St Georges 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 beds50
- SpecialismsCaring for adults over 65 yrs, Dementia
- Last inspected2023-07-05
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
- Cleanliness72
- Activities & engagement65
- Food quality65
- Healthcare70
- Management & leadership75
- Resident happiness70
What inspectors found
Inspected 2023-07-05
Is this home safe?
Is the care effective?
The home was rated Good for effectiveness, covering care planning, training, healthcare access, and nutrition. The home specialises in dementia care, meaning inspectors would have considered whether staff have the training and knowledge to support people living with dementia specifically. No specific detail about training content, GP visit frequency, or food provision is recorded in the published summary. The Good Effective rating indicates inspectors were satisfied with the overall standard at the time of inspection.Is this home caring?
The home was rated Good in the Caring domain, which covers staff warmth, dignity, respect, and resident independence. This indicates that inspectors observed or received evidence that staff treated residents with genuine care and respect at the time of the inspection. No direct observations, quotes from residents, or specific examples of caring interactions are recorded in the published summary. The previous Requires Improvement rating had not identified concerns specifically in the Caring domain, but the sustained Good rating at this inspection confirms the standard has been maintained or improved.Is the home responsive?
The home was rated Good for responsiveness, covering activities, individual engagement, and how well the service adapts to each resident's needs. No specific detail about the activities programme, individual engagement for people with advanced dementia, or how the home responds to changing needs is recorded in the published summary. The Good Responsive rating indicates inspectors were satisfied at the time of the inspection. The home specialises in dementia care, meaning inspectors would have considered how activities and engagement are tailored to people at different stages of dementia.Is the home well-led?
The home was rated Good for leadership and management, having previously been rated Requires Improvement. A registered manager (Mr Vibin Baby) and a nominated individual (Mrs Sheena Gudhka) were in post at the time of inspection. The improvement from Requires Improvement to Good across all domains suggests the leadership team has made and embedded meaningful changes. No specific detail about management culture, governance systems, or how staff are supported to raise concerns is recorded in the published summary.
Source: CQC inspection report →
What the evidence base says
The team at St George's focuses on caring for older adults, with particular expertise in supporting residents with dementia. They offer both permanent residency and short-term respite stays. Dementia care is a core specialism here, with staff trained to support residents through different stages of their dementia journey. The home provides structured routines and familiar environments designed to reduce confusion and anxiety. 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
St George's Care Homes received a Good rating across all five domains at its most recent inspection, having improved from Requires Improvement previously. The score of 73 reflects a solid, positive picture with limited specific detail available in the published findings to push individual themes higher.
Homes in North West typically score 68–82.Worth a visit
St George's Care Homes on Croxteth Avenue in Wallasey was rated Good across all five inspection domains at its most recent inspection in April 2023. This is a meaningful result because the home had previously been rated Requires Improvement, which means inspectors found real and sustained progress across safety, staffing, care quality, management, and responsiveness. The home specialises in dementia care and nursing for adults over 65, with 50 beds registered. The main limitation of this report is that the published inspection summary contains very little specific detail: no direct quotes from residents or relatives, no named observations of daily care, and no figures on staffing ratios or activity provision. A Good rating tells you the bar has been cleared, but it does not tell you how warmly, or by how much. When you visit, ask to see last week's actual staffing rota (not a template), ask specifically how many permanent staff work nights on the dementia unit, and ask what one-to-one engagement looks like for residents who cannot join group activities.
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In Their Own Words
How St Georges Care Home describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Specialist dementia care for older adults in Wallasey
Nursing home in Wallasey: True Peace of Mind
St George's Care Homes in Wallasey provides residential care for people over 65, with specialist support for those living with dementia. The home offers both long-term placements and respite care options for families needing temporary support. Located in this established Wirral community, the home serves local families seeking dedicated dementia care.
Who they care for
The team at St George's focuses on caring for older adults, with particular expertise in supporting residents with dementia. They offer both permanent residency and short-term respite stays.
Dementia care is a core specialism here, with staff trained to support residents through different stages of their dementia journey. The home provides structured routines and familiar environments designed to reduce confusion and anxiety.
“Families considering St George's are encouraged to arrange a personal visit to see the home and meet the team firsthand.”
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
St George's Care Homes received a Good rating across all five domains at its most recent inspection, having improved from Requires Improvement previously. The score of 73 reflects a solid, positive picture with limited specific detail available in the published findings to push individual themes higher.
Homes in North West typically score 68–82.Worth a visit
St George's Care Homes on Croxteth Avenue in Wallasey was rated Good across all five inspection domains at its most recent inspection in April 2023. This is a meaningful result because the home had previously been rated Requires Improvement, which means inspectors found real and sustained progress across safety, staffing, care quality, management, and responsiveness. The home specialises in dementia care and nursing for adults over 65, with 50 beds registered. The main limitation of this report is that the published inspection summary contains very little specific detail: no direct quotes from residents or relatives, no named observations of daily care, and no figures on staffing ratios or activity provision. A Good rating tells you the bar has been cleared, but it does not tell you how warmly, or by how much. When you visit, ask to see last week's actual staffing rota (not a template), ask specifically how many permanent staff work nights on the dementia unit, and ask what one-to-one engagement looks like for residents who cannot join group activities.
The three questions to ask when you visitSave this home. Compare it against your shortlist.
Let our analysis show you how St Georges Care Home measures up against the other homes you’re considering. Free account.
In Their Own Words
How St Georges Care Home describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Specialist dementia care for older adults in Wallasey
Nursing home in Wallasey: True Peace of Mind
St George's Care Homes in Wallasey provides residential care for people over 65, with specialist support for those living with dementia. The home offers both long-term placements and respite care options for families needing temporary support. Located in this established Wirral community, the home serves local families seeking dedicated dementia care.
Who they care for
The team at St George's focuses on caring for older adults, with particular expertise in supporting residents with dementia. They offer both permanent residency and short-term respite stays.
Dementia care is a core specialism here, with staff trained to support residents through different stages of their dementia journey. The home provides structured routines and familiar environments designed to reduce confusion and anxiety.
“Families considering St George's are encouraged to arrange a personal visit to see the home and meet the team firsthand.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
