Care Homes in Wallasey
Wallasey has 15 CQC registered care homes. 9 are rated Good, 5 Requires improvement, 1 Inadequate. 12 of the 15 were last inspected more than three years ago.
Source: Care Quality Commission register, kept up to date as ratings change.
Wallasey at a glance
What the local numbers say about care for older people in Wallasey, to help you judge the options below.
- Wirral Metropolitan Borough Council pays, residential care: £793 a week. Self-funders are typically asked £1,249 to £1,514, median £1,409
- Care home beds filled across Wirral: 90%. The 12 month average is 90%.
- Care home beds per 1,000 people aged 75+: 82
- People aged 75 and over: 37,800. Rising to 44,000 by 2035, up 16%
- Care homes, last 12 months: 1 opened, 4 closed. 5 changed owner, covering 326 beds.
- Who pays, across Wirral (estimate): 46% council, 29% self. The rest is NHS funded or other.
- Living with dementia, aged 65 and over (estimate): 4,900. Rising to 6,000 by 2035, up 22%
- People aged 85 and over: 10,000. Rising to 14,100 by 2035, up 40%
Planned and recent building work within 5 miles
- Palmyra 38 Great Georges Road Waterloo. Application for a 1 bed care home. Submitted 14 September 2026. Decision pending. (2.6 miles away)
Powered by Orrery Intelligence. Market model built 22 October 2026 (ONS 2022 based population projections, CQC register), published care home prices, council planning records.
Choosing the right care home in Wallasey and what to look for
Begin with the person rather than the premises
Homes reveal themselves through atmosphere rather than furnishings, and the fourteen here are no exception. Before comparing any of them, write down how the person actually spends a day: when they wake, what they like to eat, whether they want company or quiet, and what would make a room feel like theirs. That single page of notes narrows a shortlist faster than any amount of browsing and gives you something concrete to test when you visit.
Reading a mixed inspection record
Nine homes on this list are rated Good, four are rated Requires Improvement and one is rated Inadequate. A rating below Good is a reason to read rather than a reason to stop, because the report explains what was found and what the provider was asked to put right. Some findings concern record keeping and others go to the heart of how people are cared for, and the difference matters a great deal. Check the date of each inspection too, since a home looked at eighteen months ago may have changed since.
Questions that reveal how a home runs
Visit twice if you can, and arrange one visit around a mealtime. Ask how many care staff are on duty by day and overnight, how long the registered manager has been in post and how much the team has changed over the past year. Watch whether residents are greeted by name and whether staff have time to sit and talk. Homes such as Copperfield, Richmond Residential Home and Apple Blossom Court will each feel different in ways no summary conveys.
Arranging and funding a placement in Wallasey
The care needs assessment
Anyone who appears to need care and support has a right to an assessment, whatever their savings. It is carried out by Wirral Metropolitan Borough Council, which considers what the person can manage safely alone and what support would close the gap. Ask for it in writing where you can and keep a record of names and dates. A relative providing regular unpaid support can request a separate carer's assessment, and a hospital discharge team can start the process for someone currently an inpatient.
Who contributes to the fees
A financial assessment follows and decides what, if anything, the local authority pays towards a placement. Savings and most income are counted, and the value of a property may also be taken into account for a permanent move, depending on who else still lives in it. Weekly fees differ between the homes listed here and can differ within one home according to the room and the level of support. Ask for the figure in writing together with a clear statement of what it excludes. Where public funding meets part of the cost at a home charging above the usual rate, a third party may be asked to cover the difference.
Leaving enough time
Assessment and funding steps take weeks rather than days, and the rooms families most want rarely fall free on demand. Starting while the current arrangement still holds leaves room to visit twice and to wait for the right vacancy rather than accepting the first one offered.
15 care homes in Wallasey
- Victoria House · 166 Church Street, Wallasey, Wirral, CH44 8AL
Care home · CQC Requires improvement · Run by Victoria House (Wallasey) Limited
Here at Victoria House in Wallasey, Wirral, we provide residential care for a range of individuals, including older people, those living with dementia, younger adults, and people who need a shorter stay for respite purposes. We are a care...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Elgin Lodge · 25 Elgin Drive, Wallasey, Wirral, CH45 7PP
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Mannacom Limited
Elgin Lodge is a residential care home in Wallasey. We support older people and adults living with mental ill health, including younger adults, and we offer respite stays alongside longer term places. Supporting older people and people...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Mental Health, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Mrs Patricia Pauline Milligan - 51 Wellington Road · 51, Wallasey, Wirral, CH45 2ND
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Mrs Patricia Pauline Milligan
51 Wellington Road is a small residential care home in Wallasey supporting adults with a learning disability or autism. Being small is the point: the household can be shaped around the people who live in it rather than around a routine...
Specialisms: Learning Disability / Autism, Respite Care - Copperfield · 94 Liscard Road, Wallasey, Wirral, CH44 8AB
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Mannacom Limited
Copperfield is a residential care home in Wallasey, on the Wirral, supporting adults living with mental health conditions. Mental health support in a residential setting works best when it is steady and undramatic. People come to us at...
Specialisms: Mental Health, Respite Care - Newhaven · 5-7 Sunningdale Road, Wallasey, Wirral, CH45 0LU
Care home · CQC Inadequate · Run by Mr Danny So
Newhaven is a residential care home in Wallasey, caring for older people who can no longer manage safely on their own, and supporting younger adults who need residential care. We aim for the feel of a household rather than an institution....
