Hillgrove Residential Home
Hillgrove Residential Home is a residential care home in Prenton, Wirral (CH43 7QW). It holds a CQC rating of Requires Improvement.
About Hillgrove Residential Home
Hillgrove Residential Home is in Prenton on the Wirral, and we provide residential care for people living with dementia. Respite stays are available as well. Because dementia care is what we do rather than one of several things we do, the whole house is arranged around it. The daily rhythm stays consistent. The surroundings stay familiar. Staff are kept as steady as we can manage, because a recognised face does more good than any technique. We give people time to find their words rather than finishing their sentences for them, and we treat distress as something to understand rather than something to stop. A good deal of that depends on knowing the person. We ask families about working lives, habits, music, food and what somebody was always like, because that knowledge is what makes sense of a mood or a repeated question. Relatives know things no assessment will ever capture, and we would rather ask than guess. We should be open about our position. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is requires improvement. We have worked through the findings with our team and those areas are where our effort is concentrated at present. We would rather tell you ourselves and then let you come and judge for yourself. Anyone considering Hillgrove is welcome to visit on an ordinary day and ask us about it directly.
Care provided at Hillgrove Residential Home
- Dementia care
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 2 December 2025
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
Common questions about Hillgrove Residential Home
Where is Hillgrove Residential Home located?
Hillgrove Residential Home is a residential care home in Prenton, Wirral, CH43 7QW. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Hillgrove Residential Home provide?
Hillgrove Residential Home is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Dementia care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Hillgrove Residential Home's CQC rating?
Hillgrove Residential 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 2 December 2025. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Hillgrove Residential Home provide dementia care?
Yes. Hillgrove Residential Home supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.
Does Hillgrove Residential Home offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Hillgrove Residential Home offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Hillgrove Residential Home
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
Yes. Hillgrove Residential 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. Hillgrove Residential 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. Hillgrove Residential 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?
Ask the home. The register does not say which age groups the home supports. Ask the home.
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
Hillgrove Residential 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 Hillgrove Residential Home. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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