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Care homes in Sandbach
There are 3 care homes in Sandbach on the CQC register, 115 beds in all. Typical fees in Sandbach come to about £1,550 for nursing careestimated. 1 care home has not been rated for more than four years and 1 joined the CQC register during the past two years. CQC's latest rating here went to Hill House - Care Home with Nursing Physical Disabilities: Requires improvement, on 10 August 2026.
Updated 27 October 2026 from the CQC register (Open Government Licence)
In short
- Cheshire East council offers a free care needs assessment, whatever your savings.
- CQC rates 1 of the 2 care homes with a rating as Good or Outstanding; 1 is Requires improvement or Inadequate and 1 is not yet rated.
- For dementia support, 2 have it on their CQC registration; 2 have nursing care.
- Latest CQC rating changes in Cheshire East, checked daily.
To cite: "Care homes in Sandbach", The Care Panel, Oct 2026, from CQC register analysis.
- 3care homes on the CQC register
- 50%Good or Outstanding, among those rated
- 2offer nursing care
- 1inspected or rated since October 2024
| Care | Sandbach | North West | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing care, a week | £1,550 | £1,520 | £1,640 |
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Park House Care Home
What inspectors found: People told us that they felt safe and well cared for and made positive comments about the way they had been cared for throughout…
Est. £1.13k–£1.38k/wk
Hill House - Care Home with Nursing Physical Disabilities
What inspectors found: The service provides support to older and younger adults, autistic people, people with a learning disability, and people living with physical disabilities.
Est. £1.36k–£1.67k/wk
Royal Eaton Care Home
Est. £1.42k–£1.73k/wk
Care home fees in Sandbach
| Residential care home | £1,205 a week |
|---|---|
| Nursing home | £1,515 a week |
Council rates in Cheshire East Council: £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). A top-up usually covers the gap if your chosen provider costs more.
These are averages over a wide spread of prices, which move with the type of room, how much help is needed and any nursing. Councils tend to pay less than private payers for an identical room. Source: The Care Panel regional fee benchmarks, October 2026 (how we estimate). Next: work out a weekly cost, then get prices from local providers.
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Sandbach in figures
At 38 beds on average, homes here are smaller than the typical Cheshire East home (48 beds). Oldest rating on the list: Park House Care Home, July 2018. Most recent to register: Royal Eaton Care Home (October 2026). 2 of the 3 homes (67%) provide nursing care, against 55% across Cheshire East. Ranked against the 6 closest towns on our site by the share of every listed care home that is rated Good or Outstanding, Sandbach comes 7th of 7 (33%), with Elworth top at 100%. Across Cheshire East, 25% of care homes have a rating under two years old; in Sandbach it is 33%. None in Sandbach is rated Outstanding; Cheshire East has 4. By specialism, 2 of 3 list physical disabilities, 1 of 3 list learning disabilities and 1 of 3 list mental health conditions.
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Nearby towns against Sandbach
| Town | Miles | Number of care homes | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandbach | – | 3 | 1 |
| Elworth | 1.1 mi | 3 | 3 |
| Haslington | 3.3 mi | 4 | 3 |
| Holmes Chapel | 3.9 mi | 3 | 2 |
| Alsager | 4.0 mi | 6 | 4 |
| Crewe | 4.9 mi | 13 | 8 |
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Questions families ask about care homes in Sandbach
How many care homes are there in Sandbach?
Sandbach has 3 care homes on the CQC register (Oct 2026). Of these, 2 provide nursing care and 2 support people living with dementia. Well-rated choices include Park House Care Home.
Are care homes in Sandbach well rated?
Good or Outstanding: 1 (50%) of the 2 rated, and 1 is rated Requires improvement or Inadequate. 1 has not been rated yet, which is common for newly registered services.
How much does a care home cost in Sandbach?
Average fees paid by self-funders in North West in 2026: residential care home £1,205 a week; nursing home £1,515 a week. These are averages over a wide spread of prices, which move with the type of room, how much help is needed and any nursing. Councils tend to pay less than private payers for an identical room. Source: The Care Panel regional fee benchmarks, October 2026 (how we estimate). See our full cost guide.
Will I get help from Cheshire East council with the cost of a care home?
For residents who qualify, the NHS pays towards nursing through NHS-funded nursing care, and the council may help with fees. Under the Care Act 2014, Cheshire East council has to offer a needs assessment at no cost. For the means test, a home is usually counted for care home fees unless it is still home to a partner or certain relatives (and not in the first 12 weeks of a permanent stay); in England the threshold is £23,250. How to reach Cheshire East council.
How should I compare care homes in Sandbach?
Start with the latest CQC report and its date: 1 of the 3 listed here was inspected or rated in the last two years, and 1 has an older report. Then ask about continuity of staff, how they handle missed care, and the full price before you sign. See the checklist.
How do nearby towns compare with Sandbach for care homes?
Counting care homes: Sandbach 3 (1 Good or Outstanding); Elworth (1.1 miles): 3, 3 rated Good or Outstanding; Haslington (3.3 miles): 4, 3 rated Good or Outstanding; Holmes Chapel (3.9 miles): 3, 2 rated Good or Outstanding.
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Care homes near Sandbach
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- Care homes in Holmes Chapel 3.9 mi
- Care homes in Alsager 4.0 mi
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Other help in Sandbach
- Paying for care in Cheshire East
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- Every Outstanding service in Cheshire East: 2026 list
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- CQC ratings explained
- NHS-funded nursing care explained
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