The Old Rectory Nursing Home
Care home in Chester, Cheshire West and Chester
Operated by The Old Rectory Grappenhall
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
The Old Rectory Nursing Home is a 42-bed nursing home located in Chester, Cheshire. It provides nursing care and is registered to support older adults and those with nursing needs. The home was rated Good by the Care Quality Commission in 2021, with Good ratings for safety, care, responsiveness and leadership, though effectiveness was assessed as Requires Improvement.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 16 July 2021 · Last inspected 18 June 2021
Inspectors found that management and oversight have improved since the last visit, with a new registered manager and management team now in place. Systems for checking service quality have led to better care and more accurate records, and the environment has been updated to feel more homely. Relatives described staff as kind and caring, said they were kept informed, and reported that staff morale has risen.
- Infection prevention and control followed national guidance, with staff wearing protective equipment correctly and a clean, hygienic service
- Recruitment was safe and staffing levels met people's needs
- Medicines were given on time by trained nurses, and risks to people's health and safety were assessed and managed
- Relatives praised the registered manager and staff team and felt their loved ones were safe
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
- Set back from main road noise
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
- AllotmentsLimited
- Play SpaceLimited
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkLimited
- Tennis CourtLimited
- Bowling GreenLimited
- Playing FieldLimited
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesLimited
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsLimited
- TakeawaysLimited
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 | 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
The Old Rectory Nursing Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Countess of Chester Hospital, 3.9 miles away. The local GP practice is HOPE FARM MEDICAL CENTRE, 1.3 miles away.
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…
Part of The Old Rectory Grappenhall
The Old Rectory Nursing Home is one of 2 homes run by The Old Rectory Grappenhall 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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