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Care homes in South Wirral

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There are 13 care homes in and around South Wirral on AskBart. 78% of those rated by the CQC are Good or Outstanding, against 79% nationally (CQC data, October 2026). Published fees average about £1,011 a week, while Cheshire West and Chester usually pays £887. The largest is Aaron Court Care Home, with 73 beds.

care homes
13
rated Good or Outstanding by CQC
78%
typical residential fee
£1,011/wkbelow the UK average of £1,705
what Cheshire West and Chester council pays
£887/wk

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Care homes in South Wirral

Care homes in South Wirral (13)

1 in South Wirral, 12 more within 3 miles · nearest first · updated October 2026

  • Good
  • Requires improvement
  • Inadequate
  • Not rated

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South Wirral in numbers

78% of South Wirral’s CQC-rated care homes are rated Good or Outstanding, in line with the England average of 79%. Based on 9 rated homes; England figure from CQC State of Care (2024/25).

The average residential care home in South Wirral costs about £1,011/week, while Cheshire West and Chester’s published usual rate is around £887/week (2025). If the council funds care, expect a likely top-up of about £124/week (about £6,448/year), usually paid by a relative or friend. An estimate: councils fund care only below the means-test threshold, and fees vary by home, room and needs.

What Cheshire West and Chester council pays care homes, and whether it will help with your fees

Care homes listed13
Rated Good or Outstanding7 of 9 (78%)
Rated Outstanding0
Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate2
Average published weekly fee£1,011
Cheshire West and Chester usual weekly rate (2025)£887
LargestAaron Court Care Home (73 beds)
Most recently inspectedThornton House Residential Home (December 2023)
Homes by care typeResidential 5 · Nursing 3 · Dementia 7 · Respite 3
Average house price, Cheshire West and Chester (HM Land Registry, June 2026)£269,039
Good7
Requires improvement1
Inadequate1
Not yet rated4
Average weekly fees
  • Residential, South Wirral£1,011/wk
  • Dementia, South Wirral£1,011/wk
  • Cheshire West and Chester average£1,198/wk
  • UK average£1,705/wk
  • Cheshire West and Chester usual rate£887/wk

Fees: averages of the weekly fees published by the homes listed here and across Cheshire West and Chester. UK average: published residential fees across all homes on AskBart. Council rate: Cheshire West and Chester's usual cost of residential care (2025). Actual costs vary with care needs and room.

See how care is funded or compare a care home with care at home.

Guides: Residential care homes · Nursing homes · Dementia care homes · Respite care

Data: CQC register, updated October 2026. Figures are for the homes listed on this page.

House prices in Cheshire West and Chester

The average house price in Cheshire West and Chester is £269,039, based on HM Land Registry data. The graph shows sold-price trends by property type over the last 30 years.

Average price by property type

All property types
£269,039
Detached
£437,424
Semi-detached
£267,395
Terraced
£209,368
Flats & maisonettes
£135,450

Source: HM Land Registry UK House Price Index, to Jun 2026 (Open Government Licence v3.0). Figures are area averages for the wider local authority, not retirement properties specifically.

Living in South Wirral

  • Green Surroundings
What do these badges mean?
  • Green Surroundings — Excellent access to parks, playing fields and other green space nearby (OpenStreetMap).
Safety & PeaceC

Limited — quieter than 13% of similar areas for anti-social behaviour & public disorder

Green SpacesA

Excellent — parks, playing fields & outdoor space nearby

Daily ConveniencesB

Good — shops, supermarkets & places to eat nearby

Culture & CommunityC

Limited — libraries, galleries, museums & community venues nearby

381 crimes reported in July 2026, Police.uk.

  • Violent crime173
  • Anti-social behaviour48
  • Public order43
  • Shoplifting30
How we grade areas

Grades are relative, comparing this area against others of the same type across the UK. Amenity grades are based on OpenStreetMap counts within a fixed radius. The Safety & Peace grade ranks recorded anti-social behaviour and public-disorder incidents (the offences most relevant to a quiet neighbourhood) — per head of population where ONS figures are available, otherwise by count. Figures are estimates to aid research, not a substitute for visiting an area.

Sources — crime: Police.uk, July 2026; amenities: OpenStreetMap, updated October 2026.

Community & connection in South Wirral

Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.

Charity

Ellesmere Port and Neston Community Transport Ltd

We are a non profit making provider of minibus and adapted car travel, offering our services to community groups and individuals, elderly, disadvantaged or disabled in Cheshire West and Chester…

1.4 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1121037)
Charity

South Central Community Transport Limited

The objects of the charity are:1. Community transport2. Provision of facilities for recreation, or other leisure time occupation and interests of Social Welfare or in pursuant of employment.

7.6 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1096317)

Questions about care homes in South Wirral

How many care homes are there in South Wirral?

There are 13 care homes listed in and around South Wirral on AskBart. You can filter them by care type, CQC rating and facilities to find the right fit.

How much does a care home in South Wirral cost?

Care homes in South Wirral range from around £900 to around £1,082 per week, with averages of £1,011 for residential, £1,011 for dementia care. Fees vary by home, care type and the level of support required.

How do care home fees in South Wirral compare to the national average?

The average residential care fee around South Wirral is about £1,011 per week — below the UK average of £1,705. Individual fees depend on the home, room and level of care.

Which care homes in South Wirral are rated Outstanding or Good by the CQC?

7 of the 13 care homes in and around South Wirral are rated Good or Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission. Ratings are published by the CQC following regular inspections.

What types of care are available in South Wirral?

Homes in and around South Wirral offer dementia (7), residential (5), nursing (3), respite (3). Availability varies by home — use the filters above to find homes offering the specific care type you need.

Near South Wirral

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