Wealstone Residential Home

Wealstone Lane, Upton, Chester, Cheshire, CH2 1HB

01244377900

Care Type

Residential Care

CQC rating published

18 September 2021

Provider

Croftwood Care (Cheshire) Limited

Beds

42 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 17 care homes for older people within 5 miles, none are rated higher by CQC, 10 are the same and 7 are lower.

10 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 ImprovementFeb 2019
Requires ImprovementMar 2020
GoodSept 2021

Improved from Requires Improvement to Good in 2021.

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 Wealstone Residential Home

Wealstone Residential Home is a 42-bed residential care facility located on Wealstone Lane in Upton, Chester. The home is run by Croftwood Care (Cheshire) Limited and provides care for older people, younger adults, and those with dementia. It is situated in the Cheshire West and Chester area of the North West.

The home was rated Good by the Care Quality Commission following its most recent inspection in September 2021. As a medium-sized residential setting, it offers accommodation for a mixed client group with varying care needs. The location on Wealstone Lane provides access to local services and amenities in the Upton area while maintaining a residential environment.

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder peopleYounger adults

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Wealstone Residential Home, 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 Wealstone Residential Home, 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 Wealstone Residential 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