9 Haymans Green
West Derby Village
Liverpool
Merseyside
L12 7JG
| Care Type | Care Home |
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| Care Category | Residential | Nursing | Dementia | Respite |
| Availability | Yes |
| Weekly Prices From | £1,150.00 |
| Regulator's Rating | Good |
Gener Tayhopon is Manager at Castle Grange.
Gener joined Castle Grange as Home Manager in spring 2026, bringing over 20 years of experience across the care sector. Having worked in a range of frontline, management, operational and compliance roles, he brings a wealth of knowledge and a strong understanding of delivering high-quality care.
Gener is passionate about creating a warm, welcoming home where residents feel safe, valued and respected. He places residents’ dignity, wellbeing, choices and individual needs at the heart of everything he does, while supporting staff to provide compassionate, person-centred care.
With an approachable and inclusive leadership style, Gener is committed to developing his team, working closely with families and professionals, and continually improving the quality of care at Castle Grange.
Castle Grange Care Home, West Derby
Welcome to Castle Grange Care Home, a warm and welcoming home in West Derby, Liverpool, providing compassionate general residential and general nursing care in a comfortable and supportive environment.
With 40 bedrooms, Castle Grange offers residents a friendly place to call home, where they can feel safe, valued and respected. Our dedicated team takes the time to understand each resident's preferences, routines, interests and life experiences.
We believe moving into a care home can be the beginning of a new chapter, with opportunities to enjoy companionship, maintain independence and discover new interests.
Residential and Nursing Care
Our person-centred approach puts each resident's dignity, wellbeing and independence at the heart of everything we do.
We provide general residential care for those needing support with everyday living, alongside general nursing care for residents requiring additional professional support. Our team works closely with residents, families and healthcare professionals to ensure care is tailored to individual needs and wishes.
A Comfortable Place to Call Home
We want Castle Grange to feel like home.
Residents are encouraged to bring photographs, treasured possessions and familiar belongings to personalise their rooms and create a space that reflects their personality.
Our communal areas provide welcoming places to relax, socialise with friends and family, enjoy activities or simply spend some quiet time.
Enjoying Everyday Life
Life at Castle Grange is about more than daily routines. Our activities programme encourages mental stimulation, physical wellbeing, creativity and social connection, with activities such as arts and crafts, gentle exercise, quizzes, games, music and entertainment.
Residents are encouraged to take part in activities they enjoy, at their own pace, while maintaining hobbies and interests that bring them pleasure and purpose.
Food, Friendship and Wellbeing
Our catering team provides a variety of nutritious and enjoyable meals, including traditional favourites. Individual dietary requirements and personal preferences are considered, while mealtimes offer an opportunity to enjoy good food and the company of others.
A Caring Community in West Derby
Castle Grange is located in West Derby, Liverpool, close to local shops, amenities, parks and green spaces. Croxteth Hall and Country Park is nearby, offering beautiful open spaces and historic surroundings.
The location also provides convenient access to Liverpool city centre and the wider Merseyside area, helping family and friends remain closely involved in residents' lives.
Choosing a care home is an important decision. At Castle Grange Care Home, we are committed to creating a community where every resident is known as an individual, treated with dignity and supported to enjoy life.
Whether you are looking for residential care in West Derby or nursing care in Liverpool, our compassionate team provides personalised support in a warm and welcoming home.
At Castle Grange, every person matters, every life has meaning, and every day is an opportunity to feel at home.
| Care Options | We Can Provide |
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| Support For | Companionship, Convalescence, End of Life, Palliative, Personal care. |
| Disability Support | Bed Bound, Hearing Impairment, Physically Frail, Requires Hoist , Speech Impairment, Visual Impairment, Walking Frame, Wheel Chair Bound. |
| Medication | By Mouth, Change Catheter, Injection, Suppository. |
| Nursing Specialisms | Cancer, Crohns, Crohn's Disease, Depression, Diabetes, Parkinson's Disease, Stroke, Ulcerative Colitis. |
| Type Of Dementia | Mild Dementia, Moderate Dementia. |
| Dementia Behaviour | Agitation / Restlessness, Disrupted Sleep Patterns, Mild Forgetfulness. |
| Dementia Specialisms | Alzheimer's. |
| Respite Care | Yes |
Autumna has invited care providers to evidence the infection control measures they are carrying out, above and beyond those laid out by the government, in order to keep residents, staff and visitors safe.
