Summer Fields Care Home

52-58 Rock Lane West, Rock Ferry, Birkenhead CH42 4PA
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9.2 49 Reviews
  • Summer Fields Care Home, Birkenhead
Summer Fields Care Home specialises in the care of the elderly mentally infirm, and those living with milder forms of dementia. It offers long term residential care, respite, daycare and short term stay in a safe, warm and welcoming environment.

The home is a gorgeous period property located in a peaceful residential area.

It has a well-kept, lawned garden and sun deck, which residents make regular use of during warmer periods.

Inside the accommodation is bright and comfortable, with communal lounges and dining areas that facilitate plenty of socialising.

There is a dedicated activities coordinator, who makes sure that residents are always engaged and entertained. This includes the continuation of hobbies and learning of new skills, as well as day trips and opportunities to engage with the local community.

Summer Fields Care Home aims to provide a warm, happy and secure environment. It has person-centred care at its heart.

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Care Provided by Summer Fields Care Home

  • Primary Care Categories
  • Dementia
  • Mental Health Condition
  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Sensory Impairment
  • Care Types Provided
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 50 Service Users
  • Privately Owned
  • Care Offered
  • Alcohol Dependence (past or present)
  • Alzheimer's
  • Bariatric Care/Obesity
  • COPD/Pulmonary Disease
  • Down Syndrome
  • Epilepsy
  • Hearing Impairment
  • Korsakoff Syndrome
  • Multiple Sclerosis
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Speech Impairment
  • Stroke
  • Visual Impairment
  • Other Care Provided
  • Convalescent Care
  • Day Care
  • End of Life Care
  • Own GP if required
  • Palliative Care
  • Separate Specialist Dementia Care Unit

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Andy Newbolt (Registered Manager)
  • Admission Criteria
    • Ages 50+
  • Room Information
    • Single Rooms (50)
    • Couples/Companion Rooms (0)
  • Care Home Design/Build
    • Purpose Built: No
    • Last Refurbishment: 2023
    • Number of floors: 1

Funding & Fees Guide for Summer Fields Care Home

  • Funding Types Accepted
  • Self funding (Private)
  • Local Authority with Top-Up
  • Local Authority
  • NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) Funding
  • Weekly Charges per Person
    • Self-Funded Residential Care from £1,150
    • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care from £1,350
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care from £1,150
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care from £1,350
  • (these prices are only a guideline, please contact Summer Fields Care Home to find out the exact price for your requirements)

Facilities

  • Close to Local shops
  • Gardens
  • Lift
  • Minibus or other transport
  • Near Public Transport
  • Own Furniture if required
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access
  • Residents Kitchenette
  • Smoking not permitted
  • Television point in own room
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Visiting

  • Encourage families and friends to visit as often as possible and support people to go out with loved ones.


  • Parking

  • Summer Fields Care Home have 2 car parks please use the big car park at the front of the home, as this leads to the main reception.


Summer Fields Care Home Reviews (49)

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Summer Fields Care Home has a Review Score of 9.2 (9.210) out of 10, based on 10 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Summer Fields Care Home has 49 reviews.

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Review from Sonia B (Daughter of Resident) published on 19 June 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Social Services recommended this Care Home for my Dad during the Coronavirus lockdown so I couldn’t view it nor enter. But having read the good reviews, I agreed. Dad has really settled in thanks to the genuine staff and when I took Dad it was heartbreaking for me but because the deputy manager was
so friendly upon our arrival, I knew Dad would be safe and well cared for in Summer Fields. The gardens are well kept and the rooms are nice. Staff keep me updated about Dad which is so appreciated. I would like to thank the staff for all that they do for my lovely Dad and hopefully, I can meet you all one day soon. Stay safe, so much thanks to you all.

Reply from Kelly Crabtree, Home Manager at Summer Fields Care Home

Thank you for your lovely response, we really appreciate it and we cannot wait to meet you, we are working hard to keep everyone safe.


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Review from P T (Daughter of Resident) published on 21 May 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Very happy with the care Mum receives.
Possibly more carers and 1 management needed on weekends.

Reply from Kelly Crabtree, Home Manager at Summer Fields Care Home

Thank you for the positive feedback. It's always appreciated. Please be assured that while management are not in the home during the weekend, the home is not left without qualified supervisors. We have Team leaders on shift as well as our senior care staff to ensure continuity of care. Management are always on call during the weekends and will come into the home if the need arises. We are always reviewing our staffing levels. This is dependent on the number of residents we have living with us and their individual level of care needs. Please feel free to give us a call if you have any concerns.


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Review from B T (Daughter of Resident) published on 21 May 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

From the first meeting with the assistant manager, I knew this was the right place. All staff are amazing and nothing is too much. They keep us informed all the time if there are any issues. Mum has improved since being there and I feel it is the fact she has company and gets involved. Previous to going
to the home she would be on her own not going out or doing anything, all she had was family visits.

Reply from Kelly Crabtree, Home Manager at Summer Fields Care Home

This is lovely to hear. Thank you for such positive feedback and continued support for all of the staff. It's very much appreciated.


