
The home has a "homely" feel and the carers are lovely, would highly recommendAnne H(Daughter-in-law of Resident/Service User)

constantly telling me how kind everyone is and that the staff cannot do enough for herChristina E(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

The kindness and love shown at all times are appreciated and valued in equal measureG S(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

The home has a "homely" feel and the carers are lovely, would highly recommendAnne H(Daughter-in-law of Resident/Service User)

constantly telling me how kind everyone is and that the staff cannot do enough for herChristina E(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

The kindness and love shown at all times are appreciated and valued in equal measureG S(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

Located in the Cheshire countryside, Sable Cottage offers a purpose built setting close to Delemere Forest and Chester.
The staff at Sable Cottage do their very best to provide a friendly and welcoming atmosphere. The ethos of the home is to keep the emphasis on promoting individuality, independence and well being.
They hope that service users will take on a renewed interest in their life and environment whilst making friends...
Care Provided by Sable Cottage Nursing Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Learning Disability / Autism
- Mental Health Condition
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
- Younger Adults
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 39 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
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- Convalescent Care
- Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
- Day Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Residents Kitchenette
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Sable Cottage Nursing Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Sable Cottage Nursing Home 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)
Support you may be entitled to
- If you chose 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
Owner
- Sable Cottage Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Johanna Houghton(Registered Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages from 30 to 110
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Year Purpose Built: 1991
- Number of floors: 3
Room Information
- Single Rooms (38)
Visiting
- Sable Cottage Nursing Home have an open visiting policy, however, if possible the team ask that meal times are respected.
Parking
- Emergency and short stay car parking for 3 vehicles at side of building. Large car park at rear of building.
Sable Cottage Nursing Home Reviews (11)
Sable Cottage Nursing Home has a Review Score of 9.3 (9.259) out of 10, based on 7 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Sable Cottage Nursing Home has 11 reviews.
Sarah coordinates the dementia floor amazingly with great attention to all details.
My mother-in-law is very settled here.
Thank you all.
My mother has been in Sable Cottage for 3 years.
The home is clean and whilst I would say the premises could do with some modernisation ( furniture and fittings), in my view the most important consideration is the level of care afforded my mum and other residents.
I can only describe that level of care as excellent. The staff are very professional, vary caring and nurturing and only too willing to respond to queries or provide updates as required.
I'm aware that the home is under new management from last year and whilst I still wait to see any noticeable changes, my hope is that the current staff are retained and receive the recognition they deserve (support and financial). The manager on my mums floor (dementia residents) is exceptional as are those caring staff who continue to do an amazing job.
Mum is so happy since moving into Sable Cottage, the staff are really amazing, they all go up & beyond, they are all so caring and thoughtful, I cannot recommend Sable Cottage more highly, it really is a home from home, I can't express how happy and grateful I am that mum has been fortunate enough to be able to be part of the Sable Cottage family where she is so well looked after and so content, thank you from the bottom of my heart, the food is also amazing, lots of cups of tea & lovely cakes too !!!
My mum has been a resident at Sable Cottage for 3 and a half years and during that time her needs have changed considerably. The nursing and care staff have looked after her with kindness, respect and skill. Staff get to know the residents and their needs and wishes - ensuring real individual care.
Very happy with the care and service given to my mother. All staff are very friendly, approachable and caring, meaning I have peace of mind. Always get a warm welcome when I visit my mum, nothing is every too much.
Mum has not been out of bed for almost 3 years, the fact that she has not had a bed sore is testimony to the level of care received. She is always clean, tidy and comfortable. Staff also ensure that she is well nourished and hydrated.
We have been very happy with the care my Mother-in-Law is receiving at Sable Cottage Nursing Home since she moved there two years ago. The home has a "homely" feel and the carers are lovely, would highly recommend the home for anyone looking for care for a relative.
We could not want a better care home for our mum. All staff are committed and dedicated to the care of the residents and take time to personalise the support needed. The kindness and love shown at all times are appreciated and valued in equal measure - it gives our family peace of mind and comfort. Thank you.
The overall scoring of this nursing home, as posted, is unfair and does not reflect how brilliant, caring and dedicated the staff are at Sable Cottage Nursing Home. My mum went to stay with them for the last few months of her life, towards the end of 2022, as dementia rapidly took hold of her. The staff were genuinely interested in Mum and were sensitive to her individual needs and quirks! The staff cared so well for Mum, a small example of this was that they patiently discussed with Mum what outfit she would like to wear for the day, only a small thing but Mum loved clothes. They were diligent and knowledgeable about her medication and condition and immediately contacted the doctor if there were any suspected issues. The other good thing is that the local GP does a round every week to check on all the residents. This is not a care home with many residents, so the care provided is more personal. It is not palatial but is very clean and I cannot fault the level of care my mum received.
Thank you very much for your kind review; it is very much appreciated.
Mum has settled so well into Sable Cottage. She loves the staff and is constantly telling me how kind everyone is and that the staff cannot do enough for her. I am so impressed with the care and attention given, and I am very pleased to see Mum so contented and happy.
Thank you for taking the time to review us; we really appreciate it.
Mum is very elderly, frail and has advanced dementia. She gets wonderful care at Sable Cottage and the staff are fantastic. The staff help mum in a one to one way all the time. The managers are excellent. It might not be the most glamorous, showy care home in the world but it is full of love. It also has a very mixed group of residents and links with the local community so it has a strong sense of community. The staff don't judge our family because we can't get to see mum as often as we'd like. I thoroughly recommend Sable Cottage.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 23 January 2020Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeRequires improvement
- Well-ledGood
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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Meet the Team (1)

When Johanna joined Sable Cottage she brought with her a wealth of knowledge and a vast amount of experience in administration, recruitment, personnel, and customer service and soon proved to be a valuable asset to the company. Johanna achieved her QCF5 Management qualification in 2015 and is an active member of the National Skills Academy's Registered Manager’s Programme.
Johanna is passionate about providing person centre care to the residents and manages the home with an open-door policy. a transparent attitude and a friendly approach, which results in a happy and positive atmosphere throughout the whole home.
Frequently Asked Questions about Sable Cottage Nursing Home
What types of Care is Sable Cottage Nursing Home registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health Condition, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Sable Cottage Nursing Home have?
There are 38 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Sable Cottage Nursing Home?
Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Smoking not permitted, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Residents Kitchenette, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Sable Cottage Nursing Home to the centre of Tarporley?
3.8 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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