VerifiedCare 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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VerifiedVerifiedGood Companions EMI Residential Care Home is a 26-bed care home in Southport, Merseyside.
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VerifiedGranby Intermediate Care Hub is a 30-bed care home in Liverpool, Merseyside, providing residential and dementia care.
VerifiedGrange Nursing Home is a 32-bed care home in Wirral, Merseyside, operated by Bondcare.
VerifiedGreen Heys & Kemp Lodge Care Home is a 75-bed care home located in Liverpool, Merseyside.
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Greenacres Care Home is a care home in Liverpool, Merseyside, providing accommodation and care for 41 residents.
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Halcyon House is a 31-bed care home in Liverpool, run by the Abbeyfield Society.
VerifiedHampton Court is a 26-bed care home in Southport, Merseyside, providing residential and nursing care.
VerifiedHawthorne Lodge Residential Care Home is a 25-bed care home in Liverpool, Merseyside.
VerifiedHeathermount Residential Home is a 16-bed care home in Wirral, Merseyside.
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Heyberry House is a 41-bed care home operated by Anchor, located on the Wirral in Merseyside.
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Hillside Care Home is a care home in Liverpool, Merseyside, registered to provide care for up to 119 residents.
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Holly Bank Nursing Home is a 12-bed nursing home in Southport, Merseyside.
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Hoylake Cottage is a nursing home in Hoylake, Wirral, providing care for 62 residents.
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Huyton Hey Manor is a 28-bed care home in Liverpool, Merseyside.
VerifiedIvy Gate Lodge is a care home in Southport, Merseyside, with 72 registered beds.
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.