Sharston House Nursing Home

Manor Park South, Knutsford WA16 8AQ
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  • Sharston House Nursing Home, Knutsford
Sharston House Nursing Home, which is situated in a peaceful residential area close to Knutsford Town Centre, has recently had an impressive refurbishment. The home combines the warm, friendly feel of a family home with the elegance of an impressive Victorian residence.

The home offers nursing care for older people, in a luxury homely setting. It support residents needing either long term or short term care, including respite care. The home also specialises in providing end of life care and supporting people with Parkinson's Disease.

Set in beautiful grounds it has a large, pleasant patio area, with plenty of outdoor seating areas for residents to sit, relax and enjoy the fresh air, particularly during the summer months.

The home is spacious with a large lounge, quiet conservatory area and a music room as well as a café area where residents can spend time with family and friends.

Mealtimes are an important part of the day and chefs prepare delicious home cooked food to tempt even the most discerning appetite. Residents are encouraged to enjoy their meal in the dining room, taking their time, while socialising and making new friends.

The bedrooms are spacious and Residents are encouraged to personalised their rooms to make them as homely as possible, which helps them settle in quicker.

The well-being of residents is important and the home has a varied entertainment programme which takes into account the likes and dislikes of residents and the different levels of abilities of residents, including a film club, yoga sessions, music afternoons, craft, trips out and visiting professional entertainers.

Care Provided

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Dementia
  • Physical Disability
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • For a maximum of 48 Service Users

Dementia Care Types

  • Mild Dementia

Other Care Provided

  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Stroke
  • Palliative / End of Life Care
  • COPD/Pulmonary Disease
  • Bariatric Care/Obesity
  • Convalescent Care

Facilities

  • Own Furniture if required
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Close to Local shops
  • Near Public Transport
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Gardens
  • Bar/Café
  • Residents Kitchenette
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Television point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access

Funding & Fees

Weekly Charges per Person

  • Self-Funded Residential Care: £1250 – £1250
  • Self-Funded Nursing Care: £1250 – £1500
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care: £1250 – £1250
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Care: £1400 – £1500

Please speak to the Manager about care home fees. All fees are subject to assessment and availability

These prices are only a guideline, please contact Sharston House Nursing Home to find out the exact price for your requirements.

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 £254.06 per week and is usually paid directly to the care home.

Good to Know

Person in charge

  • Bindhumol Varughese (Home Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Criteria

  • Ages 50+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: No
  • Last Refurbishment: 2025
  • Number of floors: 2

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (46)
  • Couples/Companion Rooms (1)
  • Single Rooms with Ensuite Wet Room (4)
  • Couples/Companion Rooms with Ensuite Wet Room (1)

Visiting

  • Open visiting

Parking

  • Allocated visitors parking available

Sharston House Nursing Home Reviews (122)

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9.7

Sharston House Nursing Home has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.657) out of 10, based on 43 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Sharston House Nursing Home has 122 reviews.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Sorry, not 100% positive about food - my taste-buds seem to have been affected by happenings...sorry chef! One suggestion I have, a more direct way of communicating with management/nursing staff. Care staff are so busy with so many different people with so many problems) Just an observation which may
be helpful. The smiling, attentive, personal care given by all the staff bounces off the walls and creates a happy, friendly atmosphere! Thank you to you all! Love and laughter.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Generally pleased with cleanliness and friendliness. Good variety of activities and entertainments. Mum took a while to settle. It would help if a) staff all wore name badges b) introductory booklet or leaflet would help with general routine i.e. mealtimes, laundry, hairdresser etc. c) fluid intake
could be better monitored. Mum often let her tea get cold, then removed by staff. She didn't like water in the jug, so often didn't drink enough.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Sharston House has a homely atmosphere, friends and family are made to feel very welcome. The standard of care is very good on the whole, the carers and nursing staff are very responsive to any questions regarding care provision. The food is of a very good, nutritional standard, paying particular attention
to individual dietary needs. The home provides a varied programme of entertainment and activities, providing stimulation for all the residents and their families. The home offers very good value for money providing a high standard of care.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

We are fairly satisfied with Sharston House.
I appreciate it's a demanding job but to us, this is my dad, so to us, he is very special.
-Buzzing the bell, help does not always appear.
-Clothes have gone missing.
-A couple of members of staff not too keen on.

