Care homes in Huyton

30 homes

There are 30 care homes in and around Huyton on AskBart. 79% of those rated by the CQC are Good or Outstanding, against 79% nationally (CQC data, October 2026). Published fees average about £954 a week, while Knowsley usually pays £728. The largest is Hillside Care Home, with 119 beds.

care homes
30
rated Good or Outstanding by CQC
79%
typical residential fee
£954/wkbelow the UK average of £1,705
what Knowsley council pays
£728/wk

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Care homes in Huyton (30)

0 in Huyton, 30 more within 3 miles · nearest first · updated October 2026

  • Outstanding
  • Good
  • Requires improvement
  • Inadequate
  • Not rated

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Rated Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission, its highest rating.

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Huyton in numbers

79% of Huyton’s CQC-rated care homes are rated Good or Outstanding, in line with the England average of 79%, with 1 rated Outstanding. Based on 28 rated homes; England figure from CQC State of Care (2024/25).

The average residential care home in Huyton costs about £954/week, while Knowsley’s published usual rate is around £728/week (2025). If the council funds care, expect a likely top-up of about £226/week (about £11,752/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 Knowsley council pays care homes, and whether it will help with your fees

Care homes listed30
Rated Good or Outstanding22 of 28 (79%)
Rated Outstanding1
Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate6
Average published weekly fee£954
Knowsley usual weekly rate (2025)£728
LargestHillside Care Home (119 beds)
Most recently inspectedProspect House Care Home (January 2024)
Homes by care typeResidential 8 · Nursing 3 · Dementia 8 · Respite 2
Average house price, Knowsley (HM Land Registry, June 2026)£189,116
Outstanding1
Good21
Requires improvement5
Inadequate1
Not yet rated2
Average weekly fees
  • Residential, Huyton£954/wk
  • Nursing, Huyton£954/wk
  • Dementia, Huyton£954/wk
  • UK average£1,705/wk
  • Knowsley usual rate£728/wk

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

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

House prices in Knowsley

The average house price in Knowsley is £189,116, 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
£189,116
Detached
£307,767
Semi-detached
£198,619
Terraced
£150,998
Flats & maisonettes
£96,324

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 Huyton

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

Good — quieter than 38% of similar areas for anti-social behaviour & public disorder

Based on Merseyside data (town-level not yet available)

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

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, April 2026; amenities: OpenStreetMap, updated September 2026.

Community & connection in Huyton

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

Charity

St Helens Carers Centre

Support for Carers in the borough of St Helens. Young Carers aged 6-18 and Adult Carers

4.7 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1089663)
Charity

Age Concern Liverpool & Sefton

Provide services and activities for older people.Campaigns with and advocates on behalf of older people.Supports the development of older peoples organisations.

6.1 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (517902)
Charity

Halton Carers Centre

The relief of persons who are ill, disabled or elderly through the provision of information and support to persons who care for those persons who are ill, disabled or elderly (carers) within the…

6.7 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1124493)
Charity

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…

6.9 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1086437)
Charity

Let's Go Stroke Club

The Lets Go Stroke Club is a social club where stroke survivors, their families and friends can meet every month, to make new friends and support each other. Stroke can be a devastating condition…

7.6 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1079932)
Charity

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…

7.9 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (210163)

Questions about care homes in Huyton

How many care homes are there in Huyton?

There are 30 care homes listed in and around Huyton 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 Huyton cost?

Care homes in Huyton range from around £954 per week, with averages of £954 for residential, £954 for dementia, £954 for nursing care. Fees vary by home, care type and the level of support required.

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

The average residential care fee around Huyton is about £954 per week — below the UK average of £1,705. Individual fees depend on the home, room and level of care.

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

22 of the 30 care homes in and around Huyton are rated Good or Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission, including 1 rated Outstanding. Ratings are published by the CQC following regular inspections.

What types of care are available in Huyton?

Homes in and around Huyton offer dementia (8), residential (8), nursing (3), respite (2). Availability varies by home — use the filters above to find homes offering the specific care type you need.

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