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A traditional building, Windy Knowe has extensive grounds and spacious communal areas, while being fitted with modern care technology and equipment in order to ensure that high standards are met.
The service has its own mini bus, which allows staff to treat residents to many days out and entertainments, while personal interests are encouraged within the home itself.
Care Provided by Windy Knowe Nursing Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Learning Disability / Autism
- Mental Health Condition
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
- Alcohol / Drug Misuse
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 49 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
- Advanced/Complex Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Smoking not permitted
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Residents Kitchenette
- Television point in own room
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Nursing rates listed don't include the extra FNC charge. Price on application for respite.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Windy Knowe Nursing Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Windy Knowe Nursing 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)
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 £267.68 per week and is usually paid directly to the care home.
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- Springcare Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Samantha Hamon (Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Last Refurbishment: 2018
Room Information
- Single Rooms (43)
- Couples/Companion Rooms (3)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (40)
Windy Knowe Nursing Home Reviews (37)
Windy Knowe Nursing Home has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.825) out of 10, based on 23 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Windy Knowe Nursing Home has 37 reviews.
I am extremely happy in the knowledge that my father is in good hands and being well looked after which a huge comfort to me.
Thank you so much for your kind review, we all really appreciate it here at Windy Knowe. We are so lucky to have such an amazing, loyal team who do so much for our residents!
For Me, I Feel The The Happiness and friendliness are really important. The staff All are so Part of this, and it MAKes a really big difference to everyone. always a Smile and a warm welcome. should never change it in my opinion a big part of Windy Knowe. THANK YOU
Thank you so much for your touching feedback, it really means a lot to us at Windy Knowe and we will feed this back to our fantastic team. We couldn't be Windy Knowe without them!
My experience of Windy Knowe is extremely positive. The care provided to my wife is of a very high standard. The meals are varied and well prepared, and the appropriate assistance is provided to residents during mealtime. The very best attribute of Windy Knowe is the wonderful staff who are very well led. I have always found each and every member of the Windy Knowe team to be most caring, courteous and easy to talk to. They often ask after my welfare showing a wider concern for family members as well as residents.
Thank you so much for taking the time to write us such a lovely review, it really means a lot to us here at Windy. We are so lucky to have such a fabulous, hardworking team who really make Windy Knowe our home.
An excellent care home, clean and tidy with kind, caring staff. Could not be faulted.
Thank you so much for your kind words, it really means lot to us here at Windy Knowe.
My lovely sister-in-law has been at Windy Knowe for nearly 2 years. It's the best thing we have done for her; her care from the staff is outstanding, and they treat her as if she were family. The place doesn't feel like a home, but an extension of her own home; the food is lovely, the entertainment is always on the go, so she is never left to her own devices. Would highly recommend.
Thank you so much for your positive review, we are so lucky to have such a lovely team and it makes us so pleased that you are happy with the care your sister in law receives!
My husband entered Windy Knowe in January 2026, during this very emotional period they made the transion for him and me as smooth as it could be. They are helpful with any issue and I am happy he is in Windy Knowe.
Thank you so much for your lovely review of Windy Knowe, it means a lot to us all!
Windy Knowe is an excellent home, and I have nothing but praise for the staff. I have found them all, without exception, caring and understanding of my husband's needs. He loves the activities, is well fed and clean, and despite a limited awareness of his situation, seems content. Whenever I visit, staff take the time to speak to me, update me on what he has been doing and offer me coffee! I am so grateful for everything they do for him. All of the family comments on the atmosphere in the home and how welcome they feel.
Thank you so much for your kind words, it's really touching to hear your comments of Windy Knowe and we are so lucky to have such a fabulous team!
I was full of anxiety and worry that Dad would struggle to settle into a care home setting. How wrong I was ! From the minute Dad arrived through the door he was met with smiles, dignity and a professionalism that has kept him extremely happy, safe and very well.
Every person who works here is most definitely suited to their role and shows such warmth, compassion and good humour which is so important to my Dad and myself. All of the team work with a smile on their face and they all have time to say hello and let me know how Dad has been that day.
The endless activities sometimes have Dad thinking that he is in a club or even on holiday which brings me pure joy. It was such a hard decision to put Dad into care but I am so thankful to have found such a wonderful place so Dad can be happy in his remaining years. THANK YOU
Thank you so much for your heartwarming words, we really appreciate it here at Windy. This means so much to us that Dad is happy with us, we love having him here and he is part of our family.
Spot on. Always kept in contact and up to date I knew exactly what the home did. I am happy with the care my dad received over the last two years.
Thank you so so much for your kind words and your support over the last two years, we appreciate it more than you could imagine.
I cannot thank the staff enough. The care, love, support, and listening to family it is above and beyond. Thank you for your kindness and for how they treat the residents; it is truly amazing and compassionate. I sleep at night knowing my dad is comfortable, safe and happily cared for. The nursing home is a credit, and I am so very grateful. The food is better than I have at my home, never hungry, always with so much to eat. Activities amazing. Thank you, Alison. I'm happy my dad is with you. Christina.
Thank you so much for your heartwarming review, it means so much to us that you chose us to look after Dad. We appreciate your continued support always.
All the staff at Windy Knows Care Home have welcomed my mum with open arms into their lovely, homely home. Mum is known by all the staff who address her by name, and always stop for a little chat and a dance! Mum is encouraged to join in the daily activities, and we have recently joined mum on a day trip to the garden centre, memories my sister and I treasure. Thank you to everyone for caring for mum
Thank you so much for your touching review, it makes us so happy that Mum is settled here with us! We appreciate your support so much!
