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Nestled in the vibrant heart of Liverpool, Orchard Care Home is a charming blend of Nursing and Residential facilities, preserving the unique character of its past as a Victorian Girls College.…
from £954/wk
Care homes in Merseyside
Merseyside brings together vibrant city neighbourhoods and quieter suburban streets across the North West, offering a good spread of care home choice for later life. With parks, allotments and everyday amenities close by, it suits those wanting a well-connected retirement with established local care provision.
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Nestled in the welcoming community of Bebington in the Wirral, Charlotte House stands as a stunning care home dedicated to providing top-notch residential, respite, nursing, dementia, and palliative…
from £1100/wk
VerifiedKingswood Manor, nestled in the sought-after region of Liverpool, Merseyside, is a distinguished care home that offers superior residential, nursing, and dementia care for the elderly. This historic…
from £906/wk
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Nestled between the tranquil River Dee and the River Mersey in Heswall, The Hazelwell is a premium care home offering exceptional residential, nursing, dementia, and respite care for the elderly.…
from £1200/wk
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The Manor House is a Bupa care home in Upton, Wirral, offering nursing, residential, respite and day care, with all-en-suite rooms and huge gardens with a fishpond.
from £850/wk
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Willow Gardens is a not-for-profit Sanctuary Care home in Bootle, Merseyside, offering residential, nursing, palliative and respite care for 46 residents.
from £767/wk
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Ridgewood Court is a not-for-profit Sanctuary Care home in Pensby, Wirral, offering residential, dementia and respite care across 60 en-suite rooms with an Art Deco cinema.
from £1212/wk
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Croxteth Park is a purpose-built Lotus Care home in Croxteth, Liverpool, offering residential, dementia and respite care with all en-suite bedrooms.
from £1016/wk
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Nestled in the welcoming Banks neighbourhood of the seaside town of Southport, you'll find Sutton Grange, a purpose-built care home renowned for its exceptional residential, nursing, dementia, and…
from £1184/wk
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Nestled in the charming village of Rainford, Victoria Care Home is a proud member of the renowned Four Seasons care group. Situated in the heart of St Helens, this care home offers top-notch…
from £1026/wk
VerifiedNestled in the heart of the charming town of St Helens in Cheshire, Madison Court is a bespoke care home that offers a warm and welcoming environment for the elderly. Now under the esteemed…
from £921/wk
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Nestled in the charming town of Bebington, Daleside Nursing Home is a welcoming haven for 43 residents, offering both long-term and respite care. This home is ideally situated near a variety of local…
from £890/wk
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Nestled in the welcoming neighbourhood of Hoylake, on the Wirral, you'll find Westhaven, a newly constructed care home that specialises in providing top-notch nursing care for the elderly. This…
from £1050/wk
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Abbendon Nursing Home is a 24-bed nursing home in Southport, Merseyside.
VerifiedAscot Lodge Nursing Home is a nursing care home in Southport, Merseyside, providing care for older people aged 65 and over.
VerifiedBebington Care Home is a nursing home in Wirral, Merseyside, with 80 registered beds.
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Brushwood House is a 60-bed nursing home in Liverpool, Merseyside, providing nursing care and dementia support.
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Castle Grange is a 40-bed nursing home in Liverpool, Merseyside, providing care for older people aged 65 and over with a specialist focus on dementia support.
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VerifiedIs Merseyside a good retirement location?
Merseyside offers a solid choice of later-life care, with 18 care homes and a strong record of good CQC ratings. It suits people wanting an urban-suburban mix with everyday amenities nearby, though those weighing up crime figures should look closely at the specific neighbourhood before deciding.
Health & support
- Medical access: Local amenities include everyday facilities such as parks and green spaces, and Merseyside's towns typically sit within reach of hospital and emergency care in the wider conurbation.
- Safety: 200 offences were recorded in April 2026, with violent crime, criminal damage and arson, and public order offences most common — worth weighing against personal comfort with urban crime levels.
- Family & connection: It's worth considering how close family and existing support networks are, and how easily they could visit or help out.
Finances & daily life
- Cost of care: Specific weekly fees aren't listed here, but Merseyside's North West location generally sits below the higher-cost southern regions of England.
- Transport: Merseyside is well served by urban bus and rail links, making it broadly walkable and less car-dependent than many rural areas.
- Housing options: There are 18 care homes listed, ranging from around 31 to 73 beds, giving a reasonable spread of home sizes to choose from.
Lifestyle & environment
- Green space & hobbies: Public parks, playing fields, play spaces and allotments are all within reach, alongside restaurants, cafes, pubs and bars for everyday social life.
- Community: The mix of local amenities suggests a lively community setting with plenty of everyday spots to meet others.
- Climate: As with the rest of North West England, expect a temperate, often damp climate with mild summers and cool, wet winters.
Things to weigh up
- Crime levels: 200 recorded offences in the latest month, led by violent crime and public order incidents, is a factor to weigh against the borough's benefits.
- Ratings not universal: While 17 of the 18 homes are rated good, one is currently rated as requires improvement, so it's worth checking individual reports.