Rated Care Homes

Madeline McKenna Court

G

Good

Rated on

Rating from the Care Quality Commission.

At a glance

  • 1 rating

    Only one rating on record, so there is no trend to show yet.

  • 8 years

    since the latest rating was published. A rating this old may not show how the service is today.

  • 18 of 24

    rated care homes in Halton are rated Good, like this one.

Madeline McKenna Court: inspection record

Care home, 23 beds, Halton

Rated Good in February 2019.

Madeline McKenna Court: inspection record: inspection ratings by year, 2015 to 2026
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Overall
Safe
Effective
Caring
Responsive
Well-led

Ratings published by the Care Quality Commission.

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What inspectors found

From the Care Quality Commission's inspection report published 20 February 2021. Quoted under the Open Government Licence.

Madeline McKenna Court is a care home located in Widnes. It is registered to provide accommodation and residential care to up to 23 people aged 65 and over in one adapted building. At the time of this inspection there were 17 people living at the home.

Read the rest of CQC's summary

We found the following examples of good practice:

• Staff were wearing and disposing of used personal protective equipment (PPE) safely and in line with the relevant national guidance. • Social distancing was promoted by the careful placement of furniture in communal areas. • The home had a robust testing programme in place to frequently test staff and people living at the home. • Staff at the home ensured any staff and people living at the home were appropriately supported to self- isolate when necessary. • The home was clean and hygienic. There were cleaning schedules in place ensuring frequent cleaning took place throughout the day and staff were clear on their responsibilities regarding cleaning. • Staff at the home had sought and responded to further advice and guidance on effective infection prevention and control practice from relevant professionals, such as the local infection prevention and control team.

Further information is in the detailed findings below.

The five questions we ask about services and what we found

Questions to ask when you visit

  1. The last rating is 8 years old. Ask what has changed since then.
  2. Ask to see the most recent Care Quality Commission (CQC) report and what the home did about any points in it.
  3. Visit at different times of day, including a mealtime.

Registration details

Registered manager
Claire Jones
Registered with the CQC since
What it provides
Care home service without nursing
Who it supports
Dementia, Older People, Younger Adults

Inspection report

Read the full inspection report (opens the Care Quality Commission website)

2 inspection reports, latest 20 February 2021. The reports are on the Care Quality Commission website.

The rating is the Care Quality Commission's. We show it as published and do not change it.

Who runs it

Ownership type
Organisation

Halton Borough Council runs 6 services, all in the North West. 3 are rated Good or Outstanding and 3 are rated Requires improvement or Inadequate.

Other services run by Halton Borough Council

  1. G
    Halton Supported Housing Network Good. Home care, Halton
  2. G
    Millbrow Care Home Good. Care home with nursing, Halton
  3. RI
    Oakmeadow Community Support Centre Requires improvement. Care home, Halton
  4. RI
    St Lukes Care Home Requires improvement. Care home with nursing, Halton

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Getting help from Halton Borough Council

The council can assess what care someone needs and tell them what help with the cost they may get.

Checked on the council's website, November 2026.

Common questions

Does Madeline McKenna Court provide nursing care?
No. The Care Quality Commission lists Madeline McKenna Court as a care home without nursing.
How many beds does Madeline McKenna Court have?
The Care Quality Commission's register lists 23 beds at Madeline McKenna Court.
When was Madeline McKenna Court last inspected?
The Care Quality Commission's latest rating for Madeline McKenna Court was published on 28 February 2019.
Who runs Madeline McKenna Court?
Madeline McKenna Court is run by Halton Borough Council. It runs 6 services, all in the North West.
What is Madeline McKenna Court's CQC rating?
Its overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is Good, published on 28 February 2019.

Contact

Address
7 Caxton Close, Widnes, WA8 4DY Map (opens Google Maps)
Read the full inspection report (opens the Care Quality Commission website)

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  3. G
    Trewan House Care Home Good, 0.7 miles away
  4. G
    Glenwood Care Home Good, 0.8 miles away
  5. RI
    Widnes Hall Requires improvement, 0.9 miles away

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