England

Rated:GoodResidential

Mayfields

Naylor Crescent, Overpool, Ellesmere Port, Merseyside, CH66 1TP

01513564913

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

22 January 2021

Provider

Methodist Homes

Beds

46 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 16 care homes for older people within 5 miles, none are rated higher by CQC, 9 are the same and 7 are lower.

12 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

GoodFeb 2016
GoodFeb 2019

Rated Good at every inspection since 2016.

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

Costs and who runs this home

Run by Methodist Homes, which runs 69 care homes in England: 6 rated Outstanding, 54 Good and 9 Requires Improvement.

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 Mayfields

Mayfields is a residential care home in Cheshire West and Chester, providing personal care across three wings. The findings below set out the CQC's most recent assessment of the service.

Mayfields accommodates up to 46 people requiring personal care across three wings. At the time of inspection, 44 residents were living at the service, most with dementia and other age-related conditions. Relatives spoke positively about their experiences, with one commenting that "Knowing [Name] is in a safe and caring environment means the world to us.

" Families praised the home's organisation and staff, noting that "Mayfields is very well organised with competent and pleasant staff in all departments. " Communication during the pandemic was also highlighted as a strong point, with relatives stating that "Communication by the home throughout the last year has been very good.

Source: CQC inspection report, 20 February 2021

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder people

Photographs of the home

Practical details from the provider

En-suite bedrooms have nurse-call systems. The home is wheelchair accessible, with lifts to all floors.
Shared spaces include lounges, gardens with patio seating and an on-site hair salon.

Published on the provider's website, checked 20 September 2026. Confirm arrangements with the home before deciding.

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: 46 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · CH66 1TP

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 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 8 February 2019. Latest inspection date recorded: 22 January 2021.

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

Read Mayfields'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 Mayfields, 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 Mayfields, 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 Mayfields'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