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Care homes in Ellesmere Port offering care for adults under 65
13 out of 18 care homes in Ellesmere Port are registered for care for adults under 65, holding 412 beds in total, run by 12 different providers. The largest is Croftwood Care (Cheshire) Limited, with 2. Of the 8 CQC has rated, 75% are Good or Outstanding, next to 82% for care for adults under 65 across England. Our estimate of typical fees in Ellesmere Port: about £1,260 a week for residential care and £1,580 for nursing careestimated. 4 care homes have a rating more than four years old and 7 registered with CQC within the past two years. On 17 September 2026, Aaron Court Care Home was rated Requires improvement, the newest rating here.
CQC register data as of 27 October 2026 · Open Government Licence
In short
- A care needs assessment from Cheshire West and Chester council is free, and your savings do not affect it.
- For dementia support, 8 have it on their CQC registration, and 7 provide nursing.
- Good or Outstanding: 6 of the 8 rated care homes, and 2 are rated below Good, with 5 not yet rated.
- Latest CQC rating changes in Cheshire West and Chester, checked daily.
Citation: "Care homes in Ellesmere Port offering care for adults under 65", The Care Panel analysis of CQC register data, Oct 2026.
- 13care homes registered with CQC
- 75%of rated services are Good or Outstanding
- 8are registered for dementia
- 3with a rating or inspection since October 2024
Care for adults under 65 in Ellesmere Port: providers ranked
Ranked by CQC rating and how recent it is, then distance. How we order providers
- All 18
- Elderly care · 14
- Care for adults under 65 · 13
- Dementia care · 11
- Residential care · 10
- Nursing care · 8
- Mental health care · 7
- Physical disability care · 7
- Learning disability care · 3
- Sensory impairment care · 3
| # | Care home | CQC rating | Last rated | Beds | Nursing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cheshire Springs | Jul 2026 | 20 | Yes | |
| 2 | Delamere House | Aug 2023 | 5 | Yes | |
| 3 | Astbury Lodge Residential Care Home | Jan 2019 | 40 | No | |
| 4 | Whetstone Hey Residential Home | Aug 2019 | 40 | No | |
| 5 | Dover Drive Short Stay Service | Dec 2019 | 4 | No | |
| 6 | The Old Rectory Nursing Home | Jul 2021 | 42 | Yes | |
| 7 | Aaron Court Care Home | Sep 2026 | 73 | Yes | |
| 8 | Thornton House Residential Home | Jul 2026 | 22 | No | |
| 9 | Vale Court Care Home | Not yet rated | – | 61 | Yes |
| 10 | Safespaces For Women | Not yet rated | – | 5 | Yes |
| 11 | Knot House | Not yet rated | – | 28 | No |
| 12 | Safe Spaces Highfield | Not yet rated | – | 6 | Yes |
| 13 | Willowmere Lodge Care Home | Not yet rated | – | 66 | No |
The full list for care for adults under 65 in Ellesmere Port: sorted by CQC rating and rating date.
Care for adults under 65 in Ellesmere Port by the numbers
CQC lists care for adults under 65 for 13 of the 18 care homes in Ellesmere Port, or 72%. Of those rated, 75% are Good or Outstanding: 10 points below the 85% for every care home here, and below the England figure of 82% for care for adults under 65.
Cheshire Springs, Delamere House and Astbury Lodge Residential Care Home lead the list for care for adults under 65. 3 have a rating from the past two years. Oldest: January 2019. Newest: September 2026. Between them they have 412 registered beds, with nursing care at 7 of them. Not yet rated: 5. That is usual for services registered recently.
Council-wide, 58 care homes in Cheshire West and Chester list care for adults under 65, and 69% of those with a rating are Good or Outstanding. Share registered for care for adults under 65: 72% here, 70% across Cheshire West and Chester.
Typical weekly fees in the North West: about £1,205 residential, £1,515 nursing. Request the price list from every home, as specialist care can cost more. Our cost method.
What to expect from care for adults under 65
This registration covers adults below 65 whose needs come from disability, a long-term illness or their mental health. Choose a service that plans around the person's work, education, family and wish for independence, rather than habits formed in care for older people.
Questions worth asking about care for adults under 65
- How are health appointments supported?
- Can support fit around the person's own schedule?
- How do you plan for more independence over time?
- How is the person involved in reviewing their support?
- How do you match staff to the person?
Free advice: Disability Rights UK, 0330 995 0400. Cheshire West and Chester: care needs assessment.
Where else nearby offers care for adults under 65
| Nearby town | Distance | Total | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellesmere Port | – | 13 | 6 |
| Bebington | 5.6 mi | 12 | 7 |
| Chester | 5.7 mi | 22 | 12 |
| Heswall | 8.5 mi | 5 | 3 |
| Liverpool | 9.1 mi | 34 | 22 |
| Birkenhead | 9.1 mi | 17 | 7 |
| Runcorn | 9.8 mi | 6 | 4 |
Help from the council
Cheshire West and Chester
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Common questions about care for adults under 65 in Ellesmere Port
Which Ellesmere Port care homes provide care for adults under 65?
The CQC register for Oct 2026 shows 13 of Ellesmere Port's 18 care homes offering care for adults under 65. Top-rated names here include Cheshire Springs, Delamere House and Astbury Lodge Residential Care Home.
How are care homes in Ellesmere Port rated by CQC?
CQC has rated 8. Of those, 6 (75%) are Good or Outstanding. Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate: 2. Not yet rated: 5. That is common for services registered recently.
How much should I expect to pay for a care home in Ellesmere Port?
Average 2026 self-funder fees in North West: residential care home £1,205 a week; nursing home £1,515 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: The Care Panel regional fee benchmarks, October 2026 (how we estimate). More in our cost guide.
Can Cheshire West and Chester council help pay for a care home?
It may. Cheshire West and Chester 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 West and Chester council.
How can I pick between care homes in Ellesmere Port?
Check how recent each CQC report is first: 3 of the 13 on this page were inspected or rated in the past two years; 5 have older reports. Next ask three things: will staff be consistent, what happens about missed care, and what is the full price? Use our checklist.
What about care for adults under 65 in towns near Ellesmere Port?
Ellesmere Port has 13, with 6 rated Good or Outstanding. Nearby: Bebington (5.6 miles): 12, 7 rated Good or Outstanding; Chester (5.7 miles): 22, 12 rated Good or Outstanding; Neston (6.0 miles): 2, 1 rated Good or Outstanding.
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Care for adults under 65 in nearby towns
- Care for adults under 65 in Bebington 5.6 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in Chester 5.7 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in Neston 6.0 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in Helsby 6.1 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in Frodsham 8.3 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in Heswall 8.5 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in Liverpool 9.1 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in Birkenhead 9.1 mi
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