Woodheath Care Home
Care home in Wirral
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About
Woodheath Care Home operates from two adjacent properties in a quiet residential setting near Upton Village on the Wirral. The home provides nursing care, residential care, and specialist residential care for people living with dementia across its 61 registered beds. It is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission, with the key questions of Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led all rated Good; the Safe key question is rated Requires Improvement (CQC report 2022).
The home is run by staff trained to support the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of older people requiring care.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 19 July 2022 · Last inspected 29 June 2022
Inspectors visited Woodheath Care Home, which provides accommodation and nursing care for up to 61 people and had 59 residents at the time, some living with dementia. Staff were described as trained and competent in giving medicines, with infection control measures, PPE use and cleaning in place. Feedback from people, relatives and staff about the care and management was positive, and staff said they felt well supported.
- Staff who give medicines had completed training and had their competency assessed
- Infection prevention and control policies were in place, and PPE was available and worn appropriately
- Safeguarding awareness was good and staff knew how to raise concerns
- Relatives were kept informed of changes, including during periods when visiting was restricted
- Stock balances of some medicines did not match the recorded figures, and a medicine storage temperature was not checked daily as required
- Not all staff were up to date with training courses the provider considers mandatory
- Systems for checking COVID-19 testing and for monitoring quality and safety were not robust enough and need further development
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.
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 SpaceAdequate
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkAdequate
- Tennis CourtAdequate
- Bowling GreenAmple
- 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
Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | Fees on request | — |
- Funding accepted
- Not stated
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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
Woodheath Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Arrowe Park Hospital, 1.1 miles away. The local GP practice is UPTON GROUP PRACTICE, 0 miles away.
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.
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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