The Hawthorns

The Hawthorns, Hawthorn Street, Wilmslow, SK9 5EJ

01625527617

Care Type

Residential Care

CQC rating published

22 April 2021

Provider

Croftwood Care (Cheshire) Limited

Beds

39 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 24 care homes for older people within 5 miles, 2 are rated higher by CQC, 12 are the same and 10 are lower.

18 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 ImprovementJul 2019
InadequateApr 2020
Requires ImprovementDec 2020
GoodApr 2021

Improved from Requires Improvement to Good in 2021. CQC has rated this home 4 times since 2019.

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

Costs and who runs this home

Run by Croftwood Care (Cheshire) Limited, which runs 10 care homes in England: 8 rated Good and 2 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 The Hawthorns

The Hawthorns is a 39-bed residential care home in Wilmslow, Cheshire East. It provides care for older people, younger adults, and individuals living with dementia. The home is located on Hawthorn Street in the established residential area of Wilmslow, within easy reach of local amenities and transport links.

The home is operated by Croftwood Care (Cheshire) Limited and holds a CQC rating of Good, based on an inspection carried out in April 2021. Its capacity of 39 beds makes it a medium-sized facility within the local area. As a residential care home, it provides personal care and accommodation for individuals requiring support with daily living activities.

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder peopleYounger adults

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting The Hawthorns, 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 The Hawthorns, 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 The Hawthorns'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