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Sandstones

9 Penkett Road, Wallasey, Merseyside CH45 7QF
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She made some new friends. The staff were so kind and caring.Elaine M(Daughter of Resident/Service User)
Sandstones, Wallasey
My mum is treated with care and compassion by all the care team.H J(Daughter of Resident/Service User)
Sandstones, Wallasey
All staff are professional and provide a caring environmentC H(Daughter of Resident/Service User)
Sandstones, Wallasey

Sandstones in Wallasey is within a mile of the River Mersey estuary on the Wirral and offers a comfortable, homely environment for older people.

The home offers residential and dementia care for up to 35 residents, with comfortable single en-suite rooms. Permanent care is available, alongside respite care and shorter stays. Sandstones is accredited under the Veteran Friendly Framework, confirming the home provides tailored care for veterans.

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Care Provided by Sandstones

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Dementia

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 35 Service Users

Dementia Care Types

  • Mild Dementia
  • Moderate Dementia

Other Care Provided

  • Convalescent Care

Facilities

  • Own Furniture if required
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Close to Local shops
  • Near Public Transport
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Gardens
  • Residents Kitchenette
  • Television point in own room

Funding & Fees

Weekly Charges per Person

Type of carePermanentRespite
Residential CareFrom £1,135From £1,135
Residential Dementia CareFrom £1,135From £1,135

Contact Sandstones to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:

Fees can vary depending on care needs and other factors. Colleagues at Sandstones will be happy to discuss our weekly fees with you and what our fees include.

Funding Types Accepted

  • Self-Funding (Private)
  • Local Authority with Top-up
  • Local Authority
  • NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)

Tours

Onsite Tours of SandstonesUsually available on Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri(between 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM)We are pleased to provide you with an onsite tour of Sandstones, you can simply call the home and arrange an appointment with our team. We will be happy to provide you with any further information that you would like and answer any questions that you may have regarding our home or our care. We’re very proud of Sandstones and we are here to help.

Good to Know

Group / Owner

  • Anchor
  • Voluntary / Not for Profit Owned

Person in charge

  • Ben Macdougall (Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Information

  • Mixed (no single-gender units)
  • Ages 65+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: Yes
  • Year Purpose Built: 1990

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (35)

Visiting

  • Visitors are welcome at Sandholme Fold.

Parking

  • Onsite parking is available, including disabled spaces.

Sandstones Reviews (80)

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9.6

Sandstones has a Review Score of 9.6 (9.590) out of 10, based on 18 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Sandstones has 80 reviews.

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Review from Rosemary M (Sister of Resident) published on 9 October 2026 Submitted via Postal Review Card•
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Review from Elaine M (Daughter of Resident) published on 3 September 2026 Submitted via Postal Review Card•
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Review from H J (Daughter of Resident) published on 18 August 2026 Submitted via Postal Review Card•
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Review from Paul M (Son of Resident) published on 25 June 2026 Submitted via Postal Review Card•
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Review from C H (Daughter of Resident) published on 19 May 2026 Submitted via Website•
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Review from G W (Wife of Resident) published on 2 April 2026 Submitted via Postal Review Card•
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Review from M W (Daughter of Resident) published on 13 March 2026 Submitted via Website•
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Review from Janice A (Niece of Resident) published on 27 February 2026 Submitted via Website•
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Review from Paula C (Wife of Resident) published on 26 February 2026 Submitted via Website•
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Review from Kerri W (Daughter of Resident) published on 26 January 2026 Submitted via Postal Review Card•
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Review from P W (Daughter of Resident) published on 7 January 2026 Submitted via Postal Review Card•
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Review from Helen C (Daughter of Resident) published on 7 January 2026 Submitted via Postal Review Card•
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Review from J H (Wife of Resident) published on 19 November 2025 Submitted via Postal Review Card•
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Review from S W (Daughter of Resident) published on 27 March 2025 Submitted via Postal Review Card•
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Review from D D (Wife of Resident) published on 19 March 2025 Submitted via Postal Review Card•
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Review from J C (Daughter of Resident) published on 19 March 2025 Submitted via Website•
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Review from Debby F (Daughter of Resident) published on 19 March 2025 Submitted via Website•
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Review from P R (Daughter of Resident) published on 18 March 2025 Submitted via Postal Review Card•
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Review from T R (Daughter of Resident) published on 21 October 2024 Submitted via Postal Review Card•
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Review from Carol B (Daughter of Resident) published on 18 October 2024 Submitted via Postal Review Card•
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Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 18 September 2019
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  • CaringOutstanding
  • EffectiveGood
  • ResponsiveGood
  • SafeGood
  • Well-ledGood
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Bed Vacancies

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News (1) & Events (0)

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  • 19 Dec 2025

    Residents and colleagues at Anchor care homes across Merseyside are embracing the festive spirit in style. From crafting Christmas decorations and singing carols, to decorating trees and baking festive treats,...

Upcoming Events

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Awards / Recognitions (12)

  • 30 Jan 2026Recipient: Anchor
  • 31 Jan 2025Recipient: Anchor
  • 31 Jan 2024Recipient: Anchor

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Frequently Asked Questions about Sandstones

How much does Sandstones cost?

The care home lists weekly fees per person from £1,135 for residential care (respite from £1,135) and from £1,135 for residential dementia care (respite from £1,135). Funding accepted: Self-Funding (Private), Local Authority with Top-up, Local Authority.

What types of Care is Sandstones registered for?

Older Person Care, Dementia are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.

How many Rooms does Sandstones have?

There are 35 Single Rooms.

What are the Facilities & Services at Sandstones?

Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Residents Kitchenette, Television point in own room are some of the Facilities & Services.

How far is Sandstones to the centre of Wallasey?

1.1 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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