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Lancaster Court Residential Care Home
Residential Care
28 April 2022
Mr John and Mrs Joan Kershaw
30 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.
27 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
- Sept 2016
- Jan 2017
- Oct 2017
- May 2022
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 Mr John and Mrs Joan Kershaw 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.
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About Lancaster Court Residential Care Home
Lancaster Court is a residential care home in Sefton, providing accommodation and personal care for people, some of whom live with dementia. Details of the CQC's most recent findings are set out below.
Lancaster Court provides accommodation and personal care for up to 30 people, some of whom live with dementia. At inspection, 27 people were using the service. Staff numbers were adequate and appropriately qualified, with people reporting they felt safe and trusted the team.
The home maintained rigorous recruitment procedures, thoroughly checking applicants' suitability before employment. Risk assessments were in place to protect residents and others from harm, with regular safety checks conducted on the environment and equipment.
The home had established processes to protect people from abuse, with staff trained to recognise signs and report concerns to relevant agencies. Safe infection prevention and control practices were followed throughout the service, including COVID-19 measures. Residents confirmed they received safe care and support from staff they felt confident in.
Source: CQC inspection report, 19 May 2022
Specialist Care
Fees and availability
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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 without nursing
- Registered capacity
- 30 places — this is not a vacancy count
- Registration checked
- Registered · PR8 2LF
Registered care categories
Caring for adults over 65 yrs.
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: .
Rating report published 19 May 2022. Latest inspection date recorded: 28 April 2022.
- Safe
- EffectivePublished 27 October 2017
- CaringPublished 27 October 2017
- ResponsivePublished 27 October 2017
- Well-led
Read Lancaster Court Residential Care Home'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 Lancaster Court Residential Care Home, 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 Lancaster Court Residential Care Home, 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 Lancaster Court Residential Care 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.
Location
21 Lancaster Road, Birkdale, Southport, Merseyside, PR8 2LF

Lancaster Court Residential Care Home
CQC overall rating
Inspection date: 28 April 2022
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