CARE homes for Warrington's elderly appear to be doing a good job despite a critical report by MPs into the national care homes system.

The Warrington Midweek looked at the most recent inspection reports for 15 care homes in the town after the Select Committee on Human Rights uncovered evidence of neglect, abuse, discrimination and unfair treatment.

The committee's report said 21 per cent of care homes and hospitals failed to meet even minimum standards on dignity and privacy.

But the reports for Warrington, carried out by the Commission for Social Care inspection, were almost all positive.

There are around 60 homes in Warrington that care for elderly people. Most of the staff, residents and families interviewed by inspectors painted a good picture of daily life.

Arlington House in Ackers Road, Stockton Heath, was said to be lovely' and friendly' with no need for improvements.

Brookfield in Brookfield Road, Lymm, said to have positive relationships between staff and residents.

The improvements the inspectors asked for were generally only a formal or technical nature, rather than criticisms of care or treatment of the elderly.

For example Heathercroft Care Home in Longbarn Lane, Woolston, was asked to improve care plans and it was suggested that Heathside in Honiton Way, Penketh, could benefit from an events co-ordinator, though both homes were generally praised.

Fees ranged from just over £300 for one package at Callands Care Home to £554 at High Peak Nursing Home in Kenyon.