Rated Care Homes

Sandtoft Care Home

G

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

Care home, 22 beds, Wirral

Rated Good in March 2026.

Sandtoft Care Home: inspection record: inspection ratings by year, 2015 to 2026
201520162017201820192020202120222023202420252026
Overall
Safe
Effective
Caring
Responsive
Well-led

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.

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 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

  1. Ask to see the most recent Care Quality Commission (CQC) report and what the home did about any points in it.
  2. 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.

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

Address
70-72 Alderley Road, Wirral, CH47 2BA Map (opens Google Maps)
Read the full inspection report (opens the Care Quality Commission website)

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