Woodheath Care Home
Nursing home · Wirral
40 Ford Road, Wirral, CH49 0TF
Run by Woodheath Care Limited
- GoodCQC · Jul 2022
- 7.4Our score
- Beds61
- Type of careNursing
- Phone0151 677 2496
Inspectors asked it to improve: Safe
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 20 July 2022
Inspected more than 4 years ago
What the inspectors rate
- SafeRequires improvement
- EffectiveGood
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveGood
- Well-ledGood
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- Woodheath Care Home
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Good
- Register number
- 1-123518608
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About Woodheath Care Home
Woodheath Care Home provides residential, nursing and dementia care for older people, including residents with physical disabilities or sensory impairment. Cherry House offers nursing and residential care, while Apple House is a specialist dementia unit with 19 en-suite bedrooms, two lounges and a separate dining area.
Across the home, residents have access to five lounges, three dining rooms, gardens and a quiet room for relatives. Care plans are created after admission and cover each resident’s needs, interests and activities. The home is wheelchair friendly, with a lift to upper floors, nurse call stations and majority en-suite accommodation.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Wirral
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upton GrangeWirral | 0.2 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| The Pines Residential Care HomeWirral | 0.8 miles | Requires improvement | 4.4 | |
| Dundoran Nursing and Residential HomeBirkenhead | 0.8 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| The Manor House Care HomeWirral | 0.9 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Hillgrove Residential HomePrenton | 1.1 miles | Requires improvement | 6.8 |
What stands out
What stands out
- Specialist 19-bedroom dementia unit
- Five lounges and three dining rooms
- Wheelchair-friendly home with lift
Suits: Older people needing nursing or specialist dementia care
Types of care
Also works on: nursing
Location
40 Ford Road, Wirral, CH49 0TF
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Questions families ask
How many people can Woodheath Care Home support?
They provide care services for up to 61 male and female clients.
Does the home have a specialist dementia unit?
Yes. Apple House is a specialist dementia unit with 19 bedrooms, all with en-suite shower rooms.
What happens when a resident is admitted?
Each resident is assessed on admission and receives a care plan covering their life, interests, hobbies and activities as well as their physical needs.
Is the care home suitable for wheelchair users?
Yes. The home is wheelchair friendly and has a lift for access to the upper floors.
Are food and snacks available around the clock?
They provide homemade food tailored to individual needs and offer a 24-hour snack service.
How much does Woodheath Care Home cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask Woodheath Care Home for its weekly fee. As a guide, Wirral council paid on average £819 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.