Introduction

Sylvan House is a private residential home which accommodates private or social service funded residents situated in the heart of Prenton, Birkenhead, Wirral, ideally situated for public transport and shops. It has been a residential home for the last 20 years.

Sylvan House is registered for 22 beds, with Wirral social services and is inspected at least twice yearly. Copies of inspections can be obtained from social services or the home.

It comprises of a three-story building with an 8-person passenger lift. It has three easy steps to the front and a ramp to the side. There is a main lounge, which is big and bright with a television. If you prefer quieter moments there is a quiet lounge, which is well stocked with books; and of course there is one’s own bedroom.

Sylvan House offers delightful residential rooms on the ground and first floor which residents may furnish if they so choose (space permitting) and in line with fire regulations. Bedrooms are big bright and airy. Residents may use their rooms at any time during the day as well of at night. All rooms in the house are fitted with nurse call and fire detectors.

The Manager and his family occupy the second floor. There is also a dinning room and kitchen, were drink’s can be made at any time of the day or night by residents or relatives when they visit. There are no restrictions on visiting times.There is a pay phone available to all residents.

Visiting services: Chiropodist, Hairdresser, Optician, Physiotherapist, Clergy
Shoppers come in weekly to buy anything that residents may require.

Outside there is a garden and patio area, during the summer there are plenty of patio chairs and tables, and the garden is quiet and secluded from the road by mature trees. Quite often during the summer we have a barbeque for those who want. There is a choice of menu, a full time cook cooks all meals and any variations or dietary meals can be accommodated. The emphasis is on good home cooking.