
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.
I visit my friend 3 to 4 times a week at various times and have never had any problem with the way she is treated at all times.
Mum has been a resident of Widnes Hall for 20 months now and we are very happy with the care she has received and the support we as a family have had too. We have found all the staff caring, professional and family friendly!
My cousin has been a resident in this dementia unit for 6 years and the atmosphere in the home is really good. They go to a lot of trouble to change the decorations according to the time of year and the staff know the needs of my cousin without us asking. If we ever have a question to be answered the manager is always ready to help.
No care home is perfect. It can't be like being at home, but Widnes Hall was by far the best place we visited when we were making one of the most difficult decisions of our lives. Our Mum has dementia which is very challenging, but she is cared for with dignity and respect by lovely staff. We have had odd issues since Mum moved in 18 months ago but the manager is approachable and treats all our concerns with an open ear and has done her best to resolve our worries. We are very happy with the care Mum has. I congratulate Widnes hall on its ongoing efforts.
She is at ease with all the carers and partakes in all the activities and trips. Mum seems to be well-liked and I couldn't wish for better care.
The staff are always welcoming and attentive to any requests I have and I don't have any concerns.
Well done Widnes Hall and thank you for making Mum so welcome when she arrived and continuing to do so.
Excellent, compassionate and dignified care. Staff well motivated. Lots of activities. Good management team. No negatives at all.
Overall we have been very pleased with the care my mother in law has received from the day staff, who are caring and professional. The only issues that have arisen have been during the night staff shifts.
Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback on Widnes Hall and we are pleased that you are extremely likely to recommend our home. We will shortly be commencing redecorating in the home. We regularly review our staffing to ensure that this meets the needs of our residents.
The management, staff are great, nothing too much trouble. I have seen first hand how the staff look after the residents. I am extremely grateful with the care my husband gets.
My Mum lived in the upper residential unit for 14 months until her death on 27/2/2018. The unit was led by 2 wonderful team leaders who went way beyond the call of duty to ensure Mum's comfort. The care Mum received was excellent, she was treated with such compassion and dignity by all staff we encountered. During the last 2 weeks of Mum's life, I met the night staff, who were also incredibly kind and caring. As relatives, it was a very traumatic time watching deterioration. It was made much more tolerable by the kindness and compassion from all staff members from management, carers housekeeping and laundry staff not just to Mum but to us as well. I would recommend Widnes Hall to anybody and wish to thank you all once again.
It has given us peace of mind to know she is in the best place and being cared for. Her room is kept clean and tidy and meals are varied and good.
Well done to all of the staff for the care that they gave my mum.
Without them, we wouldn't have had my mum for the time we had her.
Can't thank them enough.
My mother has recently passed away but spent her last 8 years in this care home. The service she had was excellent and the staff were very good with her.
Overall running of the nursing home we find really good. Just we wish there were more staff on the upstairs residential side. Due to my husband being permanently wheelchair bound and needing to go to the toilet often. If carers are busy he's having to wait a while.
I found Widnes Gall to be very helpful in my mother's care. Her daily needs were catered for and staff were very supportive and caring towards her.
My mother-in-law stayed in Widnes Hall for respite and she could not have received better care. The care home was spotlessly clean, well equipped and very welcoming. The staff were fantastic; they gave us regular updates and showed great patience and understanding. I have no hesitation in recommending Widnes Hall and hope that my mother-in-law will be able to receive respite care there in the future.
My husband was really well looked after both physically and mentally and the staff were excellent in every way. Nothing was too much effort for them. They were always professional and caring and always had time for their patients and their families. I am sorry that his needs changed and had to be transferred to a different care home. I would like to thank everyone at Widnes Hall.
Widnes Hall is a very welcoming home and you are immediately made to feel at home when you walk in. Staff are always smiley and interact well with the residents. Activities are fantastic and there is always something going on which the residents always seem to enjoy.
It's a warm and friendly environment - just like home for residents. I did a lot of research when my father required dementia care and Widnes Hall was my preferred choice in the area. The management and staff are great and treat residents with dignity and respect. Some areas are looking a little 'tired' and require decoration/new furniture but this is only a minor point, it is the standard of care that counts.
I always enjoy visiting my mother, all the staff are so friendly. They made my mother feel right at home straight away and she always seems so happy. Last week it was my mother's birthday, the staff held a birthday party and also gave a gift from the home. We were able to invite all family and friends. It was a lovely day that we will always remember.
I can only say thank you for the top staff you have in place there.
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.
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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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