Brown Edge House Residential Home

Nutgrove Road, St Helens WA9 5JR
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Brown Edge House is a small, independent residential care home for the elderly, currently registered with the Care Quality Commission for a maximum of twenty residents.

Brown Edge House offers long term or short term respite care dependent upon an individual’s (or family's) specific needs. Respite care can be provided for a few days to several weeks dependent upon room availability.
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Care Provided by Brown Edge House Residential Home

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Dementia
  • Physical Disability
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 20 Service Users

Dementia Care Types

  • Mild Dementia
  • Moderate Dementia

Other Care Provided

  • Stroke
  • Palliative / End of Life Care
  • Convalescent Care

Facilities

  • Own Furniture if required
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Smoking not permitted
  • Close to Local shops
  • Near Public Transport
  • Minibus or other transport
  • Lift
  • Stairlift
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Gardens
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Television point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access

Funding & Fees

Weekly Charges per Person

  • Self-Funded Residential Care: from £900
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care: from £900

All fees quoted are subject to a care needs assessment. Please contact the manager to arrange a viewing and care needs assessment.

These prices are only a guideline, please contact Brown Edge House Residential Home to find out the exact price for your requirements.

Funding Types Accepted

  • Self Funding (Private)
  • Local Authority with Top Up
  • Local Authority
  • NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)

Good to Know

Owner

  • Brown Edge House Ltd

Person in charge

  • Barbara Thornber (Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Criteria

  • Ages 65+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: Yes
  • Last Refurbishment: 2018

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (20)
  • Single Rooms with Ensuite Wet Room (1)

Visiting

  • Please feel free to visit or view Brown Edge House at any reasonable time. An appointment is not required but if wishing to meet the manager and/or one of the owners please contact before. Lunch is normally taken at 12.00-12.30 and tea is at 5.00pm; please avoid these times if possible.

Parking

  • Ample parking is available at the front of Brown Edge House.

Brown Edge House Residential Home Reviews (37)

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Brown Edge House Residential Home has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.650) out of 10, based on 12 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Brown Edge House Residential Home has 37 reviews.

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Review from David C (Nephew of Resident) published on 17 September 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Every visit we make to see my aunt just reinforces our admiration for the staff and overall provision to benefit the Brown Edge residents. It is no exaggeration to say that our decision to place my aunt in the care of Brown Edge House has resulted in a hugely positive impact upon her quality of life.
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Review from J R (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 17 September 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Brown Edge is a very friendly, comfortable 'home'. The staff are caring, considerate and treat all the residents with great respect/ There is a wide range of activities, many run by the carers themselves - with great enthusiasm and energy! Each resident is respected for their individual needs - both
socially and emotionally. It is always a happy place to visit and to know that our mum is in the best possible place.
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Review from J H (Sister of Resident) published on 17 September 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Since my visiting from January, I have always found the staff pleasant and caring, my sister's room always tiday, along with the main lounge, conservatory, and clenliness of the dining room, and no unpleasant smells. So very happy with the establishment.
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Review from Deborah P (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 16 September 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have nothing but praise for the Brown Edge. The staff go above and beyond. They are kind compassionate caring. The place is kept immaculate. The residents are all well taken care of at all times.
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Review from Shena S (Friend of Resident) published on 23 June 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We came to see an old friend and were very impressed with the overall condition of the home. The person opening the door to us was very welcoming and took us through to a very clean, tidy conservatory then brought our friend in, she seemed well settled there.
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Review from Tracey R (Niece of Resident) published on 19 June 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I look forward to coming to visit my aunt and seeing her fitting in well with other staff & residents. Enjoy seeing her happy and joining in with activities. She is eating well and is very happy being in Brown Edge. I'm so grateful for all your help looking and caring for her.
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Review from Brian D (Son of Resident) published on 16 June 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
To whom it may concer,
My mother sufferd a brain tumor and had to go into care!
The family came accross Brown Edge after an exstensive search of care homes, and we are so glad we found Brown Edge!
The staff are first class - the home is always clean + tidy - and Mum is treated like royalty. A big
well done to all staff!
Thankyou.
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Review from Garry P (Son of Resident) published on 28 January 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Brown Edge House Residential Home has an excellent approach with the residents. It is clear when I visit the residents feel safe and trusting of the staff.
We (the family) are kept informed of any potential issues and concerns.
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Review from Paul T (Son of Resident) published on 16 October 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have always found that "all" of the staff at Brown Edge House Residential Home are accommodating with any requests. Always showing utmost respect and empathy for my mother. Brown Edge always seem to have a warm and family feeling when I walk into the home.
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Review from June P (Daughter of Resident) published on 16 October 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Clean and well fed. Make it easy to visit Mum.
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Review from A N (Daughter of Resident) published on 7 October 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5
I find the staff friendly and helpful but feel could provide more information about my mum when she has her bad days.
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Review from Ann F (Friend of Resident) published on 7 October 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My friend has been staying in Brown Edge House Residential Home for quite a few years now! She has always been happy and content there.
I have found the staff and management to be excellent in her care and well-being.
I would not hesitate to recommend Brown Edge to friends and family.
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Review from P L (Son-in-law of Resident) published on 14 September 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Excellent care for my mother in law, nothing is too much trouble, very homely environmental everybody in there looks happy as if they've never left their own home. In fact I would go as far to say, especially in our case, it has proved to be a more fulfilling place for mum-in-law than her original home,
can't praise the staff and management enough.
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Review from P H (Son of Resident) published on 15 February 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Mum was admitted into Brown Edge House Residential Home in June 2021. She settled in very well, and the staff have made her welcome and feel at home. Mum is happy with the meals provided.
Having been admitted to Brown Edge House, coming from Morecombe, enables my wife and I to visit regularly each
week instead of once a week whilst in Morecombe.
Overall, we are all happy that Mum is in a very good care home.
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Review from Andrew A (Son of Resident) published on 17 May 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My father went to Brown Edge on 18th January 2022. Unfortunately, he died on 26th April 2022. He was 99 years old. Although he didn't want to go into care, we had no option. Brown Edge staff were brilliant and the home was in excellent condition. I honestly could not recommend it enough. I think because
it only has 20 residents, it seemed to have the personal touch. Privately owned, rather than a larger home or a chain of large homes, where profit and cost-cutting would be the be all and end all.
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Review from Peter S (Son of Resident) published on 7 February 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Brown Edge House Residential Home staff cared for our mum with the utmost compassion and kindness.
In her last days the support for our family was incredible we cannot praise the entire staff enough they all went above and beyond anything anyone could ask for.
I would recommend Brown Edge to anyone,
a clean and happy place that is a home.
Reply from Barbara Thornber, Manager at Brown Edge House Residential Home