There is genuine warmth throughout, with staff consistently smiling and engaging with residents.
Food is excellent and visitors are encouraged to join residents at meal times, creating a lovely inclusive atmosphere with no restrictions on visiting The activities co-ordinator does fantastic feel supported. Overall Windy Knowe offers outstanding care in a warm, respectful, atmosphere - I am very happy with our choice.
Thank you so much for your touching review, it really means a lot to us at Windy Knowe! We are so lucky to have such a fantastic team with such a family feel and we appreciate your support.
It relieves so much stress knowing she is well looked after and safe.
Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a lovely review of our home, Mum is part of our family here and it means a lot to us that you trust us with her care.
Good care provided Staff very friendly activities coordinator very good.
Thank you so much for your lovely review, we all really appreciate it here at Windy!
Windy Knowe is a good nursing home. We have found the staff and carers to be very friendly, and they provide a good level of care to Mum. We love that we are able to mix freely within the home. The new activity coordinator has been a great asset to the team, providing stimulation for the residents. The areas that need improvement are the laundry. Quite a few items of Mum's clothes have gone missing over time, even though everything is clearly labelled. Also, Mum's evening meal is often cold by the time she receives it. The process and delivery of the meals need to be thought through. On the whole, we would recommend Windy Knowe to other users.
Thank you so much for your lovely review, we all really appreciate it here at Windy and it'll be passed onto the team! The areas for improvement addressed, we take seriously and they have been passed onto the relevant departments so we can improve on this straight away!
On April 5th my daughter was visiting my mum her nan, they were sat in the day lounge. A male resident came in and fell to the floor and was banging for help. The only staff around was a lady from the kitchen who was helping someone else and a cleaner. The lady from the kitchen rang the alarm for help but no one came . My daughter had to struggle by herself to try and help the man to get up as no member of staff could be found. This is not acceptable and certainly not safe for the residents, how could the residents be left without trained staff around in case of such an incident.
Thank you for your review, we appreciate all feedback. Please reach out to our Home Manager if you would like to discuss any of this matter further.
This has to be the best home I have ever been to. My father was moved in due to having an above-knee amputation. Nothing is too much trouble for them. My parents celebrated their 60th Wedding Anniversary. They provided us with a private room to celebrate in. They surprised them with a cake, card, flower and a bottle of prosecco. They are the most caring staff I have ever known and my dad happily calls it home.
Thank you so much for your lovely words, this really means a lot to us at Windy Knowe and we are so glad Dad is part of the family!
We feel our family member is well looked after and always clean. His room is clean and tidy. The staff are always friendly and keep us updated.
Thank you so much for your lovely review; I will pass it on to our fab team! Thank you!
We feel our relative is well looked after. he is always clean, his room is clean and tidy. All staff are friendly and keep in touch with us to let us know if he's had a fall or is unwell, etc.
Thank you so much for your kind words; we really appreciate it here at Windy. We are so pleased that you are happy with the care that your relative receives.
Windy Knowe is such a wonderful place. The manager and her team are such caring professionals to my very challenging father. Nothing is too much and I am kept informed about everything. I rest assured in complete confidence.
Thank you so much for your kind words, we all really appreciate it here at Windy. We are always here for any support you may need!
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 03 January 2020Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledGood
Inspection ratings
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- 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.
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Meet the Team (1)

Samantha has recently joined the team at Windy Knowe, and we are so excited to see her flourish in her new role with Springcare!
Having started her career in Health and Social Care following in her family's footsteps, Sam has progressed her career to Home Manager from being a Care Assistant straight out of college, achieving her life dream along the way.
I have worked in health and social care for 12 years, and I have been in a Home Manager role since July 2021. I love the open, honest and transparent approach of the company. I appreciate the guidance from my Senior Management Team and love the friendly feel of the care homes in the group. I like that I can support others in their journey and career within the company, and that I can support our residents to have the best life possible whilst living at Windy Knowe.
I am a family person, and when I’m not working, I spend a lot of my time with family and friends. My biggest achievement outside of work is a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Disney World, Florida, sharing memories with family.
I completed a trident in high school at a care home near where I lived. I went straight from school into college to study Health and Social Care, being successful in an apprenticeship. Following the apprenticeship ending, I was offered a permanent role.My passion has always been to succeed in my career and become a Home Manager by the time I reach 30 – that dream came true!!!
I was a Care Assistant until 2016 and achieved my Level 2 & 3 in Health & Social Care. I then trained as a Care Home Assistant Practitioner until 2019, and then became a Regional CHAP Facilitator and achieved my Level 5 in Management. In 2020, I then returned to working in a care home, and over the course of a year, became Unit Manager, Acting Home Manager, and Deputy Manager, reaching my end goal in 2021 of becoming a home manager.
Frequently Asked Questions about Windy Knowe Nursing Home
What types of Care is Windy Knowe Nursing Home registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health Condition, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Alcohol / Drug Misuse are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Windy Knowe Nursing Home have?
There are 43 Single Rooms and 3 Couples/Companion Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Windy Knowe Nursing Home?
Own Furniture if required, Smoking not permitted, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Residents Kitchenette, Television point in own room are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Windy Knowe Nursing Home to the centre of Prenton?
1.3 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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