Kirkby House Residential Care Home
Kirkby House Residential Care Home is a residential care home in Liverpool, Knowsley (L32 5TD). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
New provider since November 2026. The rating shown may relate to the previous provider.
About Kirkby House Residential Care Home
Kirkby House is a residential care home in Liverpool. We support older people and younger adults who need help with daily living, and many of our residents live with dementia. We keep our attention on the ordinary. Whether someone is woken at the time they would choose, whether they have their own chair and their own things around them, whether the food is worth eating, whether they have to explain themselves again to somebody new. Residents raise these matters with us far more often than anything larger, and getting them right day after day is most of what good care amounts to. Care here is planned with the resident and with the people who know them well, and we are careful about the difference between help that is wanted and help that quietly removes someone's independence. We ask rather than assume, and we revisit the arrangement as things change. For residents with dementia we keep routines and faces as consistent as our rotas permit, lay the building out so that finding your way does not depend on memory, and look for the cause when someone is distressed instead of simply trying to settle them. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission was good. You are welcome to look round without an appointment. We would rather you saw an ordinary day here than a prepared one.
Care provided at Kirkby House Residential Care Home
- Older person care
- Dementia care
- Younger adults care
- Registered for up to 44 residents
- Last CQC inspection: 26 November 2022
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
How Kirkby House Residential Care Home compares in Knowsley
Measured against the 26 care homes for older people registered in Knowsley. The dark dot is this home.
- Size
- 44 places. Larger than 13 of the 26 homes. The local average is 45 places.
- CQC rating
- Good. 17 of the 26 homes (65%) are rated Good or Outstanding. Across Knowsley the figure is 65%.
- Latest report
- 26 November 2022. 16 of the 26 homes have published a newer inspection report since.
- Registered
- November 2026. One of the newer homes in the area. Only 0 of the 26 have registered more recently.
- Care offered
- Dementia care. Of the 26 homes, 22 offer dementia care.
Powered by Orrery Intelligence. Data: CQC register and Food Standards Agency ratings. Counts cover registered care homes for older people in Knowsley.
The local picture: Knowsley
What the numbers say about care for older people in Knowsley.
What care costs in Knowsley, per week
| Type of care | What the council pays | What self-funders are typically asked |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | £728 | £1,249 to £1,514 (North West figure, because too few Knowsley homes publish this price. 20 homes. Median £1,409.) |
| Nursing care | £773 | £1,600 to £2,071 (England figure, because too few Knowsley homes publish this price. 140 homes. Median £1,916.) |
| Residential dementia care | Not published separately | £1,372 to £1,648 (North West figure, because too few Knowsley homes publish this price. 17 homes. Median £1,533.) |
| Nursing dementia care | Not published separately | £1,890 to £2,221 (England figure, because too few Knowsley homes publish this price. 75 homes. Median £2,050.) |
Published prices are often starting prices, and come from homes that publish fees, so treat them as a guide. Ask the home for its own price.
- People aged 75 and over: 12,000. Rising to 15,100 by 2035, up 26%
- People aged 85 and over: 3,100. Rising to 3,700 by 2035, up 18%
- Living with dementia, aged 65 and over (estimate): 1,600. Rising to 2,000 by 2035, up 21%
- Dementia diagnosis rate: 68%. The NHS ambition is 67%.
- Care home beds per 1,000 people aged 75+: 89
- Care homes, last 12 months: 1 opened, 1 closed. 2 changed owner, covering 75 beds.
- Care home beds filled across Knowsley: 87%. The 12 month average is 84%.
- Who pays, across Knowsley (estimate): 54% council, 19% self. The rest is NHS funded or other.
Powered by Orrery Intelligence. Market model built 22 October 2026 (ONS 2022 based population projections, dementia estimates, CQC register), published care home prices, council planning records.
Good to know about Kirkby House Residential Care Home
Facts from public registers, and what is close by.
- Registered with CQC
- 3 November 2026, less than a year ago.
- Run by
- WT CC OPCO 2 Limited, which runs 14 adult social care services in England. 12 of the 14 that have a rating are rated Good or Outstanding.
- Nearest GP surgery
- The Macmillan Surgery, 0.5 miles away.
- Nearest hospital
- Aintree University Hospital, Liverpool, 1.8 miles away.
- Nearest railway station
- Kirkby Station, 0.4 miles away.