Thank you ever so much for your very kind words at what is such a sad time for you and your family; it means a lot to us and your comments will be shared amongst all of our staff. It has been our privilege to have met and been able to look after your mum. Our thoughts are with you at this sad time; please pass on our love and condolences to the rest of the family.

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Review from Alan R (Son of Resident) published on 29 June 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Found the home to have a warm and relaxing atmosphere when entering, the staff are always pleasant and helpful to deal with.
They keep the residents occupied with games of bingo and general knowledge quizzes, they go out of their way to make a residents Birthday a special day for them.
Always kept
clean to a high standard throughout, on the whole, a home I would recommend to friends.
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Review from Elaine R (Daughter of Resident) published on 29 June 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mum is a resident at the home she is very happy there. The staff are warm and friendly nothing is too much trouble. During these uncertain and stressful times, the owners and staff have managed to run the home insuring the residents and staff have been kept safe.
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Review from Lynda (Daughter of Resident) published on 29 June 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The management and Staff at Brown Edge House have done and continue to keep my dad and all the other residents safe well and entertained during an extremely difficult year. Staff go above and beyond to make a home from home atmosphere there is always lots of love fun and laughter. I am confident Dad
feels safe and secure and all his needs are catered for. Nothing is too much trouble.
Reply from Barbara Thornber, Manager at Brown Edge House Residential Home

Thank you! Your feedback and very kind comments mean so much to us and our staff.

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Review from Allison T (Daughter of Resident) published on 28 June 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mum spent 2 weeks in Brown Edge for respite and they couldn't do enough to make mum feel at home and cared for. The manager can't do enough for you, she keeps you up to date all the time and responds to you instantly. All the carers are lovely and really care for the residents and make them feel
special. Mum's room was beautiful. I can't talk highly enough about Brown Edge they truly care and I highly recommend this care home. The owners run this care home really well and are lovely people.
Thank you Brown Edge for making mum's stay memorable and enjoyable.
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Current Review Score: 9.7 (9.650)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.7 (9.650) out of 10 for Brown Edge House Residential Home is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.7 out of 5 from 12 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 11 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Care Home is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.650 for Brown Edge House Residential Home is calculated as follows: ( (104 Excellents x 5) + (23 Goods x 4) + (13 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 140 Ratings = 4.65
  2. 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5'). The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Brown Edge House Residential Home is based on 11 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4
    2. 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the registered maximum number of service users in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Care Home registered for a maximum of 50 service users has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 20 registered maximum number of service users is 4, which has been reached with 11 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 19 Dec 2018

Overall Good

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  • Responsive Good
  • Safe Requires improvement
  • Well-led Good
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Frequently Asked Questions about Brown Edge House Residential Home

What types of Care is Brown Edge House Residential Home registered for?

Older Person Care, Dementia, Physical Disability & Visual / Hearing Impairment are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.

How many Rooms does Brown Edge House Residential Home have?

There are 20 Single Rooms.

What are the Facilities & Services at Brown Edge House Residential Home?

Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Smoking not permitted, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Lift, Stairlift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room & Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.

How far is Brown Edge House Residential Home to the centre of St Helens?

1.8 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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