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Review from Carolyn K (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 19 May 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My Nan turned 100 in October last year and the staff and other residents were amazing. Nothing is ever too much trouble for this team. They keep the residents entertained, engaged and are always thinking of new things to do. I have visited the residence many times and the place is always clean, the
residents happy and the staff seriously amazing. I would high recommend.

Reply from Kelly Crabtree, Home Manager at Summer Fields Care Home

Hi thank you for your feedback, the 100th party was lovely happy times, I will send the feedback to the staff as I know they will appreciate this. We hope to see you soon.
Love from all at Summer Fields.


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Review from Roberta C (Wife of Resident) published on 19 May 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I am very happy with the care that is given. Nothing is too much trouble. The food is very good.

Reply from Kelly Crabtree, Home Manager at Summer Fields Care Home

Thank you so much for your positive review, we hope to see you very soon.
Love from all At Summer Fields.


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Review from B F (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 15 May 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Due to the recent outbreak of covid19 virus and everyone on lockdown, it is hard for everyone to see their loved ones and especially when they are living in care. We as a family are very close to our nan and the staff have gone out of their way at this very difficult time to keep all residents safe
and to video call the family so we can see our loved ones. This is amazing as we get to see them face to face and talk as if we are with them. I can not thank Summerfield Care Home and staff enough. I know my Nan is well looked after and treated like family, I know she is in safe hands and I do not have to worry about her. I enjoy my call from her, all thanks to the staff you're doing an amazing job, everyone. Thank you so much.

Reply from Kelly Crabtree, Home Manager at Summer Fields Care Home

This is such a lovely review, thank you so much for your kind words, I will pass these lovely words to the staff. The staff have said they are looking forward to seeing you all again, your cakes and cup of teas and friendly faces are missed.


Love from all At Summer Fields


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Review from Jayne H (Wife of Resident) published on 5 May 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My dear husband has young-onset Alzheimer's disease. Summer Fields originally took care of him on an extended respite in December 2019 while I searched for a permanent home for him. During this time I spent a lot of time in the care home to teach the staff about him because he cannot speak and you have
to know him really well to communicate with him and read him. I arrived randomly at all times of the day and observed first hand how every shift of staff was dedicated, caring and efficient and the first-rate quality of the food, care and clinical care that all residents received. I was welcomed and kept fully informed and involved in everything pertaining to his care.
The staff begged me to choose Summer Fields for him because they had grown so fond of him and I realised that this was the case and was sure that he could not be in a better place. I believe that suspending visiting weeks before lockdown has saved lives. It is clearly well run.

Reply from Kelly Crabtree, Home Manager at Summer Fields Care Home

Thank you for your support and kind words this means a lot to the staff and we hope to see you again soon. Love from all at Summer Fields


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Review from Jimmy H (Son of Resident) published on 5 May 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Excellent care home who responded to the Covid-19 outbreak with thorough professionalism. Closed home well before lockdown, having the resident's safety and wellbeing in mind, and throughout have kept in touch to keep me informed of my Mums care and all actions taking place within the home to keep the
resident's safe.

Reply from Kelly Crabtree, Home Manager at Summer Fields Care Home

Thank you for the comment, don't forget we can always arrange to video call if needed I know that the staff would love to say hello!
Love from all at Summer Fields


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Review from Linda E (Daughter of Resident) published on 26 February 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Staff and management excellent. Mum's room is very good. I am very happy with the Summer Fields Care Home. Food is excellent. Staff very caring.

Reply from Kelly Crabtree, Home Manager at Summer Fields Care Home

Thank you very much for your review of Summer Fields. I will ensure this positive comment is passed onto the staff for their hard work.
Thanks, Kelly.


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Review from L F (Niece of Resident) published on 21 January 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My aunt is a temporary resident waiting for an assessment. The staff seem helpful and kind. She enjoys the food. Some parts of the home could do with a lick of paint but on the whole, is very clean.

Reply from Kelly Crabtree, Home Manager at Summer Fields Care Home

Many thanks for your lovely review, the staff at Summer Fields are dedicated to the home and the people who are living at Summer Fields permanent or temporary.
The painting is on our action plan and is a priority.


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Review from Julie K (Daughter of Resident) published on 15 January 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

While visiting a number of care homes for our mum, from the minute we walked into Summerfields we knew she would be happy there. Staff are great with mum and all other residents they all have a great rapport.
Mum is well looked after and encouraged to take part in various activities.
Her room is
clean, warm and cosy but to be fair is not unlike a hotel room as only used for sleeping in at night.
We were even invited to have dinner with Mum there on Christmas day which I thought was a lovely gesture from the home itself as we couldn't bring Mum out due to her ailments.
I can't fault any of the staff, they are all great, from management to care staff, they go above and beyond the call of duty and anyone that says otherwise has me to answer to! We wanted the best for our mum and in choosing Summerfields we know we made the right choice.
Keep up the good work Summerfields.

Reply from Kelly Crabtree, Registered Manager at Summer Fields Care Home

Thank you for your lovely feedback Julie, we do strive to ensure all people who are at Summer Fields have person-centred care. I will ensure that I communicate this review with all staff, your mum is well loved by all at Summer Fields.