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Castle Grange is working within the government guidelines to help protect its staff and clients. |
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| Infection Control Initiatives in place | ||
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Independent Assessments | We have been independently assessed in our approach to infection control. |
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Infection Control Training | Our staff are trained to use measures which prevent and control infections. |
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Infection control and the safety of both residents and staff often requires quarantine measures and the isolation of care home residents. To test, monitor and allow residents to communicate with relatives, the prevalence of room-level connectivity within the home is becoming increasingly relevant. Wireless Internet access (WiFi) The Care Organisation has not indicated availability Mobile Phone Network Coverage (mobile “signal”) The Care Organisation has not indicated availability Telephone for external calling The Care Organisation has not indicated availability |
Social media provides an up to date window on the activities within a provider's setting.
| Minimum Age |
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| 65 |
| LGBTQ Welcome |
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| Yes |
| Our Building and Facilities |
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The home has its own secure gardens and good wheelchair access, with an interior that is spacious and ideal for achieving a relaxing atmosphere and effective care results. |
| Is Our Home Purpose Built |
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| Yes |
| How Many Floors We Have |
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| 3 |
| Who Owns Our Building |
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| Private |
| Communal Rooms |
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| Conservatory, Dining Rooms, Sitting Rooms, TV Lounges. |
| What Else Do We Provide |
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| Assisted Bathroom, Chiropodist, Dentist, GP, Hairdressers, Lift, Optician, Smoking Area. |
| Our Garden |
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| Communal Garden, Communal Patio, Private Garden(s), Seating, Wheelchair Friendly Access. |
| How 'Smart' Are We? |
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| Electronic Visitor Register, Interactive Digital Touch Table, Reduce Plastic Use. |
| Description |
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Some en-suite rooms are available and one dual occupancy, with carers available 24-7 though respecting the privacy of residents as a core part of the service. |
| About Our Rooms | |
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| Number Of Rooms | 40 |
| Number Of Ensuite Rooms | 20 |
| We offer these types of ensuite rooms: WC and Basin. | |
| Type Of Room |
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| Single Room. |
| Room Features |
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| Furnished, Step Free Access. |
| Room Facilities |
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| Internet Access, Telephone Point, Wifi. |
| Weekly Fees Start From | Fee |
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| Residential Fees From / Price Per Week | £1,150.00 |
| Nursing Fees From / Price Per Week | £1,250.00 |
| Funding Types | |
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| Local Authority | Liverpool |
| Region | North West |
| We Accept Self-Funding Clients | Yes |
| We Accept Local Authority Funding | Yes |
| We Accept NHS Continuing Healthcare | Yes |
| We Accept Local Authority funding with a Third Party Top-Up | Yes |
Choice Dining is a food-focused accreditation designed to give care-seekers like yourself the ability to consider and compare the dining experience within different care settings.
To be awarded the Choice Dining badge, a care home will have committed to delivering exceptional dining experiences with a strong focus on preference, individuality, hygiene and the environment. You can explore the specifics of all participating homes in the tab below to learn more about the food on offer, how it is served and presented and what they’re doing to cater for your personal taste. Find out more about Choice Dining.
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The preparation, nutritional value and presentation of food.
Attractive drinks and adaptive cups/glasses are available and accessible where needed.
Individual dietary needs are person centred.
Meals reflect the nutritional needs of the residents.
Our menu is balanced.
Snacks are provided for residents that require texture-modified food.
Hot Trolley
Room Service
A critical component for good health.

Hand hygiene for both residents and staff.
We are following best practice including NICE guidelines as a standard.
