Care Homes in WA5
The WA5 postcode district has 22 CQC-registered care homes with a combined 845 beds, falling under Warrington council. 15 are rated Good. 4 homes currently require improvement. 2 homes have not yet been inspected.
About care in WA5
WA5 covers the western side of Warrington — a large unitary authority town midway between Manchester and Liverpool on the M6/M62 corridor. The district has 22 CQC-registered homes with 845 beds, one of the higher bed counts in the Warrington area. Quality is mixed: 15 homes are Good, 4 are Requires Improvement, 1 is Inadequate, and 2 are not yet rated. There are no Outstanding-rated providers in WA5 currently. The largest providers include Whittle Hall House Care Residence (74 beds) and Three Elms and The Old Vicarage (60 beds each). Warrington Borough Council handles adult social care funding; as a unitary authority their assessment processes are more streamlined than county/district splits. Warrington Hospital is the main acute trust. The town's transport links — fast trains to Manchester Piccadilly (20 minutes) and Liverpool Lime Street (25 minutes) — make it practical for families visiting from across the North West. Families considering WA5 should note the Inadequate-rated home and verify its current enforcement status; the five RI/Inadequate providers together represent a significant portion of the market, so a careful shortlist is essential.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many care homes are in the WA5 postcode area?
There are 22 CQC-registered care homes in WA5, offering a combined 845 beds. These range from residential homes for older people through to specialist nursing and dementia care facilities.
What CQC ratings do care homes in WA5 have?
Of the 22 care homes in WA5: 0 are rated Outstanding; 15 are rated Good; 4 require improvement; 1 is rated Inadequate; and 2 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 WA5?
Whittle Hall House Care Residence is among the highest-rated care homes in WA5, holding a CQC rating of Good with 74 beds. You can view its full inspection results and contact details on its profile page.
Which local authority covers the WA5 postcode?
The WA5 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 WA5?
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