Goodrated 7 years ago
Rating from February 2019 (more than 2 years ago)
- Runcorn, WA7 1JJ
- 8 beds
Smithy Forge
Smithy Forge is a care home in Runcorn, run by D & L Price. CQC rated it Good overall in August 2026 (last checked 17 August 2026). It has 6 beds. It is registered to support older people, people with a learning disability or autism and people with mental health needs.
- Care home without nursing
3a Norton Village, Norton, Runcorn, Cheshire, WA7 6PZ
What CQC says
Overall rating
Goodrated 1 month ago (17 August 2026)
The service is performing well and meeting expectations.
Last checked by CQC: 17 August 2026.
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Goodrated 1 month ago (17 August 2026)Is it effective?
Goodrated 1 month ago (17 August 2026)Is it caring?
Goodrated 1 month ago (17 August 2026)Is it responsive to people’s needs?
Goodrated 1 month ago (17 August 2026)Is it well-led?
Goodrated 1 month ago (17 August 2026)
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About this service
- Type of care
- Care home without nursing
- Who it supports
- Older people, Learning disability or autism, Mental health needs
- Number of beds
- 6
- Nursing care
- No, personal care only
- Registered since
- 31 December 2010
- Local council area
- Halton
Who runs it
- Provider
- D & L Price
- Kind of provider
- Partnership