Windy Knowe Nursing Home
Windy Knowe Nursing Home is a 49-bed care home in Oxton, Birkenhead, on the Wirral in Merseyside.
There are 5 nursing homes in and around Prenton on AskBart. 60% of those rated by the CQC are Good or Outstanding, against 79% nationally (CQC data, September 2026). Published fees average about £850 a week, while Wirral usually pays £793. The largest is County Homes, with 81 beds.
Average residential fee in Prenton: £850/week — below the UK average of £1,702

| Nursing homes listed | 5 |
|---|---|
| Rated Good or Outstanding | 3 of 5 (60%) |
| Rated Outstanding | 0 |
| Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate | 2 |
| Average published weekly fee | £850 |
| Wirral usual weekly rate (2025) | £793 |
| Largest | County Homes (81 beds) |
Data: CQC register, updated September 2026. Figures are for the homes listed on this page.
Good — safer than 56% of similar areas
Based on Wirral data (town-level not yet available)
Good — parks, playing fields & outdoor space nearby
Based on Wirral data (town-level not yet available)
Limited — shops, supermarkets & places to eat nearby
Based on Wirral data (town-level not yet available)
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 grade ranks recorded police crime — per head of population where ONS figures are available, otherwise by total recorded crime. Figures are estimates to aid research, not a substitute for visiting an area.
Sources — crime: Police.uk, April 2026; amenities: OpenStreetMap, updated June 2026.
The estimated average residential care fee in Prenton is about £850/week, below the UK average of £1,702.
Estimated from published weekly fees for homes in the area. Actual costs vary by care needs and room type.
60% of Prenton’s CQC-rated care homes are rated Good or Outstanding — below the national average of 79%.
Of the homes in and around Prenton, 5 offer nursing care, 5 offer dementia care and 3 offer residential care.
Based on 5 CQC-rated homes in and around Prenton. National baseline: CQC State of Care (2024/25).
The average residential care home in Prenton costs about £850/week, while Wirral’s published usual rate is around £793/week (2025). If you qualify for council funding, expect a likely third-party top-up of about £57/week (≈ £2,964/year) to bridge the gap.
Estimate only. Councils fund care only when the person’s assets are below the means-test threshold, and actual fees, funding and top-ups vary by home, room and assessed needs. Compares the area average against Wirral’s published usual cost of residential care (2025).
2 in Prenton, 1 more within 3 miles · updated September 2026
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Prenton suits people who value green space and a slower pace of life, with ready access to supermarkets and a range of restaurants and cafes. It's more affordable than many parts of the North West, though choice of care homes may be limited compared to larger urban centres. Families living in the wider Merseyside area will find it within reach for regular visits.
AskBart lists 5 nursing homes in and around Prenton, each with its latest CQC rating.
Of the 5 inspected, 0 are rated Outstanding, 3 Good, 2 Requires improvement and 0 Inadequate by the Care Quality Commission.
Among the listings that publish fees, the typical fee is about £850 a week. Fees vary with room and care needs, so ask each home for a quote.
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.
Paying for care? See how care is funded and check what the council may pay.
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