Nursing homes in Chester
23 of the 33 care homes in Chester are registered with the CQC as nursing homes, of which 12 Good. A nursing home is a care home registered with the CQC to have registered nurses on site around the clock, for people whose health needs go beyond personal care.
Nursing homes in Cheshire West and Chester typically cost £1,818 a week, about £94,536 a year, based on 3 homes with a fee on record. That is about 21% more than the typical residential fee in Cheshire West and Chester of £1,500. The NHS pays a weekly contribution towards the nursing part of the fee, direct to the home, if you are assessed as needing nursing care.
A live-in carer at home, which many families weigh against nursing home care, costs from about £1,120 a week and can look after a couple.
Chester Lodge Care Home
Deewater Grange
Delamere House
Fern Lodge Care Home
Grosvenor Manor Care Home
Kingscourt
Oak Grange
Oaklands Nursing Home
Orchid Villa
Rose Villa
The Old Rectory Nursing Home
Belong Chester
Birch Heath Lodge
Lavender Villa
Orchard Manor Care Home
St Cyril's Neurological Care and Rehabilitation Service
Thornton Manor Nursing Home
Willows Care Home
Deewater Grange
Oak Grange
Typical fees in Cheshire West and Chester
Based on 84 homes in the area. Middle figure is the median; the range is the middle half of homes.
- Nursing care
- £1,818 a week
- Usually £1,684 to £2,034 · 3 homes with fees
Not enough nursing homes in Chester have published fees yet, so all care types in the council area are shown.
Common questions
How much do nursing homes in Chester cost?
Nursing homes in Cheshire West and Chester typically charge £1,818 a week. Fees depend on the room and the level of care, so ask each home for a written quote.
How many nursing homes are there in Chester?
23 of the 33 CQC-registered care homes in Chester are nursing homes. The list is refreshed from the CQC register every month.
What is the difference between a nursing home and a care home in Chester?
Both provide a room, meals and personal care. A nursing home also has registered nurses on site day and night, so it suits people with health needs such as complex medication, pressure care or conditions that need monitoring. Residential homes rely on visiting district nurses instead.
Will the council pay for nursing home care in Chester?
If your savings and assets are below £23,250 the council will assess what you can afford and may pay part or all of the fee. Separately, the NHS pays a flat weekly amount for the nursing part of the fee to anyone assessed as needing nursing care, whatever their savings. Ask the adult social care team at Cheshire West and Chester council for a needs assessment.