Valmar Care t/a Locharwoods of Birkdale
Residential care home · Southport
45 York Road, Birkdale, Southport, PR8 2AY
Run by Valmar Care Limited
- GoodCQC · Sept 2018
- 8.0Our score
- Beds19
- Type of careResidential
- Phone01704 564001
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 28 September 2018
Inspected more than 4 years ago
What the inspectors rate
- SafeGood
- EffectiveGood
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveGood
- Well-ledGood
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- Valmar Care t/a Locharwoods of Birkdale
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Good
- Register number
- 1-125606568
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About Valmar Care t/a Locharwoods of Birkdale
Valmar Care t/a Locharwoods of Birkdale provides residential care in a converted family house in a quiet Southport neighbourhood. The home has 19 en-suite rooms, communal lounge space, a conservatory and dining room, with staff available 24 hours a day to support residents’ dignity and daily routines.
Its layout includes a quiet lounge in the conservatory, comfortable surroundings and well-maintained gardens. The home is designed for older people seeking a smaller residential setting where they can remain active according to their wishes. Families can also identify the Birkdale service separately from the provider’s Formby location when comparing accommodation and local arrangements.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Southport
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connell CourtSouthport | 0.1 miles | Good | 8.4 | |
| York RoadSouthport | 0.2 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Seren HouseSouthport | 0.2 miles | |||
| The Spinal Unit Action GroupSouthport | 0.2 miles | Requires improvement | 6.8 | |
| Dalemain HouseSouthport | 0.3 miles | Requires improvement | 5.0 |
What stands out
What stands out
- Converted family house setting
- 19 en-suite rooms
- 24-hour staff availability
Suits: Older people seeking a smaller residential home
Types of care
Also works on: residential
Location
45 York Road, Birkdale, Southport, PR8 2AY
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Questions families ask
Can someone try Locharwoods before moving in?
Yes. Potential new residents are welcome to join them for lunch and spend time there before deciding whether to move in.
Is care available at Locharwoods around the clock?
Yes. Staff are available 24 hours a day, while residents are encouraged to live as independently and actively as their condition allows.
Can Locharwoods cater for individual diets?
Yes. Food is cooked on the premises and residents’ individual diets are provided for.
Does Locharwoods arrange hairdressing visits?
Yes. A hairdresser attends fortnightly or on request.
How much does Valmar Care t/a Locharwoods of Birkdale cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask Valmar Care t/a Locharwoods of Birkdale for its weekly fee. As a guide, Sefton council paid on average £788 a week for a residential care place for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025, against £982 across England (GOV.UK adult social care finance report). People who pay for their own care are usually charged more than councils pay.