Reply from Nishi Gottlieb, Home Manager at Sharston House Nursing Home

Dear Jill
Thanks for taking time and your feedback, I really appreciate it and will share it with all my staff.
Kind regards
Nishi

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

ALL the staff were very kind and pleasant and helpful when needed. I was treated with dignity and I felt no troubles at any time. If I had to go into a care home again, I would always ask for Sharston House.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My late mother stayed at Sharston House during the last four months of her life. She has been in two previous care homes which she did not like. However, the move to a proper nursing home was the best move, we the family, made. The staff at Sharston House are super professional and caring and my mum
loved it there. The management too are super caring and professional. I fully recommend Sharston House to anyone who needs 24/7 care.

Reply from Nishi Gottlieb, Home Manager at Sharston House Nursing Home

Dear Anthony
Thanks taking time completing the review for us. I will share with all my staff. It was lovely looking after Mum.
If you need any support please do not hesitate to call.
Kind Regards
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mother, at 96, has had a new lease of life here. The activities are wonderful and she has done more here than in the last decade. My brothers and I know she is being looked after really well, and are so happy to have complete peace of mind. The staff are exceptional. The place really feels like home
from home. We have already recommended it a number of times to others looking for care.

Reply from Nishi Gottlieb, Home Manager at Sharston House Nursing Home

Dear Julie
Thanks for taking time to complete the review, I will share with all my staff.
Kind regards.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Own room really nice after 16 days in a hospital ward, which was very noisy. Minor negatives were almost perpetual "alarm beeps" and on occasions, a neighbour, presumably hard of hearing, with the radio turned up. Food was good and varied. Staff were excellent. Very helpful and cheerful.

Reply from Nishi Gottlieb, Home Manager at Sharston House Nursing Home

Dear Keith, thanks a lot for taking the time to complete our review. The staff will be very happy with your positive feedback which I will share with all my staff.
Hope you are doing well and taking it easy. Look after yourself and if you need any help and support please do not hesitate to call in.
Once again, thanks and God bless, look after yourself.
Kind regards, Nishi.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

When we chose Sharston House for my mother we made a very wise choice. At the age of 97, after living on her own with help she reached the point where she needed 24-hour care. We, her family, have been most impressed by all the staff at the home. Mum settled in well, enjoying good food provided by an
excellent Chef and regular activities and entertainment which was provided by super, happy activities staff.
The nurses and carers are pleasant, hard working and well motivated. The manager and administrator have always been very approachable, understanding and helpful. Excellent!

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My mum has continued to thrive in Sharston House.
She is 97 years old, blind and arthritic so has her up's and downs but she is very well fed and looked after. She looks forward to the activities every day and the staff are good to her.

Reply from Nishi Gottlieb, Home Manager at Sharston House Nursing Home

Dear Phil,
Thanks for your review and your support, it's pleasure looking after Mum. I will share it with my all staff. Have good a wonderful Christmas with family and best wishes for new year 2019.
Kind regards
Nishi

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I am very happy and settled here and the staff are very friendly and helpful.
The food is very good.
They welcome all my family when they come. I enjoy some of the activities in the lounge, especially when animals visit!

Reply from Nishi Gottlieb, Home Manager at Sharston House Nursing Home

Dear Mr Jones,


Thanks for taking the time to complete the review and kind words. I will share it with my staff.


Kind regards,
Nishi.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My husband has only been here for one week, but I am very satisfied with his care. The staff are lovely and any concerns you may have are immediately dealt with.

Reply from Nishi Gottlieb, Home Manager at Sharston House Nursing Home

Thanks for your kind words for the team.
I will share it with all my team.


Kind regards,
Nishi

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My wife had a number of problems, particularly limited mobility. The carers at Shaston coped well and my wife was treated compassionately and became one of the family. Her second home.

