Best Care Homes in Sefton (2026)
111 care homes compared by CQC rating, type, beds, and specialisms.
Care Home Comparison Table
| Care Home | Rating | Type | Beds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sefton New Directions Limited - Hudson Road | Outstanding | Residential | 6 |
| Tudor Bank Nursing Home | Outstanding | Nursing | 46 |
| Sanderling House | Outstanding | Residential | 7 |
| Byng House | Good | Nursing | 47 |
| The Brunswick | Good | Residential | 58 |
| Argyle Park Care | Good | Residential | 31 |
| Northern Counties Eventide Home Limited | Good | Residential | 29 |
| Melrose Court Rest Home Limited - 74 Cambridge Road | Good | Residential | 21 |
| Lancaster Court Residential Care Home | Good | Residential | 30 |
| Peacehaven | Good | Residential | 55 |
| Abbotsbury | Good | Residential | 21 |
| Acacia Court | Good | Residential | 27 |
| Sefton New Directions Limited - Aintree Lane | Good | Residential | 5 |
| Sefton New Directions Limited - Poplars Resource Centre | Good | Residential | 9 |
| Sefton New Directions Limited - Chase Heys Resource Centre | Good | Residential | 30 |
| Burgess Manor | Good | Nursing | 53 |
| Griffin House | Good | Residential | 3 |
| Cumberland Gate | Good | Residential | 3 |
| Cambridge Road | Good | Residential | 4 |
| Mount Avenue | Good | Residential | 3 |
| Lethbridge Road | Good | Residential | 7 |
| Sefton Street | Good | Residential | 3 |
| Gladstone Road | Good | Residential | 3 |
| Parkbourn | Good | Residential | 8 |
| Ashdown Close - Southport | Good | Residential | 2 |
| Benridge Residential Care Home | Good | Residential | 27 |
| James Page | Good | Nursing | 36 |
| Lyndale Nursing Home | Good | Nursing | 25 |
| Valmar Care t/a Locharwoods of Birkdale | Good | Residential | 19 |
| Orchard Lodge Care Home | Good | Residential | 26 |
| Thomas Henshaw Court | Good | Residential | 44 |
| Palmyra | Good | Residential | 15 |
| Orrell Grange | Good | Nursing | 36 |
| Arbour Street | Good | Residential | 3 |
| Dinorwic Road | Good | Residential | 3 |
| York Road | Good | Residential | 5 |
| Manna House | Good | Residential | 7 |
| St Joseph's Home | Good | Residential | 36 |
| Edge Hall Care Home | Good | Residential | 14 |
| Woodlands | Good | Residential | 22 |
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Choosing a Care Home in Sefton
With 111 care homes in Sefton, families have 85 well-rated options to choose from. 21 homes currently require improvement — always check the latest CQC inspection report before visiting. The area has 35 nursing homes for people with complex medical needs, alongside 76 residential homes.
We recommend shortlisting 3–5 homes, visiting each in person, and using our choosing guide to compare them systematically. Pay attention to staffing levels, the atmosphere on the day, and how staff interact with residents. Understanding how care home fees are funded — including local authority support and NHS Continuing Healthcare — is also essential before making a decision.
Sefton care homes offer specialist support for residential care, dementia care, physical disability care, mental health care and more. Use the links below to filter homes by care type.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many care homes are in Sefton?
Sefton has 111 CQC-registered care homes with a combined 3,527 beds across the area.
How many Outstanding care homes are in Sefton?
Sefton has 3 Outstanding-rated care homes and 82 Good-rated care homes. Outstanding is the highest possible CQC grade and means inspectors found exceptional, person-centred care.
What types of care are available in Sefton?
Sefton has 35 nursing care homes and 76 residential homes, including 58 specialising in dementia care. Other specialisms include residential care, dementia care, physical disability care.
What should I look for when choosing a care home in Sefton?
Start with the CQC rating — Outstanding and Good-rated homes have passed independent inspections. Then visit in person: speak with staff and current residents' families, ask about staffing levels, activities, and how they handle changing health needs. Our choosing guide walks you through each step.
How are care home fees funded in Sefton?
Sefton Council will carry out a care needs and financial assessment for those seeking local authority funding. Anyone with assets above £23,250 typically funds their own care. NHS Continuing Healthcare is available for complex medical needs. See our funding guide for full details.