Our Birkenhead care home provides high-quality residential, nursing, dementia and respite care in a calm, welcoming setting on the Wirral. Our home has been designed so residents can feel safe and supported while continuing to do what they love most.
Our purpose-built Birkenhead care home has been thoughtfully laid out to balance independence with reassurance. Residents benefit from spacious, en suite bedrooms, warm communal lounges and light-filled dining areas, which create an environment that feels both luxurious and homely. Many rooms overlook our landscaped gardens, and residents are encouraged to enjoy fresh air in secure outdoor spaces that are easy to access throughout the year.
We also offer a varied programme of activities that help residents maintain their interests and daily routines, with the team tailoring support so individuals can join in as much or as little as they wish. We are also located close to local healthcare services to ensure our residents receive fast and convenient support. Our most frequently used service is Arrowe Park Hospital, which is less than a 15-minute drive away.
Residential care at a care home in Birkenhead is ideal for older individuals who no longer feel fully confident living alone but do not require full-time nursing care. At The Hazelwell, residents receive support with everyday tasks such as personal care, medication and housekeeping, while still enjoying privacy and independence within their own rooms.
Living within a warm community setting allows residents to share mealtimes, take part in meaningful activities and build friendships with others at a similar stage of life. With staff available around the clock, residents and their families gain reassurance that support is there whenever it is needed, without losing the sense of home that is so important to wellbeing.
Nursing care in Birkenhead is provided for residents who have more complex health needs or long-term conditions that require regular clinical oversight. As a nursing home in Birkenhead, we offer 24-hour support from qualified nurses who can monitor changing needs, manage medication regimes and liaise with external health professionals.
Residents receiving nursing care benefit from the same comfortable surroundings and social opportunities as others in the home, with care plans tailored to their specific medical requirements. This approach allows individuals to receive clinical support in a homely environment, reducing the need for frequent hospital visits and helping them maintain as much independence as possible.
Dementia care in Birkenhead supports residents living with low-level memory loss and cognitive impairments. Our Birkenhead nursing home is carefully structured to feel calm and predictable, with clear signage, familiar layouts and supportive routines that help residents feel more at ease.
Our team receives regular training to understand the different ways early-onset dementia can affect residents and their loved ones, so care can be adjusted to perfectly reflect each individual. Activities are chosen to stimulate memory, encourage gentle movement and support a sense of purpose, allowing residents to continue enjoying meaningful moments each day.
Respite care in Birkenhead offers short-term stays for individuals who need additional support for a limited period, for example, after an illness, following a hospital stay or when a family carer requires a break. During a respite stay at our Birkenhead care home, residents receive the same high standards of care as long-term residents, within a setting that feels organised and reassuring.
Short stays can also act as a gentle introduction to life in a care home, giving individuals and their families time to experience the environment, routines and support on offer. This can help inform future decisions about ongoing care, while ensuring residents have time to rest and build confidence.
Palliative care focuses on residents living with life-limiting conditions who require sensitive, specialist support. At our care home in Birkenhead, palliative care is carefully planned to manage symptoms and relieve discomfort, while respecting each resident’s wishes and personal beliefs. Residents are supported in a peaceful environment, with time and space for quiet moments with their loved ones and the small touches that help each day feel as comfortable as possible.
Our nursing home in Birkenhead brings together clinical expertise and compassionate care, working closely with GPs and wider palliative care teams to ensure residents’ needs are met with dignity. Our staff are trained to support residents and those close to them through changing stages of illness, offering practical help and a thoughtful presence.
Visit The Hazelwell, chat to our team, explore our facilities and see if our care home in Birkenhead is the right place for you or your loved one.
The team at our Birkenhead nursing home is committed to providing person-centred care for every resident, whether they are living with residential, nursing, dementia, respite or palliative needs. Staff take time to understand life histories and routines, so support can be shaped around each individual and what they enjoy most.
Ongoing training, close teamwork and strong links with local health professionals help to ensure our care remains safe and responsive. Regular reviews and open communication with families mean that our care plans evolve as needs change, allowing residents to feel known and well supported at every stage of their stay.
We believe that cultivating close ties with our residents and those closest to them is extremely beneficial to everyone. At our care home in Birkenhead, our wellbeing coordinators strive to involve our residents in all aspects of life, from the activities we offer to the all-inclusive facilities we provide throughout our boutique home. No matter what individual needs our residents have, we want them to feel inspired and valued every day.
Our care home in Birkenhead is well-connected by public transport across the Wirral and wider Merseyside. Bus services running through central Birkenhead link nearby residential areas with key hubs such as Birkenhead Bus Station and St Catherine’s Health Centre, making it straightforward for relatives to visit residents from surrounding areas.
For those travelling by train, nearby stations such as Birkenhead Central and Conway Park are served by Merseyrail services from Liverpool and other parts of the Wirral, with local bus routes or short taxi journeys providing simple onward connections to the home. Visitors arriving from further afield can use rail links into Liverpool Lime Street before changing onto Merseyrail services towards Birkenhead.
Travelling to The Hazelwell by car is fairly convenient, with main routes across the Wirral and access from the Kingsway and Queensway tunnels connecting the area with Liverpool and the wider motorway network. Clear and well-signposted roads make it easy for families and friends to reach our home and spend time with their loved ones.
Hazelwell Care Home
Oldfield Road
Heswall
CH60 6SE
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