Holly Bank Nursing Home

27 Park Road, Southport, Merseyside, PR9 9JL

01704530748

Care Type

Nursing Care

CQC rating published

15 February 2020

Provider

Max Healthcare Group Ltd

Beds

12 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 47 care homes for older people within 5 miles, 1 is rated higher by CQC, 34 are the same and 12 are lower.

36 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 ImprovementJul 2016
GoodJul 2017
GoodFeb 2020

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

This is the only care home Max Healthcare Group Ltd runs in England.

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 Holly Bank Nursing Home

Holly Bank Nursing Home is a small nursing home in Southport, Merseyside, providing care for up to 12 residents. Located on Park Road in the Sefton area, it specializes in nursing care for older people and those living with dementia. The home is operated by Max Healthcare Group Ltd and holds a CQC rating of Good, based on an inspection carried out in February 2020.

As a compact facility, it offers a more intimate care setting compared to larger homes. The nursing provision means residents have access to qualified nursing staff on-site. The home's focus on dementia care indicates experience in supporting residents with cognitive conditions and related behavioral changes, which can be an important consideration for families seeking specialized support.

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder people

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Holly Bank Nursing Home, 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 Holly Bank Nursing Home, 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 Holly Bank Nursing Home'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