Creative Support - St Helens Respite Service
Thyme Lodge, 357 Clockface Road, St Helens, WA9 4LY
Overall CQC rating
Rating published 5 October 2018
Last inspected 24 August 2018
The rating above may date from an earlier inspection. CQC only updates ratings when they assess the relevant quality areas.
Report published 5 Oct 2018
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 unchanged since last inspection
2 rated inspections on record · First rated February 2016
Local healthcare
Nearest A&E
Warrington Hospital
48.2% of patients seen within 4 hours (Jan 2026)
Nearest GP surgery
Ferguson Family Medical Practice
1.8 mi
1 within 2 mi
Nearest pharmacy
Rowlands Pharmacy
0.5 mi
6 within 2 mi
Nearest dentist
2.2 mi
Healthcare locations from OpenStreetMap. Distances are approximate (straight line).
Area information
Council-funded care home fees
Average rates paid by St. Helens (2025–26)
£800
per week, residential
£883
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
18% of people in St. Helens are aged 65 or over
41.6
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
Creative Support Limited
213
locations
63%
rated Good or Outstanding
Provider data from CQC. Portfolio ratings calculated from our database.