The Willows provides residential, nursing, dementia, palliative and short-stay care for up to 61 residents in a peaceful gated community in Mobberley, Cheshire.
Overlooking a bowling green and just a short distance from Tatton Park and Knutsford, the home offers a tranquil setting with easy access to local attractions. All bedrooms are en-suite, and the layout is designed to feel like small households, each with its own kitchen, lounge, and dining...
Care Provided by The Willows Nursing Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 61 Service Users
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
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
- Advanced/Complex Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- Convalescent Care
- Day Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- 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 The Willows Nursing Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.Contact The Willows 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
Group / Owner
- MHA
- Voluntary / Not for Profit Owned
Person in charge
- Tamara Simmons (Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 55+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
Room Information
- Single Rooms (61)
The Willows Nursing Home Reviews (104)
The Willows Nursing Home has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.711) out of 10, based on 24 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time The Willows Nursing Home has 104 reviews.
I am unable to care for my husband who has dementia and multiple health problem. All the staff, maintenance, catering, laundry, cleaning, care, nursing, activities and chaplain, show extreme kindness to both Alan and myself. I have no worries or concerns about him living there. I miss him but am welcomed whenever I go to see him. First rate.
My mother stayed in The Willows for respite care (to allow us to go on holiday). She felt very welcome and said she felt part of a small family. The staff were very friendly and caring, nothing was too much trouble. She felt safe which meant we could enjoy our break with no worries.
The standard of care is excellent. The staff are very caring. There are great activities. Quizzes, exercises, music therapy and our chaplin leads a very uplifting service. The facilities and the rooms are good and the food is excellent.
Thank you for your kind and positive review . It's our pleasure to take care of you.
Wife was treated very well caring staff
What a wonderful experiance we had while my dad was being cared for in The Willows. We felt cared for too and part of a lovely family. Unfortunately my father passed away but the consideration and empathy we were shown by all the staff in his last days was so much appreciated by my mum and I. Thank you.
Thank you for taking the time to complete a review for The Willows. It was our pleasure to care for your Dad. We are so glad that you and your Mum had a positive experience and appreciate your kind comments, which I will gladly share with our team.
Myself and the family find it difficult to put into words, our grateful thanks for the care and attention - even affection given to my husband David while in 'The Willows.' Thank you for your support and understanding.
Thank you for taking the time to review us, when it must be such a difficult time for you and your family. Thank you for allowing us the privilege to care for your husband and we are so pleased that you as a family had some a good experience of the Home. We really do appreciate your comments which I will happily share with my team.
My sister's dinners are always cold, so therefore she isn't eating them. Also her cups of tea/coffee are cold so she's not drinking them.
Thank you for your feedback, which we take seriously. We will investigate this but please do come and see us so we can discuss any concerns and resolve the issues with your sister's dinners and drinks.
My stay at The Willows has been a very enjoyable experience; the care has been wonderful. All the staff are kind, helpful, supportive and patient. The food has been delicious. I have met so many people whom I have enjoyed chatting with. I feel able to go home and cope on the farm now, which I wouldn't of if I had not come to The Willows for a rest. Best wishes for the future and to another 30 years of service.
Thank you so much for taking the time to review us. We are pleased that the support you received has enabled you to return home. It was our pleasure to look after you. You know where we are if you need us in the future.
If looking at prospective place, is a home from home. Would highly recommend.
Thank you so much for sharing your experience, we really appreciate you taking the time to review us and welcome your feedback, which I will gladly share with the team.
Been a resident here now for a few weeks. Right from the beginning the care, home feel and services have been faultless. Always plenty of staff around and on hand when need them. The home is very clean and tidy, smells fresh. Food and drink is of great quality with varied menu. An area that stands out is the friendly home feel, and the activities. There is always something happening including Cheese and Wine Afternoons, Visiting singers/entertainment. Also there is a chaplain onsite which is nice to have. Management are very active within the home and friendly. Overall cannot fault The Willows, and would highly recommend it.
Thank you so much for your positive review, which I will gladly share with my team. It's our pleasure to help support you.
Staff are always friendly and attentive. Look after all of Mum's needs and take interest in what she liked when younger and talk with her regularly. The rooms and common areas are always clean and tidy.
Thank you so much for taking the time to review us. We really appreciate your kind comments and are so pleased that you have had a good overall experience. It's a pleasure and a privilege to look after you Mum.