Reply from Nishi Gottlieb, Home Manager at Sharston House Nursing Home

Dear Don


Thanks for your kind words, I will share with all my team.


Kind regards,
Nishi

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

A very warm welcome from all the staff.
My husband had a lovely room with a bed, sitting area, door to garden and ensuite shower room.

Reply from Nishi Gottlieb, Home Manager at Sharston House Nursing Home

Dear Catherine
Thank you very much for your feedback.
It was pleasure looking after your husband, I will share with all my staff.
Take care and let us know if you need any more assistance.


Kind regards
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Very clean.
Staff friendly and willing.
Eager to help.

Reply from Nishi Gottlieb, Home Manager at Sharston House Nursing Home

Dear David
Hope you are doing well.
Thank you very much for your kind words and it was really nice taking care of you.
I will share with all my staff they will be thrilled.
Please do not hesitate to contact us if you need any more support.


Kind Regards
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mother received intermediate care after a major operation. All the staff are friendly and attentive and very thoughtful. Mum was well cared for, care tailored to her individual needs. She felt content and secure and it was a good place for her to make her recovery from surgery.

Reply from Nishi Gottlieb, Home Manager at Sharston House Nursing Home

Dear Anne


Thanks for your kind words for my team and I will share with my team, they will really appreciate.
Take care and if you need any more support please contact us. We are very happy to help and support.


Kind Regards
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My father was in Sharston for 3 weeks respite while my mother recovered from an operation.
We found dad was treated with respect, dignity and friendliness. The staff can't do enough and it feels very homely.

Reply from Diana Galatanu, Deputy Home Manager at Sharston House Nursing Home

Dear Mark,


Thank you for the nice words. It was our pleasure to look after your dad. Please give him the best wishes and our love.
If you ever need any support from us please don't hesitate to contact us.
Kind regards, Sharston team.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Mum spent 10 days at Sharston House after breaking her leg at home. She received great care whilst she was with you. Thank you to all the staff.

Reply from Nishi Gottlieb, Home Manager at Sharston House Nursing Home

Thank you very much for your kind review, our best wishes for your Mum.
If you need any support, please contact me at any time.
I will discuss with all the staff and share with all staff.


Kind regards,
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

It is the quality and caring nature of each staff member, no matter what their task, that single out Sharston from the rest.
I would not entrust my wife to anybody else at this point time - 21st July 2018 BUT today there was an avoidable incident!

Reply from Nishi Gottlieb, Home Manager at Sharston House Nursing Home

Dear Donald,
Thanks for your kind review - I will share with all my staff and it's a pleasure looking after your wife.
We are here to help and support any time.


Kind regards,
Nishi.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Having stayed in Sharston 2 weeks for rehabilitation, I was treated extremely well indeed. The service was excellent and all my medication attended to professionally. Concern was shown when the staff thought I might have an infection so the doctor was called to make sure my health didn't deteriorate.
All was well. All the staff were friendly and knowledgeable. I thank you for our care.

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Current Review Score: 9.7 (9.657)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.7 (9.657) out of 10 for Sharston House Nursing Home is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.7 out of 5 from 43 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 42 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Care Home is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.657 for Sharston House Nursing Home is calculated as follows: ( (352 Excellents x 5) + (142 Goods x 4) + (15 Satisfactorys x 3) + (1 Poors x 2) ) ÷ 510 Ratings = 4.657

  • b) 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5').

    The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Sharston House Nursing Home is based on 42 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4

    • ii) 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the registered maximum number of service users in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Care Home registered for a maximum of 50 service users has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 48 registered maximum number of service users is 9.6, which has been reached with 42 Positive reviews. Points = 1

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 22 Mar 2019

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Good

  • Caring

    Good
  • Effective

    Good
  • Responsive

    Good
  • Safe

    Good
  • Well-led

    Good

Care Quality Commission is responsible for the registration and inspection of social care services in England.

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Meet the Team (6)

Bindhu

Bindhu Varughese

Job Title: Home Manager

Joined: 2019

I completed my general nursing and midwifery in 1995 in India. Started my nursing career and worked in super speciality hospitals in medical and surgical wards till 2004.


