





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.
Good care, very happy. Lots of activities to take part in. When choosing where I wanted to go I chose The Willows because I had heard it was good.
Extremely satisfied with the care I've received.
The staff are good.
My mother has been a resident at The Willows for several years now and I continue to be amazed and delighted at the care and attention she receives, both physical and mental. All the staff are caring, respectful and understanding of my mother's needs. As a relative, it feels like being part of a great big family. Thank you.
Thank you for such a positive review. We are pleased that we have achieved what we set out to do and that you have such a good experience. It’s a pleasure to care for your mother.
Ever since I bought my husband to The Willows, it has made me more relaxed with the situation. My husband came from a nursing home which had an awful atmosphere. The manager and her team were welcoming from day one. It makes such a wonderful difference. All the staff are so caring and hardworking. They make me feel at ease. Thank you so much for looking after my husband.
Thank you for your positive review and for allowing us to care for your husband. We are so pleased that you feel at ease and relaxed in our home. I will share your kind comments with my team.
Wonderful staff. Very caring and considerate. Lots of activities to give residents enjoyment in a challenging environment.
Thank you so much for reviewing us; so glad that you and your loved one have had a positive experience. I will gladly share your kind comments with my team.
We couldn't have had a better experience during a stressful period.
The staff and facilities ensured our mum died with the minimum of discomfort in a home from home environment.
As a family, we are more than grateful and would wholeheartedly recommend The Willows.
Thank you so much for taking the time to post such a positive review. It was an honour to care for your Mum and we are so pleased that we were able to meet your expectations during a stressful time for the whole family.
Regrettably, my wife passed away on the 7th May after a long and uncomfortable fight with Alzheimer’s.
However, I cannot find adequate words to express our complete satisfaction at the standard of care that my wife had from the nurses and the wonderful carers. Some were younger than others but their training must have been very comprehensive as they were all “little angels on earth”.
Although our family is not of the Christian faith, we would have no hesitation in recommending The Willows to members of any faith - and, God willing, should I need such care and attention, I would willingly sign myself into The Willows.
Thank you so much for taking the time to comment on the care your wife received. We are so glad that your wife and family had a positive experience from the staff at The Willows and I will share your comments with the team.
From the moment she arrived there her care was excellent.
The care for us, her family was a great comfort to us all.
All staff were professional and caring in all aspects of Mum's care.
Thank you so much for taking the time to review us. I am so pleased that we were able to meet your expectations and care for your Mum and I appreciate your kind comments which I will gladly share with our team.
My mother, who had dementia, was a resident in The Willows Nursing Home in Mobberley Cheshire for 6 years up to her death in September 2018 and my brother and I have, throughout this time, been very happy with the way she has been looked after. Every one of the staff have been extremely caring and helpful and we would have no hesitation in recommending The Willows to anyone else who may require such a service.
My cousin chose to keep herself to herself much of the time but I was aware of the excellent opportunities to keep residents stimulated.
In particular, I am so grateful for the special care for both my cousin and me at the end of her life.
The team at The Willows would like to thank you so much for taking the time to send in this review. We really appreciate your comments and are so pleased that we were able to make a positive difference.
My mother recently passed away at The Willows having lived there for 6 months. The care she received was fantastic she was treated with such care and dignity and real affection from all the staff. The nurses are literally angels in disguise. All of the staff supported both mum and all her family during an emotional time.
Thank you so much for your kind comments. I am so pleased that you had a positive experience and that we were able to deliver the care that was expected and deserved for your mother. Thank you for taking the time to review us and I will share your comments with The Willows team.
Mother came for 2 wks respite care and after a couple of days settled well in her new environment. We think it was a good experience for her and she was very happy and stimulated when we collected her to bring her home.
Thank you for your review. We are so pleased that your Mum had such a positive experience with us and look forward to seeing you all again.
With the recent passing of my father, all of the staff and carers have given phenomenal support to my mother during such a sad moment. They are a credit to your organisation. Thank you again from the bottom of our hearts.
Thank you so much for taking the time to send in a review. We are so pleased that we able to care for your Father and support your Mother through a difficult time. Thank you once again for your positive comments which I will gladly share with my team.
The carers at The Willows are extremely patient and helpful. They know the residents well and engage with them at every opportunity. There is a good choice of food, well presented.
In all honesty, I am the worse critic for my fathers care as I'm a care manager, so looking at homes and care was difficult as I wanted the best for him. We found it here. The staff are amazing, the manager is very open and is always willing to help with any concerns we may have. Dads transition was not easy and he wasn't very appeased but he didn't know what was happening, the manager and all the team on Fieldview are fabulous. We never worry about if we made the right choice. We are treated like extended family when we visit. It is a relief to know dad is loved and card for just like if he was at home.
Thank you so much for taking the time to review us and for your comments about the care your Father is receiving. Our aim is not just to provide a high standard care for our residents but also to try and meet the expectations of their loved ones. Once again thank you for your positive comments which I will share with our team.
My cousin spent nearly thirteen years at The Willows, during which time the care and attention afforded to her was exemplary, at every level. Thank you all.
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience regarding the care your Cousin received. We value the feedback given which I will share with the care team.
Both my parents enjoyed their time there. They received kindness and care from the friendly and professional staff. I and my family were able to visit at any time and were always made welcome. My parents' rooms were spacious, bright and spotless. I was able to bring items from home to make it feel homely. Every time I visited the Willows, I know I had made the right decision. My parents were comfortable and well cared for and most importantly, happy in a well staffed, caring environment.
I think it unlikely that there is a care home where the residents are more loved and cared for than the Willows. Although sometimes residents can be very distressed and difficult to help, the staff are unfailing in their support and patience. My mother lived at The Willows for 5 1/2 years until her recent death and was looked after with skill and tenderness right up until the end. I will always be grateful to them for their support.
Thank you for your very kind comments which I will share with our team. Our aim is to always offer the best support to the resident and their families and we are so pleased that we able to fulfil that for you and your loved one.
Management. Staff absolutely wonderful. The Willows is excellent.
Thank you so much for your review. I am so pleased that you have had such a positive experience. We appreciate your comments and we will continue to strive to improve and maintain our standards.
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
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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.
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