Birkdale Park Nursing Home

6 Lulworth Road, Birkdale, Southport PR8 2AT
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  • Birkdale Park Nursing Home, Southport
Birkdale Park is a delightfully converted Edwardian property set within beautifully maintained grounds. Established in 1988 it is only a short walk away from the shops of Lord Street, the trees of Victoria Park or the sands of Southport Beach and Promenade.

The home provides 24 hour care for geriatric, stroke, convalescent and terminally ill patients, including: residential, respite, nursing and advance palliative care.

Through a planned programme of care, in partnership with the service user, Birkdale Park will endeavour to cater for each person's individual needs, ensure freedom of choice, preserve dignity, promote independence, encourage autonomy and, with health and safety taken into consideration, continue care in a setting as near as possible to their normal home environment.

All staff are highly trained and are rigorously selected including a comprehensive police check with the DBS.
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Care Provided

Primary Care Categories

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

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • For a maximum of 36 Service Users

Other Care Provided

  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Stroke
  • Palliative / End of Life Care
  • COPD/Pulmonary Disease
  • Bariatric Care/Obesity
  • Convalescent Care
  • Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)

Facilities

  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Smoking not permitted
  • Close to Local shops
  • Near Public Transport
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  • Lift
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Gardens
  • Television point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access

Funding & Fees

Weekly Charges per Person

  • Self-Funded Residential Care: £1200 – £1500
  • Self-Funded Nursing Care: £1200 – £1500
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care: £1300 – £1600
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Care: £1300 – £1600

Fees quoted are the residential room rate only and based on facilities such as (ensuite, ground floor, garden access etc) but may also be increased due to level of personal care dependency. Respite is for a minimum period of 2 weeks. Please note that the costs quoted are the room costs only. Funding Nursing Care (FNC) if assessed and granted is retained by the Birkdale Park to cover the necessary costs for the specialist nursing care and clinical supervision for that individual. Weekly hair dressing is available and approx £12-£20 dependent on treatment eg Cut and Blow - Cut and Set. Other chargeable services could include physio or podiatry. All rooms have TV and WIFI. There are no other costs.

These prices are only a guideline, please contact Birkdale Park Nursing 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)

Support you may be entitled to

If you chose a care home based in England, you may be eligible for NHS Funded Nursing Care (FNC), which helps cover the cost of nursing. This is worth £254.06 per week and is usually paid directly to the care home.

Good to Know

Owner

  • Birkdale Park Ltd

Person in charge

  • Jonathan Cunningham (Registered Care Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Criteria

  • Ages 40+

Care Home Design/Build

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

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (36)
  • Couples/Companion Rooms (0)
  • Single Rooms with Ensuite Wet Room (15)

Visiting

  • No restrictions, however, Birkdale Park does operate protected mealtimes nicely 'discourage' visiting to allow staff to focus on ensuring lovely residents are served food without distraction. These times are 1230 -1400 and 1630-1730 hrs.

Parking

  • Rear car park, however, if car parking and reversing skills aren't what they used to be then it is recommended to park on the main road outside the care home.

Birkdale Park Nursing Home Reviews (120)

9.9

Birkdale Park Nursing Home has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.868) out of 10, based on 41 reviews in the last 2 years.
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Review from G S (Friend of Resident) published on 18 December 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
I am a friend of 62 years standing. Always a warm welcome to visitors. My friend was very poorly when admitted to the home, but has made a remarkable recovery. He seems content with his situation.
Reply from Jacky Nothard, Administrator at Birkdale Park Nursing Home

Thank you for your very kind words it is much appreciated.

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Review from D B (Husband of Resident) published on 18 December 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Friendly personal service and very helpful and flexible kitchen staff, who made us welcome on every visit.
Reply from Jacky Nothard, Administrator at Birkdale Park Nursing Home

Thank you for your very kind words it is much appreciated. So lovely to have nice comments.

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Review from C W (Relative of Resident) published on 11 December 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
A very caring home that are looking after my uncle excellently. The staff are always welcoming and can't do enough for both residents and visitors. Lovely atmosphere.
Reply from Jacky Nothard, Administrator at Birkdale Park Nursing Home

Thank you for your kind words it is very much appreciated.

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Review from A D (Daughter of Resident) published on 30 October 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Mum was a resident for 3 1/2 years. She was always treated well by the excellent staff who cared for her until she passed away in September.
Reply from Jacky Nothard, Administrator at Birkdale Park Nursing Home

Thank you for your very kind words, it was an absolute pleasure to look after your mum.
Kind regards,
Jacky.

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Review from N H (Daughter of Resident) published on 25 October 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
A very professional and caring approach was taken from the staff at Birkdale Park from the beginning. I felt very satisfied and at ease that my Dad was being looked after by such lovely and caring staff in his short stay here. The home is very homely and welcoming and I felt happy and at ease to be
able to visit Dad at any time. Nothing was too much trouble.
Reply from Jacky Nothard, Administrator at Birkdale Park Nursing Home

Thank you for your very kind words it is much appreciated.

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Review from Fleur I (Daughter of Resident) published on 9 September 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Very good, well cared for and very happy with the care my mum has. Staff are very hardworking and do a good job caring for mum. She likes all the care staff. She loves all the activities and she likes all the food.
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Review from Pamela P (Niece of Resident) published on 22 August 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Auntie has thoroughly enjoyed her time in Birkdale Park, describing herself as 'very contented'. The standard of care has been excellent and every aspect of daily life is warm and attentive. Birkdale Park has a warm, friendly atmosphere and has been a pleasure to visit and to see Auntie so happy and
contented.
Reply from Jacky Nothard, Administrator at Birkdale Park Nursing Home

Thank you for your kind words, it was an absolute pleasure.

