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Rated:GoodResidential

Lancaster Court Residential Care Home

21 Lancaster Road, Birkdale, Southport, Merseyside, PR8 2LF
01704569105
Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

28 April 2022

Provider

Mr John and Mrs Joan Kershaw

Beds

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

  1. Requires ImprovementSept 2016
  2. Requires ImprovementJan 2017
  3. GoodOct 2017
  4. GoodMay 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.

  • 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 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

Older people

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 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: Good.

Rating report published 19 May 2022. Latest inspection date recorded: 28 April 2022.

Safe
Good
EffectivePublished 27 October 2017
Good
CaringPublished 27 October 2017
Good
ResponsivePublished 27 October 2017
Good
Well-led
Good

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. 1.What happens if my relative's care needs increase significantly -- will they have to move?
  2. 2.How do you handle concerns or complaints from families?
  3. 3.What does the monthly fee cover and what will cost extra?
  4. 4.How do you keep families informed about their relative's day-to-day wellbeing?
  5. 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. 1.Do staff greet residents by name and stop to chat?
  2. 2.Are residents dressed, up and occupied, or sitting alone in front of a TV?
  3. 3.Does the home smell fresh and feel clean without being clinical?
  4. 4.Do residents look comfortable and at ease, or anxious and withdrawn?
  5. 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

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Lancaster Court Residential Care Home

CQC overall rating

Good

Inspection date: 28 April 2022

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