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There are multiple communal spaces throughout the home. Residents can enjoy the...
Care Provided by Lear House Residential Care 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 33 Service Users
Dementia Care TypesMild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
Mild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
- Mild Dementia
- Moderate Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- Bariatric Care/Obesity
- Convalescent Care
- Day Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Lift
- Stairlift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Residents Kitchenette
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
We have a range of fees depending on the size and location of the room and the features available. Please contact us for availability and the exact room fee that would suit your requirements.
Contact Lear House Residential Care Home to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:
Funding Types Accepted
- Self-Funding (Private)
- Local Authority with Top-up
- Local Authority
- NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)
Good to Know
Owner
- Abbeyfield Hoylake & West Kirby Society Ltd
- Voluntary / Not for Profit Owned
Person in charge
- Natalie Ditzel(Registered Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Last Refurbishment: 2025
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (33)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (7)
Visiting
- Visitors welcome any time although it would be preferred if lunch times could be avoided between 12 - 1.30pm
Parking
- Car parking facilities available and can be reached via Bridge Road CH48 5EX (not Darmonds Green)
Lear House Residential Care Home Reviews (43)
Lear House Residential Care Home has a Review Score of 9.5 (9.501) out of 10, based on 14 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Lear House Residential Care Home has 43 reviews.
My grandmother is thriving in this home, she is really happy. The entertainment is varied and she looks forward to the activities to the point of ignoring us if we call and there is something planned. The food is great and appetising, with meals that she would have prepared herself over the years, resulting in her putting on weight since living at Lear House which given her advanced age was a welcome surprise. The staff are lovely, always visible, respectful and communication is good, any concerns however small are addressed straight away. The home is clean and the gardens well kept. One thing I really like is the consistency with staff, meaning that although my grandmother has dementia, she has familiar faces around her every day. I would have no hesitation recommending this home to others looking for somewhere for a family member to live.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review, it's really good to know your Grandmother is happy with us at Lear House, it means a lot to us all.
My sister has been a resident for five years. Lear House is home for her in every way. She is comfortable, she is well looked after, and above all, she is safe and happy. The activities are something she loves, and she joins in wholeheartedly. The staff do all they can to encourage residents and to give them confidence; the food is really good. I am happy to recommend Lear House to those who are looking for a care home either for themselves or next of kin.
Thank you so much for your review and I am very pleased to hear that you are so happy with your sister's care.
Staff are kind, caring, attentive, vigilant and responsive to her needs and preferences.
They respond quickly and consistently when she requests help but respect her need for independence.
Communication with relatives is excellent. During my mum's recent spell of illness I was kept constantly up to date by staff and was totally confident and reassured that she was receiving the very best care, making a full recovery.
As a visitor I am treated with kindness and always made to feel welcome.
The environment is homely and spotlessly clean, and the food is outstanding. Activities are varied, interesting, stimulating and well attended. Garden is a well- maintained haven.
The care manager is kind, extremely competent, knowledgeable and always ready to provide assistance and information.
In all, Lear House is everything you would hope a care home for your relative would be.
Many thanks for your lovely review and I'm very pleased that you are so happy with the care and support we provide.
My volunteer role is that of Readedr Leader every fortnight. This involves reading selected poetry, songs and other forms of prose to a group of up to 12 residents. I liaise with Helen the activities co ordinator. Helen has proved to be a great source of support to me. She is always welcoming, has a great way of putting me at ease and has a good sense of humour. I have observed her interaction with the residents who are encouraged to engage robustly. There are usual plenty of smiles and goid humour as activities are happening.
Thank you.
Many thanks for your review and we very much appreciate the time that you spend with us. I know that our residents always enjoy the Shared Reading sessions you provide.
Would be happy to live there myself!
Many thanks for taking the time to write your kind review, we appreciate it very much.
