Pinetum
Valley Drive, Countess of Chester Health Park, Liverpool Road, Chester, CH2 1UA
Overall CQC rating
Rating published 19 December 2019
Last inspected 30 April 2021
The rating above may date from an earlier inspection. CQC only updates ratings when they assess the relevant quality areas.
Report published 27 May 2021
Ratings by quality area
Are people protected from abuse and avoidable harm?
Does the leadership ensure high-quality, person-centred care?
Do staff involve and treat people with compassion, kindness and respect?
Are services organised so they meet people’s needs?
Does the care achieve good outcomes and help maintain quality of life?
Rating unchanged since last inspection
3 rated inspections on record · First rated June 2016
Local healthcare
Nearest A&E
Countess of Chester Hospital
45.3% of patients seen within 4 hours (Jan 2026)
Nearest GP surgery
Upton Village Surgery
0.7 mi
9 within 2 mi
Nearest pharmacy
Well Pharmacy
0.7 mi
14 within 2 mi
Nearest dentist
1 mi
10 within 2 mi
Healthcare locations from OpenStreetMap. Distances are approximate (straight line).
Area information
Council-funded care home fees
Average rates paid by Cheshire West and Chester (2025–26)
£887
per week, residential
£987
per week, nursing
Self-funded residents typically pay more. These are the rates local authorities pay providers on behalf of council-funded residents.
Recorded crime nearby
Street-level crimes reported in this area (December 2025)
Most common: violent crime
Elderly population
18.7% of people in Cheshire West and Chester are aged 65 or over
44.3
beds per 1,000 aged 65+
Fee data from DHSC. Crime data from police.uk. Population data from ONS. All under the Open Government Licence.
Provider
Community Health Services Limited
5
locations
75%
rated Good or Outstanding
Provider data from CQC. Portfolio ratings calculated from our database.