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Care homes offering respite care in Prescot

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There are 5 care homes offering respite care in and around Prescot on AskBart. 80% of those rated by the CQC are Good or Outstanding, against 79% nationally (CQC data, November 2026). Published fees average about £954 a week, while St. Helens usually pays £800. The largest is St Helens Hall and Lodge, with 94 beds.

care homes
5
rated Good or Outstanding by CQC
80%
typical residential fee
£954/wkbelow the UK average of £1,716
what St. Helens council pays
£800/wk

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Prescot

Care homes in Prescot (5)

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All within 3 miles · nearest first · updated November 2026

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Distance
Brown Edge House Residential HomeGood · Dec 2018On request201.2 mi—1.6 mi
Elizabeth CourtInadequate · Aug 2025On request442.8 mi—2.7 mi
Hurst Park CourtGood · Apr 2025On request411.8 mi—2.3 mi
Orchard Care HomeGood£954572.5 mi—2.7 mi
St Helens Hall and LodgeGood · Sept 2024On request941.7 mi—2.0 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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Prescot in numbers

80% of Prescot’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).

The average residential care home in Prescot costs about £954/week, while St. Helens’s published usual rate is around £800/week (2025). If the council funds care, expect a likely top-up of about £154/week (about £8,008/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 St. Helens council pays care homes, and whether it will help with your fees

Care homes offering respite care listed5
Rated Good or Outstanding4 of 5 (80%)
Rated Outstanding0
Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate1
Average published weekly fee£954
St. Helens usual weekly rate (2025)£800
LargestSt Helens Hall and Lodge (94 beds)
Most recently inspectedHurst Park Court (July 2023)
Homes by care typeResidential 5 · Nursing 2 · Dementia 5 · Respite 5
Average house price, St Helens (HM Land Registry, June 2026)£186,435
Good4
Inadequate1
Average weekly fees
  • Residential, Prescot£954/wk
  • Nursing, Prescot£954/wk
  • Dementia, Prescot£954/wk
  • St. Helens average£974/wk
  • UK average£1,716/wk
  • St. Helens usual rate£800/wk

Fees: averages of the weekly fees published by the homes listed here and across St. Helens. UK average: published residential fees across all homes on AskBart. Council rate: St. Helens'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 November 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 Prescot

Safety & PeaceB

Good — quieter than 47% of similar areas for anti-social behaviour & public disorder

Green SpacesB

Good — parks, playing fields & outdoor space nearby

Daily ConveniencesC

Limited — shops, supermarkets & places to eat nearby

Culture & CommunityC

Limited — libraries, galleries, museums & community venues nearby

138 crimes reported in July 2026, Police.uk.

  • Violent crime83
  • Anti-social behaviour20
  • Public order9
  • Criminal damage & arson8
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 October 2026.

Community & connection in Prescot

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

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

Halton Community Transport

To provide transport for disabled people and community groups.

3.7 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1080333)
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…

4.9 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1124493)
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…

5.2 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1187571)
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…

5.6 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1079932)

Prescot: health, services and environment

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

People aged 85+
+38.8%
Projected change in St. Helens, 2025 to 2035 (4,809 to 6,677). England: +46.2%.
People aged 65+
+14.9%
Projected change in St. Helens, 2025 to 2035 (39,145 to 44,960). England: +20.3%.
Pharmacies within 1 mile
2
Nearest: Rainhill Pharmacy (0.6 miles).
NHS dental practices within 3 miles
16
This doesn’t show whether they’re taking new NHS patients.
Superfast broadband
99.5%
of premises within a mile of the centre; 97.9% can get gigabit (England: 88.4%). Useful for video calls with family.
Air quality (NO₂)
10.2 µg/m³
Modelled background level for the town centre, 2026. England average 5.6; WHO guideline 10; legal limit 40.
Air quality (PM2.5)
6.9 µg/m³
Modelled background level, 2026. England average 5.8; WHO guideline 5; legal limit 20 (2040 target 10).
Deprivation ranking
1–9 out of 10
Where the 23 neighbourhoods around the centre rank in England, in tenths (10 = least deprived).

Hospices near Prescot

  • Willowbrook Hospice · 1.6 milesCQC Outstanding (report published February 2020). CQC page
  • Marie Curie Hospice and Community Services North West and Cumbria Region · 4.4 milesCQC page
  • St Rocco's Hospice · 6.8 milesCQC Good (report published March 2026). CQC page

Hospitals near Prescot

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 Prescot a good retirement location?

Read our guide to living in Prescot

Prescot suits those wanting to stay rooted in a working town with decent everyday facilities and plenty of parks nearby, rather than a quieter village setting. It's within reach of major medical centres and has a reasonable range of restaurants and social venues. Care-home choice here is modest compared to larger urban areas, so families should expect a smaller selection and will likely need to factor in proximity to Liverpool for specialist health services.

Health & support

  • Medical access: Prescot has GP surgeries and pharmacies within the town; Liverpool's major hospitals (including the Royal Liverpool) are a short drive or bus journey away for emergency and specialist care.
  • Safety: Recorded crime in 2026-04 was 413 offences. Violent crime, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour were the most common types — in line with a busy market town, so worth factoring into your sense of the area.
  • Family & connection: Consider whether family members live locally or are willing to travel to Merseyside; Prescot's town-centre bustle suits those with active local ties.

Finances & daily life

  • Cost of care: Care-home fees in Prescot sit broadly in line with the North West regional range; check individual homes, as choice is limited and pricing can vary.
  • Transport: The town has bus links to Liverpool and nearby towns; it's not highly walkable for all errands, so access to a car or reliable dial-a-ride schemes matters if mobility is a concern.
  • Housing options: Care-home provision in Prescot is modest; families should expect a smaller number of homes than in larger centres and may find it worth comparing options across nearby Merseyside towns.

Lifestyle & environment

  • Green space & hobbies: Prescot has 17 parks and 5 allotments, offering good outdoor access; there are 24 restaurants and cafes and 40 pubs and bars for social outings and community events.
  • Community: A market town with established social networks; check what memory cafés, hobby clubs or pensioner groups operate locally through the town council or local Age UK.
  • Climate: North West England can be damp and mild, with frequent rain; prepare for changeable weather and ensure any outdoor access is weatherproofed.

Things to weigh up

  • Crime levels: Recorded violent crime and anti-social behaviour are present; if a very quiet, low-crime setting is important, a smaller village might suit you better.
  • Care-home choice: The selection of homes is limited compared to larger cities, so start your search early and be prepared to explore nearby areas if no suitable home matches your needs.
  • Walkability: Prescot is not highly walkable for all daily tasks, so access to transport or a car becomes important if you or a visiting family member need independence.

Questions about care homes in Prescot

How many care homes offering respite care are there in Prescot?

AskBart lists 5 care homes offering respite care in and around Prescot, each with its latest CQC rating.

How are care homes offering respite care in Prescot rated?

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

How do I choose between care homes offering respite care in Prescot?

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 "Respite care explained" covers what to look for.

Weighing up your options in Prescot?

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

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

Near Prescot

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

Guides for families

More in our respite care guides.

Header photo: Sue Adair, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons