Cheswardine Hall Nursing & Residential Home

Market Drayton · TF9 2RJ

Care type: Nursing Home
Indicative weekly fees: £950–£1,800/week
Inspection rating: GoodRating published Aug 2019
Capacity: 48 beds

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What the evidence shows

Cheswardine Hall Nursing & Residential Home is listed as a nursing home. The published inspection rating is Good (Aug 2019). Mostly positive public feedback assessment.

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What stands out

Good inspection rating
Mostly positive public feedback
Physical disability support

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Registered provider: Mr S G & Mrs A Poole
Provider group: -
Local authority: Shropshire
Floors: 3
Opened: 1985
Nursing cover: Registered nurse shown 24/7

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Cheswardine Hall Nursing & Residential Home Inspection Rating & History

The published overall inspection rating is Good. Review the dates and any findings below; a data review is not a new inspection.

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Inspection Ratings by Category

Safe— Are people protected from harm?

Good

Effective— Does care achieve good outcomes?

Good

Caring— Are staff kind and respectful?

Good

Responsive— Does care meet individual needs?

Requires improvement

Well-Led— Is the home well managed?

Good

Inspection record date

Inspection report published · Aug 2019

Registered Manager

Anne Poole

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RightCareHome analysisCare fit

Published care capabilities

Listed support includes physical disability support, nursing care, 24/7 nurse cover. Confirm the support and environment needed for the individual person.

Physical disability support
Nursing care
24/7 nurse cover
Palliative or end-of-life support

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Care Capabilities

Service Types

What type of care is provided

Nursing Home

Residential Home

Specialisms

Specialist experience with

Physical disability

Adults aged 65+

Conditions

Can support people living with

Alzheimer's

Parkinson's

Stroke

Brain Injury

Diabetes

Heart Disease

COPD

Cancer

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Palliative Care

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Behavioural Support Signals

Trained to help with

Wandering and leaving the building

Additional Condition Support

Additional support for

Speech/Communication

End-of-Life Care

Behavioural Support Signals

Trained to help with

Wandering and leaving the building

Additional Condition Support

Additional support for

Speech/Communication

End-of-Life Care

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Staffing

RightCareHome analysisStaffing evidence

Available information about staffing arrangements. Family descriptions of staff appear in the family experiences section; they are not verified staffing levels.

Round-the-clock nurse cover is listed. Confirm the current on-site arrangements for individual needs.

Registered Manager

Anne Poole

Medication Support

Medication Administration

Full Medication Management

Cheswardine Hall Nursing & Residential Home: Weekly Fees & Funding Options

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Indicative weekly fees

£950–£1,800/week

≈ £4,131 - £7,827 per month (estimate)

Monthly estimate uses an average of 4.348 weeks per month.

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Council-funded rate — background context

Reference period is unavailable. This is not a current private fee quote or a measure of care quality. Self-funded fees and included services may differ.

Council-rate context (Shropshire, nursing): £1,166/wk

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How care at this home can be funded

Self-Funding

You pay the full fee directly if assessable capital exceeds £23,250. Between £14,250 and £23,250, tariff income applies.

Local Authority

Your council contributes based on a financial assessment. You may still pay a contribution.

NHS Continuing Healthcare

The NHS pays the full cost if your primary need is health-related. Requires a formal assessment.

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The council pays a set rate and your family pays the difference to cover a higher-cost home.

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Cheswardine Hall Nursing & Residential Home: Weekly Fees & Funding Options

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Indicative weekly fees

£950–£1,800/week

≈ £4,131 - £7,827 per month (estimate)

Monthly estimate uses an average of 4.348 weeks per month.

You may pay less if council or NHS-funded care applies.

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Council-funded rate — background context

Reference period is unavailable. This is not a current private fee quote or a measure of care quality. Self-funded fees and included services may differ.

Council-rate context (Shropshire, nursing): £1,166/wk

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How care at this home can be funded

Self-Funding

You pay the full fee directly if assessable capital exceeds £23,250. Between £14,250 and £23,250, tariff income applies.

Local Authority

Your council contributes based on a financial assessment. You may still pay a contribution.

NHS Continuing Healthcare

The NHS pays the full cost if your primary need is health-related. Requires a formal assessment.

