- Lear House, Darmonds Green, West Kirby, Wirral, CH48 5DT
Having been open since 1963, Lear House is a popular Residential Care Home in the picturesque seaside town of West Kirby. We pride ourselves on the fantastic staff here, who are on duty 24 hours a day 7 days a week.
The teams at Abbeyfield are highly experienced and provide both a holistic approach to care and a friendly, personal service to each of our residents. Working in close collaboration with residents and their family; we ensure that every need is catered for, and our residents feel welcomed and cared for from the moment they arrive. Abbeyfield is a home for our residents: should needs or requirements change throughout their stay, we are happy and able to continue to provide the highest level of care.
We host regular celebrations and our dedicated Activities Coordinator also ensures that there is always something interesting going on for our residents to participate in.
We prioritise your loved one's safety with our advanced nurse call system. With the simple push of a button, our system guarantees swift and immediate assistance during emergencies or urgent situations, providing reassuring peace of mind.
Our 24-hour remote fire monitoring system provides round-the-clock surveillance, ensuring swift response and heightened safety for our residents. Experience peace of mind knowing that advanced technology is dedicated to protecting your loved ones.
Enjoy the ease of living at Abbeyfield, where parking is a breeze. Our thoughtfully designed parking facilities ensure convenience for residents and visitors alike. Say goodbye to parking hassles and experience stress-free accessibility.
Savour the simplicity of life at Abbeyfield, where every meal is a delightful experience. Our all-inclusive dining ensures that residents relish delicious, nutritionally balanced meals without the worry of planning, shopping or cooking.
“A scheme to bring lonely people together, in an ordinary house, in an ordinary street, getting support and creating an atmosphere of companionship from neighbours and family; returning to the community rather than moving away from it.”
Lear House is a welcoming home offering residential care and respite for up to 24 older people with a range of care needs. Set in its own leafy grounds, within a quiet residential area of West Kirby, Lear House is still close enough to the centre of town to provide easy access to transport links, local shops and amenities.
There are multiple communal spaces throughout the home. Residents can enjoy the entertainment on offer in the lounge, relax with a book in the snug, meet up with friends and family in the first-floor lounge or enjoy a warm afternoon in the garden room and make use of the kitchenette facilities.
The dining room, recently redecorated in a bright and colourful scheme, is where residents enjoy their daily nutritious meals prepared in-house by the chef and the team. Residents can also participate in a range of activities and entertainment such as Knit & Natter, learning French, print making, flower craft and animal visits or enjoy singing along with visiting singers and musicians on a weekly basis. The enclosed sensory garden, with its patio area and garden room, has become a popular meeting place for residents and their families when the weather gets warmer; there is always plenty to do. They also have a dedicated hair salon for visiting hairdressers, should any of the residents require a tidy up or even a restyle.
The 24 bedrooms are situated on the ground floor and first floor, with lift and/or stairlift access to the upper floor. Each room is spacious, with a pleasing outlook, and we encourage residents to add their own personal touches to help them feel more settled and at home.
Set across two floors, Lear House has undergone recent renovations and upgrades in certain areas, making it a truly wonderful place to live. Our large communal lounge is the perfect place for residents to chat to one another or simply enjoy the stunning views across West Kirby. Food is an important part of life here, with residents enjoying their freshly prepared, home cooked meals in our dining room. There are also two smaller lounges where residents can relax with a book or the crossword, or have a quiet coffee and chat with friends.
Each bedroom has been refurbished to ensure they are dementia friendly, using furniture and fabrics that creates a relaxing ambience. We are audited against the Stirling University Dementia Audit Standard, recognised as world leaders in this field. Each room is decorated to a very high standard, offering more than enough space for residents to bring their own furniture to personalise their new space.
Our stunning garden area has been newly landscaped and is the ideal place for relaxing or simply enjoying some fresh air. Access to the internet is available, which some residents find especially useful for keeping in touch with friends and family.
We host regular celebrations and our dedicated Activities Coordinator also ensures that there is always something interesting going on for our residents to participate in.
Activities can range from trips out to local attractions, gardening, shopping, coffee and quiz mornings, arts and crafts, sing-a-longs, cocktail or wine evenings, and music events – there’s something for all tastes! The list goes on, and continues to grow with each resident’s suggestion.
We aim to support our residents in every way that we can in order for them to live independent, interesting and meaningful lives.
The teams at Abbeyfield are highly experienced and provide both a holistic approach to care and a friendly, personal service to each of our residents. Working in close collaboration with residents and their family; we ensure that every need is catered for, and our residents feel welcomed and cared for from the moment they arrive. Abbeyfield is a home for our residents: should needs or requirements change throughout their stay, we are happy and able to continue to provide the highest level of care.
“A scheme to bring lonely people together, in an ordinary house, in an ordinary street, getting support and creating an atmosphere of companionship from neighbours and family; returning to the community rather than moving away from it.”
— Richard Carr-Gomm
This was Richard Carr-Gomm’s vision and mission when he started The Abbeyfield Society and continues to be the foundation for all the work we do to help alleviate loneliness; with our residents at the heart of everything we do.
Homely and friendly houses that have established great links within their community, making time for our residents, and enhancing their lives by bringing everyone together remain at the core of what we stand for today
Today Abbeyfield has over 400 houses in the UK and worldwide, including Australia, Belgium, Canada, Jersey, South Africa and New Zealand. From Richard’s kindness, generosity and goodwill, he has helped to change the lives of thousands of people.
His idea of providing houses for residents to make friends, eat together, take part in activities, and to continue feeling part of the community are the same ideals you’ll find in our houses today.
