Elm House Care Home, Cheshire East

Minster Care Group

Elm House Care Home

Residential care home in Cheshire East

Operated by Minster Care Group

CQC Requires improvement39 bedsDementiaResidential
NeighbourhoodPeaceful Neighbourhood
What do these badges mean?
  • Peaceful Neighbourhood — Among the lowest for recorded anti-social behaviour and public disorder of comparable areas (police-recorded crime).
Address76 Pillory St, Nantwich CW5 5SS, UK
Beds39
Weekly feefrom £1,035 · 2026
En-suite10%
Opened1992
All-inclusiveNo

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About

Elm House Care Home is a purpose-built home close to the heart of Nantwich, a historic market town. It provides residential, dementia and respite care across 39 registered beds. Bedrooms are bright and airy, and residents are encouraged to bring personal belongings to make them feel their own. Shared spaces include several lounges, dining areas, a salon and an enclosed courtyard, and landscaped gardens and an outdoor terrace offer space on warmer days. Weekly activities include arts and crafts, baking, pet therapy, live entertainment and a knitting club.

The Care Quality Commission rates the home Requires Improvement overall. It is rated Good for being effective, caring and responsive, and Requires Improvement for being safe and well-led.

Care provided

Dementia
Residential
Respite

Specialist care

Dementia

Facilities

Activities programme
Activity Room
Conservatory
Dining Area
Garden
Gardens
Hair salon
Lift
Multiple lounges
Own Furniture Allowed
Pets Allowed
Quiet Area
Wi-Fi
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 August 2025

What's nearby

GP surgery500 m
A&E: Leighton Hospital4.1 miles
Bus stop3.0 miles
Train station1.1 miles
Shops1.3 miles
Pub or bar50 m
  • Near a main road
  • Fire station about 600 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

  • AllotmentsAdequate
  • Play SpaceSparse
  • Golf CourseLimited
  • Public ParkAdequate
  • Tennis CourtPlentiful
  • Bowling GreenAdequate
  • Playing FieldAmple

Local Amenities

  • Pubs & BarsAmple
  • Restaurants & CafesAmple
  • Retail ShoppingPlentiful
  • SupermarketsAdequate
  • TakeawaysAdequate

Local crime statistics

4 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)

Top categories:

Violent crime75%
Public order25%

Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile

Fees and funding

Care typeWeekly feeSource
Residential carefrom £1,035
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

Cheshire East usually pays £921 a week for residential care; families typically top up about £114 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

Indicative weekly fee by year, against what Cheshire East pays care homes.
YearThis home (per week)Council rate (per week)
2024—£889
2025—£921
2026£1,035—

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

Elm House Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Leighton Hospital, 4.1 miles away. The local GP practice is NANTWICH HEALTH CENTRE, 0.3 miles away.

Nearest hospital · A&E
Leighton Hospital · 4.1 mi
Nearest GP
NANTWICH HEALTH CENTRE · 0.3 mi

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

Community & connection in Cheshire East

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

Charity

Green Door

Green Door is for everyone and provides accessible activities encouraging the use of our local green spaces. Our aim is to help reduce loneliness and isolation in our communities. We offer…

7.9 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1168437)

Frequently asked questions

What is the location of Elm House?
Elm House is positioned in Nantwich and is conveniently near to many local facilities.
How does Elm House fare in the CQC evaluation?
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) is the body responsible for overseeing health and social care services in England. Elm House has been given a rating of requires improvement, reflecting the standard of care and safety provided at the facility.
What kinds of senior care does Elm House provide?
Elm House offers various forms of senior care including respite, dementia, and residential care.
What is the bed capacity of Elm House?
At present, Elm House can accommodate 39 residents.
Who is the proprietor of Elm House?
Minster Care Group is the owner and operator of this care home.
What sort of events and activities can one participate in at this care home?
Elm House offers a diverse range of health and wellness activities such as: Creative Arts & Crafts, Hair & Beauty Services, and Interaction with Children.
How much does care at Elm House cost?
The cost of care at Elm House can differ based on the specific elderly care needs. The starting price for care at Elm House is £1,035 weekly.

For a more accurate estimate tailored to your individual requirements, it's recommended to contact the home directly at 02039 848231.

Part of Minster Care Group

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Information last reviewed October 2026.

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