Barchester Healthcare
Oak Grange Care Home
Nursing home in Chester, Cheshire West and Chester
Operated by Barchester Healthcare
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- 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
Oak Grange Care Home is operated by Barchester Healthcare and is located in Chester, Cheshire. The home provides residential, nursing, respite and dementia care across 70 registered beds. It is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission, with Good grades across all five key questions: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led.
The home caters to older people requiring a range of care levels, from residential support through to nursing care, and also offers shorter-term respite stays. It has particular experience in supporting people living with dementia.
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Facilities
Activities
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected November 2025
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
- AllotmentsSparse
- Play SpaceAdequate
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkSparse
- Tennis CourtLimited
- Bowling GreenLimited
- Playing FieldAdequate
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesLimited
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsSparse
- TakeawaysSparse
Local crime statistics
493 recorded crimes in the local area (July 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
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Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | from £1,541 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 West and Chester usually pays £887 a week for residential care; families typically top up about £654 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 West and Chester council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | This home (per week) | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | £853 |
| 2025 | — | £887 |
| 2026 | £1,541 | — |
What Cheshire West and Chester council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
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Local health safety net
Oak Grange Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Countess of Chester Hospital, 0.8 miles away. The local GP practice is WESTERN AVE MEDICAL CTRE, 1.2 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Chester
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Ellesmere Port and Neston Community Transport Ltd
We are a non profit making provider of minibus and adapted car travel, offering our services to community groups and individuals, elderly, disadvantaged or disabled in Cheshire West and Chester…
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How much does care at Oak Grange cost?
For a more accurate estimate tailored to your individual requirements, it is recommended to contact the home directly at 01244 662721.
Part of Barchester Healthcare
Oak Grange Care Home is one of 240 homes run by Barchester Healthcare 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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