Sandycroft

Brook Lane, Rixton, Warrington, WA3 6DT

01925948710

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

20 May 2021

Provider

Bright Futures Care Limited

Beds

5 beds

Rating history

GoodJun 2021

First inspected by CQC in 2021, rated Good.

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

Costs and who runs this home

Run by Bright Futures Care Limited, which runs 21 care homes in England: 1 rated Outstanding, 7 Good and 13 not yet rated.

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 Sandycroft

Sandycroft is a residential care home in Warrington offering accommodation and personal care for younger adults. The findings below set out the CQC's most recent assessment of the service.

Sandycroft provides accommodation and personal care for up to five younger adults with sensory impairments, learning disabilities and autistic spectrum disorders across two floors. At the time of inspection, five people were living at the service.

The home thoroughly assesses people's support needs and areas of risk, with relevant support measures in place and regular health and wellbeing reviews to keep people safe. Care plans and risk assessments are tailored and relevant to individual needs. People receive support from dedicated key workers who are familiar with their specific support requirements and associated risks.

Source: CQC inspection report, 19 June 2021

Specialist Care

Learning disabilitiesSensory impairmentsYounger adults

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.

Check current vacancies, the admission assessment and visiting arrangements directly with the home.

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: 5 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · WA3 6DT

Registered care categories

Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Learning disabilities; Sensory impairment.

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.

Rating report published 19 June 2021. Latest inspection date recorded: 20 May 2021.

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

Read Sandycroft'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 Sandycroft, 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 Sandycroft, 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 Sandycroft'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.

Find out if the NHS could fund these fees