Freshfields
Nursing home in Liverpool, Sefton
Operated by Valorum Care
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About
Freshfields is a nursing home in Liverpool, Merseyside, registered for 35 beds. It provides nursing care and support for dementia, and is able to care for older people aged 65 and over, younger adults, people with physical disabilities, mental health needs and learning disabilities. The home is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission (report 2023), with Good grades in safety, effectiveness, caring, and responsiveness, though leadership was rated as Requiring Improvement.
The home is set near Formby town centre and is surrounded by gardens. All bedrooms are on ground level with garden access or garden views. The home supports people on both short-term and long-term bases, including respite stays, and works with each person and their family to develop a personalised care plan based on their individual needs and wishes.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 13 July 2023 · Last inspected 21 June 2023
Inspectors found the home has made substantial improvements since its last inspection and is no longer in special measures. Medicines are handled safely, risks are assessed and care plans were rewritten, and staffing has become more stable, with fewer agency staff and people cared for by familiar teams. Feedback from people and their relatives about the care they receive was consistently positive.
- Medicines are managed safely and staff are competent to give them
- Care plans and risk assessments were rewritten so staff have clear guidance
- A more stable team with reduced reliance on agency staff, and enough staff on duty
- Consistently positive feedback from people and relatives about care and support
- Inspectors said more time is needed to show that the governance improvements are embedded over the long term
Written by AI from the report text and checked against it. Not an official CQC statement. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Read the full report on CQC.
Care provided
Specialist care
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). A&E departments from the NHS website. Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsSparse
- Play SpaceSparse
- Golf CourseAmple
- Public ParkSparse
- Tennis CourtAdequate
- Bowling GreenAmple
- Playing FieldSparse
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAdequate
- Restaurants & CafesAdequate
- Retail ShoppingAdequate
- SupermarketsAdequate
- TakeawaysAdequate
Local crime statistics
502 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Dementia care | Fees on request | — |
| Nursing care | Fees on request | — |
- Funding accepted
- Not stated
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Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £750 |
| 2025 | £799 |
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Local health safety net
Freshfields is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Southport and Formby District General Hospital, 6.2 miles away. The local GP practice is CHAPEL LANE SURGERY, 0.7 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Liverpool
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
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.
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…
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.
Part of Valorum Care
Freshfields is one of 30 homes run by Valorum Care on AskBart. See how the group's homes are rated and where it operates.
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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