After 9 months of rapid deterioration, Mum moved into Lear House in August 2025. It was the best decision we could have made for her. All the staff are welcoming, friendly, helpful, caring, knowledgeable and nothing is too much trouble. The communication from staff is excellent, I feel well informed of anything and everything that happens regarding Mum. The food served is all home-made and has a lovely varied menu. They have a full-time Activities Manager who ensures that the weekly program is jam-packed and Mum loves getting involved. Her bedroom is bright and sunny with a huge window overlooking the garden, she has some of her own furniture and many personal ornaments/photos/pictures. The en-suite bathroom is great too. Lear House has a lovely, welcoming and homely feel to it, the communal areas are nicely decorated and always clean. I would recommend it to anybody.
Many thanks for taking the time to submit your lovely review, it's very much appreciated.
My dad has been in Lear House since late 2023. The care he has received has been outstanding and I'm sure without it , he wouldn't be with us today . The staff are friendly and professional and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Lear house to anyone who was interested.
Thank you for your positive review and kind words, we appreciate it very much.
My mum is very happy here in Lear House. I find the staff to be attentive and caring. I attend the home regularly and see how the staff interact so well with all the residents. The activities and music are excellent and thoroughly enjoyed by my mum. The staff and the management keep me updated on everything involving my mum and I can also access updates online. This is very reassuring.
The home accommodates access to church services for my mum each week which means a lot to her.
The food is excellent and there is plenty of choice and my mum receives a weekly menu.
My mums room and communal areas are spotless.
The home has been excellent when my mum has had a few hospital admissions and she has been able to be discharged quickly and recover quickly in Lear house as the care has been second to none in getting her back to her usual self.
The quality of life my mum has had since becoming a resident is beyond what I could have hoped for.
Thank you so much for your lovely review, it's great to hear that you are so happy with your Mum's care.
My only concern is that sometimes medical information is not passed over or there are occasions when a fall is not notified.
Thank you so for your positive review. We do always endeavour to inform next of kin about any issues relating to our residents as soon as we can but if this is something you would like to discuss further please do get in touch.
My Mum is always telling me how lovely the staff are, which means I can relax knowing she is happy and being looked after to a high standard.
Thank you so much for your lovely review, it's great to hear that you are so happy with Mums care.
Communication between the home and myself has been excellent, and I always feel well-informed about my mum's wellbeing. I have complete confidence that she is well cared for. The staff take real responsibility in looking after her needs and, even when she is reluctant at times, they handle situations with patience and professionalism.
The daily activities and entertainment provided during the week are fantastic and clearly well thought out. I also really appreciate the regular social media updates, which are reassuring and help me feel connected to what she is doing day to day.
Overall, I am constantly reassured that my mum is happy, safe, and well looked after.
Thank you for your positive review and kind words, we appreciate it very much.
The activities that they provide on a daily basis are such fun. My mum really enjoys the music and the dancing.
My mum has settled in very well. She loves all the staff and I can't fault the care they give to her which is a blessing for me to know that she is well looked after and safe
Thank you Kirstie for your fabulous review, it's very much appreciated.
Mum's wish for privacy and to eat in her room has been fulfilled without pressure. The care staff are kind, cheerful, encouraging and respectful. All staff and the manager are helpful and friendly to me. Her laundry is done beautifully and regularly. The home-cooked food is very good, with a varied menu and choices. The excellent Activities Co-ordinator runs a varied programme of activities including residents' meetings for comments and suggestions. The gardens around the house, one accessed via a lift, are lovely and there are some garden activities.
Things I would like to see: daily exercises/pilates; call pendants; air con.
Many thanks for taking the time to submit your lovely review, it's very much appreciated. Please be assured your feedback about things you would like to see will be discussed with me and our activities co-ordinator.
My mum moved to Lear House 4 months ago. Her room is large and bright, and the general environment is friendly, relaxed, clean and homely. The care staff are respectful and kind and do their best to respond to Mum's needs. The care manager and senior staff are always responsive and helpful if I need to discuss anything with them. The food is plentiful, of good quality and varied. Residents are provided with a weekly menu. Most residents have their meals in the dining room but Mum's preference for eating in her own room is honoured. The activities programme is excellent and residents are encouraged to join in, but equally, they don't have pressure put on them to join in if they don't wish to. There is a monthly residents' forum at which residents can make suggestions regarding the provision at Lear House. I am pleased with the choice of Lear House for my mum and feel that the kind and flexible approach enables residents' individual needs and preferences to be met.
