Care homes · Cheshire East
Care homes in Holmes Chapel offering elderly care
Of the 3 care homes in Holmes Chapel, 3 offer elderly care, 81 beds in all. CQC has rated 3 of them, and 67% are Good or Outstanding, compared with 81% for elderly care across England. We estimate typical fees in Holmes Chapel at about £1,330 a week for residential careestimated. 2 care homes have not been rated for more than four years.
Data: the CQC register, updated 19 October 2026, under the Open Government Licence
The short version
- Rating changes in Cheshire East are checked each day. See what changed recently.
- 2 of the 3 rated care homes are Good or Outstanding, while 1 is rated Inadequate or Requires improvement.
- Dementia is a registered specialism for 1; 1 provide nursing care.
- You can ask Cheshire East council for a free care needs assessment; savings make no difference.
Citation: "Care homes in Holmes Chapel offering elderly care", The Care Panel analysis of CQC register data, Oct 2026.
- 3registered care homes
- 67%Good or Outstanding, among those rated
- 1supports people with dementia
- 0inspected or rated in the last 2 years
Who offers elderly care in Holmes Chapel
Highest CQC rating first; ties go to the more recent rating, then the nearer provider. How the list is ordered
| Rank | Care home | CQC rating | Date rated | Beds | Nursing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Cedars Residential Care Home | Jan 2020 | 27 | No | |
| 2 | Station Road - Holmes Chapel | Mar 2020 | 4 | No | |
| 3 | The Westbourne Care Home | Jul 2023 | 50 | Yes |
This table lists each care home in Holmes Chapel registered for elderly care, highest CQC rating first, then the more recent rating.
Elderly care in Holmes Chapel: ratings, size and cost
CQC lists elderly care for 3 of the 3 care homes in Holmes Chapel, or 100%. England-wide, 81% of care homes registered for elderly care are Good or Outstanding and here it is 67% (below England, in line with the 67% for all care homes in the town).
For elderly care, the top rated care homes are The Cedars Residential Care Home and Station Road - Holmes Chapel. The newest rating is from July 2023 and the oldest from January 2020; 0 fall within the last two years. They have 81 registered beds in total, and nursing care at 1.
Across Cheshire East, 98 care homes are registered for elderly care, and 79% of those rated are Good or Outstanding. Elderly care is on 100% of registrations here and 92% across Cheshire East.
In the North West, residential care typically costs about £1,205 a week and nursing care about £1,515. Specialist care may cost more, so check prices with each home. How these costs are worked out.
What elderly care involves
This is the registration most providers hold with CQC. Care for older people includes personal care (washing, dressing), meals, medication, help getting about, company and keeping watch on health. Since most providers list it, look at staffing levels, carer continuity and how carefully the care fits the individual.
Before you choose: questions on elderly care
- How do you keep the family updated week to week?
- What happens at weekends, at night and in an emergency?
- How do you spot early signs of illness, falls or dehydration?
- How much notice do you need to change or add care?
- What activities and company do you offer, not just personal care?
Where to get support: Age UK Advice Line, 0800 678 1602. How to get assessed by Cheshire East. What "Personal care" means.
Elderly care in nearby towns
| Town | Distance | Care homes | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holmes Chapel | – | 3 | 2 |
| Elworth | 3.8 mi | 3 | 3 |
| Sandbach | 3.9 mi | 3 | 1 |
| Rudheath | 6.3 mi | 5 | 4 |
| Congleton | 6.7 mi | 8 | 6 |
| Haslington | 7.0 mi | 4 | 3 |
| Knutsford | 7.1 mi | 5 | 5 |
Council help
Cheshire East
Savings under £23,250? Cheshire East council may help with the cost, and its care needs assessment is free for everyone.
How to ask for an assessment, paying for care and direct payments in Cheshire East
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Free care cost report for Holmes Chapel
- Typical local prices for care homes and nursing homes
- What the council and the NHS may pay, with the 2026/27 savings limits
- The best-rated services near you, from the CQC register
What families want to know about elderly care in Holmes Chapel
Which Holmes Chapel care homes provide elderly care?
The CQC register for Oct 2026 shows 3 of Holmes Chapel's 3 care homes offering elderly care. Among the highest rated are The Cedars Residential Care Home and Station Road - Holmes Chapel.
Are care homes in Holmes Chapel well rated?
Good or Outstanding: 2 (67%) of the 3 rated. Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate: 1.
How much does a care home cost in Holmes Chapel?
Average 2026 self-funder fees in North West: residential care home £1,100 a week; nursing home £1,400 a week. Self-funders usually pay more than councils do for the same room. Each average covers a broad range, driven by room, care level and nursing. Source: Which?, self-funder fees (Lottie data, January 2026). More in our cost guide.
Will I get help from Cheshire East council with the cost of a care home?
It may. Cheshire East council must offer a free care needs assessment (Care Act 2014). For a care home, the value of the home is usually included in the means test unless a partner or certain relatives still live there, and it is ignored for the first 12 weeks of a permanent stay; the upper limit in England is £23,250. NHS-funded nursing care can help with nursing costs. How to contact Cheshire East council.
How should I compare care homes in Holmes Chapel?
Start with the latest CQC report and its date: none of the 3 listed here were inspected or rated in the last two years; 3 have older reports. Then ask about continuity of staff, how they handle missed care, and the full price before you sign. Use our checklist.
How do nearby towns compare with Holmes Chapel for elderly care?
Counting elderly care: Holmes Chapel 3 (2 Good or Outstanding); Elworth (3.8 miles): 3, 3 rated Good or Outstanding; Sandbach (3.9 miles): 3, 1 rated Good or Outstanding; Rudheath (6.3 miles): 5, 4 rated Good or Outstanding.
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Other towns near Holmes Chapel
- Elderly care in Elworth 3.8 mi
- Elderly care in Sandbach 3.9 mi
- Elderly care in Rudheath 6.3 mi
- Elderly care in Congleton 6.7 mi
- Elderly care in Haslington 7.0 mi
- Elderly care in Knutsford 7.1 mi
- Elderly care in Winsford 7.2 mi
- Elderly care in Alsager 7.5 mi
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Source for provider details: CQC, Oct 2026 (Open Government Licence v3.0). The Care Panel is a comparison site, not a care company.