Compare top-rated care homes across Liverpool
Liverpool has 14 CQC-registered care homes, in North West England. Of those, 14 are residential care homes and 4 provide nursing care, with around 35 beds in a typical home. Whether you are looking for residential care, nursing care or specialist dementia care in Liverpool, the homes below are compared on the same official information so you can shortlist with confidence.
About care homes in Liverpool
Care quality in Liverpool is regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), which inspects every care home and publishes a rating. Across the rated homes here, about 93% are rated Good or Outstanding (13 rated Good, 1 that Requires improvement). We show each home's current CQC rating and link to its full inspection report, so you can read the regulator's findings before you enquire.
The type of care a home is registered to provide matters as much as its rating. In Liverpool, 7 are registered for dementia care, 4 for nursing care, 8 for learning disability and autism support, 8 for mental health needs. Many homes are registered for more than one type of care, so a dementia care home in Liverpool may also offer residential or nursing care. Use the care-type links above to compare homes registered for a specific need.
Care homes in Liverpool are run by a mix of national groups, regional operators and independent owners. The larger providers locally include Autism Initiatives (UK) (3 homes), Manna Care Ltd (2 homes). The largest home by registered beds is St Nicholas Care Home, with 176 beds. You can see every home a provider runs, with its ratings, on that provider's page.
Geographically, Liverpool care homes are spread across the L20, L30 postcode districts, so you can focus on the part of Liverpool closest to family. If you cannot find the right home in Liverpool itself, neighbouring towns across Merseyside are listed below as alternatives within easy reach.
Care home fees in Liverpool depend on the type of care and how the place is funded. As a guide, self-funded residential care in North West England typically runs to several hundred pounds a week, with nursing and specialist dementia care costing more. If the person needing care has limited savings, the local authority in Merseyside may contribute, and the NHS funds the healthcare element of nursing care through NHS-funded nursing care or, for the highest needs, NHS Continuing Healthcare. Fees are not held in the CQC record, so confirm the current weekly fee directly with each Liverpool home.
Residential and nursing homes in Liverpool
Illustrative St Nicholas Care Home
Illustrative Byron Court Care Home
Illustrative Willow Gardens Residential and Nursing Home
Illustrative Abbegale Lodge
Illustrative Roxburgh House Care Home
Illustrative Orrell Grange
Illustrative James Dixon Court
Illustrative Afton Lodge Care Home
Illustrative Manna House
Illustrative Manna Walk
Illustrative Cambridge Road
Illustrative Cumberland Gate
Illustrative Mount Avenue
Illustrative Hawthorne Lodge Residential Care Home
Care homes near you across the Liverpool area
Care homes in Liverpool are spread across these postcode districts:
Care homes in Merseyside near Liverpool
Common questions about Liverpool care homes
How much does a care home cost per month in Liverpool?
Care home fees in Liverpool vary by the type of care and the home. Self-funded residential care commonly costs from around £3,500 to £5,500 a month, while nursing and specialist dementia care are typically higher. The exact fee depends on the home, the room and the level of care, and is not recorded by the CQC, so always confirm the current monthly fee directly with each Liverpool home.
Will the NHS or local authority pay for a care home in Liverpool?
It depends on the person's needs and finances. Merseyside's local authority may fund or contribute to a place if savings fall below the means-test threshold. The NHS pays the nursing element of a nursing home through NHS-funded nursing care, and may fund the full placement through NHS Continuing Healthcare where health needs are high. A care needs assessment and financial assessment determine what is paid.
How many care homes are there in Liverpool?
Liverpool has 14 CQC-registered care homes: 14 offering residential care and 4 offering nursing care. You can compare all of them on this page, with each home's official CQC rating and registered care needs.
What is the average CQC rating of care homes in Liverpool?
Around 93% of rated care homes in Liverpool are rated Good or Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission. We show every home's current rating so you can shortlist with confidence, and we link to the official CQC report for each one.
What types of care home are in Liverpool?
Care homes in Liverpool and across Merseyside include residential homes, nursing homes, and homes registered for dementia, learning disability, mental health and physical disability support. Use the care-type links on this page to compare homes registered for a specific need.
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