Learning disability care homes in St. Helens

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St. Helens has 6 learning disability care homes registered with the Care Quality Commission. Of the homes on this page, the CQC rates 3 Good. 3 homes are not rated yet. St. Helens council paid on average £808 a week for a residential care place and £1,093 for a nursing place for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025 (GOV.UK adult social care finance report).

All care homes in St. Helens (41)

St. Helens at a glance

6on this list

Official rating
  • Good3
  • Not yet rated3
  • 100% rated Good or Outstanding
  • Average score8.1 / 10
  • Types of care33% offer mental health
How this list is ordered

Homes in St. Helens are ordered by the MyCareCheck score, the average of the CQC's ratings for the five questions it asks at every inspection. Where two homes score the same, the better overall rating goes first.

Paying never changes a home's rating, score or place. Top places are only offered to homes rated Good or Outstanding and are always labelled.

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6 learning disability care homes in St. Helens

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Segal Gardens

Run by H.W.C.G.S. Care Limited

436 Fleet Lane, St Helens, WA9 2NH
GoodCQC · Jan 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 15 beds
  • Learning disabilities
  • Mental health
  • Younger adults

Segal Gardens provides residential support for younger adults with learning disabilities and mental health needs. Its registered service is also listed for people with younger adult care requirements, placing the home within a specialist rather than older-person care setting.

The available business evidence does not establish a detailed service menu, daily programme or specific practical facilities for this home.

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Creative Support - St Helens Respite Service

Run by Creative Support Limited

Thyme Lodge, 357 Clockface Road, St Helens, WA9 4LY
GoodCQC · Oct 2018

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 5 beds
  • Learning disabilities
  • Physical disabilities
  • Sensory impairment

Residential care home for 5 residents in St Helens, run by Creative Support Limited. Supports learning disabilities, physical disabilities, sensory impairment and younger adults.

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Winterfell

Run by Achieve Together Limited

Tree Tops, The Spinney, Rainford, St. Helens, WA11 8AS
GoodCQC · Jul 2024
  • Residential
  • 6 beds
  • Learning disabilities
  • Mental health
  • Physical disabilities

Residential care home for 6 residents in St. Helens, run by Achieve Together Limited. Supports learning disabilities, mental health, physical disabilities and younger adults.

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Higher Lane

Run by Bright Futures Care Limited

131 Higher Lane, Rainford, St. Helens, WA11 8BJ
Not yet ratedCQC
  • Residential
  • 4 beds
  • Children
  • Learning disabilities
  • Younger adults

Higher Lane provides person-centred residential care and education for children and adults with autism, learning disabilities and associated complex needs. The home forms part of Bright Futures’ wider care offer, supporting young people and adults in St Helens and nearby areas.

Care is delivered through specialist teams working with families, external healthcare professionals, therapeutic services and an in-house Specialist Support Team.

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Lowfield Lane

Run by Bright Futures Care Limited

43 Lowfield Lane, St. Helens, WA9 5TA
Not yet ratedCQC
  • Residential
  • 5 beds
  • Learning disabilities
  • Sensory impairment
  • Younger adults

Lowfield Lane provides specialist residential care for children and adults with autism, learning disabilities and associated complex needs. It forms part of Bright Futures Care, whose wider model combines residential homes with education, specialist support and healthcare partnerships.

The service delivers person-centred care through specialist teams and works alongside external healthcare professionals and therapeutic services.

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Wesley Hall Gardens

Run by Bright Futures Care Limited

3 Wesley Hall Gardens, St. Helens, WA9 5JQ
Not yet ratedCQC
  • Residential
  • 4 beds
  • Children
  • Learning disabilities
  • Younger adults

Wesley Hall Gardens provides person-centred residential care for children and adults with autism, learning disabilities and associated complex needs. It sits within Bright Futures’ wider care and education model, which combines residential homes, schools, college provision and specialist support.

Care is delivered by specialist teams working with families, healthcare professionals and therapeutic services.

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What to look for in learning disability care homes

  1. Communication methods matched to the person’s preferences

    Communication methods matched to the person’s preferences and needs.

  2. Support for independence

    Support for independence, relationships, work, education and community life.

  3. Positive behaviour support

    Positive behaviour support and clear safeguarding arrangements.

Questions families ask

What should learning disability care homes offer?

Good learning disability support should be person-centred, promote choice and help people maintain skills and community connections. Ask how communication and decision-making are adapted for each resident.

How many learning disability care homes are there in St. Helens?

6 learning disability care homes in St. Helens are on the CQC register (data of 2 November 2026).

How much does a care home cost in St. Helens?

St. Helens council paid on average £808 a week for residential care and £1,093 for nursing care for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025. For adults aged 18 to 64 it paid £1,853 and £1,831. Across England the averages were £982 and £1,102 for people aged 65 and over. People who pay for their own care are often charged more, so ask each home for its weekly fee.

How are these care homes ordered?

Ordered by the MyCareCheck score: the average of the five CQC key-question ratings (safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led) on a 0 to 10 scale, where Outstanding is 10, Good 8, Requires improvement 5 and Inadequate 2. Homes the CQC has not rated yet come last. No home is left out because of its rating.

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