Mother Red Caps Home
Mother Red Caps Home is a nursing home in Wallasey, Wirral (CH45 7PL). It holds a CQC rating of Requires Improvement.
About Mother Red Caps Home
We are a nursing home in Wallasey, caring for older people and younger adults who need qualified nursing support, including people living with dementia, people with mental health needs and people with physical disabilities. We should be straightforward about where we stand. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is requires improvement. We are not going to talk around that. The inspection identified areas that were not good enough, we accept those findings, and we are working through an improvement plan covering staffing, training, record keeping and the way care is reviewed. Our progress is being monitored, and we would far rather set this out ourselves than have a family discover it later. Meanwhile the work of the home carries on. Nurses are on duty at all hours, which means health needs are watched continually and we can manage conditions here that would otherwise mean a hospital journey. Our team support people with personal care, medicines, mobility, nutrition and the practical parts of the day. For those living with dementia we keep routines steady and surroundings familiar, and we look for the cause behind distress rather than simply responding to it. Respite stays are available for people recovering after illness and for family carers needing a break. If you are considering the home, please visit, ask us direct questions about the inspection and what has changed since, and speak to families who already know us.
Care provided at Mother Red Caps Home
- Older person care
- Dementia care
- Mental health care
- Physical disability support
- Younger adults care
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 28 June 2018
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
How Mother Red Caps Home compares in Wirral
Measured against the 77 care homes for older people registered in Wirral. The dark dot is this home.
- Size
- 51 places. Larger than 55 of the 77 homes. The local average is 41 places.
- CQC rating
- Requires improvement. 44 of the 77 homes (57%) are rated Good or Outstanding. Across Wirral the figure is 57%.
- Latest report
- 17 January 2024. 28 of the 77 homes have published a newer inspection report since.
- Registered
- January 2011. One of the longer established homes. 59 of the 77 registered more recently.
- Care offered
- Nursing and dementia care. Of the 77 homes, 41 offer nursing care and 56 offer dementia care.
- Food hygiene
- 4 out of 5. The same rating as 6 of the 69 homes that have one.
Powered by Orrery Intelligence. Data: CQC register and Food Standards Agency ratings. Counts cover registered care homes for older people in Wirral.
The local picture: Wirral
What the numbers say about care for older people in Wirral.
What care costs in Wirral, per week
| Type of care | What the council pays | What self-funders are typically asked |
|---|
| Residential care | £793 | £1,249 to £1,514 (North West figure, because too few Wirral homes publish this price. 20 homes. Median £1,409.) |
| Nursing care | £855 | £1,600 to £2,071 (England figure, because too few Wirral homes publish this price. 140 homes. Median £1,916.) |
| Residential dementia care | Not published separately | £1,372 to £1,648 (North West figure, because too few Wirral homes publish this price. 17 homes. Median £1,533.) |
| Nursing dementia care | Not published separately | £1,890 to £2,221 (England figure, because too few Wirral homes publish this price. 75 homes. Median £2,050.) |
Published prices are often starting prices, and come from homes that publish fees, so treat them as a guide. Ask the home for its own price.
- People aged 75 and over: 37,800. Rising to 44,000 by 2035, up 16%
- People aged 85 and over: 10,000. Rising to 14,100 by 2035, up 40%
- Living with dementia, aged 65 and over (estimate): 4,900. Rising to 6,000 by 2035, up 22%
- Dementia diagnosis rate: 66%. The NHS ambition is 67%.
- Care home beds per 1,000 people aged 75+: 82
- Care homes, last 12 months: 1 opened, 4 closed. 6 changed owner, covering 355 beds.
- Care home beds filled across Wirral: 90%. The 12 month average is 90%.
- Who pays, across Wirral (estimate): 46% council, 29% self. The rest is NHS funded or other.
Powered by Orrery Intelligence. Market model built 22 October 2026 (ONS 2022 based population projections, dementia estimates, CQC register), published care home prices, council planning records.
Good to know about Mother Red Caps Home
Facts from public registers, and what is close by.
- Registered with CQC
- 13 January 2011, so 15 years.
- Food hygiene rating
- 4 out of 5. Good. Last inspected by the local council on 19 January 2026.
- Run by
- Mother Redcaps Care Home Limited, which runs 2 adult social care services in England. 1 of the 2 that have a rating are rated Good or Outstanding.
Sources: CQC register, Food Standards Agency, OpenStreetMap contributors. Distances are in a straight line from the postcode, not walking or driving routes.
Local services near Mother Red Caps Home
The closest places to this home, measured in a straight line from its postcode. They are the nearest, not necessarily the ones the home uses. Ask the home which GP, dentist and pharmacy its residents are registered with.
Nearest 24 hour A&E
- Royal Liverpool University Hospital, Liverpool, 3.1 miles away
It is about 3.1 miles in a straight line from the postcode. The drive is usually longer. In an emergency call 999; the ambulance may take you elsewhere.
Nearest GP practices
Nearest dentists
Nearest pharmacies
Nearest railway stations
- New Brighton Station, 0.9 miles away
- Wallasey Grove Road Station, 1.5 miles away
- Wallasey Village Station, 1.5 miles away
Around Mother Red Caps Home
- H: Mother Red Caps Home
- A: 24 hour A&E
- G: GP practice
- D: Dentist
- P: Pharmacy
- S: Railway station
Straight line distances, not routes. Places very close to the home are spread out slightly so they can be told apart.
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Practice and pharmacy details from the NHS England Organisation Data Service. A&E sites from NHS England A&E data and the Organisation Data Service. Railway stations from the Department for Transport NaPTAN dataset. Distances are straight line and approximate.
Common questions about Mother Red Caps Home
Where is Mother Red Caps Home located?
Mother Red Caps Home is a nursing home in Wallasey, Wirral, CH45 7PL. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Mother Red Caps Home provide?
Mother Red Caps Home is registered to provide nursing and personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Mental health care, Physical disability support, Younger adults care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Mother Red Caps Home's CQC rating?
Mother Red Caps 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 28 June 2018. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Mother Red Caps Home provide dementia care?
Yes. Mother Red Caps Home supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.
Does Mother Red Caps Home offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Mother Red Caps Home offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Mother Red Caps Home
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
Yes. Mother Red Caps 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?
Yes. Yes. Mother Red Caps Home is registered to provide nursing care, so registered nurses are part of the team.
Can they try a short stay before deciding?
Yes. Yes. Mother Red Caps 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. Mother Red Caps 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
Mother Red Caps 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
- Nursing care: £1,000 to £1,300 per week per person, typical range
Indicative figures for the North West, not a quote from Mother Red Caps Home. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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