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About Us

Abbeyfield Hoylake & West Kirby Society is a registered charity and also a registered company. As a charity, the Society operates on a not-for-profit basis and its purpose is to provide relief and care to the elderly. It does this through its residential care, respite and day care services.

The Society is also part of the Abbeyfield family, which means that it follows The Abbeyfield Society’s guiding principles in the way it operates and looks after the residents in its care.

In all other respects Abbeyfield Lear House is completely independent and is governed by its own board of Trustees who serve on a voluntary basis.

Community Is at the Heart of Our Vision and Mission​

Our Vision

Our Vision to ‘Enhance the quality of life for older people’ by ‘creating communities that keep people connected’.

Our vision for the future is to build an extension, which will link Lear House with Elliot House, enabling us to refurbish and provide a further 9 bedrooms with en-suite, 2 newly refurbished communal areas so we can offer more activities and more interaction with our local community.

The project is on target for completion end of 2025.

Our Mission

At Abbeyfield, our mission is ‘To support older adults to live well’ by creating welcoming communities that keep people connected.

Our highly experienced teams provide a holistic approach to care, delivering friendly and personal support to every resident.

Working closely with residents and their families, we ensure that every need is met, offering a true sense of home and care that adapts as requirements change.

Our Team

Our wonderful team of staff are professionals, and are very experienced at what they do, but they also care passionately about the residents that they work with. At Lear House we strive to foster a kind, caring and welcoming ethos which our staff embody every day.

Thanks to these exceptional people who have joined our family, Management, our board of Trustees and Volunteers, we have a well-earned reputation for providing excellent care services.

A group of twelve people, some in blue uniforms, pose around a table in the care home. A decorative mirror is on the wall behind them.
A smiling woman with shoulder-length brown hair, wearing a silver necklace and a dark red top, stands against a plain background, her warmth and kindness reflecting the welcoming atmosphere of an Abbeyfield residential care home.

Ailsa Wright
General Manager

Ailsa started life at Lear House as the Society Treasurer but became General Manager, following the retirement of the C.E.O in September 2016.

Ailsa is committed to raising the profile of the Society for the benefit of all the residents and staff.

A person with long dark hair smiles warmly, wearing a blue shirt, seated in an office setting that exudes the welcoming atmosphere of Abbeyfield House.

Sarah Cavanagh
Registered Care Manager

Sarah’s career in Care at Lear House began in 1997. Over the years she has transitioned to roles of increasing responsibility, including Senior Carer, Deputy Manager before her most recent role as our Registered Care Manager.

Sarah has a wealth of experience and her journey in Care demonstrates her strong dedication and growth within the field. With a solid foundation, her career path reflects her commitment to leadership and excellence in care.

A person with short grey hair, radiant in a floral top and shiny tinsel accessories resembling antennae, stands against a plain backdrop. Their vibrant style brings joy to the Abbeyfield care home, where respite care allows them moments of creative expression.

Helen Nile
Activity Coordinator

Helen has been the Activity Coordinator at Lear House since 2012. She organises a variety of activities and entertainment for our residents including different styles of music, a poetry reading group, weekly visits from a local preschool, visits from a therapy dog and other animals, pamper afternoons, crafting, exercise sessions, quizzes and crosswords.

Helen considers it a privilege to be a part of our residents' lives and works hard to keep them active and in touch with the local community.

Resident Testimonials

"There's always something going on, singing, dancing and the owl man. There are some wonderful staff, and we always have a laugh!"
This fabric square features handwritten text about activities and the friendly staff at Abbeyfield, beautifully set over a large pink flower and a colourful butterfly.
"I enjoy joining in activities with my friends. The friendship and kindness is special. The garden is lovely and sitting outside on a sunny day enjoyable for everyone. West Kirby is a good place to live, I like walking by the sea and watching people with their dogs."
Fabric with handwritten text in blue ink, referencing friendship, kindness, enjoying time outdoors, and a place called West Kirby. Inspired by life at a Wirral care home, three daisy-like flowers are embroidered at the bottom.
"I love walking and the peaceful grounds. I love the trees and the quiet and the kindess of the staff."
Handwritten text on fabric expresses appreciation for the peaceful grounds, trees, quiet, and staff kindness at the Wirral care home, beautifully decorated with colourful butterfly stickers.
"I like the companionship. I enjoy the meals. It is like a second home."
The text on the fabric reads: I’d appreciate the companionship of sharing meals at our Abbeyfield. Its like a second home for us. A butterfly decoration is in the bottom right corner.
"I love the skunk when he visits and the people."
Text on a fabric background adorned with butterfly and floral stickers, reading: I love the skunk when it visits at the abbeyfield and the people.
"I enjoy the friendship of my friends. We care for one and other. Excellent entertainment. Variety of meals, excellent, good chef."
A fabric square featuring a handwritten message about friendship and meals, adorned with six embroidered flowers and a blue butterfly in the top corner on an orange background, adds warmth and cheer to the Wirral care home ambience.
"I can recommend Lear House for friendship, food and outings. You will never be disappointed."
Handwritten text on fabric reads, I can recommend Lost Houses for friendship, food, and outings. You will not be disappointed. Decorated with musical notes, flowers, and a microphone sticker, it evokes the warmth of a welcoming care home in Wirral.
"I enjoy the friendship of my friends. We care for one and other. Excellent entertainment. Variety of meals, excellent, good chef."
A handwritten note on fabric, mentioning friendship, entertainment, and meals at the Wirral care home, is beautifully adorned with embroidered flowers and a butterfly patch in the corner.