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Review from Ruth P (Niece of Resident) published on 22 August 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Lovely care home where my Auntie became very settled and happy within a short space of time. Lovely staff and a warm atmosphere.
Reply from Jacky Nothard, Administrator at Birkdale Park Nursing Home

Thank you for your kind words, it was a pleasure.

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Review from Samuel C (Brother-in-law of Resident) assisted by family/friend published on 23 July 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The care and staff are excellent.
Reply from Jacky Nothard, Administrator at Birkdale Park Nursing Home

Thank you for your kind words it is much appreciated.

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Review from Hazel C (Sister of Resident) published on 23 July 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Lovely girls, lovely staff. Overall excellent. Nothing is too much trouble.
Reply from Jacky Nothard, Administrator at Birkdale Park Nursing Home

Thank you very much for your kind words, it is very much appreciated.

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Review from Lesley H (Niece of Resident) published on 22 July 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Always very kind. Happy to always help. Staff cannot do enough to help. Soon as you walk in they offer tea, coffee. Very very lovely caring people.
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Review from Ron N (Son of Resident) published on 18 June 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Birkdale Park is a first-rate nursing home. The compassionate and caring staff are truly dedicated to ensuring that my mother has all her complex needs fully met. They treat her not only with dignity but also as if she were a friend. They go out of their way to get to know their residents and their
families. The home is very clean and beautifully appointed. I could not ask for better care for my mum.
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Review from Lilian M (Relative of Resident) published on 5 June 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5
A pleasant visit to a sick relative. The staff are doing all they can to help.
Reply from Jacky Nothard, Administrator at Birkdale Park Nursing Home

Thank you for your kind words, it is much appreciated.

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Review from Jayne L (Niece of Resident) published on 8 May 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
On my visits, I have always found the staff very friendly and welcoming. It has a lovely atmosphere and really care for the residents.
Reply from Jacky Nothard, Administrator at Birkdale Park Nursing Home

Thank you very much for the lovely review it is very much appreciated.
Kind regards.

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Review from Jocelyne H (Sister of Resident) published on 11 April 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My sister is in Birkdale park and she is having wonderful care.
The staff are fantastic and there's always something going on to interest her.
The manager even took her and her husband out along the pier in a rickshaw, he even did all the cycling.
We are welcome any time we want to visit and they
even bring us a tray of tea.
It's her birthday on Thursday and we are having a party plus cake which they make for everyone's special day.
There seems to be lots of singing as one of the residents loves to sing and gets everybody joining in.
If it ever comes to the point where I can't look after myself I hope there's a Birkdale park near me.
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Review from E M (Husband of Resident) published on 17 January 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Excellent care of my wife for over 2 1/2 years. Could not have wished for any better.
Reply from Jacky Nothard, Administrator at Birkdale Park Nursing Home

Thank you for your kind words, very much appreciated.

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Review from Christine T (Wife of Resident) assisted by family/friend published on 16 January 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Just had a wonderful Christmas dinner with my husband and residents, everything was lovely. The table, the service and food was delicious and tasty. What a wonderful day had by all. A great idea on Christmas day.
Reply from Jacky Nothard, Administrator at Birkdale Park Nursing Home

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Review from D H (Son of Resident) published on 15 January 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Excellent Christmas dinner and given a wonderful welcome as, for the first time, we were unable to take Dad home for Christmas dinner.
Good atmosphere and other residents really friendly.
Reply from Jacky Nothard, Administrator at Birkdale Park Nursing Home

Thank you for your kind words.

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Review from Alison C (Daughter of Resident) published on 15 January 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I visit my dad every 2 weeks as I live in North Wales. Peace of mind my dad is looked after so well. He has settled in very well and so happy here.
Care staff are always friendly. I know if there are any issues the home would ring either myself or my brother. Kitchen staff cater for my dad really well
and give my dad a lot of choice as he has a small diet.
Reply from Jacky Nothard, Administrator at Birkdale Park Nursing Home

Thank you for your kind words.

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Review from Jennifer H (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 15 January 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Made to feel very welcome by all staff and enjoyed a very yummy Christmas lunch with some lovely residents.
Reply from Jacky Nothard, Administrator at Birkdale Park Nursing Home

Thank you for your kind words.

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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.868)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.868) out of 10 for Birkdale Park Nursing Home is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 41 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 41 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 4.868 for Birkdale Park Nursing Home is calculated as follows: ( (419 Excellents x 5) + (57 Goods x 4) + (3 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 479 Ratings = 4.868
  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 Birkdale Park Nursing Home is based on 41 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 36 registered maximum number of service users is 7.2, which has been reached with 41 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.

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Jonathan Cunningham

Job Title: Registered Care Manager Joined: 2016

Jonathan is the Registered Care Manager and eldest son of the owner Mrs Cunningham. Birkdale Park is very special to Jonathan as it is where he grew up as a child and watched the home convert into a nursing home in the mid 1980s. Room 27 is his old bedroom! Jonathan has had a varied career. He spent 16 years in the Army reaching the rank of Major, he was awarded an MBE in 2010 for operational service and now uses all his leadership skills at Birkdale Park leading his amazing care team. He has been awarded multiple awards for services to social care and is a regular voice and face on radio and TV speaking about his passion for elderly care. He loves his team and his role as a registered care manager. He is the continuity over the care home and provides a calm hand of reassurance to staff, residents and relatives. He describes himself as the 'Captian of the ship' as the buck stops with him. All relatives have his personal mobile number so you have fabulous connection with the home and continual reassurance that your loved one is in good hands.

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