
My time is well spent in this lovely place and I sincerely hope it lasts just a bit longer.Jean C(Resident / Service User)

first impression was "wow" is this a hotel or care home?P J T(Granddaughter of Resident/Service User)

I am happy to call Upton Dene my home now.J R(Resident / Service User)

My time is well spent in this lovely place and I sincerely hope it lasts just a bit longer.Jean C(Resident / Service User)

first impression was "wow" is this a hotel or care home?P J T(Granddaughter of Resident/Service User)

I am happy to call Upton Dene my home now.J R(Resident / Service User)

The team at Upton Dene are passionate about enriching residents’ lives with inspiring activities. The home has its own trishaw for trips into the community, weekly visits from therapy dog Ned, and regular performances by the University of Chester’s choir of student nurses. The local community is invited to Memory Café afternoons (1.30pm–3.30pm), supporting people living with dementia and their loved ones.
Residents enjoy a giant interactive tablet for games, gardening...
Care Provided by Upton Dene Residential and Nursing Home
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
- For a maximum of 74 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
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- Convalescent Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- 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
Our weekly fees are individual to each of our residents and are subject to a pre-admission assessment, which is required to understand the level of care and support needed. Our 2025 weekly care fees for residential care start from £1500 and for nursing care £1818, but may be in the region of 30% more*. This depends on your care needs and the type of bedroom that is right for you, from our standard rooms through to our premium bedroom options.
*If you require more specialist care such as 1-2-1 support, your weekly fee could be higher.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Upton Dene Residential and Nursing Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Upton Dene Residential and 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
- Sanctuary Care Ltd
- Voluntary / Not for Profit Owned
Person in charge
- Yvette Alexopoulous (Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 60+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
Room Information
- Single Rooms (74)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (74)
Upton Dene Residential and Nursing Home Reviews (112)
Upton Dene Residential and Nursing Home has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.809) out of 10, based on 22 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Upton Dene Residential and Nursing Home has 112 reviews.
Great, friendly staff who care so much for my grandma. They go above and beyond and are always on hand. She is never without, and the room she stays in is lovely. Thanks again to all the staff for their hard work.
My mother has been a resident since May 2022; she was admitted as a matter of urgency following the death of my father. The staff have been wonderful since the beginning in settling and supporting both Mum and I. I have found it upsetting to see my mum's dementia worsen, but the senior staff, in particular, couldn't be kinder. I've had more than one hug from them. The home is very nicely presented; it has a lovely, warm feeling about it. The receptionist and entertainment staff are all very good and welcoming.
My partner was moved to Upton Dene Residential and Nursing Home after a severe stroke, firstly at another care home then at another one (had him moved) which has really good facilities for him, although he doesn't enjoy being immobile it is how it is for his safety. We are able to take him out on trips and also the home sort out all his transport for appointments. The staff really get to know patients and are good with him and do exchange banter with him. Luckily the visiting is 8-8 which is excellent.
I have nothing but admiration for the way the team look after my mother. She is so content and that means so much to me and my family. Without exception, I have praise for all members of staff.
My mother-in-law entered Upton Dene in January 2022 at the age of 101. She is a very independent character which is why she has lived so long in her own home. It was the thought of winter weather that drove her to seek care. She took a while to settle, but now she can appreciate the care she is receiving, particularly in recent months when she has required extra care because of health issues. Help has been at hand and good care and support provided.
The overall care has been excellent. On some days, there was certainly a shortage of staff, which can cause chaos in the dementia unit. The food is excellent, and the staff are very caring. I would agree that the garden could be improved, perhaps by volunteers?
Great place, great carers. Activities to keep them occupied with fabulous facilities.
I cannot remember my prior existence.
At Upton Dene, I feel safe and secure and live in great comfort with the excellent staff and other residents. I feel as if I am in my own home - I certainly do not want to go anywhere else.
As I live down south and my other siblings live in Australia, I need to feel confident that my mother's needs are well met. I can say, with great confidence, that all staff at Upton Dene look after her with consideration and respect. I am eternally grateful for the service they have extended to Mum and all our family.
My brother is in receipt of excellent care, both medical care and social care. The staff are very friendly and supportive. He enjoys the meals, even though he is on a diet. The home has good access to health professionals, such as a GP and the hospital. We, his family, know that he will receive excellent care and support, as some of his health conditions worsen. We have confidence in the staff.
Provided a calm environment.
Staff friendly; get to know the family and contact them appropriately.
Mum has settled very well and is happy in the care home. This is a great comfort, and she was always against going into care. She enjoys the activities and talking to staff and tells me the food is very good. Her room is very comfortable and has ensuite facilities.
