Care Homes in WA4
The WA4 postcode district has 13 CQC-registered care homes with a combined 564 beds, falling under Warrington council. 1 home is rated Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission and 10 are rated Good. 2 homes currently require improvement.
About care in WA4
WA4 covers Stockton Heath, Stretton, Great Sankey (southern portion), Thelwall, and Appleton in the south of Warrington Borough — a prosperous suburban and semi-rural belt south of the River Mersey. Warrington Borough Council administers adult social care for the area. With 13 registered care homes — one Outstanding, ten Good, and two Requires Improvement — WA4 has one of the better quality profiles in the Warrington area, reflecting the district's relatively affluent residential character. The Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust covers this area for acute medical needs.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many care homes are in the WA4 postcode area?
There are 13 CQC-registered care homes in WA4, offering a combined 564 beds. These range from residential homes for older people through to specialist nursing and dementia care facilities.
What CQC ratings do care homes in WA4 have?
Of the 13 care homes in WA4: 1 home is rated Outstanding; 10 are rated Good; 2 require improvement; and 0 have not yet been inspected. Ratings are awarded by the Care Quality Commission following on-site inspections.
What is the highest-rated care home in WA4?
Heathfield Residential Home is among the highest-rated care homes in WA4, holding a CQC rating of Outstanding with 25 beds. You can view its full inspection results and contact details on its profile page.
Which local authority covers the WA4 postcode?
The WA4 postcode area falls under Warrington. Your local council's adult social care team can carry out a needs assessment and, if eligible, help fund or arrange care home placements within their area.
How do I choose a care home in WA4?
Start by checking each home's CQC rating and reading the latest inspection report, which you can access via the CQC website or each home's page on carehome.page. Consider visiting your shortlisted homes in person and asking about staffing ratios, activities programmes, and how the home manages residents' specific needs — whether that's dementia care, nursing support, or specialist conditions. If funding is a concern, contact Warrington's adult social care team for a needs and financial assessment.
Data from the Care Quality Commission, last updated March 2026. How we use this data