Dundoran Nursing and Residential Home
Care home in Birkenhead, Wirral
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- Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, post offices, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
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About
Dundoran Nursing and Residential Home is a 39-bed home in Birkenhead on the Wirral, Merseyside. The home is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission, with Good grades for safety, effectiveness, caring, responsiveness and leadership. Its stated approach is holistic care that aims to preserve residents' independence and dignity, and staff are described as prioritising a smooth move for residents and their families. The home manager has a background in nursing and dementia care. Staff are reported to have DBS and ISA checks and to be working towards, or to have gained, an NVQ in Health and Social Care.
The home sits close to the local town, and residents are supported to join planned outings and social events, with families encouraged to take part. An on-site activities coordinator arranges outings, visiting entertainers, exercise sessions, music and games, and residents have easy access to the garden. Menus use locally sourced fresh produce, are planned in advance, and cater for individual dietary needs, with residents' favourite meals noted.
What's nearby
- Near a main road
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). A&E departments from the NHS website.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsPlentiful
- Play SpaceSparse
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkAdequate
- Tennis CourtPlentiful
- Bowling GreenAdequate
- Playing FieldAdequate
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesSparse
- Retail ShoppingSparse
- SupermarketsAdequate
- TakeawaysAdequate
Local crime statistics
551 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
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Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | Fees on request | — |
- Funding accepted
- Not stated
Fees depend on the room and the care needed, so ask the home for a written quote. Check who pays with the funding calculator, or see what Wirral council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £744 |
| 2025 | £793 |
What Wirral council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
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Local health safety net
Dundoran Nursing and Residential Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Arrowe Park Hospital, 1.8 miles away. The local GP practice is PAXTON MEDICAL GROUP, 0.9 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Birkenhead
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Age Concern Wirral
We provides support, services & activities to promote well-being and resilience of people in the local community, with a specific focus on people in later life. Our work includes information and…
Age Concern Liverpool & Sefton
Provide services and activities for older people.Campaigns with and advocates on behalf of older people.Supports the development of older peoples organisations.
South Central Community Transport Limited
The objects of the charity are:1. Community transport2. Provision of facilities for recreation, or other leisure time occupation and interests of Social Welfare or in pursuant of employment.
Liverpool Community Transport Limited
L.C.T. is a not for profit organisation committed to provide a "Safe, Affordable, Reliable and Accessible transport and repair service to its City Wide Community Groups"
Sefton O.p.e.r.a.
Sefton O.P.E.R.A is a voluntary organisation working with older people in the community many experiencing dementia and Alzheimers often experiencing isolation our aim is to enable older people to…
Sefton Carers Centre
To support carers in the provision of centre based and outreach services eg.support groups,holistic care,advocacy,information data base,social events and welfare benefits advice.
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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