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Rated:GoodResidential

Valmar Care t/a Locharwoods of Birkdale

45 York Road, Birkdale, Southport, Merseyside, PR8 2AY

01704564001

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

17 February 2021

Provider

Valmar Care Limited

Beds

19 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.

44 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

GoodMar 2015
GoodJul 2016
GoodSept 2018

Rated Good at every inspection since 2015.

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 Valmar Care Limited 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 Valmar Care t/a Locharwoods of Birkdale

Locharwoods of Birkdale, run by Valmar Care, is a residential care home in Sefton offering personal care support. Details of the Care Quality Commission's most recent findings are set out below.

Locharwoods of Birkdale accommodates up to 19 people requiring residential care with nursing and personal care support. At inspection, 16 people were living at the home. Staff consistently wore appropriate personal protective equipment and disposed of it safely.

The home maintained rigorous hygiene standards with frequent cleaning throughout the day, and implemented measures to minimise infection risk including staff changing from outdoor shoes at shift start and laundering uniforms on-site.

The home had established a regular testing programme for residents and staff. Communal areas were reconfigured to maintain social distancing, with chairs repositioned further apart in lounges. Family visits were supported safely, including use of an outdoor 'cuddle wall' during warmer weather.

The home sought feedback from families and friends through a COVID-19 survey to identify areas for improvement, and staff and residents received support to isolate when necessary.

Source: CQC inspection report, 11 March 2021

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.

Check current vacancies, the admission assessment and visiting arrangements directly with the home.

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: 19 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · PR8 2AY

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 28 September 2018. Latest inspection date recorded: 17 February 2021.

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

Read Valmar Care t/a Locharwoods of Birkdale'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 Valmar Care t/a Locharwoods of Birkdale, 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 Valmar Care t/a Locharwoods of Birkdale, 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 Valmar Care t/a Locharwoods of Birkdale'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