It gave us such peace of mind to know she was in safe and caring hands and we will always be grateful for the compassion and dedication shown by everyone there. Mum passed away peacefully at The Willows and the empathy and support of the staff will always stay with me. After she'd gone, my son wanted to see her room one last time. They'd made it look so lovely. I hadn't asked them to, they just did it. I've told my son that when the time comes that I can't live independently, he should find me a place at The Willows. That's how much I trust and appreciate everything they do.
Thank you so much for reviewing us at what must be a difficult time for the family. Thank you for allowing us to care for your lovely Mum. We appreciate your positive feedback, which I will happily share with my team. Please do come and visit us at any time we would love to see you.
Very comfortable, friendly staff, ranging from senior house manager to carers, domestics, maintenance, laundry, kitchen staff and anyone I may have forgotten.
Thank you for taking the time to review us. Our aim is to provide the best care possible, and we are so pleased that we met your expectations.
My wife moved to The Willows after shorter stays in two other nursing homes. I was very happy that her final months were spent in The Willows. All the staff were excellent and worked together well. There was an excellent range of activities and pastoral care in addition to the required nursing and personal care needs fully met.
Thank you for trusting us to take care of your wife. We are so pleased that we met your expectations. Thank you for taking the time to submit a review for The Willows at what must be a difficult time for you.
Mum stayed at The Willows for three weeks whilst recovering from a leg fracture. The staff here are excellent and caring, quite strict at times. Mum liked the room and the general facilities. She likes to shower to shower every day but that was not possible only on certain days. Mum liked the puddings she was given every day- we were bringing her lunch because she is a vegetarian and only eats certain foods. Mum was looked after well and got on well with many of the carers and medics. Overall, the place is very clean and in a quiet, rural location. The admin side is very good and with excellent regular communications.
Thank you for taking the time to review us. We appreciate the feedback that you gave, which I will share with the team. I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for the handmade gift that was donated to us and for your kind gifts of food for the staff. We wish you and your mum well for the future.
Mum spent 3 months at The Willows on intermediary care in the hope of going home. Unfortunately, her mobility didn't allow that but all the staff were very caring and supportive with both me and Mum the whole time she was there. I would have no hesitation in recommending The Willows Nursing Home.
Thank you so much for your kind review, which I will gladly share with The Willows team. We are pleased that you and your mum had a good experience and wish you both well for the future.
My husband has been in for respite for three weeks and during his stay has been very well looked after - good food etc. Would definitely be using again and highly recommend.
Thank you so much for the 5-star review, we really appreciate your feedback and wish you well for the future and look forward to seeing you again.
Excellent care.
Thank you for taking the time to review us and for the positive feedback received, which I will gladly share with my team. We are pleased that you enjoyed your stay with us and wish you well for the future.
My time in The Willows was good. The staff were very helpful and friendly. The place was kept clean and the food was very good.
Thank you for your review, we are so pleased that you had a positive stay with us and wish you well for the future.
Excellent staff.
Thank you for taking the time to review us. It's our pleasure to care for and support your mum.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 17 May 2018Good
- Caring Good
- Effective Good
- Responsive Good
- Safe Good
- Well-led Good
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.
Bed Vacancies
Please contact us for latest vacancies.
News (9) & Events (0)
- 03 Oct 2025
Caring for a loved one can be very rewarding but it can also be very demanding. At The willows, we provide short-term respite stays designed to give carers a much-needed...
- 19 Jun 2025
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- 04 Mar 2025
Special Offers to Support Your Loved Ones! We understand how important it is to find the right care, whether for a short or permanent stay. That’s why we’re offering two...
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Meet the Team (1)
Tamara Simmons is the dedicated Home Manager at MHA The Willows and will be celebrating 11 years in the role this September. A qualified nurse since 1986, Tamara began her career in the NHS, specialising in the care of older people, before moving into the private sector in 1996 to continue her passion for elderly care in residential settings.
With decades of experience behind her, Tamara remains focused on delivering high-quality care that enables residents to live active, fulfilling lives. Her leadership style is hands-on and person-centred, and she values the importance of getting to know each resident individually.
One of Tamara’s favourite parts of the day is spending time with residents—whether that’s through one-to-one conversations or joining in with activities whenever she can. Under her guidance, The Willows continues to provide a warm, supportive environment where both residents and staff can thrive.
Frequently Asked Questions about The Willows Nursing Home
What types of Care is The Willows Nursing Home registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does The Willows Nursing Home have?
There are 61 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at The Willows Nursing Home?
Own Furniture if required, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is The Willows Nursing Home to the centre of Knutsford?
3.0 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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