rated Good or Outstanding; Sandbach (4.0 miles): 3, 1 rated Good or Outstanding.
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Care homes near Alsager
- Care homes in Kidsgrove 3.1 mi
- Care homes in Haslington 3.6 mi
- Care homes in Sandbach 4.0 mi
- Care homes in Elworth 4.8 mi
- Care homes in Biddulph 5.8 mi
- Care homes in Crewe 5.9 mi
- Care homes in Newcastle-under-Lyme 6.2 mi
- Care homes in Congleton 6.3 mi
Other help in Alsager
- Cheshire East: paying for care
- Best rated care homes in Cheshire East
- Nursing homes in Cheshire East
- Care home costs in England 2026: averages by region and council
- Outstanding services in Cheshire East, 2026
- Home care in Alsager (84)
- Deciding on a care home: timing
- Care at home or a care home: how to decide
- What CQC ratings mean
- Who gets NHS-funded nursing care
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Provider details from the Care Quality Commission register, updated Oct 2026. Contains CQC data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. The Care Panel is not a care provider.