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Care homes in Nantwich

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There are 12 care homes in and around Nantwich on AskBart. 83% of those rated by the CQC are Good or Outstanding, against 79% nationally (CQC data, September 2026). Published fees average about £1,286 a week, while Cheshire East usually pays £921. The largest is Richmond Village Willaston, with 71 beds.

care homes
12
rated Good or Outstanding by CQC
83%
typical residential fee
£1,286/wkbelow the UK average of £1,716
what Cheshire East council pays
£921/wk

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Nantwich

Care homes in Nantwich (12)

★ With family reviews

8 in Nantwich, 4 more within 5 miles · nearest first · updated October 2026

  • Good
  • Requires improvement

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Distance
Barony Lodge Residential Care HomeGood · Aug 2019On request603.4 mi—0.6 mi
Brookfield House Care HomeGood · Feb 2023On request514.4 mi—0.5 mi
Church House Care HomeGood · Aug 2023On request445.0 mi—1.1 mi
Clarendon Court Care HomeGood£1,159554.1 mi—0.9 mi
Elm House Care HomeRequires improvement£1,035394.1 mi—0.3 mi
Nantwich Richmond Villages Care HomeGood£1,475423.9 mi—0.9 mi
Richmond Village NantwichGood · Jun 2019On request423.9 mi—0.9 mi
Richmond Village WillastonGood · Feb 2023On request713.3 mi—1.3 mi
St Catherines Care HomeRequires improvement · Jul 2025On request403.4 mi—0.7 mi
Willaston Richmond Villages Care HomeGood£1,475713.3 mi—1.3 mi
Woodeaves Residential Care HomeGood · Mar 2019On request224.5 mi—0.6 mi
Wrenbury Nursing HomeGood · Jun 2026On request337.8 mi—3.9 mi

Fees are the home’s published “from” figure, or an indicative one; “on request” where none is published. Ratings are the regulator’s. Click a heading to sort.

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Nantwich in numbers

83% of Nantwich’s CQC-rated care homes are rated Good or Outstanding, above the England average of 79%. Based on 12 rated homes; England figure from CQC State of Care (2024/25).

The average residential care home in Nantwich costs about £1,286/week, while Cheshire East’s published usual rate is around £921/week (2025). If the council funds care, expect a likely top-up of about £365/week (about £18,980/year), usually paid by a relative or friend. An estimate: councils fund care only below the means-test threshold, and fees vary by home, room and needs.

What Cheshire East council pays care homes, and whether it will help with your fees

Care homes listed12
Rated Good or Outstanding10 of 12 (83%)
Rated Outstanding0
Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate2
Average published weekly fee£1,286
Cheshire East usual weekly rate (2025)£921
LargestRichmond Village Willaston (71 beds)
Most recently inspectedChurch House Care Home (May 2023)
Homes by care typeResidential 6 · Nursing 3 · Dementia 6 · Respite 5
Average house price, Cheshire East (HM Land Registry, June 2026)£303,387
Good10
Requires improvement2
Average weekly fees
  • Residential, Nantwich£1,286/wk
  • Nursing, Nantwich£1,317/wk
  • Dementia, Nantwich£1,286/wk
  • Cheshire East average£1,205/wk
  • UK average£1,716/wk
  • Cheshire East usual rate£921/wk

Fees: averages of the weekly fees published by the homes listed here and across Cheshire East. UK average: published residential fees across all homes on AskBart. Council rate: Cheshire East's usual cost of residential care (2025). Actual costs vary with care needs and room.

See how care is funded or compare a care home with care at home.

Guides: Residential care homes · Nursing homes · Dementia care homes · Respite care

Data: CQC register, updated September 2026. Figures are for the homes listed on this page.

House prices in Cheshire East

The average house price in Cheshire East is £303,387, based on HM Land Registry data. The graph shows sold-price trends by property type over the last 30 years.

Average price by property type

All property types
£303,387
Detached
£493,244
Semi-detached
£290,686
Terraced
£223,543
Flats & maisonettes
£152,964

Source: HM Land Registry UK House Price Index, to Jun 2026 (Open Government Licence v3.0). Figures are area averages for the wider local authority, not retirement properties specifically.

Living in Nantwich

Nantwich is a historic market town in Cheshire with a strong community feel and solid local amenities. It offers care-home provision in a setting rich in green space and social opportunity, making it worth considering if you value walkable high streets and good local connection — though crime levels are something to weigh carefully.

  • Well Served
What do these badges mean?
  • Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, post offices, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
Safety & PeaceB

Good — quieter than 47% of similar areas for anti-social behaviour & public disorder

Green SpacesB

Good — parks, playing fields & outdoor space nearby

Daily ConveniencesA

Excellent — shops, supermarkets & places to eat nearby

Culture & CommunityC

Limited — libraries, galleries, museums & community venues nearby

139 crimes reported in April 2026, Police.uk.

