Birkdale Tower Care Home
Birkdale Tower Care Home is a residential care home in Southport, Sefton (PR8 2JR). It holds a CQC rating of Requires Improvement.
About Birkdale Tower Care Home
Birkdale Tower is a residential care home in Southport. We provide a permanent home for older people and for younger adults who can no longer manage on their own, including people living with dementia, people with physical disabilities and people with sight or hearing loss. The care we give is residential rather than nursing. Staff are on duty day and night to help with personal care, dressing, medication, meals and the practical business of the day, while district nurses and local doctors look after clinical needs. For many people that combination is enough, and it costs them far less of their independence than a hospital or nursing setting would. Dementia care here rests on consistency. The same faces, the same rhythm to the day and surroundings that make sense will settle somebody far more reliably than any activity programme. We take time to learn about a person's working life, family and habits, because that is what lets us make sense of things when words start to fail them. Southport is a pleasant place to grow old in and we get people out into it when they want to go, whether that is the shops, the gardens or the front. Respite stays are available for planned breaks and for recovery after illness. If you would like to see Birkdale Tower, please ring and arrange a time that suits you.
Care provided at Birkdale Tower Care Home
- Older person care
- Dementia care
- Physical disability support
- Sensory impairment support
- Younger adults care
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 15 October 2021
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
Common questions about Birkdale Tower Care Home
Where is Birkdale Tower Care Home located?
Birkdale Tower Care Home is a residential care home in Southport, Sefton, PR8 2JR. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Birkdale Tower Care Home provide?
Birkdale Tower Care Home is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Physical disability support, Sensory impairment support, Younger adults care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Birkdale Tower Care Home's CQC rating?
Birkdale Tower Care Home is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Requires Improvement following its last inspection on 15 October 2021. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Birkdale Tower Care Home provide dementia care?
Yes. Birkdale Tower Care Home supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.
Does Birkdale Tower Care Home offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Birkdale Tower Care Home offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Birkdale Tower Care Home
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
Yes. Birkdale Tower Care Home is registered for dementia care, so someone whose needs increase can usually stay rather than move.
Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?
No. Birkdale Tower Care Home is a residential care home without on-site nursing. District nurses and GPs visit, but someone who needs daily nursing may have to move to a nursing home.
Can they try a short stay before deciding?
Yes. Yes. Birkdale Tower Care Home offers respite and short stays, which is a good way to see whether the home is the right fit.
Will they support end of life care, so there is no move at the hardest time?
Ask the home. End of life care is not listed on the register. Ask the manager whether residents can remain in the home with hospice or district nurse support.
Can she bring her cat or dog?
Ask the home. The home has not told us its pet policy yet. Ask directly; some homes allow small pets in residents' rooms or welcome visiting dogs.
Can a couple stay together?
Ask the home. We do not know whether the home has rooms for couples. Ask about shared or adjoining rooms if this matters.
Will the council help pay, or is it self funded only?
Ask the home. The home has not told us which funding it accepts. Most homes take both council funded and self funded residents; ask about council rates and any top up.
Do they take younger adults as well as older people?
Yes. Yes. Birkdale Tower Care Home supports younger adults as well as older people.
Can I visit before deciding, and are there visiting hours?
Ask the home. Every home should welcome a visit. Call to arrange one, ideally at a mealtime or during an activity, and ask about visiting hours for family.
Typical weekly fees in the North West
Birkdale Tower Care Home has not published its fees yet. These are typical weekly fees for the North West, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.
- Residential care: £800 to £1,050 per week per person, typical range
- Dementia care: £900 to £1,150 per week per person, typical range
Indicative figures for the North West, not a quote from Birkdale Tower Care Home. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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