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About
Widnes Hall is an Anchor care home in Widnes, Halton, in the North West, with 68 registered beds. The home provides care for older adults. It was rated Requires Improvement by the Care Quality Commission in 2023, with Safe, Effective and Well-led domains assessed as Requires Improvement, and Caring and Responsive domains rated Good.
What inspectors found
CQC: Requires improvementReport published 21 March 2023 · Last inspected 1 February 2023
Inspectors found that staff treat people with kindness, respect their privacy and independence, and that people and relatives feel well cared for and safe. The atmosphere is described as positive and inclusive, with staff spending time with people and supporting the relationships that matter to them. The report also raises concerns about how risks and the environment are managed, and about consent processes under the Mental Capacity Act.
- Staff are described as knowing people well and spending quality time with them.
- People and relatives feel they receive the right care and support, and staff have the training and guidance their roles need.
- Staff encourage people to take part in a range of activities, and people are involved in planning and reviewing their care.
- A positive, inclusive culture was noted, along with good partnership working with families and other health and social care professionals.
- Risks to people's safety, the premises and infection control were not always assessed, monitored or managed properly.
- Oversight was weak in places, including checks on the environment when the registered manager is absent and the accuracy of some records.
- Consent to care was not always obtained correctly under the Mental Capacity Act, including forms signed without the proper legal authority.
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. Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsAmple
- Play SpaceAmple
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkSparse
- Tennis CourtAdequate
- Bowling GreenAmple
- Playing FieldPlentiful
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAdequate
- Restaurants & CafesLimited
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsSparse
- TakeawaysAdequate
Local crime statistics
198 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 Halton council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £732 |
| 2025 | £791 |
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Local health safety net
Widnes Hall is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Whiston Hospital, 3.8 miles away. The local GP practice is THE BEECHES MEDICAL CTR, 0.2 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
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