Birch Abbey
Nursing home · Southport
55 Alexandra Road, Southport, PR9 9HD
Run by DHCH14 Limited
- Requires improvementCQC · Apr 2025
- 5.6Our score
- Beds60
- Type of careNursing
- Phone01704 410010
Inspectors asked it to improve: Safe, Effective, Caring and Well-led
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 9 April 2025
What the inspectors rate
- SafeRequires improvement
- EffectiveRequires improvement
- CaringRequires improvement
- ResponsiveGood
- Well-ledRequires improvement
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- Birch Abbey
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Requires improvement
- Register number
- 1-10758956076
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About Birch Abbey
Birch Abbey supports older people through residential, nursing and dementia care in Southport, with specialist health care also included in its wider offer. Its nursing service is intended for people who need qualified nurses available around the clock, including those managing ongoing medical conditions, medication or equipment requiring professional monitoring.
Care plans can be reviewed as needs change, while residents can bring furniture, photographs and treasured belongings to make their rooms familiar. Visitors are welcome at any time, helping families remain involved in daily life. The home is listed as self-funding, with local-authority top-up also noted, so funding arrangements form an important part of planning a move.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Southport
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AbingdonSouthport | 0.1 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Rosebank Care HomeSouthport | 0.1 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Argyle Park CareSouthport | 0.1 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Benridge Residential Care HomeSouthport | 0.1 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Blair House Care HomeSouthport | 0.2 miles | Good | 8.4 |
Also run by DHCH14 Limited
| Name | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Argyle Park CareSouthport | Good | 8.0 | |
| Dovehaven Residential Care HomeSouthport | |||
| Manchester House Nursing HomeSouthport | |||
| The BrunswickSouthport | Good | 8.0 | |
| Millbrook HouseSouthport | Good | 8.0 | |
| Dovehaven HouseSouthport | Good | 7.4 | |
| Marsh HouseLeyland | Good | 7.4 | |
| Paradise HouseLeyland | Good | 8.0 | |
| Cedar GardenPreston | |||
| Dovehaven LodgePreston | Good | 7.4 | |
| Dean Wood ManorWigan | Good | 8.0 | |
| Dovehaven GrovePreston | Good | 7.4 |
What stands out
What stands out
- Purpose-built care home
- Nursing support around the clock
- Personal belongings welcomed
Ask about
- The service is listed as self-funding, with local-authority top-up also noted
Suits: Older people needing dementia or nursing care
Types of care
Also works on: nursing
Location
55 Alexandra Road, Southport, PR9 9HD
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Questions families ask
How much does Birch Abbey cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask Birch Abbey for its weekly fee. As a guide, Sefton council paid on average £944 a week for a nursing care place for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025, against £1,102 across England (GOV.UK adult social care finance report). People who pay for their own care are usually charged more than councils pay.
Who pays for a place in this home?
Ask Birch Abbey whether it takes residents funded by Sefton council and what it charges people who pay for themselves. In England the council may help after a needs assessment and a financial assessment if savings and assets are below £23,250 (2026 to 2027 rules). In a nursing home the NHS also pays £267.68 a week towards the nursing care of residents assessed as needing it. People whose needs are mainly health needs may qualify for NHS Continuing Healthcare, which pays the full fee.