Minster Care Group
Whetstone Hey Care Home
Residential care home in Ellesmere Port, Cheshire West and Chester
Operated by Minster Care Group
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- Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, post offices, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
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About
Whetstone Hey Care Home is a residential care home in Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, operated by Minster Care Group. The home provides residential, dementia and respite care for older people across 42 registered beds. It is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission, with Good grades across all key questions: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led.
The home is purpose-built and situated in Great Sutton, offering residential and dementia care alongside respite and palliative support. Care is provided 24 hours a day and tailored to individual needs.
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Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected February 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
- AllotmentsPlentiful
- Play SpaceAmple
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkAmple
- Tennis CourtSparse
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldAdequate
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAdequate
- Restaurants & CafesSparse
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsSparse
- TakeawaysAdequate
Local crime statistics
280 recorded crimes in the local area (April 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 | from £900 Published by the home, captured 2026 | Published by the home, captured 2026 |
| Dementia 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 £13 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 | £900 | — |
What Cheshire West and Chester council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
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Local health safety net
Whetstone Hey Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Countess of Chester Hospital, 4.8 miles away. The local GP practice is GREAT SUTTON MEDICAL CENTRE, 0.1 miles away.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Ellesmere Port
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…
Halton Community Transport
To provide transport for disabled people and community groups.
South Central Community Transport Limited
The objects of the charity are:1. Community transport2. Provision of facilities for recreation, or other leisure time occupation and interests of Social Welfare or in pursuant of employment.
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How much does care at Whetstone Hey cost?
For a more accurate estimate tailored to your individual requirements, it is recommended to contact the home directly at 01513 172973.
Part of Minster Care Group
Whetstone Hey Care Home is one of 68 homes run by Minster Care Group 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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