Care Home Ratings
Nursing home

Barnston Court Care Home

21 Barnston Lane, Moreton, Wirral, CH46 7TN

Overall CQC rating

Good

Rating published 5 October 2019

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Last inspected 21 January 2022

The rating above may date from an earlier inspection. CQC only updates ratings when they assess the relevant quality areas.

Report published 12 Mar 2022

Ratings by quality area

Safe

Are people protected from abuse and avoidable harm?

Good
Well-led

Does the leadership ensure high-quality, person-centred care?

Good
Caring

Do staff involve and treat people with compassion, kindness and respect?

Good
Responsive

Are services organised so they meet people’s needs?

Good
Effective

Does the care achieve good outcomes and help maintain quality of life?

Good

Rating unchanged since last inspection

3 rated inspections on record · First rated January 2016

Local healthcare

Nearest A&E

Aintree University Hospital

42% of patients seen within 4 hours (Jan 2026)

8.6 mi

Nearest GP surgery

Moreton Cross Group Practice

0.1 mi

4 within 2 mi

Nearest pharmacy

Moreton Pharmacy

0.1 mi

8 within 2 mi

Nearest dentist

0.3 mi

3 within 2 mi

Healthcare locations from OpenStreetMap. Distances are approximate (straight line).

Area information

Council-funded care home fees

Average rates paid by Wirral (2025–26)

£793

per week, residential

£855

per week, nursing

Self-funded residents typically pay more. These are the rates local authorities pay providers on behalf of council-funded residents.

Recorded crime nearby

Street-level crimes reported in this area (December 2025)

91

Most common: violent crime

Elderly population

19.6% of people in Wirral are aged 65 or over

53.9

beds per 1,000 aged 65+

Fee data from DHSC. Crime data from police.uk. Population data from ONS. All under the Open Government Licence.

Details

Number of beds30
Local authorityWirral
RegionNorth West
Last inspected21 January 2022
Registered with CQC since30 December 2010
Registered managerElizabeth Ann Nolan

Services and specialisms

Caring for adults over 65 yrsCaring for adults under 65 yrsDementiaLearning disabilities

Ratings and inspection data from the Care Quality Commission under the Open Government Licence. Hospital data from OpenStreetMap.

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