Bluebell Villa

Lightfoot Street, Hoole, Chester, Cheshire, CH2 3AD

01244318567

Care Type

Residential Care

CQC rating published

Not available

Provider

Barker Care Limited

Beds

30 beds

Costs and who runs this home

Run by Barker Care Limited, which runs 9 care homes in England: 6 rated Good, 1 Requires Improvement and 2 not yet rated.

Average care home fees in the North West: £882 a week for residential care and £1,196 for nursing care (2024-25 averages). Self-funders usually pay more. See our care home costs guide.

This home lists dementia care, which usually costs more than standard residential care. See dementia care home costs. NHS Continuing Healthcare may apply where someone's needs are primarily health needs.
How to pay for a care home explains the council means test, what counts as capital and the funding you can ask to be assessed for.

About Bluebell Villa

Bluebell Villa is a 30-bed residential care home located on Lightfoot Street in Hoole, Chester. The home is operated by Barker Care Limited and provides care for older people, younger adults, and individuals with dementia or physical disabilities.

The home is situated in the Cheshire West and Chester area of the North West, in a residential neighbourhood. It offers mixed accommodation across these care categories, allowing for tailored support depending on residents' needs.

This home has not yet received a CQC inspection rating. For detailed information about staffing, facilities, care plans, and how the home operates, contact them directly or request more information through this listing.

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder peoplePhysical disabilitiesYounger adults

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Bluebell Villa, consider asking...

1.What specific dementia training do staff receive and how recently?
2.How do you support a resident who becomes distressed or confused?
3.How does the home keep a record of a resident's life history and personal preferences?
4.How do you involve families as dementia progresses and communication becomes harder?
5.What happens when a resident's dementia reaches an advanced stage?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit Bluebell Villa, look out for...

1.Is the environment calm, uncluttered and easy to navigate?
2.Do staff speak to residents with patience and dignity, even if they repeat themselves?
3.Are there memory cues around the home -- photos, familiar objects, clear signage?
4.Do residents seem settled and safe, or agitated and unsupervised?
5.Is there meaningful activity happening, or are residents just sitting quietly with nothing to do?

Could the NHS fund Bluebell Villa's fees?

The average nursing home costs £1,535 per week. That's £79,820 a year. NHS Continuing Healthcare could cover all of it. No means test, no contribution from you.

Find out if the NHS could fund these fees