There are 15 CQC-registered care homes in Ellesmere Port listed on Docorix. 6 currently hold a CQC rating: 5 rated Good or Outstanding, 1 Requires improvement and 0 Inadequate. 9 have not yet been rated under their current registration. Together they are registered for 425 beds.
CQC register data updated 6 October 2026 · ratings link to each provider’s official CQC report
- Acorn Manor Residential Home Independent CQC: Good 01513554089
- Cheshire Springs Independent CQC: Good 01512455500
- Mayfields Charity / not-for-profit CQC: Good 01513564913
- Rivacre House Charity / not-for-profit CQC: Good 01513569299
- The Vicarage Charity / not-for-profit CQC: Good 01513347510
- Thornton House Residential Home Independent CQC: Requires improvement 01513390737
- Astbury Lodge Residential Care Home Independent Not yet rated 01513557043
- Dover Drive Short Stay Service Council-run Not yet rated 01513376337
- Knot House Independent Not yet rated 01244566659
- Safe Spaces Highfield Independent Not yet rated 07515952199
- Safespaces For Women Independent Not yet rated 07776204871
- Vale Court Care Home Independent Not yet rated 01513564827
- Whetstone Hey Residential Home Independent Not yet rated 01513396233
- Whitby House Care Home Independent Not yet rated 01513054343
- Willowmere Lodge Care Home Independent Not yet rated 01518086162
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Order: official CQC rating only – Outstanding first, then Good. Providers cannot pay to appear higher.
Top 5 care homes in Ellesmere Port by CQC rating
How we rank: only by the official CQC rating – Outstanding first, then Good, most recently inspected first. Providers cannot pay to appear here. Services the CQC has not yet rated are listed further down the page.
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Cheshire Springs
Good
CH65
Rated Outstanding for Caring. Rating published July 2026.
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Acorn Manor Residential Home
Good
CH65
Rated Good in all five areas the CQC inspects. Rating published July 2023.
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Mayfields
Good
CH66
Rated Good in all five areas the CQC inspects. Rating published February 2019.
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The Vicarage
Good
CH66
Rated Good in all five areas the CQC inspects. Rating published June 2018.
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Rivacre House
Good
CH66
Rated Outstanding for Responsive. Rating published March 2018.
Choosing care homes in Ellesmere Port
When comparing care homes, start with the CQC rating and the date it was published, then visit in person at different times of day. Ask how staff support people with needs like yours, what the fees include and how they change, and whether the home accepts local authority or NHS Continuing Healthcare funding. Homes with nursing care have registered nurses on site around the clock; residential homes provide personal care only.
Frequently asked questions
How many care homes are there in Ellesmere Port?
Docorix lists 15 CQC-registered care homes in Ellesmere Port, taken from the Care Quality Commission register (last updated 6 October 2026).
Which care homes in Ellesmere Port are rated Good?
5 are currently rated Good by the CQC: Acorn Manor Residential Home, Cheshire Springs, Mayfields, Rivacre House and The Vicarage.
Where do these ratings come from?
Ratings are published by the Care Quality Commission, the independent regulator of health and adult social care in England. We show each provider’s current rating with its publication date and link to the full CQC report. Contains CQC data © Care Quality Commission.
