Care homes in Crosby offering dementia care

Dementia care in Crosby by the numbers

7 of the 10 care homes in Crosby are registered with CQC for dementia care (70%). Of those rated, 57% are Good or Outstanding: 3 points below the 60% for every care home here, and below the England figure of 80% for dementia care.

Thornton Hall & Lodge, Craignair Care Home and Cloisters Care Home lead the list for dementia care. Ratings run from November 2017 to May 2026, and 2 are from the last two years. They have 306 registered beds in total, with nursing care at 2 of them.

For comparison, Sefton has 59 care homes registered for dementia care; of those rated, 72% are Good or Outstanding. Across Sefton, 53% of care homes are registered for dementia care, against 70% here.

In the North West, expect about £1,255 a week for residential dementia care and £1,575 with nursing; standard residential care is around £1,205. How we estimate costs.

About dementia care

Providers that support people living with dementia register it as a specialism with CQC. Good dementia care keeps routines familiar, helps with eating and drinking, and handles distress without leaning on medication. Staff are trained to keep people safe while leaving them as much independence as possible.

What to ask about dementia care

1. How do you help with eating and drinking when appetite drops?
2. What do you do when someone is distressed, or wants to leave?
3. How do you avoid using medication to manage behaviour?
4. What happens if dementia becomes more advanced?
5. Who would we call if we were worried at night or at a weekend?

Support: Alzheimer's Society Dementia Support Line, 0333 150 3456. Sefton: dementia care. Glossary entry: Dementia care.

Dementia care around Crosby