Garswood

32 Trafalgar Road, Southport, Merseyside, PR8 2EX

01704568105

Care Type

Residential Care

CQC rating published

9 January 2018

Provider

Christadelphian Care Homes

Beds

39 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 49 care homes for older people within 5 miles, 1 is rated higher by CQC, 36 are the same and 12 are lower.

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

Based on CQC ratings, updated 23 October 2026. How we compare homes | See the nearby homes

Rating history

Requires ImprovementDec 2016
GoodJan 2018

Improved from Requires Improvement to Good in 2018.

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

Costs and who runs this home

Run by Christadelphian Care Homes, which runs 5 care homes in England: 5 rated Good.

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.

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 Garswood

Garswood is a 39-bed residential care home located on Trafalgar Road in Southport, within the Sefton area of Merseyside. The home is operated by Christadelphian Care Homes and provides care for older people, those living with dementia, and individuals with physical disabilities.

The home was last inspected by the Care Quality Commission on 9 January 2018, when it received a Good rating. Its mid-sized capacity allows for a more intimate setting than larger facilities while maintaining comprehensive services. The home's specialism in dementia care alongside support for physical disabilities means it caters to residents with complex and varied needs.

Being situated in Southport provides access to local amenities and healthcare services in the North West region.

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder peoplePhysical disabilities

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Garswood, 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 Garswood, 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 Garswood'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