Minster Care Group

Croftwood Care Home

Residential care home in Halton

Operated by Minster Care Group

CQC Good47 bedsDementiaResidential
AddressWhitchurch Way, Halton Lodge, Runcorn WA7 5YP, UK
Beds47
Weekly feefrom £800 · 2026
En-suite15%
Opened1994
All-inclusiveNo

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About

Croftwood Care Home is a purpose-built care home in Halton, Cheshire, providing residential, dementia and respite care across 47 registered beds. The home is operated by Minster Care Group and offers flexible support tailored to individual needs, including day care and convalescent arrangements for older people whose circumstances may change over time.

Croftwood is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission across all key areas: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led. The home is spread over two floors and features communal spaces including lounges, dining areas, a salon and an activities room, along with outdoor grounds.

Care provided

Dementia
Residential
Respite

Facilities

Activity Room
Dining Area
Gardens
Lift
Own Furniture Allowed
Quiet Area
Wifi

Activities

Arts & Crafts
Baking & Cooking
Birthday & Holiday Celebrations
Book and Poetry
Dance & Music
Exercise & Fitness
Gardening & Flower Arranging
Hair & Beauty Treatments
Visits from Children
Wellbeing Classes

Food hygiene rating

Very good

Food Standards Agency · inspected September 2026

What's nearby

GP surgery800 m
A&E: Warrington Hospital6.3 miles
Bus stop150 m
Train station2.1 miles
Shops150 m
Pub or bar1.1 miles
  • Near a main road
  • Ambulance station about 900 m away

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

  • AllotmentsSparse
  • Play SpaceAmple
  • Golf CourseSparse
  • Public ParkAmple
  • Tennis CourtLimited
  • Bowling GreenAmple
  • Playing FieldSparse

Local Amenities

  • Pubs & BarsAdequate
  • Restaurants & CafesSparse
  • Retail ShoppingAmple
  • SupermarketsAdequate
  • TakeawaysAdequate

Local crime statistics

216 recorded crimes in the local area (July 2026)

Top categories:

Violent crime43%
Anti-social behaviour12%
Public order11%
Drugs7%

Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile

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Fees and funding

Care typeWeekly feeSource
Residential carefrom £800
Published by the home, captured 2026
Published by the home, captured 2026
Dementia careFees on request—
Respite (short stay)Fees on request—
Funding accepted
Not stated

Halton usually pays £791 a week for residential care; families typically top up about £9 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 Halton council pays.

Care fee trajectory

Indicative weekly fee by year, against what Halton pays care homes.
YearThis home (per week)Council rate (per week)
2024—£732
2025—£791
2026£800—

What Halton council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees

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Local health safety net

Croftwood Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Warrington Hospital, 6.3 miles away. The local GP practice is WEAVER VALE PRACTICE, 0.5 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.

Nearest hospital · A&E
Warrington Hospital · 6.3 mi
Nearest GP · CQC Good
WEAVER VALE PRACTICE · 0.5 mi

Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.

Community & connection in Halton

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

Charity

Let's Go Stroke Club

The Lets Go Stroke Club is a social club where stroke survivors, their families and friends can meet every month, to make new friends and support each other. Stroke can be a devastating condition…

1.1 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1079932)
Charity

Halton Carers Centre

The relief of persons who are ill, disabled or elderly through the provision of information and support to persons who care for those persons who are ill, disabled or elderly (carers) within the…

1.6 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1124493)
Charity

Halton Community Transport

To provide transport for disabled people and community groups.

3.0 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1080333)
Charity

Burtonwood & Winwick Community Bus Cio

Due to limited public transport many of our residents are unable to access the local services they need. To address these issues we set up the Burtonwood and Winwick Community Bus. Residents came…

8.0 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1187571)

Frequently asked questions

What is the location of Croftwood?
Croftwood is based in Runcorn and is conveniently near to many popular facilities.
How does the CQC evaluate Croftwood?
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) is the body responsible for overseeing health and social care services in England. Croftwood has received a good rating, reflecting the standard of care and safety provided by the home.
What kinds of senior care does Croftwood offer?
Croftwood provides several types of senior care, including respite, dementia, and residential care.
What is the bed capacity at Croftwood?
At present, Croftwood can accommodate 47 residents.
Who is the proprietor of Croftwood?
The Minster Care Group is the owner and manager of this care home.
What sort of events and activities does this care home offer?
Croftwood provides a range of health and wellness activities such as: Hair & Beauty Services, Horticulture & Floral Design, and Creative Arts & Crafts.
How much does care at Croftwood cost?
The cost of care at Croftwood can differ based on the specific elderly care needs. The starting price for care is £800 per week.

For a more accurate estimate tailored to your individual requirements, it is recommended to contact the home directly at 01928 245604.

Part of Minster Care Group

Croftwood Care Home is one of 68 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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