Porthaven Care Homes
Astbury Mere Care Home
Nursing home in Cheshire East
Operated by Porthaven Care Homes
What do these badges mean?
- Peaceful Neighbourhood — Among the lowest for recorded anti-social behaviour and public disorder of comparable areas (police-recorded crime).
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About
Astbury Mere Care Home is located in Cheshire East and is operated by Porthaven Care Homes. The home provides residential and nursing care for up to 62 residents, including specialist dementia support and respite care services.
The Care Quality Commission rated Astbury Mere Good overall, with Good grades across all key questions: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led.
Care provided
Facilities
Activities
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected February 2026
What's nearby
- Near a main road
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). A&E departments from the NHS website.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsAdequate
- Play SpaceAdequate
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkSparse
- Tennis CourtAmple
- Bowling GreenAdequate
- Playing FieldAmple
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAmple
- Restaurants & CafesAmple
- Retail ShoppingAdequate
- SupermarketsAdequate
- TakeawaysAmple
Local crime statistics
4 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | from £1,293 Published by the home, captured 2026 | Published by the home, captured 2026 |
| Dementia care | Fees on request | — |
| Nursing care | Fees on request | — |
| Respite (short stay) | Fees on request | — |
- Funding accepted
- Not stated
Cheshire East usually pays £921 a week for residential care; families typically top up about £372 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 East council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | This home (per week) | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | £889 |
| 2025 | — | £921 |
| 2026 | £1,293 | — |
What Cheshire East council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
Weighing up the options? Compare a care home with care at home, or check who pays with the means-test calculator.
Local health safety net
Astbury Mere Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Macclesfield District General Hospital, 8.3 miles away. The local GP practice is READESMOOR MEDICAL GROUP PRACTICE, 0.9 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Cheshire East
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How much does care at Astbury Mere cost?
For a more accurate estimate tailored to your specific requirements, it is recommended to contact the home directly at 01260 544532.
Part of Porthaven Care Homes
Astbury Mere Care Home is one of 21 homes run by Porthaven Care Homes 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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