Care Home Ratings
Residential care home

Atkinson Grove Chance for a Break Service

3 Atkinson Grove, Huyton, L36 7RS

Overall CQC rating

Good

Rating published 4 April 2020

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Last inspected 10 March 2020

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

Report published 4 Apr 2020

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 May 2015

Local healthcare

Nearest A&E

Aintree University Hospital

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

5.2 mi

Nearest GP surgery

Belle Vale Health Centre

2 mi

Nearest pharmacy

Asda

0.4 mi

10 within 2 mi

Nearest dentist

0.2 mi

4 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)

220

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.

Provider

Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council

6

locations

100%

rated Good or Outstanding

Provider data from CQC. Portfolio ratings calculated from our database.

Details

Number of beds4
Local authorityKnowsley
RegionNorth West
Last inspected10 March 2020
Registered with CQC since28 January 2011
Registered managerRobert David Parry

Services and specialisms

Caring for adults over 65 yrsCaring for adults under 65 yrsDementiaLearning disabilitiesMental health conditionsPhysical disabilitiesSensory impairment

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

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