My husband said covid has made things more difficult. Too many temporary staff, some of whom are not trained well enough. Food has improved a bit but some days it leaves a lot to be desired. Not a lot of fresh fruit is available. Recently, over a four or five day period, (during lockdown) no one was in charge to make a decision if I could take my husband out. The garden and patio are a great asset to the home but they need looking after. Not one daffodil/tulip was seen in spring. A garden can be wonderful for your mental health.
Mum, despite needing an elderly mentally infirm placement due to her difficult behaviour, has been well cared for. The seniors, in particular, are always ready to give feedback on Mum and have tried their best to integrate her into the home. I would not hesitate to recommend Upton Dene to someone who has a relative with dementia. The staff have done their best to cater for Mum's needs.
Thank you so much for taking the time to review Upton Dene and for your kind words about our home and team. It is wonderful to hear that you'd recommend our home. Best wishes, Fae
The physical environment is excellent. It feels more like a home, than a residential establishment. My father is comfortable and settled and relates well to the staff, who provide an excellent and caring service, during very difficult circumstances.
Mum was admitted ten months ago from hospital. She has no memory and doesn't realise where she is and has been violent, at times but the staff have always been very caring, kind and treat both her and all of us with dignity and a real understanding of our worries. Mum has developed a chip craving and the kitchens will produce a plate of chips for her, even when they are not on the menu. Mum is always clean and well cared for, despite being incontinent. I would highly recommend Upton Dene (nursing floor.)
My mother was wearing her engagement ring and wedding ring when admitted; she never took them off. She was wearing them the last time I saw her but they were not with her when she died.
The rings were on her inventory and had been seen by myself and staff members shortly before my mother passed away, they were valuable both emotionally and financially to her and her family.
This is an ongoing issue for us, and I have drawn my own conclusions.
Please be careful with your loved one's valuables if considering this establishment.
At Sanctuary Care and Upton Dene, your feedback is always taken in the highest regard, and having spoken with the management at Upton Dene, I am aware that the team are working with the family to reach a resolution. Kind Regards, Fae.
My 89-year-old mum moved into residential care here at Upton Dene approximately 3 weeks ago. She has settled really well due to the extreme kindness and professionalism of the team here. They are amazing and I feel so much more relaxed that Mum is getting the care she deserves, at last. Nothing is too much trouble. In terms of facilities, it is extremely good. There is a hairdresser on-site a few days per week and a little shop for gifts. The cinema room is fab and Mum loves the food. Her room is spotless and well decorated. Of course, there have been minor issues but these have all been resolved. Covid continues to be a pain with restrictions but I know these are to protect Mum and I’m happy to live with these inconveniences. I am delighted, so far and I’d like to extend my thanks to all the staff who deserve the biggest medal.
What a beautiful review. Thank you so much for taking the time to share your views - it's comments like these that make the commitment and dedication our teams put in each and every day, so worthwhile. I hope your mum continues to thrive at Upton Dene. Thank you again
The bedrooms and common rooms were clean and modern, and the food of a good standard. All criticisms seem to stem from the fact that there are too few staff on duty. My father was left for long periods alone in his room. He said that he wanted to sleep but he just wasn't motivated by the "activities" which seem to have been designed for residents of declining capacity. It was 3 weeks before he learned there was a garden and then he was locked out and nobody realised. Could not recommend.
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review for Upton Dene. We are so sorry to hear your feedback.
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Very nice modern building spotless and comfortable inside. All the staff are very pleasant. Great facilities and set in a nice area.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 04 July 2024Requires improvement
- CaringGood
- EffectiveRequires improvement
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeRequires improvement
- Well-ledRequires improvement
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 (5) & Events (0)
- 27 Mar 2026
Two of our nurses are beaming with pride after becoming the first Sanctuary Care colleagues to successfully complete our new preceptorship programme. The outstanding achievements of Goemeone Ramoleko and Zoleka...
- 31 Dec 2025
This year, our residents at Upton Dene Residential and Nursing Home in Chester have loved getting out and about on the trishaws with the amazing team from Cycle Without Age...
- 05 Nov 2025
The team is proud to achieve the Veteran Friendly Framework (VFF) status, which aims to better support the practical, emotional and social needs of the armed forces community living in...
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Awards / Recognitions (10)
- 21 Jul 2026Recipient: Sanctuary Care Ltd
- 30 Jan 2026Recipient: Sanctuary Care Ltd
- 31 Jan 2025Recipient: Sanctuary Care Ltd
Accreditations
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Meet the Team (2)

I bring over 20 years of nursing and care experience to my role as Home Manager. I've been a registered nurse since 2002, having trained at the Countess of Chester Hospital, right next to Upton Dene.

I love meeting and getting to know our residents and their family and friends.
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