Cardigan House
Cardigan House is a home care agency in Birkenhead, Wirral (CH41 4NH). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About Cardigan House
We at Cardigan House are proud to provide compassionate home care across Birkenhead and the wider Wirral, supporting people to live well and safely in the place they know best, their own home. Based in the heart of Birkenhead, our team is ideally positioned to reach individuals and families throughout the local community. Operating from within the CH postcode area, we understand the rhythms of life on the Wirral and the importance of receiving thoughtful, reliable support close to home. Rather than asking people to adjust to an unfamiliar setting, we bring our care to the doorstep, allowing residents to remain surrounded by their own belongings, memories and neighbourhood. The breadth of support we offer reflects the diverse needs of the people we visit. Our specialisms include older person care, dementia care, support for adults living with a learning disability or autism, physical disability support and care for younger adults. In practice, this means our visits are shaped around the individual rather than a fixed template. For an older person, that might mean help with personal care, medication prompts, a warm meal and unhurried conversation. For someone living with dementia, it means familiar faces, gentle routines and approaches designed to reduce confusion and anxiety. For younger adults and those with a learning disability, autism or physical disability, our role is often about enabling independence, supporting goals and making everyday life feel possible. Families tell us that the greatest comfort comes from knowing their loved one is treated with dignity, listened to and supported by people who genuinely care. That is the standard we hold ourselves to with every visit, whether we are assisting with a morning routine, supporting someone through a difficult moment or simply sharing a cup of tea and a chat. The Care Quality Commission awarded us an Overall rating of Good at our most recent inspection in May 2023, with Good ratings across the Safe, Caring, Responsive and Well led domains. The Effective domain was rated Requires Improvement, and we have taken this feedback seriously, using it as a focused opportunity to strengthen our practice and continue raising the standard of support people receive from us. We believe honest reflection is part of delivering good care, and we are committed to learning and improving in partnership with the people we support and their families. Choosing care for someone you love is one of the most important decisions a family can make, and we understand the weight of that choice. If you are exploring home care options in Birkenhead or the surrounding Wirral area, we would welcome the chance to talk with you, answer your questions and help you understand whether Cardigan House is the right fit for your family. Please reach out whenever you are ready, we are here to listen.
Care provided at Cardigan House
- Older person care
- Dementia care
- Learning disability and autism support
- Physical disability support
- Younger adults care
- Covers approximately 10 miles
- Last CQC inspection: 18 May 2023
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
Common questions about Cardigan House
Where is Cardigan House located?
Cardigan House is a home care agency based in Birkenhead, Wirral (CH41 4NH), providing care to people in their own homes within approximately 10 miles of the area.
What type of care does Cardigan House provide?
Cardigan House is registered to provide care in people’s own homes, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Learning disability and autism support, Physical disability support, Younger adults care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Cardigan House's CQC rating?
Cardigan House is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 18 May 2023. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Cardigan House provide dementia care?
Yes. Cardigan House supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the agency directly to discuss your individual situation.
Questions families ask about Cardigan House
Can they support someone living with dementia at home?
Yes. Yes. Cardigan House is registered for dementia care in people's own homes.
Can they help with medication and nursing tasks?
Ask the home. Most home care agencies prompt or give medication but do not provide nursing tasks. Ask what their carers are trained to do.
Do they cover our area?
Yes. Cardigan House covers roughly 10 miles from Birkenhead.
Will the council help pay?
Ask the home. The agency has not told us which funding it accepts. Most take both council funded and self funded clients; a direct payment from the council can be used to pay them.
Typical home care fees in the North West
Cardigan House has not published its fees yet. These are typical hourly rates for the North West, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.
- Home care (per hour): £25 to £30 per hour, typical range
Indicative figures for the North West, not a quote from Cardigan House. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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