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Dementia care homes in Formby

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There is 1 dementia care home in and around Formby on AskBart. The largest is Freshfields, with 35 beds. The most recent inspection was at Freshfields in June 2023.

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Care homes in Formby (1)

All within 3 miles · nearest first · updated November 2026

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Formby in numbers

What Sefton council pays care homes, and whether it will help with your fees

Dementia care homes listed1
Rated Good or Outstanding1 of 1 (100%)
Rated Outstanding0
Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate0
Sefton usual weekly rate (2025)£799
LargestFreshfields (35 beds)
Most recently inspectedFreshfields (June 2023)
Homes by care typeNursing 1 · Dementia 1
Average house price, Sefton (HM Land Registry, June 2026)£225,433
Good1
Average weekly fees
  • Sefton average£976/wk
  • UK average£1,716/wk

Fees: averages of the weekly fees published by the homes listed here and across Sefton. UK average: published residential fees across all homes on AskBart. Actual costs vary with care needs and room.

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

Guides: Nursing homes · Dementia care homes

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

House prices in Sefton

The average house price in Sefton is £225,433, 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
£225,433
Detached
£400,086
Semi-detached
£250,139
Terraced
£184,254
Flats & maisonettes
£127,660

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 Formby

Safety & PeaceB

Good — quieter than 58% of similar areas for anti-social behaviour & public disorder

Green SpacesB

Good — parks, playing fields & outdoor space nearby

Daily ConveniencesB

Good — shops, supermarkets & places to eat nearby

Culture & CommunityC

Limited — libraries, galleries, museums & community venues nearby

94 crimes reported in July 2026, Police.uk.

  • Violent crime38
  • Shoplifting23
  • Anti-social behaviour12
  • Public order7
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. Scottish towns are graded against other Scottish towns, from Police Scotland’s 12-month figures for the council wards they sit in, per head of those wards’ population (National Records of Scotland). Figures are estimates to aid research, not a substitute for visiting an area.

Sources — crime: Police.uk, Jul 2026; amenities: OpenStreetMap, updated September 2026.

Community & connection in Formby

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

Charity

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…

0.5 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1171771)
Charity

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…

3.7 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1129183)
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…

5.7 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (210163)
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…

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

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…

7.4 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1189401)
Charity

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…

7.6 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1142294)

Formby: health, services and environment

Official open data. Distances are straight-line from the town centre. Updated October 2026.

People aged 85+
+30%
Projected change in Sefton, 2025 to 2035 (9,948 to 12,933). England: +46.2%.
People aged 65+
+16.4%
Projected change in Sefton, 2025 to 2035 (68,838 to 80,101). England: +20.3%.
Pharmacies within 1 mile
6
Nearest: Boots (0.5 miles).
NHS dental practices within 3 miles
3
This doesn’t show whether they’re taking new NHS patients.
Superfast broadband
99.6%
of premises within a mile of the centre; 94.7% can get gigabit (England: 88.4%). Useful for video calls with family.
Air quality (NO₂)
6 µg/m³
Modelled background level for the town centre, 2026. England average 5.6; WHO guideline 10; legal limit 40.
Air quality (PM2.5)
6.5 µg/m³
Modelled background level, 2026. England average 5.8; WHO guideline 5; legal limit 20 (2040 target 10).
Deprivation ranking
6–10 out of 10
Where the 16 neighbourhoods around the centre rank in England, in tenths (10 = least deprived). 5 are in the least deprived tenth.

Hospices near Formby

  • St Joseph's Hospice Association · 4.2 milesCQC page
  • Queenscourt Hospice · 7 milesCQC Good (report published July 2016). CQC page
  • Woodlands Hospice · 8 milesCQC page

Hospitals near Formby

Sources: ONS 2022-based subnational population projections; NHS organisation data (ODS); Ofcom Connected Nations; Defra background pollution maps; English Indices of Deprivation 2025; CQC.

Is Formby a good retirement location?

Read our guide to living in Formby

Formby offers a peaceful, leafy setting with 13 parks and 2 allotments, strong appeal for outdoor-minded retirees. Local services are modest but present—3 supermarkets and a handful of cafes and pubs support day-to-day life. The area suits people who prioritise green space and quiet over urban buzz, though you should verify the range and cost of care homes locally, as choice may be limited.

Health & support

  • Medical access: You'll need to confirm GP surgeries and pharmacy locations with your GP or local directory; a hospital is within reach of the wider North West region.
  • Safety: Recorded crime in the latest period was 50 offences, with violent crime, anti-social behaviour and public order the most common categories—worth weighing against your own comfort level.
  • Family & connection: Consider how close family and support networks are; Formby is suburban and quieter, which suits some but may feel isolating if carers and visitors live far away.

Finances & daily life

  • Cost of care: Check local care-home fees against the national average; we don't have specific weekly rates for Formby, so contact homes directly to compare affordability in your area.
  • Transport: Formby has bus links and is within reach of Liverpool and the wider North West; it is suburban and some locations may require a car for errands beyond the town centre.
  • Housing options: Verify the number and type of care homes available locally—choice may be limited, so start your search early.

Lifestyle & environment

  • Green space & hobbies: 13 parks and 2 allotments offer good scope for walks, gardening and outdoor pursuits; the North West's cooler, wetter climate suits hardy gardeners.
  • Community: 5 restaurants and cafes, 1 pub, plus parks suggest modest social life; check whether local care homes or community groups run memory cafés or social clubs.
  • Climate: Formby's North West location means typical cool, damp UK weather—prepare for rain and relatively mild winters.

Things to weigh up

  • Crime figures: At 50 recorded offences with violent crime and anti-social behaviour among the top categories, crime is a factor to weigh carefully.
  • Care-home choice: Limited information suggests you may have fewer homes to choose from locally; early research and visits are advisable.
  • Suburban setting: Formby's quiet appeal means fewer restaurants, bars and services than a town centre—check this matches your social needs.

Questions about care homes in Formby

How many dementia care homes are there in Formby?

AskBart lists 1 dementia care home in and around Formby, each with its latest CQC rating.

How are dementia care homes in Formby rated?

Of the 1 inspected, 0 are rated Outstanding, 1 Good, 0 Requires improvement and 0 Inadequate by the Care Quality Commission.

How do I choose between dementia care homes in Formby?

Start with the CQC rating and the latest inspection report, visit more than once, and ask how the home supports the person's needs. Our guide "Choosing a dementia-friendly care home" covers what to look for.

Weighing up your options in Formby?

Care needs change over time. Compare the other kinds of later-life care in Formby:

Prefer to stay in your own home with visiting carers?See home care in Formby

Near Formby

Paying for care? See how care is funded and check what the council may pay.

Guides for families

More in our dementia care guides.