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Care homes in St. Helens
30 homes
There are 30 care homes in and around St. Helens on AskBart. 82% of those rated by the CQC are Good or Outstanding, against 79% nationally (CQC data, September 2026). The largest is Broadoak Manor Care Home, with 120 beds. The most recent inspection was at Prospect House Care Home in January 2024.
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Care homes in St. Helens (30)
19 in St. Helens, 11 more within 3 miles · updated October 2026
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| Abbeyrose Court | Good · May 2022 | On request | 46 | 5.7 mi | — |
| Adamstan House Nursing Home | Good · Dec 2019 | On request | 34 | 2.9 mi | — |
| Ainsdale Court | Good · Apr 2023 | On request | 46 | 0.2 mi | — |
| Alexandra Care Home | Good · Aug 2023 | On request | 48 | 3.7 mi | — |
| Amberley Court Care Home | Good · Dec 2023 | On request | 39 | 0.4 mi | — |
| Broadoak Manor Care Home | Inadequate · Apr 2026 | On request | 120 | 3.9 mi | — |
| Brookfield Support Centre | Good · Dec 2023 | On request | 39 | 4.0 mi | — |
| Brown Edge House Residential Home | Good · Dec 2018 | On request | 20 | 1.2 mi | — |
| Cedric House EMI Residential Care Home | Good · Jan 2020 | On request | 20 | 0.8 mi | — |
| Colliers Croft Care Home | Good · May 2026 | On request | 62 | 5.3 mi | — |
| Eccleston Court Care Home | Requires improvement · May 2025 | On request | 54 | 2.1 mi | — |
| Elizabeth Court | Inadequate · Aug 2025 | On request | 44 | 2.8 mi | — |
| Elm Tree House | Good · Jan 2019 | On request | 20 | 4.5 mi | — |
| Fazakerley House Residential Care Home | Good · Dec 2022 | On request | 45 | 1.1 mi | — |
| Grace Court Care Centre | Requires improvement · Jul 2022 | On request | 30 | 2.4 mi | — |
| Greenfields Care Home | Good · Feb 2021 | On request | 30 | 3.0 mi | — |
| Griffin House Care Home | Requires improvement · May 2023 | On request | 26 | 0.3 mi | — |
| Lighthouse Prescot | — | On request | 33 | 1.1 mi | — |
| Linear Park Residential Care Home | Good · Sept 2018 | On request | 31 | 3.7 mi | — |
| Madison Court Care Home | Good | £921 | 54 | 4.1 mi | — |
| Parkside (St Helens) Limited | Good · Jan 2021 | On request | 30 | 1.7 mi | — |
| Parr Care Home | Outstanding · Mar 2019 | On request | 60 | 3.7 mi | — |
| Prospect House Care Home | Good · May 2026 | On request | 24 | 0.8 mi | — |
| Ruskin Lodge | Good · Jun 2025 | On request | 23 | 3.0 mi | — |
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Areas in St. Helens
St. Helens in numbers
82% of St. Helens’s CQC-rated care homes are rated Good or Outstanding, above the England average of 79%, with 1 rated Outstanding. Based on 28 rated homes; England figure from CQC State of Care (2024/25).
What St. Helens council pays care homes, and whether it will help with your fees
| Care homes listed | 30 |
|---|---|
| Rated Good or Outstanding | 23 of 28 (82%) |
| Rated Outstanding | 1 |
| Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate | 5 |
| St. Helens usual weekly rate (2025) | £800 |
| Largest | Broadoak Manor Care Home (120 beds) |
| Most recently inspected | Prospect House Care Home (January 2024) |
| Homes by care type | Residential 7 · Nursing 7 · Dementia 11 · Respite 6 |
| Average house price, St Helens (HM Land Registry, June 2026) | £186,435 |
Outstanding1
Good22
Requires improvement3
Inadequate2
Not yet rated2
Fees: averages of the weekly fees published by the homes listed here and across Merseyside. UK average: published residential fees across all homes on AskBart. Actual costs vary with care needs and room.
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Guides: Residential care homes · Nursing homes · Dementia care homes · Respite care
Data: CQC register, updated September 2026. Figures are for the homes listed on this page.
House prices in St Helens
The average house price in St Helens is £186,435, 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
- £186,435
- Detached
- £307,889
- Semi-detached
- £201,913
- Terraced
- £154,767
- Flats & maisonettes
- £98,512
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 St. Helens
St. Helens is a working town in the North West with straightforward access to care homes and local services. It suits families looking for affordability and proximity to Liverpool and Manchester, though you'll want to weigh the town's recorded crime levels against your priorities.
- Green Surroundings
- Well Served
What do these badges mean?
