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About
Upton Grange is a 52-bed care home operated by Anchor, located on the Wirral in Merseyside. The home is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission, with all key questions — Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led — also rated Good. The CQC report was published in 2022.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 3 October 2022 · Last inspected 20 July 2022
Inspectors rated this newly registered home for up to 52 people, some living with dementia, as good overall. They found that people felt safe, that the building and equipment were kept in good order, and that staffing levels were sufficient and staff had been safely recruited. Staff were described as caring and warm, residents were supported to stay independent, and care plans were detailed and personalised.
- Risks to people were assessed and monitored, and recorded in plans of care
- Medicines were given by staff trained and assessed as competent
- Meals were enjoyed by people, and nutritional needs were assessed and met
- A range of activities was available and regular audits led to follow-up action where needed
- No evidence was found that COVID-19 risks had been assessed, and the registered manager agreed to review this straight away
- Staff COVID-19 testing procedures needed review so that tests were taken consistently at the recommended frequency
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 September 2026
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.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsAmple
- Play SpaceAmple
- Golf CourseAdequate
- Public ParkAdequate
- Tennis CourtAdequate
- Bowling GreenPlentiful
- Playing FieldLimited
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAdequate
- Restaurants & CafesSparse
- Retail ShoppingAdequate
- SupermarketsAdequate
- TakeawaysAdequate
Local crime statistics
120 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
Upton Grange is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Arrowe Park Hospital, 0.9 miles away. The local GP practice is HEATHERLANDS MED CTR, 0.1 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Wirral
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…
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 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.
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 Anchor
Upton Grange is one of 132 homes run by Anchor 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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