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The service is wholly focused on delivering a person-centred approach to caring for people, with an emphasis on dignity, choice and independence. The service...
The Willows is a purpose-built, single-storey care home situated in Blacon (a residential area of Chester) and provides care to frail older people and those living with dementia. The historical city of Chester and beautiful Welsh countryside are close by and can be appreciated on day trips.
The service is wholly focused on delivering a person-centred approach to caring for people, with an emphasis on dignity, choice and independence. The service is provided 24-hours a day by RGN and RMN nurses (trained in mental health and general nursing) and supported by a highly proficient care team.
The home encourages each resident to view the Willows as their home; with personalisation of bedrooms readily encouraged and any special requests for residents' comfort being considered.
Entertainment and activities are provided on a daily basis and meet the needs and requests of the residents. Entertainers are booked regularly to perform in the home and family/friends are welcome to attend. Where possible, any specific hobby or activity will be accommodated.
Care Provided by The Willows
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Mental Health Condition
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 73 Service Users
Dementia Care Types
- Mild Dementia
- Moderate Dementia
- Advanced/Complex 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
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Wheelchair Access
- Ground Floor Accommodation only
- Gardens
- Television point in own room
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
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The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact The Willows for full pricing details and T&Cs.
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
- N Hussain
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Fay Taylor (Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Year Purpose Built: 1992
- Number of floors: 1
Room Information
- Single Rooms (65)
- Couples/Companion Rooms (4)
Visiting
- People move into the Willows as their permanent home and it is promoted as such to residents and their family & friends. Accordingly, visits are welcome at anytime (the home does however requests that visits at meal times and late evening are avoided wherever possible) and visitors are welcome to use the quiet lounge or join in with the residents in any of the organised activities.
Parking
- There is sufficient on-site parking but, should all spaces be taken, street parking immediately off the premises is possible.
The Willows Reviews (25)
The Willows has a Review Score of 9.0 (8.961) out of 10, based on 9 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time The Willows has 25 reviews.
I do think more carers are needed as sometimes when wheelchair bound residents need the toilet, they have to wait as not enough staff. Also, there needs to be more entertainment for residents.
I do think more carers are needed as sometimes when wheelchair bound residents need the toilet, they have to wait as not enough staff. Also, there needs to be more entertainment for residents.
Thank you for your review. We do offer a full activity programme every day of the week and we appreciate that whilst not all activities are suited to every individual, we do try to vary the programme we offer and try our best to meet individual requests or needs. If there is anything specific that your relative would like to do, please do let us know and we will try our best to facilitate it.
I find the staff friendly, informative and caring.
This work is very often challenging and all the staff here meet these...
I find the staff friendly, informative and caring.
This work is very often challenging and all the staff here meet these challenges every day without complaint.
I thank them all for their dedication and commitment.
This care home would be excellent if they had more staff to care for the residents.
This care home would be excellent if they had more staff to care for the residents.
Particularly worth noting is the immediate response to any request and every observed need of my wife. This response is always given thoughtfully and positively.
Particularly worth noting is the immediate response to any request and every observed need of my wife. This response is always given thoughtfully and positively.
Mother has been a resident for two years and the staff have always been friendly , caring and professional. The home is on one level making it easier for residents to move about. Over the last couple of months, refurbishments have been taking place improving the ambience and facilities for the...
Mother has been a resident for two years and the staff have always been friendly , caring and professional. The home is on one level making it easier for residents to move about. Over the last couple of months, refurbishments have been taking place improving the ambience and facilities for the residents. All in all, a progressive, pleasant home for the elderly residents.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 10 February 2024Inadequate
- CaringRequires improvement
- EffectiveRequires improvement
- ResponsiveInadequate
- SafeRequires improvement
- Well-ledInadequate
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- 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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