Care homes offering respite care in South Wirral

There are 3 care homes offering respite care in and around South Wirral on AskBart. 100% of those rated by the CQC are Good or Outstanding, against 79% nationally. Published fees average about £1,011 a week, while Cheshire West and Chester usually pays £887. The largest is Mayfields Care Home, with 46 beds.

Average residential fee in South Wirral: £1,011/week — below the UK average of £1,702

Care homes in South Wirral

Key facts: South Wirral

Care homes offering respite care listed3
Rated Good or Outstanding3 of 3 (100%)
Rated Outstanding0
Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate0
Average published weekly fee£1,011
Cheshire West and Chester usual weekly rate (2025)£887
LargestMayfields Care Home (46 beds)
CQC ratings of the homes in South Wirral: Good 3Good3

Data: CQC register. Figures are for the homes listed on this page.

Living in South Wirral
Green SpacesC

Limited — parks, playing fields & outdoor space nearby

Based on North West England data (town-level not yet available)

Daily ConveniencesC

Limited — shops, supermarkets & places to eat nearby

Based on North West England data (town-level not yet available)

Culture & CommunityC

Limited — libraries, galleries, museums & community venues nearby

Based on North West England data (town-level not yet available)

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 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 September 2026.

How care costs compare

The estimated average residential care fee in South Wirral is about £1,011/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.

Council funding & top-up in South Wirral

The average residential care home in South Wirral costs about £1,011/week, while Cheshire West and Chester’s published usual rate is around £887/week (2025). If you qualify for council funding, expect a likely third-party top-up of about £124/week (≈ £6,448/year) to bridge the gap.

Average fee in South Wirral
£1,011/wk
Cheshire West and Chester usual rate
£887/wk
Likely top-up gap
£124/wk

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 Cheshire West and Chester’s published usual cost of residential care (2025).

Care homes in South Wirral on the map
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updated September 2026

No care homes found in South Wirral.

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What care costs in South Wirral
Residential (avg)
£1,011/week
Dementia (avg)
£1,011/week

Wondering if that’s cheaper than staying put? Compare a care home with care at home, or see who pays.

House prices in Cheshire West and Chester

The average house price in Cheshire West and Chester is £269,039, 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
£269,039
Detached
£437,424
Semi-detached
£267,395
Terraced
£209,368
Flats & maisonettes
£135,450

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.

Types of care in South Wirral

Residential care homes

3 in South Wirral

Dementia care homes

3 in South Wirral
Common questions
How many care homes offering respite care are there in South Wirral?

AskBart lists 3 care homes offering respite care in and around South Wirral, each with its latest CQC rating.

How are care homes offering respite care in South Wirral rated?

Of the 3 inspected, 0 are rated Outstanding, 3 Good, 0 Requires improvement and 0 Inadequate by the Care Quality Commission.

How much do care homes offering respite care in South Wirral cost?

Published fees range from £900 to £1,082 a week. Fees vary with room and care needs, so ask each home for a quote.

How do I choose between care homes offering respite care in South Wirral?

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.

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

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