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County Homes

40 New Hey Road, Woodchurch, Birkenhead, Wirral, CH49 5LE


Summary

  • Requires improvement

    Regulator's rating

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  • £1,136

    + per week

    Starting weekly rate

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  • 90 beds

    Maximum occupancy

  • 1992

    Date opened

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From the owner

Located conveniently in Woodchurch, just outside Birkenhead, County Homes is a purpose-built care home with 90 beds, which offers nursing dementia care, specialising in supporting people with complex needs.

County Homes is spacious and welcoming, …

Located conveniently in Woodchurch, just outside Birkenhead, County Homes is a purpose-built care home with 90 beds, which offers nursing dementia care, specialising in supporting people with complex needs.

County Homes is spacious and welcoming, offering Residents a choice of spots to relax, dine, enjoy themselves; including six sitting rooms, six dining areas, two visitor lounges, a tearoom and a bar. There is space to pursue interests and hobbies, a hairdressing salon and memory room. The lovely landscaped garden, which is looked after by some of the Residents, has a delightful sensory area, and provides an excellent setting for spending time in the company of friends and family. The bright, comfortable bedrooms and living areas are easily accessible by wheelchair.

The home’s caring team has created a family atmosphere, encouraging everyone to eat and celebrate special occasions together. Residents are invited to decorate their rooms with small items of their own furniture and treasured belongings so that it feels just like home. Daily life is thoughtfully designed to support mind, body and soul.

County Homes’ Home Manager makes sure that all Residents receive the kindest possible care. Our extensively trained team will deliver all the specialist dementia nursing care and support services that your loved one requires. Personalised care plans consider not only medical, personal and dietary needs, but also the individual’s likes and dislikes, religious preferences, and suggestions from family members that might make their stay with us that little bit more enjoyable.

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Care provided

  • Residential care

    Accommodation, meals, and assistance with personal care and medication.

  • Nursing care

    Medical care from a qualified nurse, and treatment for residents with illness or injuries.

  • Dementia care

    Specialist care designed to meet the challenges faced by people living with dementia.

  • Palliative and end of life care

    Care designed to provide quality support and comfort for people living with life-limiting conditions.

Care specialisms

This home offers specialised care for any of the following:

  • Hearing impairment
  • Visual impairment
  • Speech impairment
  • Dementia
  • Alzheimer's disease
  • Huntington's disease
  • Parkinson's disease
  • Cancer
  • Stroke
  • Convalescent care

Features

  • 90 beds
  • All single bedrooms
  • 70 en-suite rooms
  • Purpose built, opened in 1992
  • Near public transport
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair access
  • Personal furniture allowed
  • Pets allowed (by arrangement)
  • Bar / café
  • Grounds / gardens

Prices

From £1,136 per week

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The final price will depend on your individual requirements - contact the care provider for more details.

Funding for care in England

If your total savings and property assets are below £23,250, then you may be able to access local authority funding towards accommodation costs, personal care and nursing care.

To qualify, you must first arrange a care needs assessment.

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Regulator's inspection rating

Overall Requires improvement

Last inspection

20 May 2022

Safe
Inadequate
Effective
Good
Caring
Good
Responsive
Good
Well led
Requires improvement
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