Family Top-Up

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Family feedback for Cheswardine Hall Nursing & Residential Home

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4.9

RightCareHome analysis of family feedback

Mostly positive

Family feedback rating (out of 5)

What families value

What matters to families:

{"families value most": [{"point": "consistent, kind staff who treat residents like family", "mentions": 18, "impact": "high"}, "skip"]}

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How Families Rate This Home

Family feedback on care, surroundings and daily life

Activities

4.65

Activities

4.65

Safety

4.89

Safety

4.89

Food & Drink

4.90

Food & Drink

4.90

Facilities

4.90

Facilities

4.90

Rooms

4.90

Rooms

4.90

Value for Money

4.92

Value for Money

4.92

Cleanliness

4.93

Cleanliness

4.93

Staff

5.00

Staff

5.00

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Positive family feedback

Positive experiences described in family feedback:

{"families value most": [{"point": "consistent, kind staff who treat residents like family", "mentions": 18, "impact": "high"}, "skip"]}

Staff perspective

Family reviews tell you how care feels from the outside. But the people delivering that care have their own story — about workload, management, and whether they feel supported to do their job well.

The Care Home Check report considers available staffing information alongside family experiences. Coverage varies, and any gaps remain questions to confirm with the home.

Family experiences can help with visit planning. They do not verify current staffing levels or the care an individual will receive.

How RightCareHome analyses public feedback

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Recurring patterns. Review text is analysed for repeated strengths, concerns, contradictions and practical questions. Isolated comments are treated more cautiously than recurring themes.
Confidence thresholds. The strength of each conclusion depends on usable feedback, evidence breadth and consistency. We distinguish specific experiences from broader patterns.
Rating and semantic assessment. The combined rating summarises numerical scores. The semantic assessment explains what families repeatedly describe. Strong recurring concerns can therefore change the assessment even when the rating is high.
Evidence scope. Public feedback is one evidence layer, not a live measure of staffing, safety or daily care. RightCareHome therefore reads it alongside inspection findings and their dates and the questions to test on a visit.

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About this care homeProvider description, registration background and accreditations.

Background context

Home profile

Provider and registration context for Cheswardine Hall Nursing & Residential Home, useful once you have already reviewed the main decision sections above.

Cheswardine Hall Nursing & Residential Home is a care home with nursing in Market Drayton, West Midlands, operated by Mr S G & Mrs A Poole since 2011. The home has 48 beds and is an inspection rating of Good. Qualified nursing staff are on-site 24 hours.

Contact & location

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Practical Information

Visitor Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible parking
Wheelchair accessible entrance

Contact & Directions

+44 1630 661316 info@cheswardinehall.co.uk Visit website Get directions

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Location & Neighbourhood

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Cheswardine Hall, Chipnall, Market Drayton, TF9 2RJ

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Daily Life

Will daily life feel comfortable and meaningful?

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Dining & Nutrition

2 dining services listed

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Dining Services

Choice of Menu

Communal Dining Room

Dietary Options

Pureed

Diabetic

Vegetarian

Gluten-Free

5/5

Food Hygiene Rating(inspected February 2025)

Food handling:Very good

Premises condition:Good

Food safety management:Good

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Activities & Social Life

RightCareHome analysisDaily-life evidence

Social life, outings, and engagement programmes based on available information.

3 activities listed

Individual and group options available

Arts & Crafts

Music & Singing

Reminiscence

✓One-to-one activity sessions

✓Organised group activities

Facilities & Features

4 feature groups available

Essential features shown first

Accessibility Features

Wheelchair Access

Lift

Stairlift

Rooms

Ensuite

Single Rooms

Double Rooms

Couples Rooms

Safety & Security

Secure Garden

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Lifestyle & Amenities

Garden

WiFi

TV Lounge

Hairdresser

Bar

Parking

What public records show about this provider

RightCareHome analysisProvider records

A standard company check does not apply here

This provider type does not appear to use the standard company check shown for private operators. Discuss care quality, staffing and continuity directly with the provider.

What we know

A standard company-record check does not appear to apply to this provider type.

What public records do not tell us

This does not say anything negative about care quality or day-to-day continuity.

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Who is legally responsible for this service, and which current registration, staffing and continuity documents can you share?

No company-derived findings are shown because this provider type does not appear to use the standard company-record check.

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Provider identity and record dates

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Linked provider

Mr S G & Mrs A Poole

Company record

Not applicable

Match

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Next Steps

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Questions to Ask When Visiting Cheswardine Hall Nursing & Residential Home

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Common Questions About Cheswardine Hall Nursing & Residential Home

What does the inspection rating for Cheswardine Hall Nursing & Residential Home show?

