Afton Lodge

9/15 St Catherine's Road, Bootle L20 7AL
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Afton Lodge is registered to accept 27 Service Users for Personal/Residential Care.

Accommodation comprises: 17 single rooms and 5 double rooms, for couples or those wishing to share. The layout is on 3 floors, all served by a passenger lift. All rooms have TV points, emergency nurse call points, their own vanity sink, nightlights and of course central heating.

Types of Care Services Offered at Afton Lodge: The home provides the following types of Personal/Residential care: Long Term Care, Short Term Respite Care, Intermediate Care, Continuing Health Care, Re-ablement & Rehabilitation care Services, End of Life Care and Day Care.

Services User Categories: Registered with CQC and can accept the following service user categories: Older People, LD, PD.

Afton Lodge is a Bootle residential care home that offers a comfortable living environment for a range of personal care needs, in a location that supports the continuation of an independent lifestyle being close to amenities and transport routes.

The accommodation is excellent for people with mobility issues, being spacious and with good wheelchair access, while offering highly-trained carers available throughout the day and night.

Home-cooked food and a flexible programme activities are pleasing additions to a professional care service, with modern care technology, such as assisted bathing, incorporated where they may be of advantage to users.
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Care Provided

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Dementia
  • Learning Disability / Autism
  • Physical Disability

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 27 Service Users

Dementia Care Types

  • Mild Dementia
  • Moderate Dementia
  • Advanced/Complex Dementia

Other Care Provided

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

Facilities

  • Own Furniture if required
  • Smoking not permitted
  • Close to Local shops
  • Near Public Transport
  • Lift
  • Stairlift
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Gardens
  • Television point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access

Funding & Fees

Weekly Charges per Person

  • Self-Funded Residential Care: £825 – £825
  • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: £899 – £899
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care: £825 – £825
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: £899 – £899

No Top-up for LA Service Users/Placements

These prices are only a guideline, please contact Afton Lodge 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

Person in charge

  • Julie Dry (Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Criteria

  • Residents 18 -65 + years and over & Local Authority, NHS, Self-funding, referrals
  • Ages 50+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: No
  • Last Refurbishment: 2024
  • Number of floors: 2

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (17)
  • Couples/Companion Rooms (5)
  • Single Rooms with Ensuite Wet Room (1)
  • Couples/Companion Rooms with Ensuite Wet Room (1)

Parking

  • On-site Parking available

Afton Lodge Reviews (47)

9.5

Afton Lodge has a Review Score of 9.5 (9.498) out of 10, based on 7 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Afton Lodge has 47 reviews.