Sources: CQC register, Food Standards Agency, NHS England Organisation Data Service and DfT NaPTAN (Open Government Licence). Distances are in a straight line from the postcode, not walking or driving routes.
Local services near Kirkby House Residential Care Home
The closest places to this home, measured in a straight line from its postcode. They are the nearest, not necessarily the ones the home uses. Ask the home which GP, dentist and pharmacy its residents are registered with.
Nearest 24 hour A&E
- Aintree University Hospital, Liverpool, 1.8 miles away
It is about 1.8 miles in a straight line from the postcode. The drive is usually longer. In an emergency call 999; the ambulance may take you elsewhere.
Nearest GP practices
- The Macmillan Surgery, 0.5 miles away
- Millbrook Medical Centre, 0.6 miles away
- St. Laurence's Medical Centre, 0.8 miles away
Nearest dentists
- R A Kuncewicz and Associates, 0.8 miles away (NHS.uk details)
- The Primary Resource Centre, 0.9 miles away (NHS.uk details)
- Carlis Road (Dental Surgery), 1.1 miles away (NHS.uk details)
Nearest pharmacies
- Rowlands Pharmacy, 0.3 miles away
- Tops Pharmacy, 0.4 miles away
- Kirkby Town Chemist, 0.4 miles away
Nearest railway stations
- Kirkby Station, 0.4 miles away
- Headbolt Lane Station, 0.7 miles away
- Fazakerley Station, 1.9 miles away
Around Kirkby House Residential Care Home
- H: Kirkby House Residential Care Home
- A: 24 hour A&E
- G: GP practice
- D: Dentist
- P: Pharmacy
- S: Railway station
Straight line distances, not routes. Places very close to the home are spread out slightly so they can be told apart.
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Practice and pharmacy details from the NHS England Organisation Data Service. A&E sites from NHS England A&E data and the Organisation Data Service. Railway stations from the Department for Transport NaPTAN dataset. Distances are straight line and approximate.
Common questions about Kirkby House Residential Care Home
Where is Kirkby House Residential Care Home located?
Kirkby House Residential Care Home is a residential care home in Liverpool, Knowsley, L32 5TD. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Kirkby House Residential Care Home provide?
Kirkby House Residential Care Home is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Younger adults care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Kirkby House Residential Care Home's CQC rating?
Kirkby House Residential Care Home is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 26 November 2022. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Kirkby House Residential Care Home provide dementia care?
Yes. Kirkby House Residential Care Home supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.
How many beds does Kirkby House Residential Care Home have?
Kirkby House Residential Care Home is registered for up to 44 residents. Contact the home to check current availability.
Questions families ask about Kirkby House Residential Care Home
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
Yes. Kirkby House Residential Care Home is registered for dementia care, so someone whose needs increase can usually stay rather than move.
Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?
No. Kirkby House Residential Care Home is a residential care home without on-site nursing. District nurses and GPs visit, but someone who needs daily nursing may have to move to a nursing home.
Can they try a short stay before deciding?
Ask the home. The home has not told us whether it offers short stays. Ask when you call; many homes can arrange a trial period.
Will they support end of life care, so there is no move at the hardest time?
Ask the home. End of life care is not listed on the register. Ask the manager whether residents can remain in the home with hospice or district nurse support.
Can she bring her cat or dog?
Ask the home. The home has not told us its pet policy yet. Ask directly; some homes allow small pets in residents' rooms or welcome visiting dogs.
Can a couple stay together?
Ask the home. We do not know whether the home has rooms for couples. Ask about shared or adjoining rooms if this matters.
Will the council help pay, or is it self funded only?
Ask the home. The home has not told us which funding it accepts. Most homes take both council funded and self funded residents; ask about council rates and any top up.
Do they take younger adults as well as older people?
Yes. Yes. Kirkby House Residential Care Home supports younger adults as well as older people.
Can I visit before deciding, and are there visiting hours?
Ask the home. Every home should welcome a visit. Call to arrange one, ideally at a mealtime or during an activity, and ask about visiting hours for family.
Typical weekly fees in the North West
Kirkby House Residential Care Home has not published its fees yet. These are typical weekly fees for the North West, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.
- Residential care: £800 to £1,050 per week per person, typical range
- Dementia care: £900 to £1,150 per week per person, typical range
Indicative figures for the North West, not a quote from Kirkby House Residential Care Home. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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