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The Spinal Unit Action Group

6 Weld Road, Birkdale, Southport, PR8 2AZ

Residential care home · 12 beds · Spinal Unit Action Group

Street view · 2024
Street view · 2024 · Google
Weekly fee
Not published
area typical £1,047
CQC rating
Requires improvement
May 2025
Beds
12
residential
Family reviews
None yet
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Compare with a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers

The typical residential home in Sefton
£1,047a week

About £54,457 a year

For a couple, two places: £2,095 a week

PrimeCarersA live-in carer, at home
£1,120a week

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

A similar price for one person. At home, the carer you choose looks after only you.

A couple can share one carer, about £1,355 a week, £740 a week less than two places.

See live-in carers near Southport
38 live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Sefton

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 The Spinal Unit Action Group

The Spinal Unit Action Group is a residential care home in Southport, in the Sefton council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 12 residents. It provides care for people with a physical disability. It is run by Spinal Unit Action Group. The home has been registered since January 2011.

At its latest inspection, published May 2025, the CQC rated The Spinal Unit Action Group Requires improvement, which means the CQC found the service was not performing as well as it should and told it how to improve. Ratings can change after a new inspection, so check the CQC report before you visit.

The Spinal Unit Action Group has not published its fees and has not yet told us what they are. Care homes in Sefton with a fee on record typically charge about £1,047 a week for residential care and £1,269 for nursing care, so expect a figure in that range and ask the home for a written quote.

There are 111 registered care homes in Sefton. The nearest to The Spinal Unit Action Group include Seren House, Dalemain House and Westcliffe Manor, 1 of which has a fee on record. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, typically costs about £1,120 a week across England.

Care provided

  • Residential care
  • Physical disabilities

Registration

Registered with CQC
January 2011
Latest CQC rating
Requires improvement (May 2025)
Council area
Sefton
Read the CQC inspection report, explained
The CQC inspection, explained
Rated Good; inspectors found safe, kind and personalised care, with improvements since the previous inspection.

We read the full inspection report and explain what inspectors praised, what concerned them, and what it means for your family. Read the CQC report explained →

Fees

The Spinal Unit Action Group has not published its fees and has not yet told us what they are. Care homes in Sefton typically charge about £1,047 a week for residential care and £1,269 for nursing care. A live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers typically costs £1,120 a week, shown on each carer's profile.

Reviews

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Common questions about The Spinal Unit Action Group

How much does The Spinal Unit Action Group cost?

The Spinal Unit Action Group has not published its fees. Care homes in Sefton typically charge about £1,047 a week for residential care and £1,269 for nursing care. Ask the home for a written quote.

What is the CQC rating for The Spinal Unit Action Group?

The Care Quality Commission rated The Spinal Unit Action Group Requires improvement in May 2025. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.

Does The Spinal Unit Action Group provide nursing care?

No. The Spinal Unit Action Group is registered as a care home without nursing. Staff provide personal care; visiting district nurses cover nursing needs.

Does The Spinal Unit Action Group offer dementia care?

The Spinal Unit Action Group is not registered with the CQC for dementia care. If dementia care is needed, filter the Sefton listing for homes that are.

How many residents does The Spinal Unit Action Group have?

The Spinal Unit Action Group is registered for up to 12 residents.

Care at home

38 live-in carers within about an hour of Sefton

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 £1,270 a week. 34 can care for a couple. 11 years' experience on average.

“He developed a close affinity with Terence, spending time talking with him before he retired to bed and looking after his needs during the night.”
John P., about Rodrigo Javier B.
“It was clear that she genuinely cared and her warm approach really helped put our minds at ease.”
Sara K., about Trudi M.
See live-in carers near SeftonProfiles, 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.

Seren House, Southport

Seren House

Southport, PR8 · 0.0 km · 7 beds
CQC: Not yet rated
Fee not published
Area typical £1,047 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
PrimeCarersAnother option

Stay at home with a live-in carer near Southport

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.

38 live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Sefton
Live-in, a week
typically £1,120
A couple sharing one carer about £1,355
Dalemain House, Southport

Dalemain House

Southport, PR8 · 0.1 km · 24 beds
CQC: Requires improvement
Fee not published
Area typical £1,047 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
Westcliffe Manor, Southport

Westcliffe Manor

Southport, PR8 · 0.1 km · 30 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialDHCH14
Fee not published
Area typical £1,047 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week