Welcome to Finding Care Homes in Cheshire East

This site lists details of all Care Homes within the Local Authority of Cheshire East and is intended to assist the people of Cheshire East, their families or Carers who are making the decision of moving into a Care Home. The site will allow you to view all care homes within the Local Authority of Cheshire East or you can search specifically for ones that meet your individual requirements.

Due to the uniqueness of individual needs and circumstances and the differing types of accommodation on offer, it is not possible to give specific prices. We hope that you find this site useful and that it will help you make a decision about where you, or the person you care for, want to live.

Third Party Contributions (Top Ups):

Community Services have agreed a 'Standing Offer' Contract rate with some Care Homes for Service Users who receive a contribution towards the cost of their care from Cheshire East Council. The weekly Standing Offer Contract rates for 2010/11 are:

Residential Care £376.73

Residential Care for Older People with Mental Health Needs £467.10

*Nursing Care £433.07

*Nursing Care for Older People with Mental Health Needs £467.10

*Please note that the Nursing fee rates do not include the Registered Nursing Care Contribution (RNCC), sometimes referred to as Free Nursing Care, this will be paid separately by the local Primary Care Trust.

The RNCC weekly rate from 1st April 2009 is £108.70

Individuals who receive a contribution from Cheshire East Council towards the cost of their Residential / Nursing care:

Some Homes may ask for a Third Party Contribution to be made in addition to the Cheshire East Council Standing Offer contract rate. If this occurs it should be made clear to you before the placement begins and can only be requested where you, the Home, Cheshire East Council and any third party who may be making the payment have signed a written agreement.

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Useful Sources of Information produced by Cheshire East Council:

Useful Sources of Information from External Organisations:

Bullet Point Age Concern promotes the well being of Older people.
The Alzheimer's Society is the leading UK care and research charity for people with dementia, their families and carers.
How to choose a care home - Information leaflet produced by the Care Quality Commission (CQC)
Bullet Point Choosing the right Social Care - Information leaflet produced by the Care Quality Commission (CQC)

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