Sable Cottage Nursing Home
Care home in Tarporley, Cheshire West and Chester
What do these badges mean?
- 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.
- Peaceful Neighbourhood — Among the lowest for recorded anti-social behaviour and public disorder of comparable areas (police-recorded crime).
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About
Sable Cottage Nursing Home is a purpose-built care home in Tarporley, North West England, with 39 registered beds. The home provides nursing care, day care, respite care, and support for people in the early stages of dementia. It was rated Good overall by the Care Quality Commission in 2020, with Good ratings for Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led care; the Safe domain was rated Requires Improvement.
The home aims to support residents' privacy, dignity and independence whilst delivering nursing care tailored to individual needs.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 23 January 2020 · Last inspected 7 January 2020
Inspectors found the home offers caring, kind and dignified support, with a friendly, homely setting and care plans that are detailed and kept up to date. People were encouraged to socialise and some were supported to get out into the community. Staff have regular training, and the service works with local health and social care professionals to keep people well.
- Staff were described as caring and respectful, and they knew people's life histories and personal circumstances
- Care plans were detailed, current and reflected individual needs and preferences
- People and relatives said the service was safe, and staff understood how to reduce risks
- The registered manager was seen as approachable and organised, and acted on feedback
- A recommendation was made to review the ongoing building improvement programme so that infection prevention and control is not compromised
- Nursing staff have no clinical support available, and a recommendation was made to the registered provider about this
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.
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 SpaceLimited
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkLimited
- Tennis CourtSparse
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldLimited
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesLimited
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsSparse
- TakeawaysLimited
Local crime statistics
3 recorded crimes in the local area (July 2026)
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Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
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Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential 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 |
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Local health safety net
Sable Cottage Nursing Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Countess of Chester Hospital, 7.8 miles away. The local GP practice is KELSALL MEDICAL CENTRE, 0.2 miles away.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Tarporley
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
OPAL Services (Rural West Cheshire)
Improving the well-being of older people who are in need of social inclusion because they are housebound or socially isolated, through 1) OPAL Clubs operating in Frodsham, Helsby, Kelsall, Malpas,…
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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