Lostock Lodge Care Home

Cheshire Avenue, Lostock Gralam, Northwich, Cheshire, CW9 7YN

01606331953

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

3 November 2020

Provider

Country Court Care Homes 3 OpCo Limited

Beds

72 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 8 care homes for older people within 5 miles, none are rated higher by CQC, 7 are the same and 1 is lower.

7 of these nearby homes have been inspected more recently than this one.

Based on CQC ratings, updated 22 October 2026. How we compare homes | See the nearby homes

Rating history

Requires ImprovementAug 2017
InadequateApr 2018
Requires ImprovementNov 2018
GoodDec 2019

Improved from Requires Improvement to Good in 2019. CQC has rated this home 4 times since 2017.

Source: CQC inspection reports. Contains CQC data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Costs and who runs this home

Run by Country Court Care Homes 3 OpCo Limited, which runs 3 care homes in England: 3 rated Good.

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 Lostock Lodge Care Home

Lostock Lodge Care Home brings a genuine sense of warmth and community to residential care in Cheshire West and Chester, offering families the reassurance of a Good CQC rating alongside a welcoming environment where older people can feel truly at home. The dedicated team here understands how important it is for residents to feel comfortable and valued, and that commitment to quality care shines through in everything they do. For families exploring care options in the area, Lostock Lodge is a name that inspires confidence and peace of mind.

Lostock Lodge accommodates up to 66 older people, including those living with dementia. At inspection, 60 residents were living at the home. Staff had access to appropriate personal protective equipment, which inspectors observed being used in accordance with national guidance.

The home facilitated family contact during the inspection period, with window visits available to residents. Indoor visits had temporarily paused due to increased local infection rates, though the registered manager ensured people at end of life could still see their families.

Source: CQC inspection report, 19 November 2020

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder peopleYounger adults

Fees and availability

We have not verified a current weekly fee for this home. Ask for a written quote based on the room and care needed, including any extra charges.

Check current vacancies, the admission assessment and visiting arrangements directly with the home.

Care and inspection details

Checked against the CQC register on 20 September 2026. This is a check of published information, not a visit to the home.

Registered service: Care home service without nursing
Registered capacity: 72 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · CW9 7YN

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Dementia.

These describe the registration. The home must assess whether it can meet the individual person's needs and whether a place is available.

CQC ratings in more detail

Overall rating shown by CQC: Good.

Rating report published 31 December 2019. Latest inspection date recorded: 3 November 2020.

Safe: Good
Effective: Good
Caring: Good
Responsive: Good
Well-led: Good

Read Lostock Lodge Care Home's CQC record and reports.

Contains Care Quality Commission information under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Ratings and registration details can change after the date checked.

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Lostock Lodge Care Home, 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 Lostock Lodge Care Home, 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 Lostock Lodge Care Home'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