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Aynsley Care Centre · 60-62 Marlowe Road, Wallasey, Wirral, CH44 3DQ
Care home · CQC Requires improvement · Run by Redwood Care Limited
Aynsley Care Centre is a residential care home in Wallasey, supporting older people and younger adults across the Wirral, including many people living with dementia. Honesty first, because you will find it anyway. Our most recent overall...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Younger Adults - Copperbeech · 75-77 Penkett Road, Wallasey, Wirral, CH45 7QG
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Mannacom Limited
Copperbeech is a residential care home in Wallasey supporting adults living with mental ill health. We offer respite stays as well as longer term places. People usually come to us at a point where living entirely independently has become...
Specialisms: Mental Health, Respite Care - St Martins Residential Home · 63 St Martin's Lane, Wallasey, Wirral, CH44 1BG
Care home · CQC Requires improvement · Run by Assistwide Limited
We at St Martins Residential Home offer a welcoming residential care setting in the heart of Wallasey, providing thoughtful support for older adults across the Wirral who need day to day assistance, mental health support, or a short...
Specialisms: Mental Health, Respite Care - The Duke's House · 67 Wellington Road, Wallasey, Wirral, CH45 2NE
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Lifeways Inclusive Lifestyles Limited
We at The Duke's House are proud to offer a warm and welcoming residential care home in the heart of Wallasey, Wirral, where each resident is supported to live life with dignity, purpose, and genuine belonging. Nestled within the CH...
Specialisms: Learning Disability / Autism, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Apple Blossom Court · 1 Falkland Road, Wallasey, Wirral, CH44 8EN
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Apple Blossom Lodge Ltd
We at Apple Blossom Court are proud to offer a warm and welcoming residential care home in Wallasey, providing specialised support for adults with learning disabilities and autism. Nestled within the Wirral community, our home has been...
Specialisms: Learning Disability / Autism, Respite Care - Newhaven Care · 20 Penkett Road, Wallasey, Wirral, CH45 7QN
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Mr Danny So
We are a residential home in Wallasey supporting adults with learning disabilities and autistic people. The house runs as a household rather than an institution. The people who live here have their own rooms and their own things, and they...
Specialisms: Learning Disability / Autism, Respite Care - Richmond Residential Home · 80 Penkett Road, Wallasey, Wirral, CH45 7QW
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Milecertain Limited
We are a residential care home in Wallasey, supporting adults who need help with daily life, including people living with mental health needs. We try to run the place as a household rather than a service, with people keeping their own...
Specialisms: Mental Health, Respite Care - Aynsley Care Centre · 60-62 Marlowe Road, Wallasey, Wirral, CH44 3DQ
Care home · CQC Requires improvement · Run by S.J. Care Homes (Wallasey) Limited
Here at Aynsley Care Centre, we are a residential care home based in Wallasey, on the Wirral, and we are proud to be a place where the people who live with us genuinely feel at home. We support a range of individuals, including older...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Oaklands Grange · 53 Seabank Road, Wallasey, Wirral, CH45 7PA
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Mannacom Limited
Oaklands Grange is a residential care home in Wallasey. Those living here include older people and adults managing mental health conditions, and we are home to younger adults as well. Respite stays are part of what we do. Our work with...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Mental Health, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Lighthouse Lodge · 1 Alexandra Road, Wallasey, Wirral, CH45 0JZ
Care home · CQC Requires improvement · Run by Priory CC96 Limited
Here at Lighthouse Lodge, we are a residential care home based in Wallasey on the Wirral, and we are proud to be part of this community. We support a range of people, including older adults, individuals living with dementia, people with...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care
What care costs in Wirral, per week
| Type of care | What the council pays | What self-funders are typically asked |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care North West figure, because too few Wirral homes publish this price. 20 homes. Median £1,409. | £793 | £1,249 to £1,514 |
| Nursing care England figure, because too few Wirral homes publish this price. 140 homes. Median £1,916. | £855 | £1,600 to £2,071 |
| Residential dementia care North West figure, because too few Wirral homes publish this price. 17 homes. Median £1,533. | Not published separately | £1,372 to £1,648 |
| Nursing dementia care England figure, because too few Wirral homes publish this price. 75 homes. Median £2,050. | Not published separately | £1,890 to £2,221 |
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. Powered by Orrery Intelligence.
Inspected most recently
- Newhaven Care, 23 June 2026, Good
- Apple Blossom Court, 7 May 2025, Good
- Newhaven, 20 March 2025, Inadequate
Longest since a report
- Oaklands Grange, 9 July 2019, Good
- Copperfield, 30 October 2019, Good
- Copperbeech, 20 December 2019, Good
Frequently asked questions about care homes in Wallasey
How many care homes are there in Wallasey?
Wallasey has 15 CQC registered care homes: 9 Good, 5 Requires improvement, 1 Inadequate. Counts come from the CQC register and are kept up to date as ratings change.
How much does a care home cost in Wallasey?
Wirral Metropolitan Borough Council pays an average of £793 a week for residential care. Self-funders are typically asked £1,249 to £1,514 a week. North West figure, because too few Wirral homes publish this price. 20 homes. Median £1,409. 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.
Which care homes in Wallasey were inspected most recently?
Newhaven Care (23 June 2026), Apple Blossom Court (7 May 2025) and Newhaven (20 March 2025) have the most recent CQC reports.