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Hillside Care Home

Hillside Care Home is a nursing home in Liverpool with Good CQC rating and Dementia support. The main concern is High public financial risk and Inspection is over two years old. Use this page to compare it carefully against stronger alternatives before treating it as a default shortlist choice.

Rated: GoodNursing Home · 119 beds
3.9Public review patterns across multiple sources
Inspection is over two years oldHigh public financial riskserious communication breakdownsDementia support

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by Qualia Care LimitedPart of BRAND Qualia
Est. 2017Registered Aug 201724/7 Registered Nurse
Beds119
TypeNursing Home
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Local AuthorityKnowsley
Purpose BuiltYes
Ensuite99%
Floors2
Built from official inspection records, public financial filings, public review data, and food hygiene records — so you are not relying on a paid listing or broker recommendation alone.
IndependentNo broker feesNo pressure calls

Should this home stay on your shortlist?

Hillside Care Home is better treated as a comparison point than a default choice until the main concerns are explained clearly.

Why shortlist

  • Good CQC rating
  • Dementia support
  • Vacancies published

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  • High public financial risk
  • serious communication breakdowns
  • Inspection is over two years old

Best fit if you need

  • Dementia support
  • Nursing care
  • 24/7 nurse cover

Quality

Rated Good · last inspected over two years ago

Costs

From £4,305 / month (estimate)

Availability

Vacancies currently available

Location

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Financial Watchlist

High public financial risk in the latest company records

About Hillside Care Home

Hillside Care Home is a care home with nursing in Liverpool, North West, operated by Qualia Care Limited since 2017. The home has 119 beds and is rated Good by the national care regulator. The home specialises in dementia care, including support for Alzheimer's, vascular dementia, Lewy body dementia. Qualified nursing staff are on-site 24 hours.

Dementia Friendly

Care & Medical

Can this home safely meet your care needs?

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Care Capabilities

Service Types

What type of care is provided

Nursing Home

Specialisms

Specialist experience with

Dementia
Mental Health
Adults 65+

Conditions

Can support people living with

Alzheimer's
Vascular Dementia
Lewy Body Dementia
Frontotemporal Dementia
Parkinson's
Stroke
Huntington's
Palliative Care
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Anxiety
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Additional Conditions & Support

Additional support for

End-of-Life Care

Care Fit at a Glance

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How well this home matches common care needs — based on registration data and services offered.

Likely a good fit if you need

  • Dementia support
  • Nursing care
  • 24/7 nurse cover
  • Secure garden/area
  • Palliative or end-of-life support

Important questions before deciding

  1. 1How do you tailor care plans in the first 2 weeks after move-in?
  2. 2How often are families updated, and who is the main contact?

Staffing

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What public sources tell us about staffing levels and employee experience.

Registered Nurse on Duty 24/7
Specialist Staff
Physiotherapist
Speech Therapist
Occupational Therapist

Nursing Procedures

Catheter Care

Medication Support

Medication Administration
Regular Medication Reviews
Full Medication Management

Daily Life

Will daily life feel comfortable and meaningful?

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Activities & Social Life

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Social life, outings, and engagement programmes based on available information.

5 activities listed

Individual and group options available
Arts & Crafts
Music & Singing
Exercise Classes
Gardening
Games & Quizzes
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One-to-one activity sessions
Organised group activities

Dining & Nutrition

7 dining services listed

Key nutrition points first

Dining Services

Professional Chef On-Site
Freshly Cooked Meals
Choice of Menu
Special Occasion Meals
Communal Dining Room
Hydration Monitoring
Nutritional Assessment
5/5
Food Hygiene Rating(inspected December 2024)
Hygiene:0/5
Structural:0/5
Management:0/5

Facilities & Features

5 feature groups available

Essential features shown first

Accessibility

Lift
Stairlift
Hoists

Rooms

Ensuite
Single Rooms
Couples Rooms

Safety & Security

Secure Unit
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Lifestyle & Amenities

Garden
TV Lounge
Hairdresser
Parking
Minibus

Medical & Therapy

Physiotherapy Room

Safety & Quality

Hillside Care Home: CQC Rating & Safety

Use CQC ratings, enforcement context, and stability signals to spot confidence or risk.

