Dundoran Nursing and Residential Home

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We at Dundoran Nursing and Residential Home are proud to offer compassionate nursing care, residential support, and specialist dementia care in the heart of Birkenhead, Wirral. Our home has been thoughtfully created to be a place where older people feel genuinely at ease, cared for, and respected.

Set within the welcoming community of Birkenhead, our home benefits from the familiar surroundings of the CH postcode area in the North West. The location offers residents the comfort of a well established neighbourhood, whilst providing families with convenient access when visiting their loved ones. Our environment has been designed with the wellbeing of older adults in mind, creating spaces that feel homely, calm, and reassuring throughout the day.

Our care is centred around three core specialisms: older person care, nursing care, and dementia care. For residents requiring nursing support, this means having qualified nurses on hand to manage complex health needs, medication, and ongoing clinical concerns with skill and sensitivity. For those living with dementia, our approach focuses on understanding each person as an individual, recognising their life story, preferences, and the small details that bring comfort. We believe that good dementia care is built on patience, familiarity, and meaningful connection, and we strive to weave these values into every interaction.

For families, this combination of specialisms means peace of mind. Whether a loved one needs the steady presence of nursing expertise, gentle support with the everyday tasks of later life, or specialist understanding as dementia progresses, our team is here to provide consistent, person centred care. We work closely with relatives, keeping them informed and involved, because we know that the journey into residential or nursing care is one that affects the whole family.

Quality and accountability matter deeply to us. We are pleased that the Care Quality Commission rated our home as Good overall following its most recent inspection in March 2025. This positive rating extends across every domain assessed: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive, and Well led. For families considering our home, this offers independent reassurance that the care we provide meets the standards expected by the national regulator, and that our team is delivering thoughtful, responsive support day in and day out.

If you are exploring care options for a parent, partner, or relative, we warmly invite you to get in touch. Choosing a care home is one of the most important decisions a family can make, and we would be honoured to speak with you, answer your questions, and arrange a visit so you can experience the warmth of Dundoran for yourself. Whatever your circumstances, we are here to help guide you with kindness and clarity.

Common questions about Dundoran Nursing and Residential Home

Where is Dundoran Nursing and Residential Home located?

Dundoran Nursing and Residential Home is a nursing home in Birkenhead, Wirral, CH43 7PW. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does Dundoran Nursing and Residential Home provide?

Dundoran Nursing and Residential Home is registered to provide nursing and personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.

What is Dundoran Nursing and Residential Home's CQC rating?

Dundoran Nursing and Residential Home is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 12 March 2025. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does Dundoran Nursing and Residential Home provide dementia care?

Yes. Dundoran Nursing and Residential Home supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.

Does Dundoran Nursing and Residential Home offer respite or short-term care?

Yes. Dundoran Nursing and Residential Home offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.

Contact Dundoran Nursing and Residential Home

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Care We Offer

  • Older Person Care: Support with daily living for older people, from companionship to help with washing, dressing and medication.
  • Dementia: Specialist support for people living with dementia, in a calm, familiar setting with trained staff.
  • Respite Care: Short stays that give family carers a break, or help someone recover after illness or a hospital stay.
  • Nursing Care: Round-the-clock care from qualified nurses for residents with medical or complex health needs.

Questions families ask about Dundoran Nursing and Residential Home

Answered from the CQC register where we can. 5 of these the home has not told us yet, so ask when you call.

Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?

Yes. Dundoran Nursing and Residential Home is registered for dementia care, so someone whose needs increase can usually stay rather than move. Ask how they support people in the later stages. Source: CQC register

Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?

Yes. Dundoran Nursing and Residential Home is registered to provide nursing care, so registered nurses are part of the team. Source: CQC register

Can they try a short stay before deciding?

Yes. Dundoran Nursing and Residential Home offers respite and short stays, which is a good way to see whether the home is the right fit. Source: CQC register

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. Use our funding calculator to check what you might pay.

Do they take younger adults as well as older people?

No. Dundoran Nursing and Residential Home is registered for older people. Younger adults are not listed. Source: CQC register

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.

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Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

  • Latest inspection: 12 March 2025
  • Report published: 12 March 2025

Overall: Good

  • Safe: Good
  • Effective: Good
  • Caring: Good
  • Responsive: Good
  • Well-led: Good

Care Quality Commission is responsible for the registration and inspection of social care services in England.

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Ratings are as published by the CQC and may not reflect the current position of the service.

Typical weekly fees in the North West

Dundoran Nursing and Residential 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.

Indicative figures for the North West, not a quote from Dundoran Nursing and Residential Home. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.

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