Sefton New Directions Limited - Aintree Lane

89 Aintree Lane, Aintree, Liverpool, Merseyside, L10 2JJ

01515260090

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

29 May 2019

Provider

Sefton New Directions Limited

Beds

5 beds

Rating history

GoodDec 2016
GoodJun 2019

Rated Good at every inspection since 2016.

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

Costs and who runs this home

Run by Sefton New Directions Limited, which runs 5 care homes in England: 1 rated Outstanding and 4 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 Sefton New Directions Limited - Aintree Lane

Aintree Lane is a residential care home in Sefton, run by Sefton New Directions Limited. It provides short-stay respite care for people with physical and learning disabilities. Details of the CQC's most recent findings are set out below.

This residential care home accommodates up to five people with physical and learning disabilities across two floors. It specializes in short-stay respite care for people living in their own homes, providing the support they need to maintain independence and community connections. At the time of the inspection, two people were using the service.

The home is designed to help people live full lives and achieve the best possible outcomes. Staff work to support residents in maintaining their independence and participating in community activities as much as possible.

Source: CQC inspection report, 20 June 2019

Specialist Care

Learning disabilitiesYounger 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.

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Care and inspection details

Checked against the CQC register on 21 September 2026. This is a check of published information, not a visit to the home.

Registered service: Care home service without nursing
Registered capacity: 5 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · L10 2JJ

Registered care categories

Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Learning disabilities.

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 20 June 2019. Latest inspection date recorded: 29 May 2019.

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

Read Sefton New Directions Limited - Aintree Lane'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 Sefton New Directions Limited - Aintree Lane, 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 Sefton New Directions Limited - Aintree Lane, 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 Sefton New Directions Limited - Aintree Lane'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