Care homes · Cheshire East
Care homes in Wilmslow offering residential care
Residential care is offered by 3 of the 5 care homes in Wilmslow, with 159 beds between them. We estimate typical fees in Wilmslow at about £1,510 a week for residential careestimated. 1 care home was last rated more than four years ago and 3 registered since October 2024.
CQC register data as of 27 October 2026 · Open Government Licence
In short
- For dementia support, 3 have it on their CQC registration.
- Among the 1 rated care homes, 1 hold a Good or Outstanding rating and 2 are not yet rated.
- New and changed CQC ratings across Cheshire East, updated every day.
- Cheshire East council offers a free care needs assessment, whatever your savings.
Cite this: The Care Panel, "Care homes in Wilmslow offering residential care", analysis of the CQC register, Oct 2026.
- 3care homes on the CQC register
- 100%Good or Outstanding, among those rated
- 3are registered for dementia
- 0inspected or rated since October 2024
Residential care in Wilmslow: providers ranked
Ranked by CQC rating and how recent it is, then distance. How we order providers
- All 5
- Dementia care · 5
- Elderly care · 5
- Care for adults under 65 · 5
- Physical disability care · 3
- Residential care · 3
| # | Care home | Overall rating | Last rated | Registered beds | Nursing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Hawthorns | Apr 2021 | 39 | No | |
| 2 | Long Stone Manor | Not yet rated | – | 60 | No |
| 3 | Long Stone Manor | Not yet rated | – | 60 | No |
This table lists each care home in Wilmslow registered for residential care, highest CQC rating first, then the more recent rating.
Residential care in Wilmslow: what the data shows
3 of the 5 care homes in Wilmslow are registered with CQC for residential care (60%). Of those rated, 100% are Good or Outstanding: in line with the 100% for every care home here, and above the England figure of 84% for residential care.
The Hawthorns leads the list for residential care. The newest rating is from April 2021 and the oldest from April 2021; 0 fall within the last two years. Between them they have 159 registered beds. 2 have no rating yet; new registrations usually wait for a first inspection.
Cheshire East as a whole has 48 care homes registered for residential care; 78% of the rated ones are Good or Outstanding. Residential care is on 60% of registrations here and 46% across Cheshire East.
Care homes in the North West typically charge about £1,205 a week for residential care and £1,515 with nursing. Specialist care can cost more; ask each home for its price list. Our cost method.
What to expect from residential care
Residential homes provide a bedroom, food, help with personal care and staff on hand day and night, but there are no nurses based there; district nurses come in when needed. They are meant for people who find living at home too hard but whose health does not call for regular nursing.
Before you choose: questions on residential care
- How do you help new residents settle in?
- What does the weekly fee include, and what costs extra?
- How many staff are on duty by day and at night?
- What activities run during the week?
- Can they bring their own furniture, and visit freely?
Helpline: Age UK Advice Line, 0800 678 1602. Getting a care needs assessment from Cheshire East. What "Residential care home" means.
Where else nearby offers residential care
| Nearby town | Distance | Total | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilmslow | – | 3 | 1 |
| Bramhall | 3.8 mi | 5 | 3 |
| Gatley | 4.3 mi | 6 | 6 |
| Cheadle | 4.4 mi | 3 | 2 |
| Wythenshawe | 4.6 mi | 5 | 4 |
| Hale | 5.0 mi | 5 | 3 |
| Hazel Grove | 5.6 mi | 6 | 4 |
Your council
Cheshire East
Cheshire East council can assess care needs for free, whatever your savings, and may help pay if your savings are under £23,250.
Cheshire East: getting assessed, funding your care, direct payments
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Free care cost report for Wilmslow
- 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
Common questions about residential care in Wilmslow
How many care homes in Wilmslow offer residential care?
Residential care is offered by 3 of the 5 registered care homes in Wilmslow (CQC register, Oct 2026). Top-rated names here include The Hawthorns.
What CQC ratings do care homes in Wilmslow have?
Of the 1 that has been rated, 1 (100%) is rated Good or Outstanding. Newly registered services often have no rating yet; 2 here are still unrated.
What are typical care home prices in Wilmslow?
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.
Will Cheshire East council pay for 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.
What should I look for when choosing care homes in Wilmslow?
Three questions matter most once you have read the latest CQC report: will the staff be consistent, what is the plan for missed care, and what is the total cost before signing? On dates, none of the 3 listed had an inspection or rating within the last two years. Older reports: 1. A checklist to help.
How does Wilmslow compare with nearby towns for residential care?
Nearest towns we cover: Handforth (1.5 miles): 1, 1 rated Good or Outstanding; Alderley Edge (1.8 miles): 1, 1 rated Good or Outstanding; Bramhall (3.8 miles): 5, 3 rated Good or Outstanding. Wilmslow itself has 3, 1 of them Good or Outstanding.
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Data: CQC register, Oct 2026, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. We are an independent directory and do not provide care.