Maple Lodge Care Home
At a Glance
The information you need to decide whether this home warrants a closer look.
Residential homes
Staff warmth score
of reviewers answered yes
Good to know
- Registered beds45
- SpecialismsCaring for adults over 65 yrs, Caring for adults under 65 yrs, Dementia, Mental health conditions, Physical disabilities, Sensory impairment
- Last inspected2018-02-27
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 warmth72
- Compassion & dignity72
- Cleanliness70
- Activities & engagement65
- Food quality65
- Healthcare68
- Management & leadership72
- Resident happiness70
What inspectors found
Inspected 2018-02-27
Is this home safe?
Is the care effective?
Maple Lodge was rated Good for effectiveness at the May 2024 inspection. The published report does not include specific detail about care plan quality, GP access, dementia training, or how the home monitors and responds to changes in residents' health. The Good rating confirms inspectors found effective practice at the time of the visit.Is this home caring?
Maple Lodge was rated Good for caring at the May 2024 inspection. No direct observations about staff interactions, use of preferred names, or how staff respond to distress are included in the published report. The Good rating confirms inspectors were satisfied with the standard of care shown to residents at the time of the visit., Maple Lodge was rated Good for caring at the May 2024 inspection. No direct observations about staff interactions, use of preferred names, or how staff respond to distress are included in the published report. The Good rating confirms inspectors were satisfied with the standard of care shown to residents at the time of the visit.Is the home responsive?
Maple Lodge was rated Good for responsiveness at the May 2024 inspection. The published report does not describe the activities programme, how the home responds to individual preferences, or how end-of-life care is planned. The Good rating confirms inspectors were satisfied that the home responded appropriately to residents' needs at the time of the visit.Is the home well-led?
Maple Lodge was rated Good for leadership at the May 2024 inspection. The home is run by DHCH14 Limited and has two registered managers and a nominated individual named in the registration record. The previous Requires Improvement rating has been addressed, which suggests the management team responded effectively to earlier concerns. No further detail about management visibility, staff culture, or governance systems is included in the published report.
Source: CQC inspection report →
What the evidence base says
The home caters to both younger and older adults, supporting those with dementia, mental health conditions, physical disabilities and sensory impairments. They've shown capability in rehabilitation support, with staff helping residents regain mobility after periods of reduced independence. For those living with dementia, the home aims to provide specialist support. Given the mixed recent feedback about supervision and staffing levels, families considering dementia care here should pay particular attention to these aspects during visits. 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
Maple Lodge was rated Good across all five domains at its most recent inspection, representing a meaningful improvement from a previous Requires Improvement rating. However, the published report contains limited specific observations, quotes, or detailed evidence, so scores reflect confirmed improvement rather than outstanding practice.
Homes in North West typically score 68–82.Worth a visit
Maple Lodge on Arncliffe Road, Liverpool, was assessed in May 2024 and rated Good across all five inspection domains, with the report published in January 2025. This is a significant improvement from a previous Requires Improvement rating, which tells you that something meaningful changed: the management team identified problems and addressed them. The home supports a wide range of needs across 45 beds, including dementia, mental health conditions, physical disabilities, and sensory impairments. The main limitation of this report for families is that the published text contains very little specific detail: no direct observations from inspectors, no quotes from residents or relatives, and no examples of what Good looks like day to day at this home. A Good rating confirms a baseline standard has been met, but it does not tell you whether staff are warm, whether the food is enjoyable, or whether your parent would feel settled here. Before making a decision, visit in person during a weekday morning, ask to see last week's actual staffing rota, and speak directly with the manager about how the home has changed since the previous inspection.
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In Their Own Words
How Maple Lodge Care Home describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Liverpool care home working to rebuild after difficult period
Dedicated residential home Support in Liverpool
Maple Lodge in Liverpool has seen significant changes in recent years, with some families reporting improvements under newer management while others have raised serious concerns. The home provides care for adults with various needs including dementia, mental health conditions, physical disabilities and sensory impairments. Recent experiences have been sharply divided, making it essential for families to visit and form their own impressions.
Who they care for
The home caters to both younger and older adults, supporting those with dementia, mental health conditions, physical disabilities and sensory impairments. They've shown capability in rehabilitation support, with staff helping residents regain mobility after periods of reduced independence.
For those living with dementia, the home aims to provide specialist support. Given the mixed recent feedback about supervision and staffing levels, families considering dementia care here should pay particular attention to these aspects during visits.
“With such contrasting recent experiences reported, spending time at Maple Lodge and observing the care firsthand will be particularly important for families making this decision.”
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
Maple Lodge was rated Good across all five domains at its most recent inspection, representing a meaningful improvement from a previous Requires Improvement rating. However, the published report contains limited specific observations, quotes, or detailed evidence, so scores reflect confirmed improvement rather than outstanding practice.
Homes in North West typically score 68–82.Worth a visit
Maple Lodge on Arncliffe Road, Liverpool, was assessed in May 2024 and rated Good across all five inspection domains, with the report published in January 2025. This is a significant improvement from a previous Requires Improvement rating, which tells you that something meaningful changed: the management team identified problems and addressed them. The home supports a wide range of needs across 45 beds, including dementia, mental health conditions, physical disabilities, and sensory impairments. The main limitation of this report for families is that the published text contains very little specific detail: no direct observations from inspectors, no quotes from residents or relatives, and no examples of what Good looks like day to day at this home. A Good rating confirms a baseline standard has been met, but it does not tell you whether staff are warm, whether the food is enjoyable, or whether your parent would feel settled here. Before making a decision, visit in person during a weekday morning, ask to see last week's actual staffing rota, and speak directly with the manager about how the home has changed since the previous inspection.
The three questions to ask when you visitSave this home. Compare it against your shortlist.
Let our analysis show you how Maple Lodge Care Home measures up against the other homes you’re considering. Free account.
In Their Own Words
How Maple Lodge Care Home describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Liverpool care home working to rebuild after difficult period
Dedicated residential home Support in Liverpool
Maple Lodge in Liverpool has seen significant changes in recent years, with some families reporting improvements under newer management while others have raised serious concerns. The home provides care for adults with various needs including dementia, mental health conditions, physical disabilities and sensory impairments. Recent experiences have been sharply divided, making it essential for families to visit and form their own impressions.
Who they care for
The home caters to both younger and older adults, supporting those with dementia, mental health conditions, physical disabilities and sensory impairments. They've shown capability in rehabilitation support, with staff helping residents regain mobility after periods of reduced independence.
For those living with dementia, the home aims to provide specialist support. Given the mixed recent feedback about supervision and staffing levels, families considering dementia care here should pay particular attention to these aspects during visits.
Management & ethos
Management at the home has been a focal point of family feedback. While one family described seeing genuine improvements in care standards and staff morale following leadership changes, other families have reported concerning responses when raising issues about staffing levels and supervision.
“With such contrasting recent experiences reported, spending time at Maple Lodge and observing the care firsthand will be particularly important for families making this decision.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
