Carewise Homes
Hillcroft Residential Care Home
Care home in Ormskirk, Lancashire
Operated by Carewise Homes
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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
Hillcroft Residential Care Home is operated by Carewise Homes and is located in Ormskirk, West Lancashire. The home is registered with the Care Quality Commission to provide care for 35 residents in single bedrooms. It was rated Good across all key questions in the CQC inspection report published in 2023.
The home provides residential care with 24-hour staffing and is registered to accommodate residents in single-occupancy rooms. It is situated in a residential area with local shops, restaurants and bus services nearby.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 24 November 2023 · Last inspected 9 November 2023
Hillcroft Residential Care Home supports up to 34 people, including older adults, people living with dementia and younger adults. Inspectors found that medicines were handled with support, risks to health and wellbeing were assessed, and there were enough staff to meet people's needs. The atmosphere was described as positive, with people, relatives and staff speaking well of the team.
- Residents received help with their medicines, and risks to their health and wellbeing were assessed.
- Care plans were detailed and centred on each person's needs, choices and preferences.
- Residents praised the food, and inspectors saw a good range of healthy options.
- Staff were described as well trained and supported, and they credited the registered manager with changes that had improved the service.
- Inspectors made recommendations about how some medicines are stored.
- Inspectors made recommendations about fire safety.
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.
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected April 2026
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
- AllotmentsSparse
- Play SpaceAmple
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkAdequate
- Tennis CourtAdequate
- Bowling GreenPlentiful
- Playing FieldAdequate
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsPlentiful
- Restaurants & CafesAdequate
- Retail ShoppingAmple
- SupermarketsAdequate
- TakeawaysAdequate
Local crime statistics
99 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
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 Lancashire council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £771 |
| 2025 | £790 |
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Local health safety net
Hillcroft Residential Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Southport and Formby District General Hospital, 6.1 miles away. The local GP practice is AUGHTON SURGERY, 0.9 miles away.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Ormskirk
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
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Community Lives Matter
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Parkhaven Trust
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Ainsdale Lunch and Leisure
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The Formby Befriending Scheme
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Formby and Southport District Community Transport Association
Formby CTA is a community transport group which operates under Section 19. It has one minibus which has wheelchair access. The bus opens up opportunities for many individuals or groups who would…
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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