Lilford Court

1 Lilford Court, Havisham Close, Birchwood, Warrington, Cheshire, WA3 7JZ

01925817087

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

13 September 2023

Provider

Autism Initiatives (UK)

Beds

8 beds

Rating history

Requires ImprovementJul 2016
GoodApr 2018
GoodOct 2023

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 Autism Initiatives (UK), which runs 10 care homes in England: 1 rated Outstanding and 9 Good.

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 Lilford Court

Lilford Court is a residential care home in Warrington, providing personal care for people with autism and learning disabilities. Details of the CQC's most recent findings are set out below.

This residential care home provides personal care to up to 8 people, including those with autism and learning disabilities. At inspection, all 8 available places were occupied. The service operates from two semi-detached houses, each with its own large garden, offering residents their own space and outdoor access.

The home supports people with autism and learning disabilities, focusing on providing respect, equality, and dignity while promoting choices and independence. Staff work to ensure residents have good access to their local communities and the opportunities that most people take for granted.

Source: CQC inspection report, 7 October 2023

Specialist Care

Learning disabilitiesMental healthPhysical disabilitiesSensory impairmentsYounger adults

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: 8 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · WA3 7JZ

Registered care categories

Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Learning disabilities; Mental health conditions; Physical disabilities; Sensory impairment.

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 7 October 2023. Latest inspection date recorded: 13 September 2023.

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

Read Lilford Court'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 Lilford Court, 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 Lilford Court, 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 Lilford Court'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