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Review from Nicki K (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 15 January 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Cannot thank the staff enough for the care they give to my nan. They do an amazing job, I cannot single any of the carers out because they are all fantastic. My nan has been ill over the past couple of weeks and even though they have a lot of people there to care for, they have made sure my nan has
had the best care they could give everyone. They are an asset to the home and residents. You are all amazing and do a fantastic job.

Reply from Kelly Crabtree, Registered Manager at Summer Fields Care Home

Thank you Nicki for your review, your feedback is very encouraging and we will ensure that the care your Nan is happy at Summer Fields, I will pass your fantastic review to the staff at Summer Fields.


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Review from Peter K (Son of Resident) published on 16 November 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mum's social worker recently recommended Summerfield Care Home for my mum to have some respite.
I highly recommend Summerfield Care Home.
The carers and management are genuine and give proper care. One of the carers is giving up her Sunday morning to take my mum to church and getting in half an
hour early so she can walk my mum there. Amazing! Also, she has done a painting and I popped in 10 minutes ago and there she was in the cinema, drinking a small glass of wine with cheese and biscuits enjoying a good film with her friend. This gives me so much peace of mind knowing my mum is getting the best care anyone could possibly give her thank you, Summerfield, I haven't seen my mum so happy for years.

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Review from Gary B (Son of Resident) published on 15 October 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Overall, a very good provider of care.

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Review from Harry V (Friend of Resident) published on 23 January 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I visit my friend usually three times a week and take him out for the morning or afternoon.


I am always greeted warmly by members of staff who are very attentive to my friend's needs. The staff are multi-racial which adds colour and diversity and great friendship among them. A very happy atmosphere

is always present. "Thank you all".

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Review from Janet H (Friend of Resident) published on 23 January 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have always found Summer Fields to be a lovely home with wonderful, caring staff who cannot do enough for my friend who has been there for the last two years.
The home is always clean and maintained well by their handyman who works very hard.
My friend is always doing various activities, this keeps
him very busy.

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Review from Margaret T (Friend of Resident) published on 22 December 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I can't praise this care home enough. The care staff are very thoughtful, patient and very helpful to the residents, their families and friends. The residents are always clean and tidy. I have witnessed activities and entertainment for the residents, which they thoroughly enjoy. It's lovely seeing them
smile, laugh and sing. The bedroom, lounge and bathrooms are always very clean. The manager/duty and receptionist have always been helpful. Nothing is too much trouble for all the staff.

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Review from S T (Daughter of Resident) published on 22 December 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mum has been resident at this care home for the last two months.


Although it was very difficult to have to make the decision for her health and safety to go. I have found all the staff lovely and very supportive to my mum and ourselves and happy and willing to do whatever is needed to make us

all comfortable. I can't thank them enough.

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Review from R B (Son of Resident) published on 22 December 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I love this home and so does my mum. The staff are fantastic.
I have recommended Summer Fields to my cousin for her father and he is now a resident.

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Review from C O (Daughter of Resident) published on 22 December 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My dad has settled in well and is very well cared for. Eats and sleeps well - enjoys his food and enjoys the banter with some of the staff. My dad really enjoys his trips out especially to the museum and the tea dinner dance with the Mayor at the Town Hall. He misses a certain staff member who has recently
left, he had a great rapport with her. He has a good relationship with all the staff. There are other staff members who are great with my dad. I feel confident with the care my dad is receiving as he's so settled which helps me and my family and we feel confident too.

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Current Review Score: 9.2 (9.210)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.2 (9.210) out of 10 for Summer Fields Care Home is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.4 out of 5 from 10 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.8 out of 5 from 9 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Care Home is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.410 for Summer Fields Care Home is calculated as follows: ( (90 Excellents x 5) + (9 Goods x 4) + (6 Satisfactorys x 3) + (12 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 117 Ratings = 4.41

  • b) 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5').

    The 4.8 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Summer Fields Care Home is based on 9 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 3.9

    • ii) 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the registered maximum number of service users in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Care Home registered for a maximum of 50 service users has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 50 registered maximum number of service users is 10. 9 Positive Reviews ÷ 10 = 0.9

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

Performance

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 17 May 2018

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Good

  • Caring

    Good

  • Effective

    Good

  • Responsive

    Good

  • Safe

    Requires improvement

  • Well-led

    Good

Care Quality Commission is responsible for the registration and inspection of social care services in England.

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Andy

Andy Newbolt

Job Title: Home Manager

I have worked with Your Health Group for almost three years. I enjoy being a part of a team that is making the lives of our residents as happy and comfortable as possible, ensuring that their care needs are met each and every day.


My care career began 18 years ago, and over the years I have developed a vast knowledge of Dementia and what it takes to provide an excellent standard of care to those who are vulnerable and dependent on others. I have progressed from kitchen assistant to senior care team and now Home Manager, completing my NVQs in Health and Social Care and a Diploma Level 5 in Management and Leadership.


I really do love my job and the challenges it brings each day - every day really is different. It means so much when you see the people you look after not only living happily but thriving. I have an incredibly dedicated team working alongside me. They, and the rewards of the job, are why I will always enjoy this job, even after 18 years!