Victoria

Victoria Street, Rainford, St. Helens, WA11 8DA

01744886225

Care Type

Nursing Care

CQC rating published

28 April 2023

Provider

Harbour Healthcare (North) Ltd

Beds

53 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 19 care homes for older people within 5 miles, none are rated higher by CQC, 13 are the same and 6 are lower.

8 of these nearby homes have been inspected more recently than this one.

Based on CQC ratings, updated 23 October 2026. How we compare homes | See the nearby homes

Costs and who runs this home

Run by Harbour Healthcare (North) Ltd, which runs 19 care homes in England: 17 rated Good and 2 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.

NHS-funded Nursing Care pays £267.68 a week to the home towards registered nursing care for eligible residents (2026/27). A quoted fee may already exclude it.
This home lists dementia care, which usually costs more than standard residential care. See dementia care home costs. NHS Continuing Healthcare may apply where someone's needs are primarily health needs.
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 Victoria

Victoria is a 53-bed nursing care home located on Victoria Street in Rainford, St. Helens, in the North West. It is operated by Harbour Healthcare (North) Ltd and provides care for older people, younger adults, and those living with dementia.

The home was rated Good by the Care Quality Commission following its most recent inspection in April 2023. As a nursing care home, it offers on-site medical support alongside residential care services. Its location in Rainford places it within commuting distance of St.

Helens town centre, with access to local amenities and transport links.

The home's focus on dementia care, combined with its provision for both older and younger adults, means it supports residents with varying care needs and conditions. The 53-bed capacity provides a mid-sized environment, balancing personalised attention with operational resources typical of homes of this scale.

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder peopleYounger adults

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Victoria, consider asking...

1.What specific dementia training do staff receive and how recently?
2.How do you support a resident who becomes distressed or confused?
3.How does the home keep a record of a resident's life history and personal preferences?
4.How do you involve families as dementia progresses and communication becomes harder?
5.What happens when a resident's dementia reaches an advanced stage?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit Victoria, look out for...

1.Is the environment calm, uncluttered and easy to navigate?
2.Do staff speak to residents with patience and dignity, even if they repeat themselves?
3.Are there memory cues around the home -- photos, familiar objects, clear signage?
4.Do residents seem settled and safe, or agitated and unsupervised?
5.Is there meaningful activity happening, or are residents just sitting quietly with nothing to do?

Could the NHS fund Victoria'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