
I would highly recommend Widnes Hall Care Home to anyoneIan P(Son of Resident/Service User)

After reviewing many care homes Widnes Hall was the only home I wanted for my dad .Deb B(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

The family home is run amazingly. Good communications.Jenny W(Ex Family Member)

I would highly recommend Widnes Hall Care Home to anyoneIan P(Son of Resident/Service User)

After reviewing many care homes Widnes Hall was the only home I wanted for my dad .Deb B(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

The family home is run amazingly. Good communications.Jenny W(Ex Family Member)

Anchor’s Widnes Hall, in Ditton, is a home supporting up to 68 older people to live a comfortable lifestyle, as well as providing tailored dementia care.
Widnes Hall continues to welcome new residents for residential and residential dementia care.
Widnes Hall is proud to be Veteran Friendly Framework accredited. The home strives to deliver a range of residential care services, including convalescence care, respite care, trial stays and long-term care...
Care Provided by Widnes Hall
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 68 Service Users
Dementia Care TypesMild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
Mild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
- Mild Dementia
- Moderate Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Convalescent Care
Facilities
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Smoking not permitted
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Fees can vary depending on care needs and other factors. Colleagues at Widnes Hall will be happy to discuss our weekly fees with you and what our fees include.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Widnes Hall for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Widnes Hall to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:
Funding Types Accepted
- Self-Funding (Private)
- Local Authority with Top-up
- Local Authority
- NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- Anchor
- Voluntary / Not for Profit Owned
Person in charge
- Amanda Ashton (Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
Room Information
- Single Rooms (68)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (68)
Visiting
- Visitors are welcome at Widnes Hall.
Parking
- Onsite parking is available, including disabled spaces.
Widnes Hall Reviews (81)
Widnes Hall has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.810) out of 10, based on 27 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Widnes Hall has 81 reviews.
The staff are very prompt when sharing information with the family. I am very happy that my mum is receiving the best care possible and this gives me great peace of mind.
Well done to all the staff at Widnes Hall!
The level of care and attention my nan has received at Widnes Hall, is overwhelmingly positive. She feels secure, welcomed and has flourished since becoming a permanent resident. After many years living by herself and numerous bouts of ill-health, it's comforting for our family to know she has 24/7 support, new friendships, and a healthy diet, tailored to her needs. We're almost sorry we didn't make the move for her years ago.
My great-grandmother is safe and well cared for. Staff are friendly and informative of any changes or concerns and they are approachable and kind. They have weekly GP visits, I feel my nan is happy and well looked after. I visit regularly and am happy with the cleanliness of the home.
I can't praise the staff enough, they have made my mum feel very welcome and she has settled in really well. This transition into a care home was very upsetting at the time for us as a family and was one of the hardest decisions we have ever had to make, but the staff have been amazing and it is such peace of mind knowing Mum is cared for and looked after so well. It was a joy to actually come across some of the photos of her on the social media site, sitting in the garden enjoying the sunshine and an ice cream. All the staff are friendly and nothing is too much trouble. Thank you again to all the staff at Widnes Hall.
Since the new manager has begun, we feel the home and staff are the best it has been. My mum is coming home each visit content that Dad is being cared for with love from all the staff. Thanks to everyone.
An excellent care home with wonderful staff that seem to really care about the welfare of the residents. Made my life 100% easier in the knowledge that they are safe, secure and well cared for. Excellent communication too.
The social media site shows us that she is laughing and having fun, whilst joining in all the activities. Can’t praise them enough. Thank you.
My friend lives in Widnes Hall and she is very happy living there, she loves taking part in all the activities in the home and she loves all of the staff who take very good care of her. The food looks lovely and she tells me that it is great.
The message on arrival concerning testing for Covid was poor and inconsistent. Cleanliness in the rooms could be better, old decaying flowers and vases left in rooms. Absolutely no evidence of any activities for residents, just left to sit around.
Thank you for taking the time to review Widnes Hall. When you arrived for your visit, we discussed our requirements for Lateral Flow Test testing and visits to our care home. To ensure the safety and wellbeing of our colleagues and residents, we follow government guidance regarding care home...
Upon arrival for our visit, it turned out that there was a miscommunication regarding the Covid tests. This can happen and is no big deal. However, two employees ended up going back and forth between us and the manageress' office to clarify what needed to be done. I was very surprised that the manageress did not have the decency to come out herself to clarify the situation. I would consider that part of basic customer service. The lack of such does not bode well for the service the residents receive, nor is it a good way to lead by example.
