Griffin House

28 Lethbridge Road, Southport, Merseyside, PR8 6LG

01704380889

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

27 November 2017

Provider

Griffin Social Care Limited

Beds

3 beds

About Griffin House

Griffin House is a residential care home in Sefton providing care for people with learning disabilities. Details from the most recent CQC inspection are set out below.

Griffin House accommodates up to three people with learning disabilities; two were living there at the time of inspection. The property is conveniently located near local amenities with parking and a well-maintained garden. The home comprises bedrooms and a bathroom upstairs, with a lounge, kitchen, dining room and further bathroom on the ground floor.

A registered manager is in post overseeing the service.

The service continues to be rated Good, meeting all relevant fundamental standards. Inspectors found the home maintained its previous Good rating, with effective management and care provision in place.

Source: CQC inspection report, 20 December 2017

Specialist Care

Learning disabilities

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 · PR8 6LG

Registered care categories

Learning disabilities.

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 2017. Latest inspection date recorded: 27 November 2017.

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

Read Griffin House'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 Griffin House, 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 Griffin House, 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 Griffin House'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