Woodlands

The Promenade, 1-2 Albert Place, Southport, Merseyside, PR9 0DT

01704500850

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

21 January 2019

Provider

Arcare Woodlands Limited

Beds

22 beds

Rating history

GoodJul 2016
GoodFeb 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

This is the only care home Arcare Woodlands Limited runs in England.

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 Woodlands

Woodlands is a residential care home in Sefton, providing accommodation and personal care for adults with mental health illnesses and learning disabilities. The details below set out the CQC's most recent findings on the service.

Woodlands provides accommodation and personal care for up to 22 people with severe and enduring mental health illnesses and learning disabilities. At the time of inspection, 16 people were using the service. Located in a residential area of Southport near local amenities, the home offers rehabilitative care tailored to support residents' individual needs and recovery.

Source: CQC inspection report, 14 February 2019

Specialist Care

Learning disabilitiesMental healthPhysical disabilities

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: 22 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · PR9 0DT

Registered care categories

Learning disabilities; Mental health conditions; Physical 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 14 February 2019. Latest inspection date recorded: 21 January 2019.

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

Read Woodlands'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 Woodlands, 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 Woodlands, 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 Woodlands'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