The published overall inspection rating is Good. The inspection report was published on 28 August 2019.

Is Cheswardine Hall Nursing & Residential Home a good care home?

The published overall inspection rating is Good. The inspection report was published on 28 August 2019. Family feedback highlights positive experiences. The combined public feedback rating is 4.9 out of 5. No current enforcement actions are recorded. The safest next step is to compare these signals with your visit questions and care needs.

How much does Cheswardine Hall Nursing & Residential Home cost per week?

Indicative weekly fees at Cheswardine Hall Nursing & Residential Home: £950–£1,800/week. Confirm your assessed quote, including care and extras, with the home.

Does Cheswardine Hall Nursing & Residential Home accept NHS or local authority funding?

Cheswardine Hall Nursing & Residential Home accepts self-funding, local authority funded, and NHS Continuing Healthcare residents. For NHS Continuing Healthcare eligibility, refer to NHS guidelines.

Is Cheswardine Hall Nursing & Residential Home a nursing home or a residential care home?

Cheswardine Hall Nursing & Residential Home is registered as a nursing home. This means the home provides nursing care alongside personal care support. Round-the-clock nurse cover is listed. Confirm the current on-site arrangements for individual needs.

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How many beds does Cheswardine Hall Nursing & Residential Home have?

Cheswardine Hall Nursing & Residential Home has 48 registered beds. The home provides nursing care.

What do care home reviews say about Cheswardine Hall Nursing & Residential Home?

Family feedback highlights positive experiences. The combined public feedback rating is 4.9 out of 5.

Are Cheswardine Hall Nursing & Residential Home's reviews enough to make a decision?

Cheswardine Hall Nursing & Residential Home's public feedback assessment is useful, but it should not be the only reason to choose the home. Treat it as one evidence layer, then compare it with the inspection rating, safety and well-led domains, weekly fees, funding fit, and provider-record questions. Reviews are strongest when they confirm the same strengths or concerns that appear in inspection evidence and your visit questions.

Is Cheswardine Hall Nursing & Residential Home safe?

The published inspection Safety rating for Cheswardine Hall Nursing & Residential Home is "Good". No enforcement actions are currently recorded.

Has Cheswardine Hall Nursing & Residential Home had enforcement actions?

There are no current enforcement actions recorded against Cheswardine Hall Nursing & Residential Home in the inspection history.

What continuity questions should families ask Cheswardine Hall Nursing & Residential Home?

Ask Cheswardine Hall Nursing & Residential Home how care is kept consistent when staffing or residents' needs change, how families are informed about management changes, and what the contract says about notice periods and deposits. Discuss these points with the manager during your visit and ask for key commitments in writing.

What should I compare before choosing Cheswardine Hall Nursing & Residential Home?

Before choosing Cheswardine Hall Nursing & Residential Home, compare published inspection overall, Safe, and Well-Led ratings with their inspection history, family review volume and repeated themes, published weekly fees and what is included, funding routes accepted by the home, and the operator’s public company records. Compare these points with other care homes in Market Drayton to find the best fit for your relative’s care needs, budget and visiting arrangements.

Is Cheswardine Hall Nursing & Residential Home's inspection rating improving or declining?

The inspection history for Cheswardine Hall Nursing & Residential Home looks stable rather than clearly improving or declining. The inspection report was published on 28 August 2019.

What is Cheswardine Hall Nursing & Residential Home's food hygiene rating?

Cheswardine Hall Nursing & Residential Home currently has a food hygiene hygiene rating of 5 out of 5. The food hygiene record is dated 26 February 2025.

What questions should I ask when visiting Cheswardine Hall Nursing & Residential Home?

When visiting Cheswardine Hall Nursing & Residential Home, start by asking the team to ask to see the latest inspection report and what has changed since it, ask how staffing levels work on day and night shifts, ask how families are updated when needs change, and ask who provides overnight clinical cover if nursing needs escalate. These questions help you test whether the public picture on this page still matches day-to-day reality inside the home.

What does our visit checklist include for Cheswardine Hall Nursing & Residential Home?

Our visit checklist for Cheswardine Hall Nursing & Residential Home starts with the basics families often miss: the latest inspection report, staffing levels across day and night shifts, how the team updates relatives when needs change, and how care plans are reviewed in practice. On RightCareHome, the page-level checklist is then extended with personalised follow-up questions based on the home’s inspection, review, provider-record and practical signals.

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