Best Care Homes in Halton (2026)
25 care homes compared by CQC rating, type, beds, and specialisms.
Care Home Comparison Table
| Care Home | Rating | Type | Beds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smithy Forge | Good | Residential | 6 |
| Wide Cove | Good | Residential | 8 |
| Simonsfield Care Home | Good | Residential | 63 |
| Bankfield Road | Good | Residential | 6 |
| Holmdale | Good | Residential | 6 |
| Glenwood Care Home | Good | Nursing | 12 |
| Beechcroft Nursing and Residential Home | Good | Nursing | 67 |
| Maeres House | Good | Residential | 8 |
| Madeline McKenna Court | Good | Residential | 23 |
| Millbrow Care Home | Good | Nursing | 44 |
| Edward Street | Good | Residential | 6 |
| Warrington Road | Good | Residential | 12 |
| Creative Support - Bredon Respite Service | Good | Residential | 4 |
| Croftwood | Good | Residential | 47 |
| Ferndale Court Nursing Home | Good | Nursing | 58 |
| Ferndale Mews | Good | Nursing | 34 |
| Trewan House Care Home | Good | Residential | 45 |
| Halton View Care Home | Requires improvement | Residential | 64 |
| Oakmeadow Community Support Centre | Requires improvement | Residential | 29 |
| Norton Lodge | Requires improvement | Residential | 32 |
| St Lukes Care Home | Requires improvement | Nursing | 60 |
| St Patricks Care Home | Requires improvement | Nursing | 40 |
| Widnes Hall | Requires improvement | Residential | 68 |
| Regency Park | Not Yet Rated | Residential | 3 |
| Kildare Close | Not Yet Rated | Residential | 2 |
Choosing a Care Home in Halton
With 25 care homes in Halton, families have 17 well-rated options to choose from. 6 homes currently require improvement — always check the latest CQC inspection report before visiting. The area has 7 nursing homes for people with complex medical needs, alongside 18 residential homes.
We recommend shortlisting 3–5 homes, visiting each in person, and using our choosing guide to compare them systematically. Pay attention to staffing levels, the atmosphere on the day, and how staff interact with residents. Understanding how care home fees are funded — including local authority support and NHS Continuing Healthcare — is also essential before making a decision.
Halton care homes offer specialist support for residential care, dementia care, learning disability care, physical disability care and more. Use the links below to filter homes by care type.
Specialist Care in Halton
Top Dementia Care Homes in Halton
Helpful Guides
Frequently Asked Questions
How many care homes are in Halton?
Halton has 25 CQC-registered care homes with a combined 747 beds across the area.
How many Outstanding care homes are in Halton?
Halton has 0 Outstanding-rated care homes and 17 Good-rated care homes.
What types of care are available in Halton?
Halton has 7 nursing care homes and 18 residential homes, including 13 specialising in dementia care. Other specialisms include residential care, dementia care, learning disability care.
What should I look for when choosing a care home in Halton?
Start with the CQC rating — Outstanding and Good-rated homes have passed independent inspections. Then visit in person: speak with staff and current residents' families, ask about staffing levels, activities, and how they handle changing health needs. Our choosing guide walks you through each step.
How are care home fees funded in Halton?
Halton Council will carry out a care needs and financial assessment for those seeking local authority funding. Anyone with assets above £23,250 typically funds their own care. NHS Continuing Healthcare is available for complex medical needs. See our funding guide for full details.