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Thornton House Residential Home
94 Chester Road, Childer Thornton, Ellesmere Port, CH66 1QL — Care Home

Care Quality Commission (CQC) assessment
How Thornton House Residential Home was rated
Rating published 22/07/2026. Read the full inspection report.
- 22 bedsRegistered capacity
- Cheshire West and ChesterCouncil for care funding
- 01513 390737Care home's own number
- Larchwood CareOperator
- 15th March 2012Registered since
- GN Care Homes Limited, CH66 1QLRegistered provider
Care offered
Care types at Thornton House Residential Home
Serving Ellesmere Port, Merseyside, Thornton House Residential Home offers Residential, Dementia and Respite care, and has been registered with the CQC since 15th March 2012.
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Support and specialisms
Support for
Disability support
Dementia care
Dementia specialisms
Medication support
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0800 368 8558Lines open 8am–10pm, seven days a week See all questionsWhat rating has Thornton House Residential Home been given by the regulator?
Thornton House Residential Home was given an overall rating of "Inadequate" by the CQC in May 2023.
What types of care does Thornton House Residential Home provide?
Thornton House Residential Home's care offering covers Residential, Dementia and Respite care.
How many rooms does Thornton House Residential Home have?
Thornton House Residential Home is registered for 22 rooms.
How much does Thornton House Residential Home cost?
Fees at Thornton House Residential Home begin at £525.00 a week.
Does Thornton House Residential Home provide Residential care?
Residential care is one of the care types Thornton House Residential Home offers.
Does Thornton House Residential Home offer Respite care?
Thornton House Residential Home does offer Respite care.
Does Thornton House Residential Home provide care for people with Dementia?
Dementia is one of the care types Thornton House Residential Home offers.
What Local Authority does Thornton House Residential Home come under?
Thornton House Residential Home falls under the local authority area of Cheshire West and Chester.