We have allergen management policies in place.
A freedom to eat the food you want, when you want it.
Families are invited for meals [Covid permitting].
Residents dining in their own room have the same food options as elsewhere.
Residents dining in their own room have their food presented to same standard as elsewhere.
Residents have access to Dining Room.
Residents have the option of dining in their own room.
Staff sit with the residents they support when they dine.
Residents can order food not on the menu, or have access to an ‘evergreen menu’.
Residents have access to a flexible meal service beyond defined times.
More than one option is available at mealtimes for all residents, including those with special and theraputic diets.
Residents with dementia are shown food or visual menus to help them decide.
There is a weekly menu.
We offer catering for special events.
Residents are involved in the creation of the menu.
The best interest choices are made for residents unable to make their own choices.
Understanding the wants and requirements of every individual be it cultural, religious or dietary.
Halal food can be served.
Kosher food can be served.
Gluten-free food can be served.
Vegan food can be served.
Vegetarian food can be served.
We can support people with Diabetes.
Delivering a respectful and quality service.
Residents are given appropriate and dignified crockery / glassware and cutlery.
Tables are well laid.
We have food theme days/nights.
Staff understand and pre-empt potential meal-time behaviours which can impact nutritional intake.
Staff always use appropriate and dignified language (e.g. it is an ‘apron’ not a ‘bib’).
We promote an inclusive dining experience.
There are no unnecessary disruptions during mealtimes.
Being environmentally and socially responsible and thoughtful.
We correctly dispose of our waste.
We monitor our food waste.
Our energy usage is well maintained.
| Activities Are So Important |
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As part of your care plan, you'll receive support with daily living activities, both basic and physical, to help you lead a fulfilling life tailored to your abilities, whether at home or in the community. |
| Activities At Home |
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| 1 to 1 Activities, Animal Petting, Bingo, Birthday Celebrations, Board Games, Card Games, Cooking, Crafts, Crosswords, Excursions, Exercise Class, Flower Arranging, Gardening, Knitting / Embroidery, Music Entertainment, Music Therapy, Painting, Pet Therapy, Quiz Games, Reminiscence, Singing, Themed Events, Visiting Entertainment, Word Games. |
| Activities Outside Our Home |
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| Local Tourist Attractions, Park, Shopping. |
The Go Green badge is designed to give care-seekers like yourself the ability to consider and compare a care home’s sustainability and green practices.
The below statements are changes that the care provider has acknowledged they have implemented towards a more sustainable future.
The operation, maintenance, and repair of a property
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Do you use LED light bulbs? | Yes |
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Are your windows double glazed? | Yes |
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Do you use motion sensors? | Yes |
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Is your boiler less than 15 years old? | Yes |
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Do you have an EPC rating? | Yes |
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Do you use eco-friendly cleaning products? | Yes |
The sourcing of goods and the landfill/recycling journey
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Do you monitor your waste? | Yes |
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Do you train your team on recycling practices? | Yes |
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Do you have systems for recycling throughout the home? | Yes |
Energy reduction and renewable energy usage
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Is your boiler less than 15 years old? | Yes |
Using digital rather than paper based processes
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Do you use digital payslips? | Yes |
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Do you use online rotas? | Yes |
9 Haymans Green
West Derby Village
Liverpool
Merseyside
L12 7JG
| Current Ratings | |
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| Overall | Good |
| Safe | Good |
| Well Led | Requires Improvement |
| Caring | Good |
| Responsive | Good |
| Effective | Good |
| Inspection Reports | |
| Last inspected | 11th January 2022 |
| Last rated | 8th February 2019 |
| Current Report |
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| Historic Reports |
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| Registration Date | 18th July 2013 |
| Service Provider | Unity Homes Limited, M7 2DX |
| Transport |
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| Bus Stop nearby, Car Park on-site. |
| Nearby Services |
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| Bank, Chemist, Church, Golf Club, Hospital, Local Walks & Bike Rides, Park, Pub, Restaurant, Shops. |
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