Ruskin Lodge
- Care home
- 23 beds
- No nursing
- Dementia care
- Registered since 2011
- Central St Helens, St Helens, North West
Good
Rated on
Rating from the Care Quality Commission.
- Phone: 0174420010
- Website (opens www.pilkingtonfamilytrust.com)
- Map (opens Google Maps)
At a glance
3 ratings
Rated Good at every inspection since 2016.
16 months
since the latest rating was published.
31 of 36
rated care homes in St Helens are rated Good, like this one.
Ruskin Lodge: inspection record
Rated Good in June 2025.
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Ratings published by the Care Quality Commission.
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- – The Waterside Care Home Not yet rated, 0.9 miles away
What inspectors found
From the Care Quality Commission's assessment published 24 June 2025 (assessment visit 15 April 2025). Quoted under the Open Government Licence.
An assessment of Ruskin Lodge Care Home in St Helens was carried out on 29 April 2025. The provider supports people over the age of 60, including those living with dementia. The respite facility is purpose-built and provided short-term respite care.
- Safe Good
- Effective Good
- Caring Good
- Responsive Good
- Well-led Good
Read the rest of CQC's summary
The provider had a strong and consistent commitment to person-centred, compassionate care. Leaders and staff demonstrated a clear focus on dignity, respect, and the promotion of independence. Staff interactions were warm, respectful, and empowering, reflecting a culture where kindness and inclusion were evident in day-to-day practice. Equality and diversity were actively championed, and care was tailored to the unique needs and preferences of each person.
We found the provider had a robust and responsive assessment process which treated each additional respite stay as a new opportunity to reassess the person’s physical, emotional, and social needs. This ensured care remained safe and appropriate. Referrals to other health and social care professionals in support of people’s needs were made promptly so people received the help they required.
Staff were appropriately trained and supported to deliver high-quality care. People were given choices about their care and were supported to remain as independent as possible during their stay.
Medicines were stored securely and administered by trained staff in line with policy and guidance. Records, including those for "as needed" (PRN) medicines and controlled drugs, were accurate. People received medicines on time, and safe practices were observed. Clear governance structures were in place to monitor performance and ensure accountability. Quality audits, action plans, and regular supervisions supported oversight. Accidents and incidents were recorded, monitored, and reviewed. The findings were used to update care plans and support staff learning, helping to keep people safe.
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Safe
Good
Safe – this means we looked for evidence that people were protected from abuse and avoidable harm.
At our last assessment we rated this key question good. At this assessment the rating has remained good.
This meant people were safe and protected from avoidable harm.
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Effective
Good
Effective – this means we looked for evidence that people’s care, treatment and support achieved good outcomes and promoted a good quality of life, based on best available evidence.
At our last assessment we rated this key question good. At this assessment the rating has remained good.
This meant people’s outcomes were consistently good, and people’s feedback confirmed this.
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Caring
Good
Caring – this means we looked for evidence that the provider involved people and treated them with compassion, kindness, dignity and respect.
At our last assessment we rated this key question good. At this assessment the rating has remained good.
This meant people were supported and treated with dignity and respect; and involved as partners in their care.
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Responsive
Good
Responsive – this means we looked for evidence that the provider met people’s needs.
At our last assessment we rated this key question good. At this assessment the rating has remained good.
This meant people’s needs were met through good organisation and delivery.
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Well-led
Good
Well-led – this means we looked for evidence that service leadership, management and governance assured high-quality, person-centred care; supported learning and innovation; and promoted an open, fair culture.
At our last assessment we rated this key question good. At this assessment the rating has remained good.
This meant the service was consistently managed and well-led. Leaders and the culture they created promoted high-quality, person-centred care.
Questions to ask when you visit
- Ask to see the most recent Care Quality Commission (CQC) report and what the home did about any points in it.
- Visit at different times of day, including a mealtime.
Registration details
- Registered manager
- Samantha Desmond
- Registered with the CQC since
- What it provides
- Care home service without nursing
- Who it supports
- Dementia, Older People
Inspection report
Read the full inspection report (opens the Care Quality Commission website)5 inspection reports, latest 28 March 2018. Latest assessment published 24 June 2025; the Care Quality Commission's newer assessments are published on its website rather than as reports.
The rating is the Care Quality Commission's. We show it as published and do not change it.
Who runs it
- Ownership type
- Organisation
- Companies House number
- 02494915 (opens Companies House)
- Charity number
- 237623
Getting help from St Helens Borough Council
The council can assess what care someone needs and tell them what help with the cost they may get.
- Adult social care at St Helens Borough Council
- Ask for a care needs assessment
- Phone: 01744 676767, every day 8am to 10pm
- Support for carers
- Paying for care: St Helens Borough Council
Checked on the council's website, November 2026.
Common questions
- Does Ruskin Lodge provide nursing care?
- No. The Care Quality Commission lists Ruskin Lodge as a care home without nursing.
- How many beds does Ruskin Lodge have?
- The Care Quality Commission's register lists 23 beds at Ruskin Lodge.
- When was Ruskin Lodge last inspected?
- The Care Quality Commission's latest rating for Ruskin Lodge was published on 24 June 2025.
- Who runs Ruskin Lodge?
- Ruskin Lodge is run by Pilkington Retirement Services Limited.
- What is Ruskin Lodge's CQC rating?
- Its overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is Good, published on 24 June 2025.
Contact
- Phone
- 0174420010
- Address
- Swinburne Road, Dentons Green, St Helens, WA10 6AW Map (opens Google Maps)
Compare nearby
- G Rosebank Good, 0.2 miles away
- G Greenfields Care Home Good, 0.3 miles away
- G Stocks Hall Care Home - St Helens Good, 0.3 miles away
- G Thomas House (St Helens) Limited Good, 0.9 miles away
- – The Waterside Care Home Not yet rated, 0.9 miles away