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Brushwood House

1 South Parade, Speke, Liverpool, L24 2SG

Nursing home · 60 beds · Liverpool City Council

Street view · 2022
Street view · 2022 · Google
Weekly fee
Not published
area typical £1,247
CQC rating
Inadequate
July 2023
Beds
60
with nursing
Family reviews
None yet
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Compare with a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers

The typical residential home in Liverpool
£1,247a week

About £64,844 a year

For a couple, two places: £2,494 a week

PrimeCarersA live-in carer, at home
£1,050a week

The typical live-in carer near Liverpool, set by the carer

Staying at home could cost about £197 a week less, £10,244 over a year

A couple can share one carer, about £1,355 a week, £1,139 a week less than two places.

See live-in carers near Liverpool
91 live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Liverpool

PrimeCarers runs this site. Carers on it are self-employed and set their own rates. Every carer has had an enhanced DBS check in the last 18 months, ID and right-to-work checks and an online interview. Their skills and training are for you to check with them.

About Brushwood House

Brushwood House is a nursing home in Liverpool, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 60 residents. It provides care for people living with dementia, older people, younger adults and people with a physical disability. It is run by Liverpool City Council, which operates 5 care homes in England. The home has been registered since August 2024.

At its latest inspection, published July 2023, the CQC rated Brushwood House Inadequate, which means the CQC found the service performing badly and has taken enforcement action. Ratings can change after a new inspection, so check the CQC report before you visit.

Brushwood House has not published its fees and has not yet told us what they are. Care homes in Liverpool with a fee on record typically charge about £1,247 a week for residential care, so expect a figure in that range and ask the home for a written quote.

There are 86 registered care homes in Liverpool. The nearest to Brushwood House include Estuary House, Comer Wall Way and Kildare Close. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, typically costs about £1,120 a week across England.

Care provided

  • Nursing care
  • Dementia care
  • Older people
  • Younger adults
  • Physical disabilities

Registration

Registered with CQC
August 2024
Latest CQC rating
Inadequate (July 2023)
Council area
Liverpool
Read the CQC inspection report, explained
The CQC inspection, explained
Safe?
Inadequate
Are people protected from harm? Staffing, medicines, infection control, safeguarding.
Effective?
Requires improvement
Does the care work? Training, consent, food and drink, working with GPs and nurses.
Caring?
Requires improvement
Are people treated with kindness and dignity?
Responsive?
Requires improvement
Is care built around the person? Care plans, activities, complaints.
Well-led?
Inadequate
Is the home run well? The manager, the culture, how problems get found and fixed.

The rating history and published reports for Brushwood House, with the newest report being read for a plain-English explanation. Read the CQC report explained →

Fees

Brushwood House has not published its fees and has not yet told us what they are. Care homes in Liverpool typically charge about £1,247 a week for residential care. A live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers typically costs £1,050 a week, shown on each carer's profile.

Reviews

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Common questions about Brushwood House

How much does Brushwood House cost?

Brushwood House has not published its fees. Care homes in Liverpool typically charge about £1,247 a week for residential care. Ask the home for a written quote.

What is the CQC rating for Brushwood House?

The Care Quality Commission rated Brushwood House Inadequate in July 2023. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.

Does Brushwood House provide nursing care?

Yes. Brushwood House is registered as a care home with nursing, so registered nurses are on site. If you need nursing care the NHS pays a weekly contribution towards the nursing part of the fee.

Does Brushwood House offer dementia care?

Yes. Brushwood House is registered to care for people living with dementia.

How many residents does Brushwood House have?

Brushwood House is registered for up to 60 residents.

Care at home

91 live-in carers within about an hour of Liverpool

These are self-employed carers on PrimeCarers, the introductory agency that runs this directory. Each has a profile with their own rates and reviews from families, and you choose who to talk to.

Most charge £980 to £1,260 a week. 83 can care for a couple. 10 years' experience on average.

“It was clear that she genuinely cared and her warm approach really helped put our minds at ease.”
Sara K., about Trudi M.
“All in all Kama b cared for the owner really well, every aspect of her care was of the highest standard.”
Lynne S., about KaMa B.
See live-in carers near LiverpoolProfiles, rates and reviews are free to look at.

Every carer has had an enhanced DBS check in the last 18 months, ID and right-to-work checks and an online interview. Their skills and training are for you to check with them. Carers set their own rates, and who is free changes week to week.

Estuary House, Liverpool

Estuary House

Liverpool, L24 · 0.8 km · 41 beds
CQC: Good
NursingDementiaWilshire Healthcare
Fee not published
Area typical £1,247 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,050 a week
PrimeCarersAnother option

Stay at home with a live-in carer near Liverpool

A carer moves in, so there is no move, no shared lounge and your own routine. Each carer’s profile shows their rate, experience and reviews, and you choose who to talk to.

91 live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Liverpool
Live-in, a week
typically £1,050
A couple sharing one carer about £1,355
Comer Wall Way, Liverpool

Comer Wall Way

Liverpool, L26 · 2.3 km · 3 beds
CQC: Not yet rated
Fee not published
Area typical £1,247 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,050 a week
Kildare Close, Liverpool

Kildare Close

Liverpool, L24 · 2.6 km · 2 beds
CQC: Not yet rated
Fee not published
Area typical £1,247 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,050 a week

See all 5 care homes run by Liverpool City Council