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About
Ashcroft House Nursing Home is a 29-bed nursing home in Formby, Merseyside, run by Cedars Care Group. The home is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission across all key areas: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led (2019 report). It provides nursing and residential care for older people, including those living with dementia.
The home is part of a four-home group operated as a family-run business, offering person-centred care within a supportive environment.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 11 June 2019 · Last inspected 21 May 2019
The report says people regarded Ashcroft House as their home and felt secure with the staff who cared for them. Inspectors described staff as kind and attentive, with a good understanding of each person's needs and preferences. Residents were encouraged to stay independent and took part in activities both inside the home and in the local community.
- Staff had received suitable training and regular supervision for their roles.
- Regular checks and audits monitored the safety of the environment and the quality of care.
- Risks to people were assessed, and measures were in place to support them safely.
- Most activities were arranged one to one, so people could join in with things that mattered to them, and feedback was sought from residents, relatives and staff.
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.
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected September 2026
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
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 CourseAdequate
- Public ParkSparse
- Tennis CourtAdequate
- Bowling GreenAmple
- Playing FieldSparse
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAdequate
- Restaurants & CafesAdequate
- Retail ShoppingAdequate
- SupermarketsAdequate
- TakeawaysAdequate
Local crime statistics
94 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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Local health safety net
Ashcroft House Nursing Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Southport and Formby District General Hospital, 6.9 miles away. The local GP practice is THE VILLAGE SURGERY FORMBY, 0.5 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Formby
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
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…
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…
Parkhaven Trust
The charity provides a range of services to support people through the provision of residential care, nursing, domiciliary care and daycare for older people and people with dementia and learning…
Sefton O.p.e.r.a.
Sefton O.P.E.R.A is a voluntary organisation working with older people in the community many experiencing dementia and Alzheimers often experiencing isolation our aim is to enable older people to…
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 Ash Croft Care
Ashcroft House Nursing Home is one of 7 homes run by Ash Croft Care 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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