Sandtoft Care Home
- Care home
- 22 beds
- No nursing
- Registered since 2011
- Hoylake, Wirral, North West
Good
Rated on
Rating from the Care Quality Commission.
At a glance
3 ratings
Rated Good at every inspection since 2015.
7 months
since the latest rating was published.
72 of 101
rated care homes in Wirral are rated Good, like this one.
Sandtoft Care Home: inspection record
Rated Good in March 2026.
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Ratings published by the Care Quality Commission.
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What inspectors found
From the Care Quality Commission's assessment published 23 March 2026 (assessment visit 5 February 2026). Quoted under the Open Government Licence.
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.
- Safe Good
- Effective Good
- Caring Good
- Responsive Good
- Well-led Good
Read the rest of CQC's summary
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.
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Safe
Good
Safe – this means we looked for evidence that people were protected from abuse and avoidable harm. At our last assessment, we rated this key question good. At this assessment, the rating has remained good. This meant people were safe and protected from avoidable harm.
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Effective
Good
Effective – this means we looked for evidence that people’s care, treatment and support achieved good outcomes and promoted a good quality of life, based on best available evidence.
At our last assessment, we rated this key question good. At this assessment, the rating has remained good. This meant people’s outcomes were consistently good, and people’s feedback confirmed this. -
Caring
Good
Caring – this means we looked for evidence that the provider involved people and treated them with compassion, kindness, dignity and respect. At our last assessment, we rated this key question good. At this assessment, the rating has remained good. This meant people were supported and treated with dignity and respect and were involved as partners in their care.
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Responsive
Good
Responsive – this means we looked for evidence that the provider met people’s needs.
At our last assessment, we rated this key question good. At this assessment, the rating has remained good. This meant people’s needs were met through good organisation and delivery. -
Well-led
Good
Well-led – this means we looked for evidence that service leadership, management and governance assured high-quality, person-centred care; supported learning and innovation; and promoted an open, fair culture. At our last assessment, we rated this key question good. At this assessment, the rating has remained good. This meant the service was consistently managed and well-led. Leaders and the culture they created promoted high-quality, person-centred care.
Questions to ask when you visit
- Ask to see the most recent Care Quality Commission (CQC) report and what the home did about any points in it.
- Visit at different times of day, including a mealtime.
Registration details
- Registered with the CQC since
- What it provides
- Care home service without nursing
- Who it supports
- Older People
Inspection report
Read the full inspection report (opens the Care Quality Commission website)6 inspection reports, latest 30 November 2017. Latest assessment published 23 March 2026; the Care Quality Commission's newer assessments are published on its website rather than as reports.
The rating is the Care Quality Commission's. We show it as published and do not change it.
Who runs it
- Provider
- Sandtoft Care Home LtdBrand: Joseph Heifetz
- Ownership type
- Organisation
- Companies House number
- 05659603 (opens Companies House)
Getting help from Wirral Borough Council
The council can assess what care someone needs and tell them what help with the cost they may get.
- Adult social care at Wirral Borough Council
- Ask for a care needs assessment
- Phone: 0151 606 2006, Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm. Out-of-hours emergencies: 0151 677 6557
- Support for carers
- Care home fee rates published by the council
Checked on the council's website, November 2026.
Common questions
- Does Sandtoft Care Home provide nursing care?
- No. The Care Quality Commission lists Sandtoft Care Home as a care home without nursing.
- How many beds does Sandtoft Care Home have?
- The Care Quality Commission's register lists 22 beds at Sandtoft Care Home.
- When was Sandtoft Care Home last inspected?
- The Care Quality Commission's latest rating for Sandtoft Care Home was published on 23 March 2026.
- Who runs Sandtoft Care Home?
- Sandtoft Care Home is run by Sandtoft Care Home Ltd.
- What is Sandtoft Care Home's CQC rating?
- Its overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is Good, published on 23 March 2026.
Contact
- Phone
- 0151 632 2204
- Address
- 70-72 Alderley Road, Wirral, CH47 2BA Map (opens Google Maps)
Compare nearby
- G Abney Low Nursing home Good, 0.1 miles away
- – Westhaven Care Home Not yet rated, 0.2 miles away
- RI The Lodge Requires improvement, 0.3 miles away
- G Meols Drive Care Home with Nursing Good, 0.4 miles away
- G The Old Garden Care Home Good, 0.4 miles away