Thank you for taking the time to review Widnes Hall. We discussed current guidance on Lateral Flow Test testing for visitors to care homes when you arrived for your visit. We follow government protocols for all aspects of visitors to our care homes. This is to ensure the safety and well-being of our colleagues and residents.
Staff are extremely helpful and go over and above. Also, very friendly especially during this difficult time when we have been unable to go in.
Widnes Hall is welcoming and friendly to all visitors. My grandmother resides there, I know she is happy and well cared for, she is safe and well looked after. Staff inform us of any changes or concerns. I am happy with the care provided and reassured she is safe and looks healthier since being there.
I just can't speak too highly of Widnes Hall. My mother has been a resident for the past year, and the care and kindness she receives from every member of staff is just incredible. I had cared for her myself prior to this, and was a little apprehensive of her leaving me - I shouldn't have worried. I know she is in a safe and loving environment. She is cared for, and it really is one big loving family. I can only hope when I need care there is somewhere like Widnes Hall around.
Overall Widnes Hall is a lovely homely place. Residents' rooms are a good size each with their own private toilet/shower room. The residents are well looked after. The current COVID situation is extremely difficult for everyone, staff, residents and family. Everyone is doing their best in these strange circumstances although I know my mum is becoming increasingly worried she won't ever be able to go out of the home or that I won't be able to visit her in her room. I'd really like to be able to go into her room to help her sort things out.
Thank you for taking the time to review Widnes Hall and your kind comments regarding our home. We are adhering to government guidance for our residents, which does not currently permit family members to access resident’s rooms. We will continue to keep up to date with any changes to guidance and...
I can't give an updated review, not been in the home due to covid19. As a family, we are upset that the garden area has not been maintained and that residents have not been in the garden when the weather allows.
Thank you for taking the time to review Widnes Hall and we are pleased that you rate our care/support as excellent. We have recently undertaken work in our gardens to improve these.
During this Covid crisis, the staff have been amazing and I cannot fault them, however, I feel communication has been very poor from Anchor as a company. I feel updates, eg newsletters are vital and also, what measures will be put in place to see our family when the weather does not allow garden visits? Also, why can't we form a bubble as I fear for my mum's physical health but her mental health too - I know people have to be safe but if another spike happens we won't see our loved ones. Please give me your feedback on this.
Thank you for your review of Widnes Hall and will pass your kind comments on to our team. The health and wellbeing of our residents is our number one priority. As government guidelines change, we’re committed to ensuring how those changes impact on our homes is communicated to families and friends,...
They have the patience of saints.
Lovely, welcoming staff. Anchor continually investing in improvements at the care home (decorating, new furniture etc). Staff and management always available to talk to.
Of all the homes me and my family visited, we ticked all the boxes for Widnes Hall. For the location, the running of the home by staff. They are very friendly, helpful and they are always so caring to everyone. If I needed special care, I would not hesitate to choose this home.
Although my brother-in-law has a number of medical and communication difficulties, the care team allocated to him have done their utmost to manage his challenges and make his time at the Home comfortable. They have had to learn his personal language through perseverance and good humour, in order to provide him with the best possible care. The support they provide is essential to his well being. Their role is at number one, of those that I could not do. I am full of admiration and gratitude for their contribution.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 18 March 2023Requires improvement
- CaringGood
- EffectiveRequires improvement
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeRequires improvement
- Well-ledRequires improvement
Inspection ratings
We rate most services according to how safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led they are, using four levels:
- Outstanding - The service is performing exceptionally well.
- Good - The service is performing well and meeting our expectations.
- Requires Improvement - The service isn't performing as well as it should and we have told the service how it must improve.
- Inadequate - The service is performing badly and we've taken action against the person or organisation that runs it.
- Not rated - we have not yet rated this area of the service, this is normally because the assessments we have carried out have been focused on other key questions.
Bed Vacancies
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News (5) & Events (0)
- 19 Dec 2025
Residents and colleagues at Anchor care homes across Merseyside are embracing the festive spirit in style. From crafting Christmas decorations and singing carols, to decorating trees and baking festive treats,...
- 14 Aug 2025
Anchor’s Widnes Hall care home in Halton, Cheshire hosted a celebration to mark its achievement of receiving Veteran Friendly Framework (VFF) status. This milestone recognises the home’s ongoing commitment to...
- 26 Jun 2025
Dolly (aged 98), a resident at Anchor’s Widnes Hall care home in Cheshire, reflects the strength of her generation. Her story, alongside that of her late husband Bert, goes back...
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