Birkdale Park Nursing Home

6 Lulworth Road, Southport, Merseyside, PR8 2AT

01704566066

Care Type

Nursing Care

CQC rating published

2 June 2018

Provider

Birkdale Park Limited

Beds

36 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 47 care homes for older people within 5 miles, 1 is rated higher by CQC, 34 are the same and 12 are lower.

46 of these nearby homes have been inspected more recently than this one.

Based on CQC ratings, updated 22 October 2026. How we compare homes | See the nearby homes

Rating history

GoodFeb 2015
Requires ImprovementJun 2017
GoodJun 2018

Improved from Requires Improvement to Good in 2018. CQC has rated this home 3 times since 2015.

Source: CQC inspection reports. Contains CQC data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Costs and who runs this home

This is the only care home Birkdale Park Limited runs in England.

Average care home fees in the North West: £882 a week for residential care and £1,196 for nursing care (2024-25 averages). Self-funders usually pay more. See our care home costs guide.

NHS-funded Nursing Care pays £267.68 a week to the home towards registered nursing care for eligible residents (2026/27). A quoted fee may already exclude it.
This home lists dementia care, which usually costs more than standard residential care. See dementia care home costs. NHS Continuing Healthcare may apply where someone's needs are primarily health needs.
How to pay for a care home explains the council means test, what counts as capital and the funding you can ask to be assessed for.

About Birkdale Park Nursing Home

Birkdale Park Nursing Home is a 36-bed nursing facility located on Lulworth Road in Southport, within the Sefton area of Merseyside. The home is registered to provide care for older people, younger adults, and those with dementia. As a nursing home, it offers medical support alongside personal care services.

The home received a Good rating from the Care Quality Commission following its inspection in June 2018. It is operated by Birkdale Park Limited. The relatively compact size means residents may benefit from a more intimate care environment compared to larger facilities in the area.

The home's focus on dementia care indicates it has specific expertise and facilities to support individuals living with this condition.

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder peopleYounger adults

Facilities & Amenities

En-suite RoomsWiFiActivities ProgrammeGardenPets AllowedDining RoomCommunal Lounge

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Birkdale Park Nursing Home, consider asking...

1.What specific dementia training do staff receive and how recently?
2.How do you support a resident who becomes distressed or confused?
3.How does the home keep a record of a resident's life history and personal preferences?
4.How do you involve families as dementia progresses and communication becomes harder?
5.What happens when a resident's dementia reaches an advanced stage?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit Birkdale Park Nursing Home, look out for...

1.Is the environment calm, uncluttered and easy to navigate?
2.Do staff speak to residents with patience and dignity, even if they repeat themselves?
3.Are there memory cues around the home -- photos, familiar objects, clear signage?
4.Do residents seem settled and safe, or agitated and unsupervised?
5.Is there meaningful activity happening, or are residents just sitting quietly with nothing to do?

Could the NHS fund Birkdale Park Nursing Home's fees?

The average nursing home costs £1,535 per week. That's £79,820 a year. NHS Continuing Healthcare could cover all of it. No means test, no contribution from you.

Find out if the NHS could fund these fees