Prospect House
Nursing home in Malpas, Cheshire West and Chester
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- High Retirement Community — An above-average share of residents are aged 65 and over (ONS Census) — often a sign of established later-life communities and services.
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About
Prospect House is a care home in the historic village of Malpas, Cheshire, set in a renovated Georgian residence with views over the Cheshire plains. It provides residential, nursing, dementia and short-term respite care, and has 65 registered beds. Residents have access to a dining room, two sitting rooms, a library, a parlour and a large front lounge, along with landscaped gardens, grass lawns, a courtyard and a patio. The home sits on the high street, close to local amenities, and is about 20 minutes' drive from Chester, Wrexham, Crewe, Nantwich and Whitchurch.
The Care Quality Commission rated Prospect House Good overall, with Good ratings across its Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led key questions in its 2021 report. The home also supports people with dementia and mental health needs, and it is a member of NAPA, the national charity that promotes meaningful activity and wellbeing for people receiving care.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 3 February 2021 · Last inspected 14 January 2021
Inspectors found that people feel safe and protected from harm, and that staff have positive relationships with the people they support, including those living with dementia. Medicines are now given on time, and staffing levels are sufficient to meet people's assessed needs. People and their relatives say they are happy with the care and the management, and feel listened to.
- Medicines are now managed well, and people receive them on time.
- Infection prevention and control is effective, with a clean environment and correct use of personal protective equipment.
- People enjoy the homemade food on offer, and their dietary needs and preferences are catered for.
- Management is open and transparent when things go wrong and welcomes suggestions for improving the service.
Written by AI from the report text and checked against it. Not an official CQC statement. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Read the full report on CQC.
Care provided
Specialist care
Facilities
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected December 2025
What's nearby
- Near a main road
- Fire station about 150 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
- AllotmentsLimited
- Play SpaceLimited
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkLimited
- Tennis CourtSparse
- Bowling GreenAdequate
- Playing FieldSparse
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsLimited
- Restaurants & CafesLimited
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsLimited
- TakeawaysLimited
Local crime statistics
9 recorded crimes in the local area (July 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | Fees on request | — |
| Dementia care | Fees on request | — |
| Nursing care | Fees on request | — |
| Respite (short stay) | 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 |
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Local health safety net
Prospect House is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Leighton Hospital, 13.8 miles away. The local GP practice is LAUREL BANK SURGERY, 0.3 miles away.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Malpas
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Bradbury Day Centre Trust
Provision of builings/facilities for elderly/old people/children/young people/people with disabilities/other charities or valuntary bodies and the general public/mankind
The Rainbow Foundation, Wrexham
The Rainbow Foundation is an active ageing charity working to improve the physical and mental health and wellbeing of our communities through a range of interventions and services which; promote…
Information last reviewed October 2026.
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