Hill Care Group
Aaron Crest Care Home
Nursing home in Skelmersdale, Lancashire
Operated by Hill Care Group
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- Peaceful Neighbourhood — Among the lowest for recorded anti-social behaviour and public disorder of comparable areas (police-recorded crime).
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About
Aaron Crest Care Home is a 66-bed nursing facility operated by Hill Care Group in Skelmersdale, Lancashire. The home provides nursing and dementia care for older people aged 65 and over, as well as younger adults under 65 who require specialist dementia support.
The home was rated Good by the Care Quality Commission in 2023. It was marked Good for safety, caring, responsiveness and leadership, and Requires Improvement for effectiveness.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 19 April 2023 · Last inspected 23 March 2023
Inspectors rated this residential and nursing home for older people and people living with dementia as good at its April 2023 publication. They found enough skilled staff, that people felt safe, and that staff enjoyed their work. Inspectors also noted recent management changes that the provider was handling well, along with staff development opportunities and a focus on choice and least-restrictive care.
- Enough staff with the right skills and experience to support people
- Risks to people's health and wellbeing were assessed, and incidents were monitored to prevent repeated mistakes
- Staff were described as enjoying their jobs, with opportunities for development
- People were supported to make their own choices, with the least restrictive care used
- Inspectors made a recommendation about how some medicines are recorded
Written by AI from the report text and checked against it. Not an official CQC statement. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Read the full report on CQC.
Care provided
Specialist care
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected March 2026
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
- Fire station about 800 m away
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). A&E departments from the NHS website. Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsSparse
- Play SpacePlentiful
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkAdequate
- Tennis CourtLimited
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldAdequate
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAdequate
- Restaurants & CafesSparse
- Retail ShoppingAdequate
- SupermarketsAmple
- TakeawaysAdequate
Local crime statistics
15 recorded crimes in the local area (July 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dementia care | Fees on request | — |
| Nursing care | Fees on request | — |
- Funding accepted
- Not stated
Fees depend on the room and the care needed, so ask the home for a written quote. Check who pays with the funding calculator, or see what Lancashire council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £771 |
| 2025 | £790 |
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Local health safety net
Aaron Crest Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Royal Albert Edward Infirmary, 5.4 miles away. The local GP practice is MANOR PRIMARY CARE, 0.2 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Skelmersdale
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
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St Helens Carers Centre
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Age UK Lancashire
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Community Lives Matter
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Part of Hill Care Group
Aaron Crest Care Home is one of 32 homes run by Hill Care Group on AskBart. See how the group's homes are rated and where it operates.
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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