Thank you so much for taking the time to write your lovely review about Lear House and our staff. It's great to hear that you and your mum are happy with us. We appreciate the feedback very much.
This is an excellent care home. The level of care given to the residents is of a very high standard. There are structures in place to raise issues and concerns regarding our relative, which are always acted upon. The care manager and the general manager are always approachable and make themselves available. They are proactive in their care as well and highlight issues appropriately. In essence they not only provide reassurance for the residents, they negate anxiety for the relatives and am very confident she is in a safe and caring environment. The facilities are first-class. The buildings, good etc are of a very high standard but it is the staff who make it what it is, from the top manager to all staff.
Many many thanks for your wonderful review, it's very uplifting for us all to receive great feedback and we appreciate it very much.
As Mum has taken a while to settle, she has been encouraged to join in the organised activities and now seems to have made some friends and has formed relationships with staff.
Family and friends are made to feel welcome and encouraged to join in with activities. The activities coordinator provides a wide variety of stimulating activities which are well attended and good fun. It's both reassuring and a pleasure to see so many users enjoying themselves.
Many thanks for taking the time to write this lovely review, it's great to hear good feedback.
My mother arrived in August 2022. We anticipated her being at Lear House for no more than 6 months. After she settled in she had a new lease of life enjoying all the activities (except the French lessons). Towards the end of her life, the staff were kind and considerate towards my mother right up to the end. I would say on behalf of my sisters and myself Lear House was an excellent choice for my mother. The staff gave her an additional 2 years of life which were enjoyed by mother.
Many thanks for taking the time to write your kind review, we appreciate it very much.
The quality of care and attentiveness is good and the ethos is that this is your home, visitors always feel welcome and choices are given eg sometimes having a meal in your room. That feeling of choice is important to Mum.
An excellent feature is the in-house entertainment (most afternoons) and the involvement in what's going on in the world eg D Day (nationally), a talk on Hilbre Island (local interest).
Many thanks for taking the time to write your kind review, we appreciate it very much.
Lear House has been a great support to me in looking after my sister. I know that she is safe, she is happy and she is secure. She enjoys life, she loves being there. The staff are very caring, professional people, and the leadership is first class. I cannot speak too highly of them. The food is excellent, the entertainment also. It is the best a relative could hope for.
Thank you for finding the time to write your amazing review, it's appreciated very much.
The people who provide the menus and meals need to talk to the residents and devise a menu that is appropriate, nutritious and tasty. The nutrition and hydration side of care could be much improved.
Thank you for taking the time to write your review, it's good to receive feedback. Our meals are freshly prepared daily by our Chef, fully nutritious and tasty and the menus are devised by feedback from our residents through our monthly forum where they give us their likes and dislikes and...
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 04 April 2025Requires improvement
- CaringGood
- EffectiveRequires improvement
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeRequires improvement
- Well-ledRequires improvement
Inspection ratings
We rate most services according to how safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led they are, using four levels:
- Outstanding - The service is performing exceptionally well.
- Good - The service is performing well and meeting our expectations.
- Requires Improvement - The service isn't performing as well as it should and we have told the service how it must improve.
- Inadequate - The service is performing badly and we've taken action against the person or organisation that runs it.
- Not rated - we have not yet rated this area of the service, this is normally because the assessments we have carried out have been focused on other key questions.
Bed Vacancies
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Awards / Recognitions (1)
- 01 Feb 2018Recipient: Lear House Residential Care Home
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Frequently Asked Questions about Lear House Residential Care Home
What types of Care is Lear House Residential Care 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 Lear House Residential Care Home have?
There are 33 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Lear House Residential Care Home?
Own Furniture if required, Smoking not permitted, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Lift, Stairlift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Residents Kitchenette, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Lear House Residential Care Home to the centre of Wirral?
0.6 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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