England

Rated:GoodNursing

The Willows

Warford Park, Faulkners Lane, Mobberley, Cheshire, WA16 7AR

01565880180

Care Type

Nursing Care

Inspection date

12 April 2018

Provider

Methodist Homes

Beds

61 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 13 care homes for older people within 5 miles, 1 is rated higher by CQC, 9 are the same and 3 are lower.

13 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

GoodApr 2015
GoodMay 2018

Rated Good at every inspection since 2015.

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.

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.
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 Willows

The Willows is a nursing home in Cheshire East, providing care across two units, including support for people living with dementia. Further detail on the latest CQC inspection findings is set out below.

The Willows accommodates 61 people across two separate units, one of which specialises in providing care to people living with dementia. At the time of inspection, 50 people were living at the home. The service continues to provide good quality care, with evidence supporting the maintenance of its previous rating.

Staff demonstrated commitment to delivering person-centred support across both units, ensuring residents received appropriate assistance tailored to their individual needs and circumstances.

Source: CQC inspection report, 17 May 2018

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder peopleYounger adults

Photographs of the home

Practical details from the provider

The home offers furnished single bedrooms with private en-suite facilities.

Published on the provider's website, checked 2 October 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: 61 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · WA16 7AR

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 17 May 2018. Latest inspection date recorded: 12 April 2018.

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

Read The Willows'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 The Willows, 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 Willows, 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 Willows'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