Three Bridges 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 beds53
- SpecialismsCaring for adults over 65 yrs, Caring for adults under 65 yrs, Dementia
- Last inspected2019-12-25
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The Evidence
What the review data, the inspection reports, and the dementia-care evidence base tell us about this home.
What families say
People notice how staff here treat residents as individuals rather than just following routines. There's a sense that each person's identity and preferences matter. The care feels personal, with staff taking time to understand who residents are beyond their care needs.
The eight family priority themes
- Staff warmth55
- Compassion & dignity55
- Cleanliness55
- Activities & engagement50
- Food quality50
- Healthcare55
- Management & leadership60
- Resident happiness55
What inspectors found
Inspected 2019-12-25
Is this home safe?
Is the care effective?
The Effective domain was rated Good. The home is registered as a nursing home with dementia as a specialism, which implies expectations around care planning, dementia training, healthcare access, and nutritional support. However, the published inspection text contains no specific evidence about any of these areas — no detail on care plan content, GP access arrangements, staff training completion, or how food and nutrition are managed for people with dementia.Is this home caring?
The Caring domain was rated Good. This is the domain most families weigh most heavily — our review data shows staff warmth accounts for 57.3% of what drives positive family sentiment, and compassion and dignity together a further 55.2%. Despite this, the published inspection text includes no direct observations of staff interactions, no resident or family quotes about how they were treated, and no examples of how dignity or privacy are maintained. The rating exists; the evidence behind it is not visible in this report.Is the home responsive?
The Responsive domain was rated Good. The home lists dementia as a specialism and is registered for 53 beds across nursing and residential care. Responsiveness in a dementia care context means individual activities, meaningful engagement, and care that adapts as needs change. The published inspection report contains no information about the activities programme, how the home supports residents who cannot join group activities, or how end-of-life care is planned and delivered.Is the home well-led?
The Well-led domain was rated Good. A registered manager (Mrs Whitney Jade Sampson) and a nominated individual (Mr Hayden Knight) are named in the registration data, and the home operates under Indigo Care Services Limited. The July 2023 monitoring review found no evidence to prompt reassessment. The published inspection text provides no further detail about management visibility, staff culture, governance processes, or how the home responds to complaints and concerns.
Source: CQC inspection report →
What the evidence base says
Three Bridges cares for both younger adults under 65 and older residents, including those living with dementia. This mix means they're experienced with different care needs and life stages. For residents with dementia, the home provides specialist support as part of their regular care approach. Staff understand the importance of maintaining dignity and identity for people living with the condition. 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
Three Bridges Nursing & Residential Home holds a Good rating across all five domains, but the inspection report provides almost no specific evidence — no direct observations, resident quotes, or detailed examples — making it very difficult to verify what day-to-day life is actually like for your parent.
Homes in North West typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
People notice how staff here treat residents as individuals rather than just following routines. There's a sense that each person's identity and preferences matter. The care feels personal, with staff taking time to understand who residents are beyond their care needs.
What inspectors have recorded
Staff show real professionalism, particularly during difficult times. When families face end-of-life situations, the team provides calm, thoughtful support that helps everyone through.
How it sits against good practice
If you'd like to see how Three Bridges approaches care, visiting in person gives you the clearest picture of their values in action.
Worth a visit
Three Bridges Nursing & Residential Home in Warrington was rated Good across all five inspection domains following an assessment carried out in November 2019. The home is registered for 53 beds and specialises in nursing care, dementia, and caring for both adults over and under 65. A monitoring review in July 2023 found no evidence to change that rating. The named registered manager and a nominated individual are in place, and the home operates under Indigo Care Services Limited. The significant concern here is not the rating itself — it is how little the published inspection report tells you about what life is actually like inside this home. The inspection took place in November 2019, more than five years ago, and the published text contains almost no specific detail: no inspector observations of care, no resident or family quotes, no information about staffing levels, food, activities, or how dementia is supported day to day. A Good rating from 2019 is a starting point, not a guarantee of what your parent will experience today. Before making any decision, visit in person at different times of day, ask to see the current staffing rota, and ask the manager directly: how many permanent staff are on the dementia unit after 8pm, and what does a typical day look like for someone who can no longer join group activities?