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Review from J W (Daughter of Resident) published on 2 September 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Dad had been a resident at Afton Lodge since 2013. He was always very well cared for, clean and well shaven in his presentation and had a good rapport with staff.
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Review from Julie S (Daughter of Resident) published on 2 September 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My father has been on the pathway, and the care and attention he has received from the managers and staff at Afton Lodge has been outstanding. He has been a resident since 2014 and has spent many happy years here. It was his home, and he had been so well looked after and cared for during his time there.
Thank you to all the team, this is such a lovely place to live.
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Review from Neil H (Son of Resident) published on 20 March 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I cannot speak more highly of Afton Lodge my mother was only there for 3 months. The care she received was excellent. All the staff so caring. they made her so comfortable at the end of her life.
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Review from Anthony W (Son of Resident) published on 30 January 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am really pleased my mum moved into Afton Lodge (October 2024). The manager of the home and the staff are really friendly and are very caring towards my mum and the other residents. It gives me and my family great peace of mind knowing my mum is well looked after and in good hands. My mum is really
happy and settled at Afton Lodge.
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Review from Barry W (Nephew of Resident) published on 4 November 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
I have been visiting Afton Lodge for the past several months and I find it a very comfortable establishment. The staff are very helpful and friendly. I can't comment on buildings and facilities really because I am not on site for long periods. My aunt who resides there is happy, she always comments
on how much she thinks of the staff and she always says the food is lovely. I would find it hard to criticise Afton Lodge and being a care worker myself I would recommend it to anyone.
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Review from J P (Daughter of Resident) published on 21 October 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My dad recently moved here. He has settled in fine. The staff have really helped with Dad settling into Afton Lodge. The staff are always available to speak to if we have any problems or need any help.
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Review from B M (Sister-in-law of Resident) published on 11 October 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
A caring and cheerful atmosphere. Very clean and comfortable for residents. Clothing always matching and clean. The staff are always helpful.
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Review from J H (Brother-in-law of Resident) published on 15 February 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Cannot fault the care but the interior needs updating.
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Review from F K (Friend of Resident) published on 14 December 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
We visit a friend, the staff are very friendly. We know he is difficult but the staff do a great job. The building could do with refurbishing.
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Review from J M (Wife of Resident) published on 13 September 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Experience as a visitor. Comparison with website exterior: garden etc disappointing. However, this is made up for by the caring and attentiveness of care and support staff. Cleanliness and tidiness and anti-covid measures are excellent. My husband has very much enjoyed his short stay here. Congrats
to all concerned.
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Review from Dermott M (Respite Resident) published on 13 September 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Where practical and safe independence respected (stroke and Parkinson's). Good liaison with family. Supervision not invasive but friendly and helpful and necessary. Staff cheerful, always there when needed. Excellent teamwork settled me in from point of arrival to departure. A vast improvement from
hospital stay. Overall a pleasant and happy experience - would look forward to a repeat visit. Problems dealt with promptly and efficiently.
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Review from Peter M (Resident) published on 1 September 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Afton Lodge is an excellent care home where nothing is too much trouble for any of the staff. A true family atmosphere.
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Review from M M (Cousin of Resident) published on 14 June 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My cousin has been a resident since March 2022. He settled in quickly and appears to be 'at home'. He is treated with care and respect. His room is always clean and tidy. The staff are attentive to his needs and keep us informed of any changes in his condition.
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Review from R B (Son of Resident) published on 4 April 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The team are nice, helpful, and accomodating and made the stressful move of my mum into care so easy. A big thanks to the team.
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Review from L R (Niece of Resident) published on 12 April 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Staff could not be more helpful and caring towards my uncle's time at Afton Lodge. They treated him like he was a part of a family. He was very fond of the nurses at his home. Thank you so much!
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Review from Paula O (Daughter of Resident) published on 13 January 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
At the time of doing this review we are on lockdown, the staff at Afton Lodge are amazing with the care that the residents are getting. All guidelines are followed at all times so at the moment I can't see my dad but call him and video call all the time. His papers are delivered daily by the friendly
handyman, his hair is cut by staff members with his shaver so he looks clean and tidy at all times. The staff never stop, the place is so clean and they are on top of the care and give respect to residents while always looking for any kind of symptoms that might get shown by either staff or resident. I can't thank them enough, right down to the cooks who prepare all meals fresh from a full English breakfast right down to either a roast or fish n chips (that my dad loves). My dad is so lucky to have the staff taking care of him, thank you Afton Lodge.
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Review from M T (Resident) published on 3 November 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Food - little choice, options few, sometimes no choice. I purchase some foods for the days I do not have a choice.
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Review from Martin O (Grandson of Resident) published on 16 April 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Afton Lodge, thank you. It's a time in our lives when we want to be with our loved ones, the staff here are angels. My mum can sleep at night knowing my grandad is happy and safe, she speaks to grandad on the phone as we are all in lockdown but it makes both of them feel better hearing a voice. Nothing
is a problem here, from when you arrive it's a friendly hello while the staff are either cleaning or doing puzzles and cheering residents up. A cup of tea or coffee is made, so I just sit with grandad and chat away, now we can't see him, but the staff do, as they still carry out the fantastic work under these stressful times. These carers don't get enough recognition for the work they do, don't forget we are isolated the staff are not, if it wasn't for them where would my grandad be and other vulnerable older people. So thank you to all staff at Afton Lodge, wonderful, caring, and very professional staff indeed. Hope to see you all soon after lockdown.
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Review from E C (Sister of Resident) published on 7 January 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
I am very satisfied with the care my sister has received since she has been in Afton Lodge. They are very supportive is she is feeling upset and have helped her to settle in well. They encourage her to take part in the activities. The staff are very welcoming and nothing is too much trouble.
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Review from Nicola J (Daughter of Resident) published on 2 October 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The home is exactly what it says it is, my dad moved in in April this year and needs constant mobility support. The staff are amazing, you feel how happy it is when you come through the door, dads room is set out as he wants it, brought his own personal things but everything else he needs was there.
I was really apprehensive about him going anywhere and I felt as soon as we got here that it was the right place for him. Every room has an emergency button and staff are there in seconds, my dad falls a lot so this was majorly important to us. He is safe and happy here, he loves the banter with the staff and his other fellow home users.
The home have literally taken all my worries and cares and made mine and dads life so much more enjoyable, I'm not his carer anymore I'm his daughter and can sit for as long as I want without having to worry about his meds, appointments, meals, showers, washing etc. I love visiting dad and sitting talking.
Well done Afton Lodge.
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Current Review Score: 9.5 (9.498)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.5 (9.498) out of 10 for Afton Lodge is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.8 out of 5 from 7 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.7 out of 5 from 7 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 4.798 for Afton Lodge is calculated as follows: ( (72 Excellents x 5) + (7 Goods x 4) + (5 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 84 Ratings = 4.798
  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 4.7 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Afton Lodge is based on 7 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 = 3.7
    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 27 registered maximum number of service users is 5.4, which has been reached with 7 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: 13 Dec 2023

Overall Good

  • Caring Good
  • Effective Good
  • Responsive Good
  • Safe Requires improvement
  • Well-led Good
Care Quality Commission is responsible for the registration and inspection of social care services in England. View Latest Report

Bed Vacancies

4 Bed Vacancies

Posted: 28 Aug 2025

All rooms are for single occupancy

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Frequently Asked Questions about Afton Lodge

What types of Care is Afton Lodge registered for?

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

How many Rooms does Afton Lodge have?

There are 17 Single Rooms and 5 Couples/Companion Rooms.

What are the Facilities & Services at Afton Lodge?

Own Furniture if required, Smoking not permitted, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Lift, Stairlift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Television point in own room & Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.

How far is Afton Lodge to the centre of Bootle?

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

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