The Old Rectory Nursing Home
At a Glance
The information you need to decide whether this home warrants a closer look.
Nursing homes
Staff warmth score
of reviewers answered yes
Good to know
- Registered beds35
- SpecialismsCaring for adults over 65 yrs, Dementia
- Last inspected2021-07-20
The Evidence
What the review data, the inspection reports, and the dementia-care evidence base tell us about this home.
What families say
The eight family priority themes
- Staff warmth55
- Compassion & dignity57
- Cleanliness55
- Activities & engagement52
- Food quality50
- Healthcare45
- Management & leadership60
- Resident happiness55
What inspectors found
Inspected 2021-07-20
Is this home safe?
Is the care effective?
The Effective domain is rated Requires Improvement at the June 2021 inspection — the only domain not rated Good. This is a significant concern for a home specialising in dementia care, as Effective covers care planning, dementia training, healthcare access, nutrition assessment, and whether care actually reflects what is known about each individual. The inspection text does not specify which aspects of Effectiveness were found wanting, or what actions the home committed to take. A subsequent review in July 2023 found no evidence to reassess the rating, meaning this domain may still carry concerns.Is this home caring?
The Caring domain is rated Good at the June 2021 inspection. This domain covers staff warmth, dignity, respect, and whether residents' independence is supported. However, the published inspection text contains no direct observations of staff interactions, no resident or relative quotes, and no specific examples of caring practice being observed. A Good rating in this domain is meaningful, but the lack of supporting evidence makes it impossible to assess what the inspectors actually saw.Is the home responsive?
The Responsive domain is rated Good at the June 2021 inspection. This domain covers whether the home tailors its care to individual needs, offers meaningful activities, responds to complaints, and supports people approaching end of life. As with other domains, the inspection text provides no specific examples: no activity descriptions, no testimony about how the home responds to individual requests or complaints, and no information about end-of-life care practice.Is the home well-led?
The Well-Led domain is rated Good at the June 2021 inspection, and the home has a named registered manager (Mr Kevin Scott Butterworth) and nominated individual (Dr Anjani Kumar). The improvement from Requires Improvement to Good overall suggests the leadership has been capable of identifying and addressing problems. However, the inspection text provides no specific observations about management visibility, staff culture, governance systems, or how the home handles feedback and complaints. The July 2023 monitoring review found no reason to reassess the rating.
Source: CQC inspection report →
What the evidence base says
The home specialises in caring for older adults, with particular experience supporting people with dementia. Their nursing team provides round-the-clock care for residents aged 65 and over. For families navigating dementia care, the home offers specialist support within their nursing service. This includes care tailored to the changing needs that dementia can bring. All areas worth probing directly during a visit.
The DCC Verdict
Our editorial view, built from the three lenses: what families tell us, what inspectors record, and how the home sits against good dementia-care practice.
DCC Family Score
The Old Rectory Nursing Home scores in the mid-range, reflecting a home that has made genuine progress from a previous Requires Improvement rating, but where the inspection report provides limited specific detail across most care themes — and where a formal Requires Improvement in the Effective domain raises real questions about care planning, training, and healthcare for families considering this home for a parent with dementia.
Homes in North West typically score 68–82.Worth a visit
The Old Rectory Nursing Home, a 35-bed nursing home in Chester specialising in dementia and older adult care, was inspected in June 2021 and received an overall rating of Good — an improvement on its previous Requires Improvement rating. The Well-Led, Safe, Caring, and Responsive domains are all rated Good, suggesting the home has made meaningful progress and that its leadership and culture are moving in the right direction. However, the Effective domain — which covers training, care planning, and healthcare — remains rated Requires Improvement, and this matters a great deal if you are considering this home for a parent with dementia. The published inspection text provides very little specific detail: no direct quotes from residents or families, no descriptions of staff interactions, no observations about mealtimes, activities, or the physical environment. That level of detail is what helps families make confident decisions, and its absence means almost everything needs to be verified on a visit. Before placing your parent here, ask specifically: what was identified as requiring improvement in the Effective domain and what has changed since 2021? How often are care plans reviewed, and will you be involved? What dementia-specific training do staff complete, and how recently? And ask to see the home outside of a scheduled tour — the everyday reality of a dementia unit is best understood when no one is expecting you.
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In Their Own Words
How The Old Rectory Nursing Home describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Dementia nursing care in the heart of historic Chester
The Old Rectory Nursing Home – Expert Care in Chester
Finding the right nursing home in Chester can feel overwhelming when you're looking for specialist dementia support. The Old Rectory Nursing Home provides residential care for people over 65, including those living with dementia. Located in this historic North West city, the home offers nursing care in a traditional setting.
Who they care for
The home specialises in caring for older adults, with particular experience supporting people with dementia. Their nursing team provides round-the-clock care for residents aged 65 and over.
For families navigating dementia care, the home offers specialist support within their nursing service. This includes care tailored to the changing needs that dementia can bring.
“Visiting any care home helps you get a feel for whether it's the right place for your loved one.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
The DCC Verdict
Our editorial view, built from the three lenses: what families tell us, what inspectors record, and how the home sits against good dementia-care practice.
DCC Family Score
The Old Rectory Nursing Home scores in the mid-range, reflecting a home that has made genuine progress from a previous Requires Improvement rating, but where the inspection report provides limited specific detail across most care themes — and where a formal Requires Improvement in the Effective domain raises real questions about care planning, training, and healthcare for families considering this home for a parent with dementia.
Homes in North West typically score 68–82.Worth a visit
The Old Rectory Nursing Home, a 35-bed nursing home in Chester specialising in dementia and older adult care, was inspected in June 2021 and received an overall rating of Good — an improvement on its previous Requires Improvement rating. The Well-Led, Safe, Caring, and Responsive domains are all rated Good, suggesting the home has made meaningful progress and that its leadership and culture are moving in the right direction. However, the Effective domain — which covers training, care planning, and healthcare — remains rated Requires Improvement, and this matters a great deal if you are considering this home for a parent with dementia. The published inspection text provides very little specific detail: no direct quotes from residents or families, no descriptions of staff interactions, no observations about mealtimes, activities, or the physical environment. That level of detail is what helps families make confident decisions, and its absence means almost everything needs to be verified on a visit. Before placing your parent here, ask specifically: what was identified as requiring improvement in the Effective domain and what has changed since 2021? How often are care plans reviewed, and will you be involved? What dementia-specific training do staff complete, and how recently? And ask to see the home outside of a scheduled tour — the everyday reality of a dementia unit is best understood when no one is expecting you.
The three questions to ask when you visitSave this home. Compare it against your shortlist.
Let our analysis show you how The Old Rectory Nursing Home measures up against the other homes you’re considering. Free account.
In Their Own Words
How The Old Rectory Nursing Home describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Dementia nursing care in the heart of historic Chester
The Old Rectory Nursing Home – Expert Care in Chester
Finding the right nursing home in Chester can feel overwhelming when you're looking for specialist dementia support. The Old Rectory Nursing Home provides residential care for people over 65, including those living with dementia. Located in this historic North West city, the home offers nursing care in a traditional setting.
Who they care for
The home specialises in caring for older adults, with particular experience supporting people with dementia. Their nursing team provides round-the-clock care for residents aged 65 and over.
For families navigating dementia care, the home offers specialist support within their nursing service. This includes care tailored to the changing needs that dementia can bring.
“Visiting any care home helps you get a feel for whether it's the right place for your loved one.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
