England

Rated:GoodNursing

Redwalls Nursing Home

80 Weaverham Road, Sandiway, Northwich, Cheshire, CW8 2ND

01606889339

Care Type

Nursing Care

Inspection date

4 February 2021

Provider

Redwalls Care Services Limited

Beds

44 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 6 care homes for older people within 5 miles, none are rated higher by CQC, 5 are the same and 1 is lower.

5 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 ImprovementDec 2015
Requires ImprovementJan 2017
Requires ImprovementJul 2018
GoodOct 2019

Improved from Requires Improvement to Good in 2019.

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

Costs and who runs this home

This is the only care home Redwalls Care Services Limited runs in England.

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.

NHS-funded Nursing Care pays £267.68 a week to the home towards registered nursing care for eligible residents (2026/27). A quoted fee may already exclude it.
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 Redwalls Nursing Home

Redwalls Nursing Home is a nursing care home in Cheshire West and Chester. Full details of the most recent CQC findings are set out below.

Redwalls Nursing Home provides residential and nursing care to 27 people, with capacity for up to 44. The service operates from one adapted building. Residents praised the caring staff, noting they consistently wear appropriate personal protective equipment during care.

One resident highlighted being supported to maintain regular contact with family members living remotely, and appreciated regular COVID-19 testing and vaccination access.

Relatives expressed high satisfaction with the home's management and staff. They reported regular visits at prearranged times and noted excellent communication, with staff keeping them consistently updated. The home has previously facilitated garden visits and indoor visits with screens, which were pre-booked and well-managed.

All visitors are required to complete health screening forms and temperature checks, with face masks provided. Full personal protective equipment and handwashing facilities are available throughout the home for visitor use.

Source: CQC inspection report, 26 February 2021

Specialist Care

Older peopleYounger adults

Photographs of the home

Practical details from the provider

The Grade II listed Edwardian home has en-suite bedrooms, a conservatory, landscaped gardens, dining room and hair salon.
The facilities list includes a lift, wheelchair access, on-site parking and a patio.

Published on the provider's website, checked 21 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 21 September 2026. This is a check of published information, not a visit to the home.

Registered service: Care home service with nursing
Registered capacity: 44 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · CW8 2ND

Registered care categories

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

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 October 2019. Latest inspection date recorded: 4 February 2021.

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

Questions prompted by these ratings

Well-led: What has changed in management, checks and oversight since this rating?

These are questions for your visit, not a claim about conditions today.

Read Redwalls Nursing 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 Redwalls Nursing Home, consider asking...

1.How many qualified nurses are on duty overnight and at weekends?
2.How do you manage a resident's relationship with their GP and hospital team?
3.What is your approach when a resident's condition deteriorates quickly?
4.What additional charges apply beyond the weekly fee?
5.How do you approach end of life care and involve families in those decisions?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit Redwalls Nursing Home, look out for...

1.Is the nursing station visible and staffed, or hard to find?
2.Do staff respond promptly when a resident needs attention?
3.Are call bells answered quickly or left ringing?
4.Does the home feel calm or rushed and understaffed?
5.Are residents' medical records and care plans visible and up to date?

Could the NHS fund Redwalls Nursing 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