Cumberland Gate

44 Cumberland Gate, Netherton, Liverpool, Merseyside, L30 7PZ

01515316039

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

24 April 2019

Provider

Autism Initiatives (UK)

Beds

3 beds

Rating history

GoodOct 2016
GoodMay 2019

Rated Good at every inspection since 2016.

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

Costs and who runs this home

Run by Autism Initiatives (UK), which runs 10 care homes in England: 1 rated Outstanding and 9 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 Cumberland Gate

Cumberland Gate is a residential care home in Sefton, providing support for people with autism. Details of the service's most recent inspection by the Care Quality Commission are set out below.

Cumberland Gate is a residential care home supporting three people with autism. The service prioritizes principles that enable people to live full lives with control, choice and independence. Staff work to promote these values in their day-to-day support, helping people achieve the best possible outcomes in their care and daily living.

Source: CQC inspection report, 11 May 2019

Specialist Care

Learning disabilitiesMental healthPhysical disabilitiesSensory impairmentsYounger adults

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: 3 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · L30 7PZ

Registered care categories

Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Learning disabilities; Mental health conditions; Physical disabilities; Sensory impairment.

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 11 May 2019. Latest inspection date recorded: 24 April 2019.

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

Read Cumberland Gate'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 Cumberland Gate, 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 Cumberland Gate, 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 Cumberland Gate'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