Longview House

Longview House, 217 Longview Drive, Liverpool, L36 6ED

01514894334

Care Type

Residential Care

CQC rating published

27 April 2023

Provider

Waythrough

Beds

17 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 60 care homes for older people within 5 miles, 1 is rated higher by CQC, 44 are the same and 15 are lower.

31 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

GoodJul 2018
GoodApr 2023

Rated Good at every inspection since 2018.

Source: CQC inspection reports. Contains CQC data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Costs and who runs this home

Run by Waythrough, which runs 7 care homes in England: 6 rated Good and 1 Requires Improvement.

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 Longview House

Longview House is a 17-bed residential care home located in Knowsley, Liverpool, operated by Waythrough. The home provides care for older people, younger adults, and individuals with mental health needs, offering a smaller-scale residential setting compared to larger facilities.

The home was last inspected by the Care Quality Commission on 27 April 2023, when it received a Good rating. It is registered to accommodate residents across three care categories, allowing for mixed-age admissions with tailored support for mental health conditions.

Situated on Longview Drive in the L36 postcode area, the home serves the North West region. As a smaller residential home, it may appeal to families seeking a more intimate care environment. Current capacity information and specific care packages should be verified directly with the provider.

Specialist Care

Mental healthOlder peopleYounger adults

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Longview 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 Longview 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 Longview 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