Hoylake Cottage
Nursing home · Hoylake
Southworth House, Birkenhead Road, Hoylake, CH47 5AQ
Run by Hoylake Cottage
- GoodCQC · Sept 2026
- 8.0Our score
- Beds62
- Type of careNursing
- Phone0151 632 3381
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 22 September 2026
What the inspectors rate
- SafeGood
- EffectiveGood
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveGood
- Well-ledGood
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- Hoylake Cottage
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Good
- Register number
- 1-110278022
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About Hoylake Cottage
Hoylake Cottage offers residential, nursing and nursing dementia care, together with a dementia day service. A trained nurse is on duty on each unit around the clock, while bedrooms include en-suite shower rooms and nurse call systems for additional reassurance.
The home has spacious lounges, a cinema room and a secure dementia-friendly garden, with freshly prepared meals served by an on-site chef. Its Sandhills Day Centre provides therapeutic activities and a two-course lunch from Monday to Thursday, with half-day sessions available. Families can visit without set visiting hours or a time limit.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Hoylake
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Woodlands Care HomeWirral | 0.2 miles | Inadequate | 3.2 | |
| Sandtoft Care HomeWirral | 0.5 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Westhaven Care HomeWirral | 0.6 miles | |||
| Abney Low Nursing homeWirral | 0.6 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Meols Drive Care Home with NursingWirral | 0.7 miles | Good | 8.4 |
What stands out
What stands out
- Nurse on duty 24 hours a day
- Secure dementia-friendly garden
Ask about
- Sandhills Day Centre runs Monday to Thursday, 9am-4pm
Suits: People needing nursing or dementia care
Types of care
Also works on: nursing
Location
Southworth House, Birkenhead Road, Hoylake, CH47 5AQ
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Questions families ask
Do they wash residents’ clothes on site?
Yes. Their on-site laundry service washes, dries and irons residents’ clothing, usually returning it to the resident’s room within 24 hours. Families can also take laundry home if they prefer.
Can families visit to look around before deciding?
Yes. Families are welcome to look around and speak with a member of the team. Weekday visits are preferable because administrative staff may not be available at weekends to answer detailed questions.
Can they tell me when a room will become available?
No fixed waiting time can be given. They explain that room availability can change unexpectedly, so they cannot predict how long someone on the waiting list may need to wait.
How does admission work after a hospital stay?
The process usually starts when a family expresses interest. They can visit and speak with the team, then the hospital’s Trusted Assessor completes an assessment of the person before discharge arrangements proceed.
Do they use permanent staff or agency carers?
The vast majority of care is provided by their stable, experienced permanent team. Agency staff are used occasionally for short-notice sickness or annual leave, with a small number of trusted agencies.
Do they provide end-of-life care?
Yes. Their staff are trained in end-of-life care and work with palliative care professionals to help residents remain comfortable, free from pain where achievable, and supported according to their wishes.