Minster Care Group
Astbury Lodge Care Home
Residential care home in Ellesmere Port, Cheshire West and Chester
Operated by Minster Care Group
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- Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, post offices, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
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About
Astbury Lodge Care Home is a purpose-built facility in Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, operated by Minster Care Group. It provides residential, dementia and respite care across 41 registered beds. The home is designed with dementia-friendly interiors and includes communal lounges, dining facilities and outdoor spaces for residents.
Astbury Lodge is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission across all key questions: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led.
Care provided
Facilities
Activities
Food hygiene rating
Good
Food Standards Agency · inspected May 2026
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). A&E departments from the NHS website. Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsAdequate
- Play SpaceSparse
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkSparse
- Tennis CourtPlentiful
- Bowling GreenAmple
- Playing FieldAdequate
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesLimited
- Retail ShoppingSparse
- SupermarketsSparse
- TakeawaysSparse
Local crime statistics
280 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
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Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | from £1,050 Published by the home, captured 2026 | Published by the home, captured 2026 |
| Dementia care | Fees on request | — |
| Respite (short stay) | Fees on request | — |
- Funding accepted
- Not stated
Cheshire West and Chester usually pays £887 a week for residential care; families typically top up about £163 a week.
Fees depend on the room and the care needed, so ask the home for a written quote. Check who pays with the funding calculator, or see what Cheshire West and Chester council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | This home (per week) | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | £853 |
| 2025 | — | £887 |
| 2026 | £1,050 | — |
What Cheshire West and Chester council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
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Local health safety net
Astbury Lodge Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Countess of Chester Hospital, 3.8 miles away. The local GP practice is HOPE FARM MEDICAL CENTRE, 0.1 miles away.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Ellesmere Port
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Ellesmere Port and Neston Community Transport Ltd
We are a non profit making provider of minibus and adapted car travel, offering our services to community groups and individuals, elderly, disadvantaged or disabled in Cheshire West and Chester…
Halton Community Transport
To provide transport for disabled people and community groups.
South Central Community Transport Limited
The objects of the charity are:1. Community transport2. Provision of facilities for recreation, or other leisure time occupation and interests of Social Welfare or in pursuant of employment.
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How much does care at Astbury Lodge cost?
For a more accurate estimate tailored to your individual requirements, it is recommended to contact the home directly at 01513 172580.
Part of Minster Care Group
Astbury Lodge Care Home is one of 69 homes run by Minster Care Group on AskBart. See how the group's homes are rated and where it operates.
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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