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Rated:GoodResidential

Sandtoft Care Home

70-72 Alderley Road, Wirral, Merseyside, CH47 2BA
01516322204
Care Type

Residential Care

Assessment date

5 February 2026

Provider

Sandtoft Care Home Ltd

Beds

22 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 18 care homes for older people within 5 miles, none are rated higher by CQC, 10 are the same and 8 are lower.

18 of these nearby homes have been inspected more recently than this one.

Based on CQC ratings, updated 23 October 2026. How we compare homes | See the nearby homes

Rating history

  1. GoodNov 2015
  2. GoodNov 2017
  3. GoodMar 2026

Rated Good at every inspection since 2015.

Source: CQC inspection reports. Contains CQC data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Costs and who runs this home

This is the only care home Sandtoft Care Home Ltd runs in England.

Average care home fees in the North West: £882 a week for residential care and £1,196 for nursing care (2024-25 averages). Self-funders usually pay more. See our care home costs guide.

  • How to pay for a care home explains the council means test, what counts as capital and the funding you can ask to be assessed for.

About Sandtoft Care Home

Sandtoft Care Home is a residential care home located in Wirral, North West. Its registered care categories include older people. The home has 22 beds. CQC records an overall rating of Good, published in March 2026. The home is operated by Sandtoft Care Home Ltd.

Specialist Care

Older people

Fees and availability

We have not verified a current weekly fee for this home. Ask for a written quote based on the room and care needed, including any extra charges.

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Care and inspection details

Checked against the CQC register on 21 September 2026. This is a check of published information, not a visit to the home.

Registered service
Care home service without nursing
Registered capacity
22 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked
Registered · CH47 2BA

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs.

These describe the registration. The home must assess whether it can meet the individual person's needs and whether a place is available.

CQC ratings in more detail

Overall rating shown by CQC: Good.

Assessment published 23 March 2026. Assessment date recorded: 5 February 2026.

Read CQC's assessment overview

The following is CQC's published account of its assessment, published 23 March 2026. References to “we” mean CQC. It describes findings at that time.

Date of Comprehensive Assessment: 11 February to 20 February 2026. Sandtoft Care Home is a residential care home providing personal care to a maximum of 22 people. At the time of our assessment, 19 people resided at the home; some people were living with dementia. The assessment was prompted by the length of time since our last inspection.

People were cared for by kind, attentive and compassionate staff who understood them well. They were supported to make choices about their daily lives. People were encouraged to stay connected with family and friends, and staff helped them maintain their personal interests and hobbies. A variety of activities were available each day.

The home was consistently clean, well-maintained and safe. Environmental risks were identified and managed effectively. People were protected from abuse, neglect and discrimination. People’s medicines were managed and handled safely.

Recruitment processes were robust, and staff received regular training and ongoing support. When people needed input from health and social care professionals, staff made sure this happened promptly.Staff promoted people’s privacy, dignity and independence. There was a positive and supportive culture where staff well-being was valued. This contributed to a stable and motivated team. The registered manager had good oversight of the home, responded well to feedback, and was committed to continuous improvement for the benefit of people living there.

Safe
Good
Effective
Good
Caring
Good
Responsive
Good
Well-led
Good

Read Sandtoft Care Home's CQC record and reports.

Contains Care Quality Commission information under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Ratings and registration details can change after the date checked.

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Sandtoft Care Home, consider asking...

  1. 1.What happens if my relative's care needs increase significantly -- will they have to move?
  2. 2.How do you handle concerns or complaints from families?
  3. 3.What does the monthly fee cover and what will cost extra?
  4. 4.How do you keep families informed about their relative's day-to-day wellbeing?
  5. 5.What happens if my relative is unhappy here?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit Sandtoft Care Home, look out for...

  1. 1.Do staff greet residents by name and stop to chat?
  2. 2.Are residents dressed, up and occupied, or sitting alone in front of a TV?
  3. 3.Does the home smell fresh and feel clean without being clinical?
  4. 4.Do residents look comfortable and at ease, or anxious and withdrawn?
  5. 5.Does the manager answer your questions openly or deflect?

Could the NHS fund Sandtoft Care Home's fees?

The average nursing home costs £1,535 per week. That's £79,820 a year. NHS Continuing Healthcare could cover all of it. No means test, no contribution from you.

Location

70-72 Alderley Road, Wirral, Merseyside, CH47 2BA

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Sandtoft Care Home

CQC overall rating

Good

Assessment date: 5 February 2026

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