Dale Park Care Home
At a Glance
The information you need to decide whether this home warrants a closer look.
Nursing homes
Staff warmth score
of reviewers answered yes
Good to know
- Registered beds54
- SpecialismsCaring for adults over 65 yrs, Caring for adults under 65 yrs, Dementia
- Last inspected2023-03-31
The Evidence
What the review data, the inspection reports, and the dementia-care evidence base tell us about this home.
What families say
The eight family priority themes
- Staff warmth55
- Compassion & dignity55
- Cleanliness55
- Activities & engagement50
- Food quality50
- Healthcare55
- Management & leadership65
- Resident happiness55
What inspectors found
Inspected 2023-03-31
Is this home safe?
Is the care effective?
The effective domain was rated Good at this inspection. The home is registered as a nursing home, meaning qualified nurses should be available to oversee care. Dementia is listed as a specialism. The published inspection text does not include specific findings about care plan quality, GP access, dementia training content, food provision, or health monitoring practices. Inspectors were satisfied with effectiveness overall, but the evidence base for that conclusion is not detailed in the published report., The effective domain was rated Good at this inspection. The home is registered as a nursing home, meaning qualified nurses should be available to oversee care. Dementia is listed as a specialism. The published inspection text does not include specific findings about care plan quality, GP access, dementia training content, food provision, or health monitoring practices. Inspectors were satisfied with effectiveness overall, but the evidence base for that conclusion is not detailed in the published report.Is this home caring?
The caring domain was rated Good at this inspection. This is an area that was also part of the previous Requires Improvement rating cycle, so the Good rating here indicates visible improvement. The published inspection text does not include direct observations of staff interactions, resident testimony about how they feel treated, or specific examples of dignity and privacy being maintained. Inspectors were satisfied overall, but no supporting detail is available in the published report.Is the home responsive?
The responsive domain was rated Good at this inspection. The home cares for both adults over and under 65, and lists dementia as a specialism, which means the activity and engagement provision should be adapted to a range of needs and abilities. The published inspection text does not include any specific findings about the activity programme, individual engagement, end-of-life care planning, or how the home responds to individual preferences. Inspectors were satisfied overall.Is the home well-led?
The well-led domain was rated Good at this inspection. A named registered manager, Mrs Andrea Jane Ekurumu, is recorded as in post. A nominated individual, Ms Anna Gretchen Selby, is also named, indicating the provider has the required governance structure in place. The home is run by HC-One Limited, a large national care provider. The published inspection text does not include specific findings about management visibility, staff culture, incident learning, or how the provider monitors quality at this home.
Source: CQC inspection report →
What the evidence base says
The home cares for adults over 65 and younger adults who need support, with specific experience in dementia care. The team has experience supporting residents living with dementia, though families considering dementia care should particularly explore current approaches to comfort and dignity. All areas worth probing directly during a visit.
The DCC Verdict
Our editorial view, built from the three lenses: what families tell us, what inspectors record, and how the home sits against good dementia-care practice.
DCC Family Score
Dale Park has improved from Requires Improvement to Good across all five inspection domains, which is a meaningful and positive step. However, the published inspection text contains very little specific detail, so scores reflect confirmed improvement rather than richly evidenced practice.
Homes in North West typically score 68–82.Worth a visit
Dale Park, on Meolscop Road in Southport, was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2023, published in March 2023. This matters because the home was previously rated Requires Improvement, meaning inspectors returned and found that things had genuinely changed for the better across all five inspection domains: safe, effective, caring, responsive, and well-led. The home provides nursing care and personal care for up to 54 residents, including people living with dementia, and has a named registered manager in post. The published inspection report is very brief and does not include specific observations, resident or family testimony, or detailed findings about day-to-day life. That means this analysis cannot confirm the quality of food, activities, staff warmth, dementia environments, or night staffing from official evidence alone. A Good rating after Requires Improvement is encouraging, but the only way to build confidence for your parent is to visit in person. Ask to see last week's actual staffing rota, walk through the dementia unit at different times of day, and speak directly to a family member whose parent already lives there.
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In Their Own Words
How Dale Park Care Home describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
A care home facing serious questions about end-of-life support
Dedicated nursing home Support in Southport
Dale Park in Southport provides residential care for older adults and those living with dementia. While some families have shared positive experiences about the staff's dedication and home-cooked meals, others have raised deeply concerning accounts about care during residents' final days. These contrasting experiences suggest families should ask detailed questions about current care standards.
Who they care for
The home cares for adults over 65 and younger adults who need support, with specific experience in dementia care.
The team has experience supporting residents living with dementia, though families considering dementia care should particularly explore current approaches to comfort and dignity.
“Given the concerning accounts shared by some families, thorough research and direct conversations with current leadership are essential.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
The DCC Verdict
Our editorial view, built from the three lenses: what families tell us, what inspectors record, and how the home sits against good dementia-care practice.
DCC Family Score
Dale Park has improved from Requires Improvement to Good across all five inspection domains, which is a meaningful and positive step. However, the published inspection text contains very little specific detail, so scores reflect confirmed improvement rather than richly evidenced practice.
Homes in North West typically score 68–82.Worth a visit
Dale Park, on Meolscop Road in Southport, was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2023, published in March 2023. This matters because the home was previously rated Requires Improvement, meaning inspectors returned and found that things had genuinely changed for the better across all five inspection domains: safe, effective, caring, responsive, and well-led. The home provides nursing care and personal care for up to 54 residents, including people living with dementia, and has a named registered manager in post. The published inspection report is very brief and does not include specific observations, resident or family testimony, or detailed findings about day-to-day life. That means this analysis cannot confirm the quality of food, activities, staff warmth, dementia environments, or night staffing from official evidence alone. A Good rating after Requires Improvement is encouraging, but the only way to build confidence for your parent is to visit in person. Ask to see last week's actual staffing rota, walk through the dementia unit at different times of day, and speak directly to a family member whose parent already lives there.
The three questions to ask when you visitSave this home. Compare it against your shortlist.
Let our analysis show you how Dale Park Care Home measures up against the other homes you’re considering. Free account.
In Their Own Words
How Dale Park Care Home describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
A care home facing serious questions about end-of-life support
Dedicated nursing home Support in Southport
Dale Park in Southport provides residential care for older adults and those living with dementia. While some families have shared positive experiences about the staff's dedication and home-cooked meals, others have raised deeply concerning accounts about care during residents' final days. These contrasting experiences suggest families should ask detailed questions about current care standards.
Who they care for
The home cares for adults over 65 and younger adults who need support, with specific experience in dementia care.
The team has experience supporting residents living with dementia, though families considering dementia care should particularly explore current approaches to comfort and dignity.
The home & environment
The kitchen team prepares home-cooked meals rather than bringing in institutional catering. This personal touch in the dining experience has been appreciated by some families.
“Given the concerning accounts shared by some families, thorough research and direct conversations with current leadership are essential.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
