Nursing homes in Sefton
34 of the 111 care homes in Sefton are registered with the CQC as nursing homes, of which 1 is rated Outstanding and 23 Good. A nursing home is a care home registered with the CQC to have registered nurses on site around the clock, for people whose health needs go beyond personal care.
Nursing homes in Sefton typically cost £1,052 a week, about £54,678 a year, based on 4 homes with a fee on record; the middle half charge £983 to £1,244. That is close to the typical residential fee in Sefton of £1,047. The NHS pays a weekly contribution towards the nursing part of the fee, direct to the home, if you are assessed as needing nursing care.
A live-in carer at home, which many families weigh against nursing home care, typically costs £1,120 a week near Sefton and can look after a couple.
Compare with a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers
About £54,678 a year
For a couple, two places: £2,103 a week
A typical week of live-in care for higher needs, such as hoisting or someone in bed most of the day
The care home costs less for one person. At home, the carer you choose looks after only you.
A couple can share one carer, about £1,355 a week, £748 a week less than two places.
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.
Stay at home with a live-in carer near Sefton
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.
Halcyon House
Willow Gardens Residential and Nursing Home
Tudor Bank Nursing Home
Abbendon Nursing Home
Ascot Lodge Nursing Home
Ashcroft House Nursing Home
Blair House Care Home
Burgess Manor
Byng House
Byron Court Care Home
Cambridge Court Care Home
Elm House Nursing Home
Freshfields
Holly Bank Nursing Home
James Page
Lakeside View Nursing Home
Lyndale Nursing Home
Millbrook House
Orrell Grange
St Nicholas Care Home
The Beeches
Thornton Hall & Lodge
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.”
“It was clear that she genuinely cared and her warm approach really helped put our minds at ease.”
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.
Typical nursing homes fees in Sefton
Median weekly fee for each type of care, across the 34 homes in the area. The range covers the middle half.
- Nursing care
- £1,052
- Usually £983 to £1,244 a week4 homes
- Live-in carer at home, PrimeCarers
- £1,120
- Typical week, set by the carer. A couple sharing one carer about £1,355
Common questions
How much do nursing homes in Sefton cost?
Nursing homes in Sefton typically charge £1,052 a week, usually between £983 and £1,244. Fees depend on the room and the level of care, so ask each home for a written quote.
How many nursing homes are there in Sefton?
34 of the 111 CQC-registered care homes in Sefton are nursing homes. The list is refreshed from the CQC register every month.
What is the difference between a nursing home and a care home in Sefton?
Both provide a room, meals and personal care. A nursing home also has registered nurses on site day and night, so it suits people with health needs such as complex medication, pressure care or conditions that need monitoring. Residential homes rely on visiting district nurses instead.
Will the council pay for nursing home care in Sefton?
If your savings and assets are below £23,250 the council will assess what you can afford and may pay part or all of the fee. Separately, the NHS pays a flat weekly amount for the nursing part of the fee to anyone assessed as needing nursing care, whatever their savings. Ask the adult social care team at Sefton council for a needs assessment.