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Nursing homes in Southport

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There are 7 nursing homes in and around Southport on AskBart. 80% of those rated by the CQC are Good or Outstanding, against 79% nationally (CQC data, November 2026). The largest is Hesketh Park Lodge, with 79 beds. The most recent inspection was at Abbendon Nursing Home in January 2024.

care homes
7
rated Good or Outstanding by CQC
80%

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Abbendon Nursing Home

Care homes in Southport (7)

★ With family reviews

All within 3 miles · nearest first · updated November 2026

  • Good
  • Requires improvement
  • Not rated

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Distance
Abbendon Nursing HomeGood · Feb 2024On request240.7 mi—0.9 mi
Ascot Lodge Nursing HomeGood · Nov 2023On request180.6 mi—0.9 mi
Connell CourtGood · Mar 2020On request371.7 mi—0.8 mi
Dovehaven Residential Care Home—On request401.6 mi—0.9 mi
Hesketh Park LodgeRequires improvement · Aug 2022On request791.7 mi—1.2 mi
Manchester House Nursing Home—On request671.8 mi—1.2 mi
Millbrook HouseGood · Jan 2023On request600.9 mi—1.0 mi

Fees are the home’s published “from” figure, or an indicative one; “on request” where none is published. Ratings are the regulator’s. Click a heading to sort.

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Southport in numbers

80% of Southport’s CQC-rated care homes are rated Good or Outstanding, in line with the England average of 79%. Based on 5 rated homes; England figure from CQC State of Care (2024/25).

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

Nursing homes listed7
Rated Good or Outstanding4 of 5 (80%)
Rated Outstanding0
Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate1
Sefton usual weekly rate (2025)£799
LargestHesketh Park Lodge (79 beds)
Most recently inspectedAbbendon Nursing Home (January 2024)
Homes by care typeResidential 2 · Nursing 7 · Dementia 5 · Respite 1
Average house price, Sefton (HM Land Registry, June 2026)£225,433
Good4
Requires improvement1
Not yet rated2
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: Residential care homes · Nursing homes · Dementia care homes · Respite care

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 Southport

  • Well Served
What do these badges mean?
  • Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, post offices, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
Safety & PeaceC

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

Green SpacesB

Good — parks, playing fields & outdoor space nearby

Daily ConveniencesA

Excellent — shops, supermarkets & places to eat nearby

Culture & CommunityC

Limited — libraries, galleries, museums & community venues nearby

346 crimes reported in April 2026, Police.uk.

  • Violent crime133
  • Anti-social behaviour57
  • Drugs36
  • Public order34
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, Apr 2026; amenities: OpenStreetMap, updated September 2026.

Community & connection in Southport

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

Charity

Southport U3a

The charitable purpose of the u3a is the advancement of education and, in particular,the education of older people and those who have retired from full time work, by all means' including…

1.4 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1164448)
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…

3.3 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1129183)
Charity

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…

6.5 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1029590)
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…

6.6 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1171771)
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…

7.1 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…

7.5 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1142294)

Southport: 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
10
Nearest: Superdrug Pharmacy (0.2 miles).
NHS dental practices within 3 miles
10
This doesn’t show whether they’re taking new NHS patients.
Superfast broadband
96.3%
of premises within a mile of the centre; 75.7% can get gigabit (England: 88.4%). Useful for video calls with family.
Air quality (NO₂)
5.9 µg/m³
Modelled background level for the town centre, 2026. England average 5.6; WHO guideline 10; legal limit 40.
Air quality (PM2.5)
5.6 µg/m³
Modelled background level, 2026. England average 5.8; WHO guideline 5; legal limit 20 (2040 target 10).
Deprivation ranking
1–10 out of 10
Where the 28 neighbourhoods around the centre rank in England, in tenths (10 = least deprived). 1 is in the least deprived tenth.

Hospices near Southport

  • Queenscourt Hospice · 1.7 milesCQC Good (report published July 2016). CQC page
  • St Joseph's Hospice Association · 9.9 milesCQC page
  • Woodlands Hospice · 12.8 milesCQC page

Hospitals near Southport

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 Southport a good retirement location?

Read our guide to living in Southport

Southport offers a quieter, coastal retirement with good local services and a lively social calendar. It's well suited to those who want seaside walks, community connection, and regular social dining out. The area has care-home provision, though choice may be more limited than in larger cities. It's less suitable if you need close family support nearby or prefer a lower-crime setting.

Health & support

  • Medical access: GP surgeries and pharmacies are present in the town, though you should check distance and availability before moving; the nearest major hospital is at Formby or further afield in Liverpool.
  • Safety: Recorded crime in 2026–04 was 346 offences, with violent crime, anti-social behaviour and drugs as the most common categories—higher than many quieter retirement areas.
  • Family & connection: Consider how far family members live; Southport's coastal location means travel to nearby cities can take time.

Finances & daily life

  • Cost of care: Weekly care-home fees in Southport are broadly in line with the North West regional average, making it moderately affordable compared with the south of England.
  • Transport: Buses serve the town centre; rail links connect to Preston and Liverpool for longer journeys. The seafront and town centre are reasonably walkable, though some outlying care homes may require a car or taxi.
  • Housing options: Care-home provision exists locally; choice is moderate for a town of this size.

Lifestyle & environment

  • Green space & hobbies: Seventeen parks and one allotment offer outdoor activity; the seafront and promenade are key local features. A strong eating-out scene with 109 restaurants and cafés and 56 pubs provides daily social options.
  • Community: The high number of cafés and pubs, plus regular seaside events, support an active social life and sense of community.
  • Climate: North West coastal weather is mild but often damp; expect regular rain and moderate temperatures year-round.

Things to weigh up

  • Crime rates: Recorded offences are notably higher than average, particularly violent crime and anti-social behaviour—a factor to weigh against the social benefits.
  • Limited specialist choice: Care homes are available, but selection is smaller than in major city centres; early research is important.

Questions about care homes in Southport

How many nursing homes are there in Southport?

AskBart lists 7 nursing homes in and around Southport, each with its latest CQC rating.

How are nursing homes in Southport rated?

Of the 5 inspected, 0 are rated Outstanding, 4 Good, 1 Requires improvement and 0 Inadequate by the Care Quality Commission.

How do I choose between nursing homes in Southport?

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 "Residential vs nursing home" covers what to look for.

Weighing up your options in Southport?

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

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

Near Southport

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

Guides for families

More in our nursing care guides.