Copperbeech

75-77 Penkett Road, Wallasey, Merseyside, CH45 7QG

01516391405

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

26 May 2021

Provider

Mannacom Limited

Beds

20 beds

Rating history

Requires ImprovementMar 2016
GoodMar 2017
GoodDec 2019

Improved from Requires Improvement to Good in 2017.

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

Costs and who runs this home

Run by Mannacom Limited, which runs 4 care homes in England: 4 rated Good.

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 Copperbeech

Copperbeech is a residential care home in Wirral, providing support for people with mental health needs. The findings below set out what CQC observed during its most recent inspection.

Copperbeech provides residential care for up to 20 people with mental health support needs, with all residents housed in single bedrooms. At the time of inspection, the home was at full capacity.

The service maintained robust health monitoring practices. Residents underwent regular COVID-19 testing in line with government guidance, and their temperature, blood pressure and oxygen levels were monitored twice daily. Most staff completed testing as required, with the manager indicating that procedures would be developed to address any instances of non-adherence to guidance.

Staff and residents were encouraged to receive COVID-19 vaccinations, demonstrating a commitment to infection prevention and control measures.

Source: CQC inspection report, 12 June 2021

Specialist Care

Mental health

Fees and availability

We have not verified a current weekly fee for this home. Ask for a written quote based on the room and care needed, including any extra charges.

Check current vacancies, the admission assessment and visiting arrangements directly with the home.

Care and inspection details

Checked against the CQC register on 20 September 2026. This is a check of published information, not a visit to the home.

Registered service: Care home service without nursing
Registered capacity: 20 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · CH45 7QG

Registered care categories

Mental health conditions.

These describe the registration. The home must assess whether it can meet the individual person's needs and whether a place is available.

CQC ratings in more detail

Overall rating shown by CQC: Good.

Rating report published 20 December 2019. Latest inspection date recorded: 26 May 2021.

Safe: Good
Effective: Good
Caring: Good
Responsive: Good
Well-led: Good

Read Copperbeech's CQC record and reports.

Contains Care Quality Commission information under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Ratings and registration details can change after the date checked.

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Copperbeech, consider asking...

1.What happens if my relative's care needs increase significantly -- will they have to move?
2.How do you handle concerns or complaints from families?
3.What does the monthly fee cover and what will cost extra?
4.How do you keep families informed about their relative's day-to-day wellbeing?
5.What happens if my relative is unhappy here?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit Copperbeech, look out for...

1.Do staff greet residents by name and stop to chat?
2.Are residents dressed, up and occupied, or sitting alone in front of a TV?
3.Does the home smell fresh and feel clean without being clinical?
4.Do residents look comfortable and at ease, or anxious and withdrawn?
5.Does the manager answer your questions openly or deflect?

Could the NHS fund Copperbeech'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