Nursing Homes in Halton
Halton has 7 CQC registered nursing homes. 5 are rated Good, 2 Requires improvement. 4 of the 7 were last inspected more than three years ago.
Source: Care Quality Commission register, kept up to date as ratings change.
Halton at a glance
What the numbers say about care for older people in Halton.
- Halton Borough Council pays, residential care: £791 a week. Self-funders are typically asked £1,249 to £1,514, median £1,409
- Care home beds filled across Halton: 92%. The 12 month average is 91%.
- Care home beds per 1,000 people aged 75+: 60
- People aged 75 and over: 11,900. Rising to 14,200 by 2035, up 19%
- Care homes, last 12 months: 0 opened, 0 closed
- Who pays, across Halton (estimate): 105% council, 11% self. The rest is NHS funded or other.
- Living with dementia, aged 65 and over (estimate): 1,500. Rising to 1,900 by 2035, up 25%
- People aged 85 and over: 2,700. Rising to 4,100 by 2035, up 52%
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Arranging and Funding Nursing Care in Halton
The assessment that comes first
An assessment establishes whether nursing care is genuinely needed and what should be funded, so it belongs ahead of any tour of homes. Halton Borough Council Adult Social Care carries it out and decides what support follows from it. The assessment is free, it is not means tested, and a relative, friend or advocate may request one where the person cannot. The assessor looks at mobility, medication, continence, nutrition, memory and supervision at night before writing the support plan.
Contributions and means testing
Capital and income are examined next to fix the weekly payment. Where savings exceed the national upper capital limit the placement is normally funded privately, and where they fall below it the authority contributes towards an agreed rate. Nursing placements may also attract the NHS funded nursing care payment, which covers the registered nursing element of the fee and goes directly to the provider. Where a health condition dominates the picture, ask for an assessment for NHS continuing healthcare.
What drives the weekly figure
Fees reflect the room, the nursing time a resident needs and the staffing a home chooses to run. Ask for the figure in writing for the actual room on offer, together with anything billed separately, the notice period and how often charges are reviewed.
Choosing the Right Nursing Home in Halton
Where the judgements sit
Beechcroft Nursing and Residential Home, Ferndale Court Nursing Home, Ferndale Mews, Glenwood Care Home and Millbrow Care Home hold Good ratings. St Lukes Care Home and St Patricks Care Home currently require improvement. In those two cases, look at which of the five key areas was criticised, how recent the inspection was and what the provider has done in response.
Questions that draw out the difference
Ask how many registered nurses are on duty by day and overnight, how the home covers sickness and how long the manager has been in post. Ask who decides to call an ambulance when someone deteriorates in the early hours and how soon relatives are told. Where a particular diagnosis is involved, ask how staff are trained for it.
Making the visit count
Visit at a busy hour rather than a quiet one, and go twice where the decision is close. Notice whether residents look occupied, whether call bells are answered without irritation and whether staff use people's names in passing. Compare what you saw with what the report described, and raise any discrepancy directly with the manager.
7 nursing homes in Halton
- Beechcroft Nursing and Residential Home · Lapwing Grove, Runcorn, Halton, WA7 2TP
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Landona House Limited
We at Beechcroft Nursing and Residential Home welcome you to our warm and homely nursing home in Runcorn, where compassionate nursing care sits at the heart of everything we do. Nestled within the WA postcode area of Halton in the North...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care - St Lukes Care Home · Palacefields Avenue, Runcorn, Halton, WA7 2SU
Nursing home · CQC Requires improvement · Nursing on site · Run by Halton Borough Council
We are St Lukes Care Home in Runcorn, Halton. We provide nursing care for older people, including many people living with dementia, and we also offer respite stays for people who need nursing support for a short period. Registered nurses...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Respite Care - Ferndale Court Nursing Home · St. Michaels Road, Widnes, Halton, WA8 8TF
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Landona House Limited
Here at Ferndale Court Nursing Home in Widnes, Halton, we provide nursing and residential care for a wide range of people, and we take genuine pride in doing it well. Our most recent Care Quality Commission inspection rated us as Good,...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Ferndale Mews · St. Michaels Road, Widnes, Halton, WA8 8TF
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Landona House Limited
Ferndale Mews is a nursing home in Widnes, Halton. We provide nursing care for older people and for younger adults whose health needs mean that qualified nurses should be available at any hour. The people who live here have a broad range...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Glenwood Care Home · Liverpool Road, Widnes, Halton, WA8 7HX
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Community Integrated Care
We at Glenwood Care Home are proud to offer specialised nursing care in the welcoming town of Widnes, providing a safe and supportive home for adults who need dedicated clinical support, respite stays, or tailored care for learning...
Specialisms: Learning Disability / Autism, Respite Care - Millbrow Care Home · Mill Brow, Widnes, Halton, WA8 6QT
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Halton Borough Council
We are Millbrow Care Home, a nursing home in Widnes. We look after older people who need qualified nursing as well as support with daily life, and we also care for younger adults with nursing needs. Respite stays are available for shorter...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Younger Adults, Respite Care - St Patricks Care Home · Crow Wood Lane, Widnes, Halton, WA8 3PN
Nursing home · CQC Requires improvement · Nursing on site · Run by Halton Borough Council
St Patricks Care Home is a nursing home in Widnes. We care for older people and younger adults who need qualified nursing alongside everyday support, and we do a great deal of work with residents living with dementia. Respite stays are...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Younger Adults, Respite Care
What care costs in Halton, per week
| Type of care | What the council pays | What self-funders are typically asked |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care North West figure, because too few Halton homes publish this price. 20 homes. Median £1,409. | £791 | £1,249 to £1,514 |
| Nursing care England figure, because too few Halton homes publish this price. 140 homes. Median £1,916. | £904 | £1,600 to £2,071 |
| Residential dementia care North West figure, because too few Halton homes publish this price. 17 homes. Median £1,533. | Not published separately | £1,372 to £1,648 |
| Nursing dementia care England figure, because too few Halton homes publish this price. 75 homes. Median £2,050. | Not published separately | £1,890 to £2,221 |
Published prices are often starting prices, and come from homes that publish fees, so treat them as a guide. Ask the home for its own price. Powered by Orrery Intelligence.
Inspected most recently
- Glenwood Care Home, 16 July 2026, Good
- Millbrow Care Home, 24 June 2025, Good
- Ferndale Court Nursing Home, 13 February 2025, Good
Longest since a report
- Ferndale Mews, 8 October 2019, Good
- St Lukes Care Home, 4 February 2022, Requires improvement
- St Patricks Care Home, 21 December 2022, Requires improvement
Frequently asked questions about nursing homes in Halton
How many nursing homes are there in Halton?
Halton has 7 CQC registered nursing homes: 5 Good, 2 Requires improvement. Counts come from the CQC register and are kept up to date as ratings change.
How much does a nursing home cost in Halton?
Halton Borough Council pays an average of £791 a week for residential care. Self-funders are typically asked £1,249 to £1,514 a week. North West figure, because too few Halton homes publish this price. 20 homes. Median £1,409. Published prices are often starting prices, and come from homes that publish fees, so treat them as a guide. Ask the home for its own price.
Which nursing homes in Halton were inspected most recently?
Glenwood Care Home (16 July 2026), Millbrow Care Home (24 June 2025) and Ferndale Court Nursing Home (13 February 2025) have the most recent CQC reports.