Argyle Park Care

Southport · PR9 9JB

Care type
Residential Care Home
Indicative weekly fees
From £967/week
Inspection rating
GoodRating published Aug 2021
Capacity
31 beds
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What to know before your visit

Argyle Park Care is listed as a residential care home. The published inspection rating is Good (Aug 2021).

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What stands out

  • Good inspection rating
  • Dementia support
  • Public funding routes appear accepted

What we cannot confirm

  • Dementia and wandering support are listed, but a secure unit is not confirmed. Confirm the environment needed for individual care.

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More facility details
Registered provider
DHCH14 Limited
Provider group
-
Local authority
Sefton
Purpose built
Yes
Opened
1991

Provider network: 23 homes; 83% rated Good or better (19 Good, 1 Inadequate).

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Argyle Park Care Inspection Rating & History

The published overall inspection rating is Good. Review the dates and any findings below; a data review is not a new inspection.

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Inspection Ratings by Category

Safe
Good
Effective
Good
Caring
Good
Responsive
Good
Well-Led
Good
Inspection record date
Inspection record review · Jul 2023

Routine inspection: Jul 2021

A data review is not a new inspection.

Registered Manager
Katie Laura Greenwood
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RightCareHome analysisCare fit

Published care capabilities

Listed support includes dementia support, sight or hearing impairment support, mental health support. Confirm the support and environment needed for the individual person.

  • Dementia support
  • Sight or hearing impairment support
  • Mental health support
  • Physical disability support
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Important limitations

  • Dementia and wandering support are listed, but a secure unit is not confirmed. Confirm the environment needed for individual care.
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Care Capabilities

Service Types

What type of care is provided

Residential Home

Specialisms

Specialist experience with

Dementia
Sight or hearing impairment
Mental health
Physical disability
Adults aged 65+

Conditions

Can support people living with

Alzheimer's
Vascular Dementia
Lewy Body Dementia
Frontotemporal Dementia
Stroke
Palliative Care
Depression
Anxiety
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Schizophrenia
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Behavioural Support Signals

Trained to help with

Wandering and leaving the building
Aggression or challenging behaviour
Agitation and restlessness
Evening confusion (sundowning)
Exit-Seeking

Staffing

RightCareHome analysisStaffing evidence

Available information about staffing arrangements. Family descriptions of staff appear in the family experiences section; they are not verified staffing levels.

Registered Manager
Katie Laura Greenwood

Argyle Park Care: Weekly Fees & Funding Options

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Indicative weekly fees

From £967/week

From ≈ £4,205 per month (estimate)

Monthly estimate uses an average of 4.348 weeks per month.

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

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Published fee notes

lists residential dementia care from £1,000 per week (permanent and respite). Fees are starting prices; the home advises contacting Argyle Park for full pricing details, terms and conditions, what is included, room choice and a personalised quote. states the home is not all-inclusive.

Council-funded rate — background context

Reference period is unavailable. This is not a current private fee quote or a measure of care quality. Self-funded fees and included services may differ.

Council-rate context (Sefton, residential with dementia care): £895/wk

Dementia care
From £1,000/week

How care at this home can be funded

Self-Funding

You pay the full fee directly if assessable capital exceeds £23,250. Between £14,250 and £23,250, tariff income applies.

Local Authority

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

NHS Continuing Healthcare

The NHS pays the full cost if your primary need is health-related. Requires a formal assessment.

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

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About this care homeProvider description, registration background and accreditations.

Background context

Home profile

Provider and registration context for Argyle Park Care, useful once you have already reviewed the main decision sections above.

Argyle Park Care is a residential care home in Southport, North West, operated by DHCH14 Limited since 2021. The home has 31 beds and is an inspection rating of Good. The home specialises in dementia care, including support for Alzheimer's, vascular dementia, Lewy body dementia.

Contact & location

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Practical Information

Visitor Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • Wheelchair accessible seating
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom
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Location & Neighbourhood

RightCareHome analysisNeighbourhood

9 Park Road, Southport, PR9 9JB

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Nearby Amenities

Nearest Hospital
900m
Nearest GP
1.3 km
Nearest Pharmacy
200m
Bus Stops (500m)
10 stops
Nearest Train Station
1.2 km

Neighbourhood

Distances and local context help you plan visits. They do not establish how suitable the setting is for an individual resident. Deprivation deciles describe the area: 1 is most deprived and 10 least deprived; they do not assess the home or its care.

Nearest green space

296m away

Daily Life

Will daily life feel comfortable and meaningful?

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Dining & Nutrition

1 dining services listed

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Dining Services

Special Occasion Meals
5/5
Food Hygiene Rating(inspected July 2025)
Food handling:Good
Premises condition:Very good
Food safety management:Very good
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Activities & Social Life

RightCareHome analysisDaily-life evidence

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

6 activities listed

Individual and group options available
Arts & Crafts
Music & Singing
Exercise Classes
Gardening
Games & Quizzes
Pet Therapy
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Facilities & Features

4 feature groups available

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Accessibility Features

Wheelchair Access
Lift
Stairlift

Rooms

Ensuite
Single Rooms
Double Rooms
Own Furniture

Lifestyle & Amenities

Garden
WiFi
Library
Hairdresser
Cafe
Bar
Cinema
Parking
Pets Allowed
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Medical & Therapy

Physiotherapy Room

Provider Records

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Next Steps

Is Argyle Park Care a good care home, and what should you do before deciding?

