Rated Care Homes

The Hazelwell

G

Good

Rated on

Rating from the Care Quality Commission.

At a glance

  • 5 ratings

    First rated Good in 2017, most recently Good in March 2025.

  • 19 months

    since the latest rating was published.

  • 72 of 101

    rated care homes in Wirral are rated Good, like this one.

The Hazelwell: inspection record

Care home with nursing, 55 beds, Wirral

Rated Good in March 2025.

The Hazelwell: inspection record: inspection ratings by year, 2015 to 2026
201520162017201820192020202120222023202420252026
Overall
Safe
Effective
Caring
Responsive
Well-led

Ratings published by the Care Quality Commission.

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What inspectors found

From the Care Quality Commission's assessment published 11 March 2025 (assessment visit 3 June 2024). Quoted under the Open Government Licence.

Date of Assessment: 22 January to 27 January 2025. The service is a residential care home providing support for up to 55 older people, including those living with dementia. At the time of the assessmnet there was 51 people living at The Hazelwell. The provider had a good learning culture and people could raise concerns. All accidents, incidents and complaints had been recorded and were thoroughly investigated. People’s choices and wishes were respected, and lawful processes were followed for people who lacked capacity to make their own decisions. People’s health was promoted by safe infection prevention and control practices. People were protected and kept safe. Staff understood and managed risks. The environment and equipment met people’s needs, were clean and well-maintained and any risks mitigated. There were enough staff with the right skills, qualifications and experience. Managers made sure staff received training and regular appraisals to maintain high-quality care. Staff managed medicines well and involved people in planning any changes.

  • Safe Good
  • Effective Good
  • Caring Good
  • Responsive Good
  • Well-led Good
Read the rest of CQC's summary
  1. 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 requires improvement. At this assessment the rating has changed to good. This meant people were safe and protected from avoidable harm.

  2. 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 requires improvement. At this assessment the rating has changed to good. This meant people’s outcomes were consistently good, and people’s feedback confirmed this.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 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

  1. Ask how nursing cover works at night and at weekends.
  2. Ask to see the most recent Care Quality Commission (CQC) report and what the home did about any points in it.
  3. Visit at different times of day, including a mealtime.

Registration details

Registered manager
Simon Paul
Registered with the CQC since
What it provides
Care home service with nursing
Who it supports
Dementia, Older People, Physical Disability, Younger Adults

Inspection report

Read the full inspection report (opens the Care Quality Commission website)

5 inspection reports, latest 28 March 2023. Latest assessment published 11 March 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

Provider
Hazelwell Care Home LimitedBrand: Care Concern Group
Ownership type
Organisation
Companies House number
SC488232 (opens Companies House)

Getting help from Wirral Borough Council

The council can assess what care someone needs and tell them what help with the cost they may get.

Checked on the council's website, November 2026.

Common questions

Does The Hazelwell provide nursing care?
Yes. The Care Quality Commission lists The Hazelwell as a care home with nursing.
How many beds does The Hazelwell have?
The Care Quality Commission's register lists 55 beds at The Hazelwell.
When was The Hazelwell last inspected?
The Care Quality Commission's latest rating for The Hazelwell was published on 11 March 2025.
Who runs The Hazelwell?
The Hazelwell is run by Hazelwell Care Home Limited.
What is The Hazelwell's CQC rating?
Its overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is Good, published on 11 March 2025.

Contact

Address
Oldfield Road, Heswall, Wirral, CH60 6SE Map (opens Google Maps)
Read the full inspection report (opens the Care Quality Commission website)

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