
As a family we would like to thank the whole team at SandstonesM W(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

It is so important to us as a family to know she is safe and cared for by the Sandstone team.Janice A(Niece of Resident/Service User)

There are not enough words to describe the amazing caring staff at SandstonesPaula C(Wife of Resident/Service User)

As a family we would like to thank the whole team at SandstonesM W(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

It is so important to us as a family to know she is safe and cared for by the Sandstone team.Janice A(Niece of Resident/Service User)

There are not enough words to describe the amazing caring staff at SandstonesPaula C(Wife of Resident/Service User)

Sandstones in Wallasey is situated within a mile of the River Mersey estuary on the Wirral.
The home provides residential and dementia care for up to 35 customers in homely and comfortable single ensuite rooms and continues to welcome new residents for permanent care and can also support respite and shorter stays.
Care staff recognise that everyone is an individual. They work hard to get to know customers, build relationships and...
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 TypesMild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
Mild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define 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
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.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Sandstones for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Sandstones to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:
Funding Types Accepted
- Self-Funding (Private)
- Local Authority with Top-up
- Local Authority
- NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- Anchor
- Voluntary / Not for Profit Owned
Person in charge
- Ben Lloyd (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 (77)
Sandstones has a Review Score of 9.5 (9.511) out of 10, based on 17 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Sandstones has 77 reviews.
My mother has been a resident for 2 years now and is well looked after and cared for. The home is both local and accessible for my brother and I we visit regularly and maintain good communication and relationship with staff and management.
All staff are professional and provide a caring environment that strives to encourage as much independence as possible. Individual needs are catered for and a home from home environment and atmosphere is apparent throughout the home.
My husband has been well looked after and they treat him with patience and kindness. The food is good and is served up regularly. He seems to be recovering from the flu he had in January and seems to be able to use his legs , with the help of a zimmer frame. I hope he will continue to improve so that we can take him out for a break from the care home.
Initially it was for 6 weeks rehab after being in hospital for 3 months due to complications so after several recommendations and with mums agreement she went to stay at Sandstones .
It took mum about 6 months to settle down into life here after being a fiercely independent woman but it was apparent to her and our family that we could not manage her physical and emotional needs especially as we are all getting older !!.
The team in every department help mum 24/ 7 with her needs and she gets involved in the various activities and outings as she has the mental capacity to engage but needs support with her mobility especially as she regularly has lots of family and friends visiting
As a family we would like to thank the whole team at Sandstones allowing us to have quality time with our lovely mum xx
Ben and all the staff including ancillary and kitchen, are to be commended as they all genuinely care about the residents, and their welfare. They are always welcoming when I visit.
It is so important to us as a family to know she is safe and cared for by the Sandstone team.
Never did I envisage I would need this for my husband and to hand him over from a very loving family was incredibly hard, but I wished I knew then what I know now and it would have been so much easier.
He has gone from one wonderful family to another, the care and respect and kindness shown has overwhelmed us.
We as a family looked at 11 care homes before this one and every day we count ourselves very lucky to have found it
My dad is very settled here, which says a lot about the care he receives.
Our family had to move dad into Sandstones in October. It's such a lovely environment for him to be in with his own room and communal lounge. It's clean, well-kept and improving with new floors going in. The staff are all lovely, kin and patient with visitors and residents. They take note of each individual's needs, likes and dislikes, which can't be easy! There is an endless supply of food, plenty of snacks in between meals which dad enjoys! There are plenty of activities through dad isn't too involved, it's good to see others enjoying themselves. Dad is settling in, which is such a comfort to his family. Thank you to all you lovely, hard-working carers.
My dad is a resident, and the care and kindness he receives from the staff/carers is fantastic. Recently, he was poorly, but I was confident that they would take care of him like I would. That is the best praise I can give. He is happy, content, and most importantly, safe, and as a family, we are grateful for the care he receives.
The home was warm and friendly and the staff were helpful. However an item of value was lost during my husbands stay and the has clouded my judgement of the home.
Thank you for taking the time to review Sandstones and we are pleased you rate our staff as very good. Thank you for your kind comments regarding our home and our team. I appreciate you discussing the matter raised with me in person. We always aim to provide the best care and experience for our residents and their loved ones.
The care that Dad receives is 2nd to non, each and every carer is so caring and considerate, nothing is too much trouble. We are really happy that we chose Sandstones.
Thank you for taking the time to review Sandstones and we are pleased that you rate our home as excellent in all areas. The staff team are aware of your kind comments and such lovely feedback. It's our privilege to care for your Dad and for you to entrust him to our care at Sandstones, where we provide person-centred residential care.
My husband has been in Sandstones Care Home since May 2024. Right from the start the staff were helpful, caring and understanding it's not easy when someone you love can't be cared for at home any more but the management and staff have made it easier to accept. They have become part of our family and we thank them for that they are always available when needed service with a smile.
She's been very well looked after since arriving there, we feel reassured that she's in safe hands, it's taken the worry & stress off us.
We have nothing but praise for the wonderful staff at Sandstones who show such care to all residents, my Dad has dementia and he's always treated with kindness and dignity - would highly recommend this nursing home.
We moved my mum into Sandstones after having to move her from another home where she had been happy. However, finances meant we had to move her in March 2024. The support to enable her to settle was second to none. Staff were always on hand to support her and us as a family. She is really happy, loves the room that she has and really feels like she is in her own home. The food is really excellent care and support are fantastic and communication between the home and our family is excellent. Thank you to all staff you are stars!
Staff have been very proactive and kind to my mother who is a resident at Sandstones. Their patience and caring are evident both with my mum who is experiencing worsening symptoms of dementia and the care displayed daily I see in the lounge to other residents. Excellent reliable lovely team.
Thank you from all of her family.
I just want to say how glad we are we found Sandstones for my dad who has been here for one year now. The staff are so good and caring, we know them all by name and they always make us welcome as we visit daily. They go out of their way to be helpful and nothing is too much. The food is lovely and the place is clean and very organised. Thank you so much for caring for Dad and the other residents who live there too.
My mother-in-law has been here for almost 2 years and we are so happy we chose Sandstones. The staff really are excellent. The care she has received as her condition has worsened is second to none. She and the other residents are very well cared for and there seems a genuine bond between the staff and residents. There always seems to be something going on and my wife and I are made to feel very welcome on our frequent visits. We are on first-name terms with all the staff. The food looks (and smells) very good, I heard a resident comment that she felt like she was in a 5-star hotel. There is a lovely garden area which has been maintained by the staff, some in their own time. We just need a little more sun to enjoy it more!
Words can't really explain the immense pride that we have of the staff and everything they did. My mum and I will miss them all and thank you all for everything you did for my mum and us.
Again words can't express how really amazing the staff were our family will be forever grateful to them.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 18 September 2019Good
- CaringOutstanding
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledGood
Inspection ratings
We rate most services according to how safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led they are, using four levels:
- Outstanding - The service is performing exceptionally well.
- Good - The service is performing well and meeting our expectations.
- Requires Improvement - The service isn't performing as well as it should and we have told the service how it must improve.
- Inadequate - The service is performing badly and we've taken action against the person or organisation that runs it.
- Not rated - we have not yet rated this area of the service, this is normally because the assessments we have carried out have been focused on other key questions.
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News (3) & Events (0)
- 19 Dec 2025
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- 09 Oct 2024
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- 08 Oct 2024
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Frequently Asked Questions about Sandstones
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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