Sanctuary Care Limited
Upton Dene Residential and Nursing Home
Care home in Chester, Cheshire West and Chester
Operated by Sanctuary Care
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
Upton Dene Residential and Nursing Home is a 74-bed care home in Chester, Cheshire, run by Sanctuary Care Limited. It provides residential and nursing care to older people. The home is registered with the Care Quality Commission.
Further details about the home's specific services, support needs and current CQC rating are available on the full listing.
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected May 2026
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
- AllotmentsAdequate
- Play SpacePlentiful
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkAmple
- Tennis CourtSparse
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldAdequate
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAdequate
- Restaurants & CafesAdequate
- Retail ShoppingSparse
- SupermarketsAmple
- TakeawaysAmple
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 £1,328 Indicative fee for an en-suite room | Indicative fee for an en-suite room |
- Funding accepted
- Not stated
Cheshire West and Chester usually pays £887 a week for residential care; families typically top up about £441 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 | 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
Upton Dene Residential and Nursing Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Countess of Chester Hospital, 0.2 miles away. The local GP practice is UPTON VILLAGE 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 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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For a more accurate estimate tailored to your individual requirements, it is recommended to contact the home directly at 01244 566483.
Part of Sanctuary Care
Upton Dene Residential and Nursing Home is one of 123 homes run by Sanctuary Care 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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