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Valley Drive, Countess of Chester Health Pk, Liverpool Road, Chester, Cheshire CH2 1UA
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Pinetum, Chester
Pinetum, Chester
Pinetum, Chester

Located in the grounds of the Countess of Chester Hospital, Pinetum is a comfortable, purpose-built home. The skilled team provides nursing and respite care for older people, including those who are living with the early stages of dementia.

In addition to light and airy bedrooms, residents at Pinetum also benefit from welcoming living and dining areas where they can socialise or enjoy a slower pace of life.

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Care Provided by Pinetum

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Learning Disability / Autism
  • Mental Health Condition
  • Physical Disability

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Nursing Care
  • For a maximum of 45 Service Users

Other Care Provided

  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Stroke
  • Palliative / End of Life Care
  • Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)

Facilities

  • Close to Local shops
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Gardens
  • Television point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access

Funding & Fees

Weekly Charges per Person

Type of carePermanentRespite
Nursing CareFrom £1,954From £2,198

Contact Pinetum to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:

Fees are subject to a pre-admission needs assessment which is required to fully understand the level of care and support required by each individual. Premium rooms normally require an additional charge. Nursing fees include the Funded Nursing Contribution (FNC) if you are eligible.

What’s included?

• All care and support including a monthly review of care plans

• All meals, snacks and drinks freshly prepared every day by our chef

• Access to landscaped gardens

• Activities and lifestyle programme

• All utilities and other accommodation costs

• Housekeeping and laundry services

• WiFi internet access

Please note, the weekly fee does not include hairdressing, chiropody or other healthcare visits or appointments not covered by the NHS, toiletries, newspapers or magazines, any over the counter medications that a GP wouldn’t normally prescribe such as paracetamol and indigestion relief, and any other privately arranged healthcare. Should you require an escort to hospital appointments, we may apply an agreed hourly charge for this service.

Funding Types Accepted

  • Self-Funding (Private)
  • Local Authority with Top-up
  • Local Authority
  • NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)

Support you may be entitled to

  • If you choose a care home based in England, you may be eligible for NHS Funded Nursing Care (FNC), which helps cover the cost of nursing. This is worth £267.68 per week and is usually paid directly to the care home.

Good to Know

Group / Owner

Person in charge

  • Narcis Mitu (Home Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Information

  • Ages 55+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: Yes
  • Last Refurbishment: 2011

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (45)
  • Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (4)

Parking

  • On-site

Pinetum Reviews (62)

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9.9

Pinetum has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.887) out of 10, based on 22 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Pinetum has 62 reviews.

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Review from Rachel D (Daughter of Resident) published on 24 September 2026 Submitted via Website•
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Review from Clive H (Son of Resident) published on 15 July 2026 Submitted via Website•
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Review from Stephen W (Son of Resident) published on 9 June 2026 Submitted via Website•
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Review from Andrea L (Daughter of Resident) published on 20 May 2026 Submitted via Website•
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Review from Matthew M (Son of Resident) published on 24 April 2026 Submitted via Website•
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Review from Diane H (Daughter of Resident) published on 2 March 2026 Submitted via Website•
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Review from Kenneth W (Husband of Resident) published on 23 February 2026 Submitted via Website•
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Review from Neil S (Son of Resident) published on 27 January 2026 Submitted via Website•
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Review from Jo W (Daughter of Resident) published on 1 December 2025 Submitted via Website•
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Review from Vincent P (Son of Resident) published on 24 September 2025 Submitted via Website•
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Review from T C (Friend of Resident) published on 4 August 2025 Submitted via Website•
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Review from Amber P (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 28 July 2025 Submitted via Website•
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Review from Mandy W (Daughter of Resident) published on 27 May 2025 Submitted via Website•
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Review from D T (Son of Resident) published on 22 April 2025 Submitted via Website•
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Review from Martin P (Son of Resident) published on 4 April 2025 Submitted via Website•
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Review from J C (Daughter of Resident) published on 7 March 2025 Submitted via Website•
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Review from Yvonne R (Friend of Resident) published on 5 March 2025 Submitted via Website•
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Review from Ann S (Wife of Resident) published on 4 March 2025 Submitted via Postal Review Card•
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Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 19 December 2019
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  • CaringGood
  • EffectiveGood
  • ResponsiveGood
  • SafeGood
  • Well-ledGood
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News (39) & Events (0)

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  • 27 Oct 2026

    A Care UK colleague has raised £310 for PTSD UK after organising a bake sale at the provider's Colchester based Support Centre, with the total boosted through Care UK's matched...

  • 27 Oct 2026

    A Care UK colleague took to the skies to raise money for Parkinson’s UK after being inspired by a resident’s determination to make a difference. Shahvez Tauqir, Customer Relations Manager...

  • 27 Oct 2026

    A mother and daughter from a Care UK care home laced up their walking boots and trekked almost 100 miles across the Scottish Highlands to raise thousands of pounds for...

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Awards / Recognitions (117)

  • 12 Oct 2026Recipient: Care UK
  • 13 Jul 2026Recipient: Care UK
  • 26 Jun 2026Recipient: Care UK

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Meet the Team (1)

Narcis Mitu
Narcis MituJob Title Home Manager

Frequently Asked Questions about Pinetum

How much does Pinetum cost?

The care home lists weekly fees per person from £1,954 for nursing care (respite from £2,198). Funding accepted: Self-Funding (Private), Local Authority with Top-up, NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC).

What types of Care is Pinetum registered for?

Older Person Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health Condition, Physical Disability are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.

How many Rooms does Pinetum have?

There are 45 Single Rooms.

What are the Facilities & Services at Pinetum?

Close to Local shops, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.

How far is Pinetum to the centre of Chester?

1.0 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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