Leighton Court Nursing Home
Wirral, CH45 · 48 beds
CQC: Good
Care home fees
from £1,180 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,090 a week
Nursing homes in Wirral
41 of the 111 care homes in Wirral are registered with the CQC as nursing homes, of which 25 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 Wirral typically cost £1,100 a week, about £57,200 a year, based on 5 homes with a fee on record; the middle half charge £890 to £1,180. That is about 24% more than the typical residential fee in Wirral of £890. 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 £1,090 a week near Wirral and can look after a couple.
Compare with a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers
The typical nursing home in Wirral
£1,100a week
About £57,200 a year
For a couple, two places: £2,200 a week
A live-in carer, at home£1,344a 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, £845 a week less than two places.
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40 live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Wirral
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.
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Another optionStay at home with a live-in carer near Wirral
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.
40 live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Wirral
Live-in, a week
typically £1,090
A couple sharing one carer about £1,355
Oxton Grange Care Home
Prenton, CH43 · 60 beds
CQC: Good
Residential dementia care
£1,100 to £1,500 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,090 a week
Beechcroft
Prenton, CH43 · 43 beds
CQC: Requires improvement
Care home fees
from £890 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,090 a week
Daleside Nursing Home
Birkenhead, CH42 · 43 beds
CQC: Requires improvement
Care home fees
from £890 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,090 a week
Care at home
40 live-in carers within about an hour of Wirral
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 £1,230 a week. 37 can care for a couple. 8 years' experience on average.
Trudi M.
1 review
From £1,162 a week, 5 years caring
Based about 5 minutes from Wirral. Can care for a couple
Oyakhire A.
1 review
From £1,082 a week, 4 years caring
Based about 35 minutes from Wirral. Can care for a couple
Inaune H.
1 review
From £910 a week, 2 years caring
Based about 40 minutes from Wirral. Can care for a couple
Rodrigo Javier B.
1 review
From £1,295 a week, 22 years caring
Based about 46 minutes from Wirral. Can care for a couple
“It was clear that she genuinely cared and her warm approach really helped put our minds at ease.”
“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.”
See live-in carers near WirralProfiles, 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.
Typical nursing homes fees in Wirral
Median weekly fee for each type of care, across the 41 homes in the area. The range covers the middle half.
- Nursing care
- £1,100
- Usually £890 to £1,180 a week5 homes
- Live-in carer at home, PrimeCarers
- £1,090
- Typical week, set by the carer. A couple sharing one carer about £1,355
Common questions
How much do nursing homes in Wirral cost?
Nursing homes in Wirral typically charge £1,100 a week, usually between £890 and £1,180. 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 Wirral?
41 of the 111 CQC-registered care homes in Wirral 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 Wirral?
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 Wirral?
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 Wirral council for a needs assessment.