There are 10 CQC-registered nursing homes in Knowsley (including Whiston) listed on Docorix. 8 currently hold a CQC rating: 6 rated Good or Outstanding, 2 Requires improvement and 0 Inadequate. 2 have not yet been rated under their current registration. Together they are registered for 517 beds.
CQC register data updated 5 October 2026 · ratings link to each provider’s official CQC report
- Avondale Mental Healthcare Centre Charity / not-for-profit CQC: Outstanding 01514310330
- Elizabeth Road Care Home Charity / not-for-profit CQC: Good 01514430732
- Hillside Care Home Independent CQC: Good 01514430271
- Orchard Nursing Independent CQC: Good 01514492899
- Roby House Care Centre Independent CQC: Good 01514824440
- St Bartholomews Court Nursing Home Charity / not-for-profit CQC: Good 01514805505
- Aaron Grange Care Home Independent CQC: Requires improvement 01514891127
- Appleby Court Care Home Independent CQC: Requires improvement 01515486267
- Fernwood Independent Not yet rated 01513942500
- Thingwall Hall Nursing Home Independent Not yet rated 01512284439
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Order: official CQC rating only – Outstanding first, then Good. Providers cannot pay to appear higher.
Top 6 nursing homes in Knowsley by CQC rating
How we rank: only by the official CQC rating – Outstanding first, then Good, most recently inspected first. Providers cannot pay to appear here. Services the CQC has not yet rated are listed further down the page.
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Avondale Mental Healthcare Centre
Outstanding
L35
Rated Outstanding for Effective, Caring and Well-led. Rating published December 2019.
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Orchard Nursing
Good
L36
Rated Good in all five areas the CQC inspects. Rating published February 2026.
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Roby House Care Centre
Good
L36
Rated Good in all five areas the CQC inspects. Rating published January 2026.
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Hillside Care Home
Good
L36
Rated Good in all five areas the CQC inspects. Rating published November 2023.
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Elizabeth Road Care Home
Good
L36
Rated Good in all five areas the CQC inspects. Rating published November 2018.
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St Bartholomews Court Nursing Home
Good
L36
Rated Good in all five areas the CQC inspects. Rating published September 2018.
Choosing nursing homes in Knowsley
Nursing homes provide 24-hour care from registered nurses as well as personal care, which suits people with complex health needs. Check the CQC rating, ask about nurse-to-resident ratios, how clinical needs such as wound care or PEG feeding are managed, and whether NHS-funded nursing care is available towards the fees.
Frequently asked questions
How many nursing homes are there in Knowsley?
Docorix lists 10 CQC-registered nursing homes in Knowsley, taken from the Care Quality Commission register (last updated 5 October 2026).
Which nursing homes in Knowsley are rated Outstanding?
Avondale Mental Healthcare Centre is the only one of the nursing homes in Knowsley currently rated Outstanding by the CQC.
Where do these ratings come from?
Ratings are published by the Care Quality Commission, the independent regulator of health and adult social care in England. We show each provider’s current rating with its publication date and link to the full CQC report. Contains CQC data © Care Quality Commission.