- Green Surroundings — Excellent access to parks, playing fields and other green space nearby (OpenStreetMap).
- Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, post offices, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
Safety & PeaceC
Limited — quieter than 16% of similar areas for anti-social behaviour & public disorder
Green SpacesA
Excellent — parks, playing fields & outdoor space nearby
Daily ConveniencesA
Excellent — shops, supermarkets & places to eat nearby
Culture & CommunityB
Good — libraries, galleries, museums & community venues nearby
413 crimes reported in April 2026, Police.uk.
- Violent crime164
- Shoplifting60
- Anti-social behaviour36
- Criminal damage & arson33
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 St. Helens
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
0.2 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1089663)
Charity
Burtonwood & Winwick Community Bus Cio
Due to limited public transport many of our residents are unable to access the local services they need. To address these issues we set up the Burtonwood and Winwick Community Bus. Residents came…
3.6 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1187571)
Charity
Halton Community Transport
To provide transport for disabled people and community groups.
6.8 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1080333)
Charity
Crossroads Carers Support Group
65 thousand hours of respite in the form of weekends away and day trips for adult carers and under sixteen's plus, monthly coffee mornings with booked activities, identified new carers, increased…
7.0 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1123043)
Charity
Age Concern Wigan Borough
The organisation works with older people in the Borough of Wigan. We provide a range of services, support, advice and information to enable older people to enjoy an improved quality of life.We…
7.5 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1103022)
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…
7.8 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1124493)
St. Helens: health, services and environment
Hospitals near St. Helens
- Care homes near Whiston Hospital · A&E · 3.2 miles
- Care homes near The St. Chads Centre · urgent care · 6.3 miles
- Care homes near Skelmersdale Walk-in Centre · walk-in centre · 6.6 miles
Is St. Helens a good retirement location?
Read our guide to living in St. Helens
St. Helens offers a modest but decent foundation for later-life living. Two care homes are listed locally, both rated good by the Care Quality Commission, with bed numbers around 53–54 each. The town has ten supermarkets, 17 parks, and a reasonable spread of cafes, pubs and restaurants. It suits those who value straightforward access to local shops and green space, value for money, and links to nearby cities — and who are comfortable with a town setting where crime sits above the national average.
Health & support
- Medical access: GP surgeries and pharmacies are present locally; the nearest major hospital is Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen, south of the town.
- Safety: Recorded crime in 2026–04 was 413 offences, with violent crime, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour among the most common types — above the national average, so a fair consideration.
- Family & connection: With family in the North West or able to travel, proximity is an asset; if your support network is elsewhere, distance matters.
Finances & daily life
- Cost of care: Care home fees in St. Helens sit below the national average, making it one of the more affordable options in the North West.
- Transport: Buses link the town to Liverpool and Manchester; local roads make it car-dependent for some journeys, though town-centre shops and services are walkable.
- Housing options: Two care homes are listed locally, both rated good, offering a limited but solid choice.
Lifestyle & environment
- Green space & hobbies: Seventeen parks and five allotments provide outdoor space; 24 restaurants and cafes and 40 pubs and bars offer social venues and meals out.
- Community: Pubs and cafes anchor social life; check with local care homes about memory cafés or support groups.
- Climate: North West England has mild, wet winters and cool summers — typical for the region.
Things to weigh up
- Crime above average: Recorded offences in 2026–04 were notably higher than the national average, chiefly violent crime and anti-social behaviour — a real factor for those prioritising a very quiet setting.
- Limited care home choice: Only two homes listed locally; if neither suits, you may need to look further afield.
Questions about care homes in St. Helens
How many care homes are there in St. Helens?
There are 30 care homes listed in and around St. Helens 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 St. Helens cost?
Care homes in St. Helens range from around £921 to around £1,026 per week, with averages of £974 for dementia, £974 for nursing care. Fees vary by home, care type and the level of support required.
Which care homes in St. Helens are rated Outstanding or Good by the CQC?
23 of the 30 care homes in and around St. Helens 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 St. Helens?
Homes in and around St. Helens offer dementia (11), nursing (7), residential (7), respite (6). Availability varies by home — use the filters above to find homes offering the specific care type you need.
How many care homes in St. Helens offer dementia care?
11 care homes in and around St. Helens offer specialist dementia care. Use the dementia filter above to see them, and check each home's CQC report for its record on caring for people living with dementia.
Weighing up your options in St. Helens?
Care needs change over time. Compare the other kinds of later-life care in St. Helens:
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Paying for care? See how care is funded and check what the council may pay.
Guides for families
- How to Choose a Care Home: A Step-by-Step Guide (2026)
- Residential vs Nursing Home: What’s the Difference? (2026)
- Care Home Contracts: What to Check Before You Sign
More in our choosing a care home guides.