Dementia Care Home

Chase Heys

26 Chase Heys, Southport, Merseyside, PR9 7LG

Residential homes

At a Glance

The information you need to decide whether this home warrants a closer look.

DCC Family Score
68/ 100
Weighted from family reviews
Dementia SpecialismConfirmed

Residential homes

Families Rate The Staff55 / 100

Staff warmth score

“Well Looked After”55%

of reviewers answered yes

Good to know

  • Registered beds30
  • SpecialismsCaring for adults over 65 yrs, Caring for adults under 65 yrs, Dementia
  • Last inspected2018-07-31

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The Evidence

What the review data, the inspection reports, and the dementia-care evidence base tell us about this home.

Section 01

What families say

Families talk about walking into a clean, comfortable environment where their relatives feel settled. The atmosphere is warm and welcoming, with staff who are consistently present when residents need them. People notice how attentive the team is, responding quickly to requests and checking in regularly throughout the day.

The eight family priority themes

  • Staff warmth55
  • Compassion & dignity55
  • Cleanliness55
  • Activities & engagement50
  • Food quality50
  • Healthcare55
  • Management & leadership60
  • Resident happiness55
Section 02

What inspectors found

Inspected 2018-07-31

  • Is this home safe?

    Good
    The home was rated Good for safety at its January 2022 inspection. This represents an improvement from a previous Requires Improvement rating. The published report does not provide specific detail on staffing ratios, medicines management, falls monitoring, or infection control practices. The rating was reviewed in July 2023 and no evidence was found to reassess it downward.
    Verified by inspector
  • Is the care effective?

    Good
    The home was rated Good for effectiveness at its January 2022 inspection. The home declares dementia as a specialism. No specific detail is recorded in the published findings about care plan quality, dementia training content, GP access arrangements, or nutritional care. The rating was confirmed as sustained at the July 2023 review.
    Verified by inspector
  • Is this home caring?

    Good
    The home was rated Good for caring at its January 2022 inspection. No specific inspector observations of staff interactions, dignity practices, or resident testimony are recorded in the published report. The rating was reviewed in July 2023 and maintained. No quotes from residents or relatives are available.
    Verified by inspectorResident testimony recorded
  • Is the home responsive?

    Good
    The home was rated Good for responsiveness at its January 2022 inspection. The home offers both residential and dementia care for adults over and under 65. No specific detail is recorded in the published findings about the activity programme, individual engagement for people with advanced dementia, or how the home tailors care to individual needs. The rating was maintained at the July 2023 review.
    Verified by inspector
  • Is the home well-led?

    Good
    The home was rated Good for well-led at its January 2022 inspection, improving from a previous Requires Improvement rating. A named registered manager, Mrs Nicola Marie Maguire, and a nominated individual, Mr Paul Sheron, are recorded. No specific detail about management visibility, staff culture, governance processes, or how the home learns from incidents is available in the published report.
    Verified by inspector
  • Source: CQC inspection report →

    Section 03

    What the evidence base says

    The centre provides care for adults both under and over 65, with particular expertise in dementia support. They offer respite care alongside their rehabilitation services. For those living with dementia who need rehabilitation support, the team brings specialized understanding to help residents work towards recovery goals while managing the complexities of their condition. 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.

68/ 100

DCC Family Score

Chase Heys Resource Centre holds a Good rating across all five domains following an inspection in January 2022, but the published report contains very limited specific detail, so scores reflect confirmed compliance rather than rich observed evidence of outstanding practice.

Homes in North West typically score 68–82.

The three-lens summary

Lens 01

What families tell us

Families talk about walking into a clean, comfortable environment where their relatives feel settled. The atmosphere is warm and welcoming, with staff who are consistently present when residents need them. People notice how attentive the team is, responding quickly to requests and checking in regularly throughout the day.

Lens 02

What inspectors have recorded

Staff here show real skill in supporting recovery after hospital stays, falls, or health setbacks. Families see their relatives making tangible progress under the team's care. The consistency of support stands out — different visitors at different times all describe finding the same responsive, helpful approach from staff.

Lens 03

How it sits against good practice

Real progress takes time and the right support — something families consistently find here.

DCC Recommendation

Worth a visit

Chase Heys Resource Centre, at 26 Chase Heys in Southport, was rated Good across all five inspection domains following an inspection in January 2022. The home had previously been rated Requires Improvement, so this represents a genuine improvement. The rating was reviewed again in July 2023 and maintained. The home is run by Sefton New Directions Limited, with a named registered manager and nominated individual recorded on the register. The honest limitation here is that the published inspection report contains very little specific observed detail. There are no recorded quotes from residents or relatives, no descriptions of staff interactions, and no specifics on food, activities, staffing ratios, or dementia care practice. A Good rating confirms the home met the required standard, but it does not tell you what daily life actually looks like for your parent. Before making a decision, visit in person, ask to see the activity records from the past month, ask how many staff are on overnight for 30 residents, and ask what specific changes the home made to move from Requires Improvement to Good.

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In Their Own Words

How Chase Heys describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.

What Chase Heys says about itself

Where recovery happens with patient, skilled support

Sefton New Directions Limited – Chase Heys Resource Centre – Expert Care in Southport

When someone you love needs help getting back on their feet after illness or injury, Chase Heys Resource Centre in Southport offers focused rehabilitation care. This established facility helps residents regain mobility and independence through dedicated support. People describe finding genuine progress here, with staff who understand the journey back to health.

Care & specialisms

Who they care for

    The centre provides care for adults both under and over 65, with particular expertise in dementia support. They offer respite care alongside their rehabilitation services.

    How they describe their dementia care

    For those living with dementia who need rehabilitation support, the team brings specialized understanding to help residents work towards recovery goals while managing the complexities of their condition.

    “Real progress takes time and the right support — something families consistently find here.”

    DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.

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