Maeres House

56 Blundell Road, Hough Green, Widnes, Cheshire, WA8 8SS

01514240622

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

6 December 2017

Provider

Voyage 1 Limited

Beds

8 beds

About Maeres House

Maeres House is a residential care home in Halton, providing accommodation for people with acquired brain injuries. Full details from the most recent CQC inspection are set out below.

Maeres House is a purpose-built service accommodating up to eight people with acquired brain injuries, including those with complex physical disabilities. At inspection, five people were living at the service. Staffing levels are sufficient to meet residents' needs, with safe recruitment procedures in place.

Staff have completed training in acquired brain injury care and all mandatory training for their roles, with regular refreshers provided. They demonstrate a good understanding of safeguarding procedures and know how to raise concerns appropriately. Before admission, people's needs are thoroughly assessed and they are fully involved in developing their care plans and risk assessments.

The service maintains a good overall rating.

Source: CQC inspection report, 5 January 2018

Specialist Care

Learning disabilitiesPhysical disabilitiesSensory impairmentsYounger 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: 8 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · WA8 8SS

Registered care categories

Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Physical disabilities; Sensory impairment; Substance misuse problems.

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 5 January 2018. Latest inspection date recorded: 6 December 2017.

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

Read Maeres House'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 Maeres House, consider asking...

1.What happens if my relative's care needs increase significantly -- will they have to move?
2.How do you handle concerns or complaints from families?
3.What does the monthly fee cover and what will cost extra?
4.How do you keep families informed about their relative's day-to-day wellbeing?
5.What happens if my relative is unhappy here?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit Maeres House, look out for...

1.Do staff greet residents by name and stop to chat?
2.Are residents dressed, up and occupied, or sitting alone in front of a TV?
3.Does the home smell fresh and feel clean without being clinical?
4.Do residents look comfortable and at ease, or anxious and withdrawn?
5.Does the manager answer your questions openly or deflect?

Could the NHS fund Maeres House'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