England

Dale ParkSefton

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Rated:GoodNursing

Dale Park

221 Meolscop Road, Southport, Merseyside, PR8 6JU

01704501780

Care Type

Nursing Care

Inspection date

16 February 2023

Provider

HC-One Limited

Beds

54 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 48 care homes for older people within 5 miles, 1 is rated higher by CQC, 35 are the same and 12 are lower.

20 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

Requires ImprovementSept 2016
Requires ImprovementFeb 2017
Requires ImprovementSept 2017
GoodOct 2018
Requires ImprovementJan 2022
GoodMar 2023

Improved from Requires Improvement to Good in 2023. CQC has rated this home 6 times 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 HC-One Limited, which runs 114 care homes in England: 2 rated Outstanding, 66 Good, 13 Requires Improvement and 33 not yet rated.

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 Dale Park

Dale Park is a nursing home in Sefton, providing care for younger adults, older people, and people living with dementia. Details of the CQC's most recent findings are set out below.

The home accommodates up to 54 people including younger adults, older people, and those living with dementia, though 18 were present at inspection. The property spans two floors with lift access, communal areas, multiple shared bathrooms, and an accessible rear garden, with aids and adaptations available to meet individual needs.

People and relatives reported noticeable improvements in care standards and were complimentary about the management and staff team. One relative observed, "One of the first things I noticed about the home is that all the staff care about [person], from the cleaners to the manager. " A resident said, "This is a good home, I am happy here.

" Staff spoke positively about managers, describing them as approachable and supportive, with management restructuring identified as instrumental in driving these improvements.

Source: CQC inspection report, 31 March 2023

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder peopleYounger 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.

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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 with nursing
Registered capacity: 54 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · PR8 6JU

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Dementia.

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 31 March 2023. Latest inspection date recorded: 16 February 2023.

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

Read Dale Park'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 Dale Park, 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 Dale Park, 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 Dale Park'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