  • Violent crime71
  • Public order17
  • Anti-social behaviour12
  • Drugs11
How we grade areas

Grades are relative, comparing this area against others of the same type across the UK. Amenity grades are based on OpenStreetMap counts within a fixed radius. The Safety & Peace grade ranks recorded anti-social behaviour and public-disorder incidents (the offences most relevant to a quiet neighbourhood) — per head of population where ONS figures are available, otherwise by count. Scottish towns are graded against other Scottish towns, from Police Scotland’s 12-month figures for the council wards they sit in, per head of those wards’ population (National Records of Scotland). Figures are estimates to aid research, not a substitute for visiting an area.

Sources — crime: Police.uk, Apr 2026; amenities: OpenStreetMap, updated September 2026.

Community & connection in Nantwich

Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.

Charity

Audlem and District Community Action

Provides welfare support to vulnerable and socially isolated adults and older people and their carers which promotes social inclusion, community participation and independence. This includes a day…

5.6 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1144074)

Nantwich: health, services and environment

Official open data. Distances are straight-line from the town centre. Updated October 2026.

People aged 85+
+55.9%
Projected change in Cheshire East, 2025 to 2035 (13,637 to 21,259). England: +46.2%.
People aged 65+
+24.3%
Projected change in Cheshire East, 2025 to 2035 (96,827 to 120,308). England: +20.3%.
Pharmacies within 1 mile
4
Nearest: Boots (0.1 miles).
NHS dental practices within 3 miles
7
This doesn’t show whether they’re taking new NHS patients.
Air quality (NO₂)
7.3 µg/m³
Modelled background level for the town centre, 2026. England average 5.6; WHO guideline 10; legal limit 40.
Air quality (PM2.5)
7.6 µg/m³
Modelled background level, 2026. England average 5.8; WHO guideline 5; legal limit 20 (2040 target 10).
Deprivation ranking
3–10 out of 10
Where the 15 neighbourhoods around the centre rank in England, in tenths (10 = least deprived). 5 are in the least deprived tenth.

Hospices near Nantwich

  • St Luke's (Cheshire) Hospice · 8.4 milesCQC Good (report published March 2026). CQC page

Hospitals near Nantwich

Sources: ONS 2022-based subnational population projections; NHS organisation data (ODS); Defra background pollution maps; English Indices of Deprivation 2025; CQC.

Is Nantwich a good retirement location?

Read our guide to living in Nantwich

Nantwich suits people who want to stay embedded in a small-town community with plenty of parks, pubs and cafés, and who have family or support networks nearby. Care-home provision exists locally, though choice may be more limited than in larger cities. The town's historic character and social life are genuine draws; higher recorded crime is a trade-off to factor in honestly.

Health & support

  • Medical access: The town has GP surgeries and a pharmacy; North Staffordshire Royal Hospital is within reasonable reach for emergency care.
  • Safety: Recorded crime in the area was 139 offences in 2026–04, with violent crime, public order and anti-social behaviour as the most common categories — above some UK averages and worth discussing with family.
  • Family & connection: Think about where your family and support networks live; a small town suits those with local roots or who want their loved ones close by.

Finances & daily life

  • Cost of care: Weekly care-home fees locally are broadly in line with or slightly below the national average, making Nantwich a reasonable choice if cost is a factor.
  • Transport: Buses connect to nearby towns and cities; the town itself is walkable and compact, though a car is helpful for some journeys beyond the centre.
  • Housing options: A range of care homes operate in the area, offering choice without the overwhelming scale of larger conurbations.

Lifestyle & environment

  • Green space & hobbies: Ten parks and three allotments give plenty of outdoor access; the town also hosts 38 restaurants and cafés and 23 pubs, supporting an active social calendar.
  • Community: Regular social groups and memory cafés operate locally; the town's size and history foster strong community connection and regular gathering spaces.
  • Climate: Cheshire's climate is cool and damp, typical of the North West — pack layers and expect regular rain, but winters are not extreme.

Things to weigh up

  • Crime levels: At 139 recorded offences in 2026–04, crime is above average and skewed toward violent crime and anti-social behaviour — weigh this honestly against the town's other strengths.
  • Limited care-home choice: Provision exists, but the choice of homes is smaller than in major cities; visit early and book ahead if a specific scheme appeals.

Questions about care homes in Nantwich

How many care homes are there in Nantwich?

There are 12 care homes listed in and around Nantwich on AskBart. You can filter them by care type, CQC rating and facilities to find the right fit.

How much does a care home in Nantwich cost?

Care homes in Nantwich range from around £1,035 to around £1,475 per week, with averages of £1,286 for residential, £1,286 for dementia, £1,317 for nursing care. Fees vary by home, care type and the level of support required.

How do care home fees in Nantwich compare to the national average?

The average residential care fee around Nantwich is about £1,286 per week — below the UK average of £1,716. Individual fees depend on the home, room and level of care.

Which care homes in Nantwich are rated Outstanding or Good by the CQC?

10 of the 12 care homes in and around Nantwich are rated Good or Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission. Ratings are published by the CQC following regular inspections.

What types of care are available in Nantwich?

Homes in and around Nantwich offer dementia (6), residential (6), respite (5), nursing (3). Availability varies by home — use the filters above to find homes offering the specific care type you need.

Weighing up your options in Nantwich?

Care needs change over time. Compare the other kinds of later-life care in Nantwich:

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Paying for care? See how care is funded and check what the council may pay.

Guides for families

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