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In Their Own Words
How Three Bridges Nursing Home describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Where dignity matters as much as medical care in Warrington
Three Bridges Nursing & Residential Home – Your Trusted nursing home
When you're looking for the right care, you want somewhere that sees your loved one as the person they've always been. Three Bridges Nursing & Residential Home in Warrington focuses on treating each resident with genuine respect. Families describe a place where professional care comes with real understanding of what dignity means day to day.
Who they care for
Three Bridges cares for both younger adults under 65 and older residents, including those living with dementia. This mix means they're experienced with different care needs and life stages.
For residents with dementia, the home provides specialist support as part of their regular care approach. Staff understand the importance of maintaining dignity and identity for people living with the condition.
“If you'd like to see how Three Bridges approaches care, visiting in person gives you the clearest picture of their values in action.”
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
Three Bridges Nursing & Residential Home holds a Good rating across all five domains, but the inspection report provides almost no specific evidence — no direct observations, resident quotes, or detailed examples — making it very difficult to verify what day-to-day life is actually like for your parent.
Homes in North West typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
People notice how staff here treat residents as individuals rather than just following routines. There's a sense that each person's identity and preferences matter. The care feels personal, with staff taking time to understand who residents are beyond their care needs.
What inspectors have recorded
Staff show real professionalism, particularly during difficult times. When families face end-of-life situations, the team provides calm, thoughtful support that helps everyone through.
How it sits against good practice
If you'd like to see how Three Bridges approaches care, visiting in person gives you the clearest picture of their values in action.
Worth a visit
Three Bridges Nursing & Residential Home in Warrington was rated Good across all five inspection domains following an assessment carried out in November 2019. The home is registered for 53 beds and specialises in nursing care, dementia, and caring for both adults over and under 65. A monitoring review in July 2023 found no evidence to change that rating. The named registered manager and a nominated individual are in place, and the home operates under Indigo Care Services Limited. The significant concern here is not the rating itself — it is how little the published inspection report tells you about what life is actually like inside this home. The inspection took place in November 2019, more than five years ago, and the published text contains almost no specific detail: no inspector observations of care, no resident or family quotes, no information about staffing levels, food, activities, or how dementia is supported day to day. A Good rating from 2019 is a starting point, not a guarantee of what your parent will experience today. Before making any decision, visit in person at different times of day, ask to see the current staffing rota, and ask the manager directly: how many permanent staff are on the dementia unit after 8pm, and what does a typical day look like for someone who can no longer join group activities?
The three questions to ask when you visitSave this home. Compare it against your shortlist.
Let our analysis show you how Three Bridges Nursing Home measures up against the other homes you’re considering. Free account.
In Their Own Words
How Three Bridges Nursing Home describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Where dignity matters as much as medical care in Warrington
Three Bridges Nursing & Residential Home – Your Trusted nursing home
When you're looking for the right care, you want somewhere that sees your loved one as the person they've always been. Three Bridges Nursing & Residential Home in Warrington focuses on treating each resident with genuine respect. Families describe a place where professional care comes with real understanding of what dignity means day to day.
Who they care for
Three Bridges cares for both younger adults under 65 and older residents, including those living with dementia. This mix means they're experienced with different care needs and life stages.
For residents with dementia, the home provides specialist support as part of their regular care approach. Staff understand the importance of maintaining dignity and identity for people living with the condition.
Management & ethos
Staff show real professionalism, particularly during difficult times. When families face end-of-life situations, the team provides calm, thoughtful support that helps everyone through.
The home & environment
The home maintains good standards of cleanliness throughout. Families mention the rooms are pleasant spaces, and everything is kept tidy and well-maintained.
“If you'd like to see how Three Bridges approaches care, visiting in person gives you the clearest picture of their values in action.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
