Care Homes in North West

Compare CQC ratings and registered care options across North West, including Wirral, Sefton, Cheshire East, Liverpool. Browse by county or local authority to see individual homes, inspection details and contact information.

Official CQC data snapshot: 4 August 2026. Confirm current fees, vacancies and care availability directly with each home.

Care home snapshot for North West

A factual snapshot calculated from the homes listed below. Ratings describe CQC evidence at the time of assessment; bed figures describe registered capacity, not current vacancies.

registered homes
1,867

in this directory snapshot

Good or Outstanding
80%

1370 of 1715 homes with an overall rating

offer nursing care
622

including homes offering both residential and nursing care

median registered beds
30

based on 1866 homes with capacity data

Outstanding

59

Good

1,311

Requires Improvement

324

Inadequate

21

Care homes by county in North West

Care homes by city and local authority

Choosing a care home in North West

Start with location and the type of support required, then compare the latest CQC findings. Ask shortlisted homes about staffing, fees, vacancies, visiting and how they would meet needs that may change over time.

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A directory category does not guarantee that a home can support every person. Check the individual listing and confirm the home's current admission criteria.

Outstanding Care Homes in North West