After moving to the UK, I worked as a staff nurse at Macclesfield General Hospital for 6 years and in different healthcare settings as a nurse.


I joined Kingsley Healthcare in 2019 and held roles as Clinical Lead, Deputy Manager and now Home Manager as of 2022.


I am compassionate, dedicated, caring, and supportive to the residents, family and staff and a good team player.

Kate

Kate Yeung

Job Title: Administrator

Joined: 2025

Kate has worked as an Administrator for over 10 years and has a wealth of experience in the role.


Kate has previously worked in Administrator roles in Hong Kong and, although she has never worked in the care sector before she is loving the challenge of such a busy positive.


She likes working with all the friendly team at Sharston House and enjoys meeting and chatting with residents and their relatives.


In her spare time Kate enjoys running, travelling and meeting new people

Sunali

Sunali Weerasinghe

Job Title: Lifestyle Co-ordinator

Joined: 2025

With over 20 years of experience in media planning, digital strategy, and brand communications across the Middle East and Sri Lanka, I have refined my skills in audience engagement, event curation, and personalised experiences. My expertise lies in designing meaningful and enriching activities that enhance residents' well-being, ensuring every event, social gathering, or therapeutic activity is tailored to their interests and needs. I hold a Master’s in Marketing Communication from Middlesex University, which has strengthened my ability to develop innovative and engaging programs that foster a strong sense of community and connection.


Beyond my corporate background, I am deeply passionate about person-centred care, ensuring that every resident feels valued, heard, and engaged. Whether organising stimulating social events, coordinating wellness activities, or arranging personalized experiences, my goal is to bring joy and fulfilment to residents' daily lives. My approach combines creativity, empathy, and meticulous attention to detail, creating a warm and inclusive environment where everyone feels at home.


I am also committed to intergenerational and community initiatives, having previously supported children's education through creative learning projects. My love for art and craft, baking, and event planning naturally led me to pursue a role as a Lifestyle Coordinator at Sharston House, where I bring my enthusiasm for creativity and connection to enhance the daily experiences of residents.


At Sharston House, I bring a wealth of experience, a compassionate approach, and a dedication to making every moment meaningful—creating enriching experiences that truly make a difference in the lives of those I support.

Louise

Louise Thompson

Job Title: Head of Care

Louise has worked at Sharston House for over 15 years, since she left school.
Initially Louise worked on a part time basis at the home as a Catering Assistant, while she was still at school, as she wanted to go to college and work in the Travel Industry however, she loved working at the home so much that when she left school she decide working in care was her calling and she took on the role as a Carer worker at the home.


During her time at Sharston House Louise has been keen to learn, develop and progress in her role. She has undertaken a number of courses including, her NVQ Level 3 in Care, CHAPS and has also completed a Diploma in Health and Social Care.


Passionate about delivering quality care, she has gained a wealth of knowledge, skills and experience during her career and was delighted to become Head of Care at the home.


In her spare time she loves spending time with her 2 children, which usually involves taking them to their various activities. She also loves going on holiday and exploring new places.

Fatima

Fatima Mir

Job Title: Head of Care

Fatima has worked at Sharston House for over 8 years, initially she started as a Support Worker.


Throughout her time at Sharston House she has been eager to learn, develop and progress in her role and successfully gained her NVQ Level 2 & 3 in Care as well as completing her CHAPS training which has helped her progress to the role of Head of Care at the home.


Fatima has gained a wealth of knowledge, skills and experience during her career and is passionate about delivering person-centred care to residents.
When she is not working Fatima loves relaxing, enjoying the outdoors and spending time with her 2 children.

Douglas

Douglas Hemlin

Job Title: Head Chef

Joined: 2017

Douglas has been a chef at Sharston House for the past four years.


He completed his chef apprenticeship with the Hilton Group and worked at several of their hotels across the globe. He was also the executive chef at the Sea World resort in Australia. Douglas enjoys chatting with the residents and takes pride in providing them with five-star quality meals.

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