Best Care Homes in St. Helens (2026)
41 care homes compared by CQC rating, type, beds, and specialisms.
Care Home Comparison Table
| Care Home | Rating | Type | Beds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parr Care Home | Outstanding | Nursing | 60 |
| Ruskin Lodge | Good | Residential | 23 |
| Linear Park Residential Care Home | Good | Residential | 31 |
| Winterfell | Good | Residential | 6 |
| Thomas House (St Helens) Limited | Good | Residential | 28 |
| Elm Tree House | Good | Residential | 20 |
| Segal Gardens | Good | Residential | 15 |
| Adamstan House Nursing Home | Good | Nursing | 34 |
| Amberley Court Care Home | Good | Residential | 39 |
| Parkside (St Helens) Limited | Good | Residential | 30 |
| Stocks Hall Care Home - St Helens | Good | Nursing | 54 |
| Greengate House | Good | Residential | 14 |
| Sherdley Court | Good | Residential | 25 |
| Chapel House | Good | Residential | 18 |
| Ashton Cross | Good | Residential | 15 |
| Lyme House | Good | Residential | 21 |
| Cedric House EMI Residential Care Home | Good | Residential | 20 |
| Tree Tops Residential Home | Good | Residential | 43 |
| Victoria | Good | Nursing | 53 |
| Haydock Lodge | Good | Nursing | 30 |
| Madison Court | Good | Nursing | 66 |
| Broadoak Manor Care Home | Good | Nursing | 120 |
| Alexandra Care Home | Good | Nursing | 48 |
| Sherdley Manor | Good | Residential | 23 |
| Greenfields Care Home | Good | Residential | 30 |
| Creative Support - St Helens Respite Service | Good | Residential | 5 |
| Ainsdale Court | Good | Nursing | 46 |
| Abbeyrose Court | Good | Nursing | 46 |
| St Helens Hall and Lodge | Good | Residential | 94 |
| Colliers Croft Care Home | Good | Residential | 62 |
| Brown Edge House Residential Home | Good | Residential | 20 |
| Brookfield Support Centre | Good | Residential | 39 |
| Rosebank | Good | Residential | 5 |
| Eccleston Court Care Home | Requires improvement | Nursing | 54 |
| Grace Court Care Centre | Requires improvement | Nursing | 30 |
| Prospect House Care Home | Inadequate | Residential | 24 |
| Elizabeth Court | Inadequate | Nursing | 44 |
| Lowfield Lane | Not Yet Rated | Residential | 5 |
| Wesley Hall Gardens | Not Yet Rated | Residential | 3 |
| Higher Lane | Not Yet Rated | Residential | 4 |
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Choosing a Care Home in St. Helens
With 41 care homes in St. Helens, families have 33 well-rated options to choose from. 2 homes currently require improvement — always check the latest CQC inspection report before visiting. The area has 14 nursing homes for people with complex medical needs, alongside 27 residential homes.
We recommend shortlisting 3–5 homes, visiting each in person, and using our choosing guide to compare them systematically. Pay attention to staffing levels, the atmosphere on the day, and how staff interact with residents. Understanding how care home fees are funded — including local authority support and NHS Continuing Healthcare — is also essential before making a decision.
St. Helens care homes offer specialist support for residential care, dementia care, physical disability care, nursing care and more. Use the links below to filter homes by care type.
Specialist Care in St. Helens
Top Dementia Care Homes in St. Helens
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many care homes are in St. Helens?
St. Helens has 41 CQC-registered care homes with a combined 1,411 beds across the area.
How many Outstanding care homes are in St. Helens?
St. Helens has 1 Outstanding-rated care home and 32 Good-rated care homes. Outstanding is the highest possible CQC grade and means inspectors found exceptional, person-centred care.
What types of care are available in St. Helens?
St. Helens has 14 nursing care homes and 27 residential homes, including 20 specialising in dementia care. Other specialisms include residential care, dementia care, physical disability care.
What should I look for when choosing a care home in St. Helens?
Start with the CQC rating — Outstanding and Good-rated homes have passed independent inspections. Then visit in person: speak with staff and current residents' families, ask about staffing levels, activities, and how they handle changing health needs. Our choosing guide walks you through each step.
How are care home fees funded in St. Helens?
St. Helens Council will carry out a care needs and financial assessment for those seeking local authority funding. Anyone with assets above £23,250 typically funds their own care. NHS Continuing Healthcare is available for complex medical needs. See our funding guide for full details.