Quality Snapshot

Source: Official inspections · Last inspected over two years ago

Current inspection ratings and how they compare to previous assessments.

↑ Improving trend
Good for 2 years

Inspection Ratings by Category

Safe
Good
Effective
Good
Caring
Good
Responsive
Good
Well-Led
Good
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Last Inspection
Last inspected over two years ago
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Registered Manager
No manager registered

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Financial Health

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Costs & Funding

Hillside Care Home: Weekly Fees & Funding Options

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Costs & Funding

Source: Registration records

Estimated fees and funding options based on registration records and regional benchmarks.

Typical monthly cost (estimate)

≈ £4,305 per month

From £990 per week

Estimate based on 52 weeks / 12 months.

You may pay less if council or NHS-funded care applies.

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How this compares to the area benchmark

Band A·Excellent Value

Council benchmark for this area: £865/wk

This home is priced £125/wk above the council rate — typical for self-funders in this area.

How care at this home can be funded

Local Authority

Your council contributes based on a financial assessment. You may still pay a contribution.

Family Top-Up

The council pays a set rate and your family pays the difference to cover a higher-cost home.

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What's Included

Funding & Fees: Contact Hillside Care Home to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote. Welcomes people who combine private and local authority funds.

Family Feviews

Hillside Care Home Reviews — What Families Say

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Family Feviews

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Location & Practical

Will regular visits and day-to-day logistics be practical?

Travel time, nearby GP services, and neighbourhood safety — so the whole family can visit comfortably.

Practical Information

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • Wheelchair accessible seating
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom

Location & Neighbourhood

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Hillside Avenue, Liverpool, L36 8DU

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Nearby Amenities

Nearest Pharmacy
900m
Bus Stops (500m)
10 stops

Neighbourhood

Overall Neighbourhood Score
50/100

Nearest green space

317m away

Transport access

5/10

Local amenities

5/10

Next Steps

What should you do before making a final decision?

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Common Questions About Hillside Care Home

Visit Checklist

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Questions this page raises about Hillside Care Home

  1. 1Can you show sample menus and explain how dietary needs are met?
  2. 2What has changed since the last inspection, and what would look different if the home were inspected again now?
  3. 3Ask about how staff communicate with families, especially during emergencies or changes.
  4. 4Check how dignity and respect are maintained for residents with complex needs.
  • Is the latest inspection report visible in reception?

    Confirms transparency on current quality.

  • What are staffing levels on day and night shifts?

    Shows whether support is consistent around the clock.

  • How are families updated when needs change?

    Communication is usually a top concern for relatives.

  • Can we see an example care plan review timeline?

    Helps confirm how quickly the team adapts care.

  • May we speak with a current resident family member?

    Gives an independent perspective before deciding.

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Care Home Check

What this page cannot tell you

You have seen the public picture. Care Home Check explains what sits behind it: whether the company looks stable, what review patterns really suggest, and which questions this specific home gives you reason to ask.

Public warning signs are already visible

We can already see early warning signals in public data. The full report shows whether they are isolated issues or part of a wider pattern across finances, reviews, and operations.

What public data can confirm

  • Current CQC status: Good
  • Published weekly fee range
  • Public review pattern across available sources
  • Public financial risk signals from company records

What only a visit can reveal

  • Whether the public inspection picture is still fully up to date
  • How the home feels in the evening and at weekends
  • How quickly call bells are answered in practice
  • Whether staffing continuity feels stable on the floor

What you can already see on this page

Financial
Inspection

What Care Home Check explains

Is this home financially sound?

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What do review patterns actually suggest?

We analyse family and staff feedback across platforms to surface repeated themes, contradictions, and concerns that a few snippets or star ratings will miss.

Understand the pattern, not just the average.

What should you ask on your visit?

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Data compiled by RightCareHome's Intelligence Engine
Sources: Official inspections, hygiene records, family reviews, financial filings, public statisticsOur methodology

Page refreshed June 2026. Inspection, finance, hygiene, and review sources update on different schedules, so always confirm final details directly with the care home.

Editorially reviewed by the RightCareHome research team. Our editorial standards