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Sandtoft Care Home
Residential Care
5 February 2026
Sandtoft Care Home Ltd
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
- Nov 2015
- Nov 2017
- Mar 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.
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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.
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Fees and availability
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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: .
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
- Effective
- Caring
- Responsive
- Well-led
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.What happens if my relative's care needs increase significantly -- will they have to move?
- 2.How do you handle concerns or complaints from families?
- 3.What does the monthly fee cover and what will cost extra?
- 4.How do you keep families informed about their relative's day-to-day wellbeing?
- 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.Do staff greet residents by name and stop to chat?
- 2.Are residents dressed, up and occupied, or sitting alone in front of a TV?
- 3.Does the home smell fresh and feel clean without being clinical?
- 4.Do residents look comfortable and at ease, or anxious and withdrawn?
- 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

Sandtoft Care Home
CQC overall rating
Assessment date: 5 February 2026
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