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Questions to Ask When Visiting Argyle Park Care

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  1. How do you support residents who wander or become distressed in practice?

Also ask about everyday care

  1. What actions followed the inspection report, and can you show examples?

  2. What are staffing levels on day and night shifts?

    Ask whether these numbers include agency staff.

  3. How are families updated when needs change?

  4. How often is the care plan reviewed, and who is involved?

  5. May we speak with a current resident family member?

Common Questions About Argyle Park Care

What does the inspection rating for Argyle Park Care show?

The published overall inspection rating is Good. The inspection record was reviewed on 6 July 2023.

Is Argyle Park Care a good care home?

The published overall inspection rating is Good. The inspection record was reviewed on 6 July 2023. Explore family feedback alongside the inspection findings and your visit questions. The combined public feedback rating is 5.0 out of 5. No current enforcement actions are recorded. The safest next step is to compare these signals with your visit questions and care needs.

How much does Argyle Park Care cost per week?

Indicative weekly fees at Argyle Park Care: From £967/week. Confirm your assessed quote, including care and extras, with the home.

Does Argyle Park Care accept NHS or local authority funding?

Argyle Park Care accepts self-funding, local authority funded, and NHS Continuing Healthcare residents. For NHS Continuing Healthcare eligibility, refer to NHS guidelines.

Is Argyle Park Care a nursing home or a residential care home?

Argyle Park Care is registered as a residential care home. Personal care is the listed service. Ask how visiting clinicians and overnight clinical needs are supported.

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Does Argyle Park Care provide dementia care?

Argyle Park Care specialises in dementia care. This includes Alzheimer's disease support. The home is registered for this specialism.

How do we score dementia-specialist homes differently?

We do not treat the phrase 'dementia care' on its own as proof of quality. On RightCareHome, dementia-specialist homes are checked more carefully for dementia-specific fit signals such as whether dementia care is registered, whether secure or wandering support is clearly published, whether nursing cover is available when needs are more complex, and whether inspection or family feedback supports that positioning.

How many beds does Argyle Park Care have?

Argyle Park Care has 31 registered beds. Personal care is the listed service.

What do care home reviews say about Argyle Park Care?

Explore family feedback alongside the inspection findings and your visit questions. The combined public feedback rating is 5.0 out of 5.

Are Argyle Park Care's reviews enough to make a decision?

Argyle Park Care's public feedback assessment is useful, but it should not be the only reason to choose the home. Treat it as one evidence layer, then compare it with the inspection rating, safety and well-led domains, weekly fees, funding fit, and provider-record questions. Reviews are strongest when they confirm the same strengths or concerns that appear in inspection evidence and your visit questions.

Is Argyle Park Care safe?

The published inspection Safety rating for Argyle Park Care is "Good". No enforcement actions are currently recorded.

Who operates Argyle Park Care?

Argyle Park Care is operated by DHCH14 LIMITED (Company registration number: 12415416). Ownership type: independent.

Has Argyle Park Care had enforcement actions?

There are no current enforcement actions recorded against Argyle Park Care in the inspection history.

What do public company records show about Argyle Park Care's provider?

Argyle Park Care's provider public-record check is: Records reviewed. No material provider-record points to clarify were found in the public records reviewed. The company accounts record is dated 31 March 2025. This is not a credit rating, solvency assessment or prediction about the home.

What continuity questions should families ask Argyle Park Care?

Ask Argyle Park Care how care is kept consistent when staffing or residents' needs change, how families are informed about management changes, and what the contract says about notice periods and deposits. Discuss these points with the manager during your visit and ask for key commitments in writing.

What should I compare before choosing Argyle Park Care?

Before choosing Argyle Park Care, compare published inspection overall, Safe, and Well-Led ratings with their inspection history, family review volume and repeated themes, published weekly fees and what is included, funding routes accepted by the home, and the operator’s public company records. Compare these points with other care homes in Southport to find the best fit for your relative’s care needs, budget and visiting arrangements.

Is Argyle Park Care's inspection rating improving or declining?

The inspection history suggests Argyle Park Care's inspection position is improving. The inspection record was reviewed on 6 July 2023.

What is Argyle Park Care's food hygiene rating?

Argyle Park Care currently has a food hygiene hygiene rating of 5 out of 5. The food hygiene record is dated 7 July 2025.

What questions should I ask when visiting Argyle Park Care?

When visiting Argyle Park Care, start by asking the team to ask to see the latest inspection report and what has changed since it, ask how staffing levels work on day and night shifts, and ask how families are updated when needs change. These questions help you test whether the public picture on this page still matches day-to-day reality inside the home.

What does our visit checklist include for Argyle Park Care?

Our visit checklist for Argyle Park Care starts with the basics families often miss: the latest inspection report, staffing levels across day and night shifts, how the team updates relatives when needs change, and how care plans are reviewed in practice. On RightCareHome, the page-level checklist is then extended with personalised follow-up questions based on the home’s inspection, review, provider-record and practical signals.

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