Avondale Mental Healthcare Centre
11 Sandstone Drive, Prescot, L35 7LS
Overall CQC rating
Rating published 6 December 2019
Last inspected 13 January 2022
The rating above may date from an earlier inspection. CQC only updates ratings when they assess the relevant quality areas.
Report published 18 Jan 2022
Ratings by quality area
Are people protected from abuse and avoidable harm?
Does the leadership ensure high-quality, person-centred care?
Do staff involve and treat people with compassion, kindness and respect?
Are services organised so they meet people’s needs?
Does the care achieve good outcomes and help maintain quality of life?
Rating improved from Good
3 rated inspections on record · First rated May 2016
Local healthcare
Nearest A&E
Aintree University Hospital
42% of patients seen within 4 hours (Jan 2026)
Nearest GP surgery
Bethany Medical Centre
2.2 mi
Nearest pharmacy
Boots
0.7 mi
5 within 2 mi
Nearest dentist
0.2 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 Knowsley (2025–26)
£728
per week, residential
£773
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)
Most common: violent crime
Elderly population
15.3% of people in Knowsley are aged 65 or over
42.9
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.