Kitwood House Care Residence
Care home in Northwich, Cheshire West and Chester
Operated by London And Manchester Healthcare (Romiley)
What do these badges mean?
- Green Surroundings — Excellent access to parks, playing fields and other green space nearby (OpenStreetMap).
- Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, post offices, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
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About
Kitwood House Care Residence is a dementia care home in Rudheath, near Northwich in Cheshire, with 68 registered beds. It is run by L&M Healthcare. The Care Quality Commission rated the home Requires Improvement overall in its 2025 report. Its key-question grades were Inadequate for safe, Requires Improvement for effective, Good for caring, Good for responsive and Requires Improvement for well-led.
The Rotary Club of Northwich has named the home as its President's Charity of Choice for three Rotary years, from 2026–27 to 2028–29. The club will make up to £2,000 available each year towards hiring a coach for a day trip for residents, with the aim of giving them shared days out and continued links with the wider community.
Care provided
Specialist care
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. Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsSparse
- Play SpaceAdequate
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkAmple
- Tennis CourtSparse
- Bowling GreenAmple
- Playing FieldSparse
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesSparse
- Retail ShoppingSparse
- SupermarketsSparse
- TakeawaysAdequate
Local crime statistics
152 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Dementia care | Fees on request | — |
- Funding accepted
- Not stated
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 | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £853 |
| 2025 | £887 |
What Cheshire West and Chester council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
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Local health safety net
Kitwood House Care Residence is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Leighton Hospital, 9.5 miles away. The local GP practice is MIDDLEWICH ROAD SURGERY, 0.5 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Northwich
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Age Concern Cheshire
Advocacy, Day Care, Independent Living, Supporting You, Falls Prevention, Befriending, Information & Advice inc Welfare Benefits, Phonelink, Get Active, Adult Education & IT classes, Arts project,…
Cheshire Carers Centre
Provides information, advice and support to unpaid Carers of people with a disability illness or frailty.
Part of London And Manchester Healthcare (Romiley)
Kitwood House Care Residence is one of 5 homes run by London And Manchester Healthcare (Romiley) 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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