Aaron Grange Care Home
- Care home
- 68 beds
- Nursing care
- Dementia care
- Registered since 2010
- Huyton with Roby, Knowsley, North West
Requires improvement
Rated on
Rating from the Care Quality Commission.
At a glance
4 ratings
Its last inspection moved it down from Good to Requires improvement.
6 months
since the latest rating was published.
4 of 23
rated care homes in Knowsley are rated Requires improvement, like this one.
Aaron Grange Care Home: inspection record
Rated Requires improvement in May 2026, down from Good.
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Ratings published by the Care Quality Commission.
Compare nearby
Nearest rated Good or Outstanding: Orchard Nursing (Good, 0.1 miles away) and Roby House Care Centre (Good, 0.2 miles away).
Nearest care homes:
- G Orchard Nursing Good, 0.1 miles away
- G Roby House Care Centre Good, 0.2 miles away
- G Roby Lodge Good, 0.2 miles away
- G Huyton Hey Manor Good, 0.5 miles away
- RI Whitestone Lodge Requires improvement, 0.6 miles away
What inspectors found
From the Care Quality Commission's assessment published 1 May 2026 (assessment visit 9 March 2026). Quoted under the Open Government Licence.
Date of Assessment: 18 and 23 March 2026.
Aaron Grange Care Home provides nursing and residential care across 4 units and supports older people, many of whom live with dementia, complex health needs or require nursing oversight.
- Safe No rating
- Effective No rating
- Caring Good
- Responsive Good
- Well-led No rating
Read the rest of CQC's summary
People told us they felt safe, and we observed kind, respectful interactions between staff and people. Staff understood people well and spoke positively about the culture and leadership, describing noticeable improvements in recent months.
However, concerns were identified in relation to safety and governance. Care plans and risk assessments were often inconsistent, incomplete or out of date, meaning staff did not always have the information required to deliver safe, person‑centred care. Key risks such as diabetes management, falls, wound care, nutrition, capacity and consent, and catheter care were not always sufficiently assessed or reviewed. Environmental checks were inconsistently recorded, and gaps were found in staff training and supervision. Although we saw evidence of learning from incidents, the provider’s analysis did not always result in timely or sustained improvement.
We have identified a breach of regulation in relation to safe care and treatment.
Governance systems required strengthening to ensure accurate care planning, effective oversight, and early identification of concerns. Audits had not consistently highlighted issues we found during the inspection, and some safety-related documentation lacked the depth needed for robust assurance. Despite this, leaders acknowledged the shortfalls and were responsive to feedback, with action already underway to address improvements.
We have identified a breach in relation to governance.
We have asked the provider for an action plan in response to the concerns found at this inspection.
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Safe
No rating
Safe – this means we looked for evidence that people were protected from abuse and avoidable harm.
At our last inspection we rated this key question good. At this inspection the rating has changed to requires improvement. This meant some aspects of the service were not always safe and there was limited assurance about safety. There was an increased risk that people could be harmed.The provider was in breach of regulation in relation to the management of risks.
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Effective
No rating
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 inspection we rated this key question good. At this assessment the rating has changed to requires improvement. This meant the effectiveness of people’s care, treatment and support did not always achieve good outcomes or was inconsistent.
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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 inspection this key question was rated good. During this inspection this key question has remained good. This meant people’s needs were met through good organisation and delivery.
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Well-led
No rating
Well-led – this means we looked for evidence that leadership, management and governance assured high-quality, person-centred care; supported learning and innovation; and promoted an open, fair culture.
At our last inspection we rated this key question good. At this inspection this has changed to requires improvement. This meant the management and leadership was inconsistent. Leaders and the culture they created did not always support the delivery of high-quality, person-centred care
The provider was in breach of legal regulation in relation to the governance of the service.
Questions to ask when you visit
- Safe was rated Requires improvement on 1 May 2026. Ask how medicines are managed, how staffing levels are decided and how incidents are reviewed.
- Effective was rated Requires improvement on 1 May 2026. Ask about staff training and how health appointments are arranged.
- Well-led was rated Requires improvement on 1 May 2026. Ask about changes in management and what has changed since the report.
- Ask how nursing cover works at night and at weekends.
Registration details
- Registered manager
- Angela Smith
- Registered with the CQC since
- What it provides
- Care home service with nursing
- Who it supports
- Dementia, Older People, Younger Adults
Inspection report
Read the full inspection report (opens the Care Quality Commission website)11 inspection reports, latest 12 May 2022. Latest assessment published 1 May 2026; 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
- Provider
- Aaroncare LimitedBrand: Hill Care Group
- Ownership type
- Organisation
- Companies House number
- 02077314 (opens Companies House)
Aaroncare Limited runs 3 services, all in the North West. 1 is rated Good or Outstanding and 2 are rated Requires improvement or Inadequate.
Other services run by Aaroncare Limited
- G Aaron Crest Care Home Good. Care home with nursing, Lancashire
- RI Aaron Court Care Home Requires improvement. Care home with nursing, Cheshire West and Chester
Getting help from Knowsley Council
The council can assess what care someone needs and tell them what help with the cost they may get.
- Adult social care at Knowsley Council
- Ask for a care needs assessment
- Phone: 0151 443 2600
- Contact adult social care online
- Support for carers
- Paying for care: Knowsley Council
Checked on the council's website, November 2026.
Common questions
- Does Aaron Grange Care Home provide nursing care?
- Yes. The Care Quality Commission lists Aaron Grange Care Home as a care home with nursing.
- How many beds does Aaron Grange Care Home have?
- The Care Quality Commission's register lists 68 beds at Aaron Grange Care Home.
- When was Aaron Grange Care Home last inspected?
- The Care Quality Commission's latest rating for Aaron Grange Care Home was published on 1 May 2026.
- Who runs Aaron Grange Care Home?
- Aaron Grange Care Home is run by Aaroncare Limited. It runs 3 services, all in the North West.
- What is Aaron Grange Care Home's CQC rating?
- Its overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is Requires improvement, published on 1 May 2026.
Contact
- Phone
- 0151 489 1127
- Address
- Blacklow Brow, Huyton with Roby, Liverpool, L36 5XG Map (opens Google Maps)
Compare nearby
Nearest rated Good or Outstanding: Orchard Nursing (Good, 0.1 miles away) and Roby House Care Centre (Good, 0.2 miles away).
Nearest care homes:
- G Orchard Nursing Good, 0.1 miles away
- G Roby House Care Centre Good, 0.2 miles away
- G Roby Lodge Good, 0.2 miles away
- G Huyton Hey Manor Good, 0.5 miles away
- RI Whitestone Lodge Requires improvement, 0.6 miles away