Walker Lodge

188 Townsend Avenue, Norris Green, Liverpool, Merseyside, L11 5AF

01512268682

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

19 December 2017

Provider

Voyage 1 Limited

Beds

8 beds

About Walker Lodge

Walker Lodge is a residential care home in Liverpool. Details of the Care Quality Commission's most recent findings are set out below.

Located in a residential area close to local community facilities, this specialist care home provides support for up to eight people with acquired brain injuries, including transitional rehabilitation for those moving into supported community tenancies. The purpose-built facility spans two floors with a passenger lift and full wheelchair accessibility, along with adjacent car parking. Eight people were residing at the home during the inspection.

The service continues to maintain its Good rating.

Source: CQC inspection report, 30 January 2018

Specialist Care

Mental healthOlder peopleYounger 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 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: 8 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · L11 5AF

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Mental health conditions.

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 30 January 2018. Latest inspection date recorded: 19 December 2017.

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

Read Walker Lodge'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 Walker Lodge, 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 Walker Lodge, 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 Walker Lodge'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