Enter and view: Croftwood Care Home

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Healthwatch Halton undertook an enter and view visit to Croftwood Care Home on 30 June 2026.

During the visit, Healthwatch Halton observed a welcoming and caring home where residents appeared comfortable, relaxed and well supported by staff. The atmosphere throughout the home was calm and friendly, with positive interactions consistently observed between residents, staff and visitors. 

The home was found to be clean, fresh and well maintained, with no unpleasant odours noted during the visit. Residents were observed taking part in a range of activities including painting, reading, games and social interaction, demonstrating the home's commitment to supporting residents' wellbeing and independence. 

Residents and relatives who spoke with Healthwatch Halton were complimentary about the quality of care provided. Families described staff as approachable and caring and reported that they were able to visit without unnecessary restrictions. 

The Registered Manager demonstrated a strong commitment to continuous improvement, staff development and person-centred care. Staff benefit from a comprehensive training programme and the home continues to invest in refurbishment and improvements to the environment. 

Healthwatch Halton also identified some opportunities for further improvement, particularly in relation to enhancing the dementia-friendly environment, reviewing notice boards to ensure information remains up to date and improving directional signage and accessible parking for visitors. 

Overall, Croftwood Care Home presented as a caring, welcoming home with a clear commitment to providing high-quality care for its residents.

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Local Healthwatch
Healthwatch Halton
Publication date
Date evidence capture began
Date evidence capture finished
Key themes
Building, Decor and Facilities, including health and safety
Caring, kindness, respect and dignity
Cleanliness, Hygiene and Infection Control
Communication with patients; treatment explanation; verbal advice
Consent, choice, user involvement and being listened to
Food, nutrition and catering
Lifestyle and wellbeing; wider determinants of health
Service organisation, delivery, change and closure
Staffing - levels and training

Methodology and approach

Was the work undertaken in partnership with another organisation?
No
Primary research method used
Observation (eg Enter and View)
If an Enter and View methodology was applied, was the visit announced or unannounced?
Announced

Details of health and care services included in the report

Details of health and care services included in the report
Care home
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