Bloomcare
Abbotsbury
Care home in Southport, Sefton
Operated by Bloomcare
What do these badges mean?
- Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, post offices, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
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About
Abbotsbury is a 21-bed care home in Southport, Merseyside, operated by Bloomcare. The home provides individualised care tailored to each resident's circumstances, interests and aspirations, supporting them in maintaining choices that reflect their personal values.
Abbotsbury was rated Good by the Care Quality Commission in 2022, achieving Good ratings across all five key questions: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 27 September 2022 · Last inspected 25 August 2022
Inspectors found Abbotsbury, a residential home for up to 21 older people including those with dementia, delivers safe, high-quality care. Staff were described as kind and respectful, were familiar to residents, and helped people keep their independence and maintain family and community links. Residents and relatives said staff treated them like family.
- Risks to people were identified and managed by staff in ways that support independence
- Staff were kind, compassionate and treated people with dignity and respect
- People were supported to maintain links with families and the local community and to pursue meaningful interests
- Good governance and an open culture focused on person-centred care
- Inspectors made a recommendation about how some medicines are managed, although they were assured people received their medicines as prescribed
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.
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
- Ambulance station about 850 m away
- Fire station about 850 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 SpaceSparse
- Golf CourseAmple
- Public ParkAmple
- Tennis CourtAmple
- Bowling GreenPlentiful
- Playing FieldSparse
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsPlentiful
- Restaurants & CafesPlentiful
- Retail ShoppingPlentiful
- SupermarketsAmple
- TakeawaysPlentiful
Local crime statistics
346 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential 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 Sefton council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £750 |
| 2025 | £799 |
What Sefton council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
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Local health safety net
Abbotsbury is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Southport and Formby District General Hospital, 1.3 miles away. The local GP practice is NORWOOD SURGERY, 0.3 miles away.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Southport
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Southport U3a
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Ainsdale Lunch and Leisure
Welcoming facility providing a Luncheon Club 5 days a week with a delivery service to the housebound.Range of weekly activities focussing on Health, Wellbeing & Learning as well as Social…
Formby and Southport District Community Transport Association
Formby CTA is a community transport group which operates under Section 19. It has one minibus which has wheelchair access. The bus opens up opportunities for many individuals or groups who would…
The Formby Befriending Scheme
Aims to relieve the needs and social isolation of elderly people living in Formby, Hightown and Ince Blundell areas of Sefton, Merseyside by offering companionship and support. A volunteer visits…
Community Lives Matter
We deal with the specific needs found in our local community. We run activities for those who are lonely, elderly, or otherwise vulnerable. We provide services for people with dementia and their…
Age UK Lancashire
We aim to make a positive difference to the lives of all older people in Lancashire, to make later life a more fulfilling and enjoyable experience. We provide effective services to meet locally…
Part of Bloomcare
Abbotsbury is one of 18 homes run by Bloomcare 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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