
Thank you for now doing an excellent job and looking after my mother.David M(Son of Resident/Service User)

I have my own comfy bedroom and I am well looked after. I enjoy my meals and the home is spotlessG H(Resident / Service User)

Sandholme Fold is a very friendly place to me. Staff are attentive.Maureen D(Resident / Service User)

Thank you for now doing an excellent job and looking after my mother.David M(Son of Resident/Service User)

I have my own comfy bedroom and I am well looked after. I enjoy my meals and the home is spotlessG H(Resident / Service User)

Sandholme Fold is a very friendly place to me. Staff are attentive.Maureen D(Resident / Service User)

Anchor's Sandholme Fold is located in a quiet residential area of Hipperholme.
It is close to the centre of Halifax, with good transport links to surrounding areas, whilst being close to green spaces such as Woodhead Park and Shibden Park.
Meals are cooked fresh and from locally sourced and seasonal ingredients where possible by a highly trained Chef Manager and kitchen staff.
Residents are able to access services such as hairdressing within the home.
Care Provided by Sandholme Fold
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 44 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
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Fees can vary depending on care needs and other factors. Colleagues at Sandholme Fold 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 Sandholme Fold for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Sandholme Fold 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
- Emma Ciccone(Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Last Refurbishment: 2003
Room Information
- Single Rooms (44)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (3)
Visiting
- Visitors are welcome at Sandholme Fold.
Parking
- Onsite parking is available, including disabled spaces.
Sandholme Fold Reviews (61)
Sandholme Fold has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.782) out of 10, based on 23 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Sandholme Fold has 61 reviews.
The home itself is clean, warm and comfortable and I am very grateful that there was availability when I needed it. I have no hesitation in recommending this Care Home.
The Sandholme Care Home is in my opinion outstanding. The staff are all kind considerate and understanding. The management are always available to talk and reassure with any problems that may arise in all my opinion is that my wife could not have better care for her condition.
Mum really likes the food, the activities and the general friendliness of the staff and fellow residents and appreciates that help is on hand 24 hours.
We have found Sandholme to be clean and a welcoming place to visit mum. When we have had issues, we have been listened and action has been taken to rectify matters.
We all really like the garden and the "Haven" upstairs, where we can have some private time with mum. Many thanks
The improvements made were much needed, and you can tell by how much happier the tenants are, from the food to the staff and management. You can see the management is now doing what they are paid to do. They meet and greet when I go, and they let you in, with a lovely smile, it makes you feel welcomed. Thank you for now doing an excellent job and looking after my mother.
I have my own telephone and room. I have my own comfy bedroom and I am well looked after. I enjoy my meals and the home is spotless
Sandholme Fold is a very friendly place to me. Staff are attentive. I have my own room and key. They make lovely home made cakes and the home has been decorated and new carpets.
I cannot praise the staff at Sandholme Fold enough. Due to their care and expertise, my mother had a smooth transition when moving and has been able to settle in better than I could have dreamed. There are always various activities and entertainment taking place and due to these and the excellent members of staff, my mother has improved in every way. The fact that I can see regular social media posts including my mother makes me very happy!
Mum was a resident at Sandholme Fold for the final 8 weeks of her life. Although her stay was short she was extremely happy and settled whilst living there. The staff were extremely caring and made us all as a family feel welcome. We were also well-supported following Mum's death. We are so happy we chose to be a part of the Sandholme family and wouldn't hesitate to recommend it to others.
I can honestly not praise this care home enough. The staff are all so approachable and lovely. Nothing is ever too much to ask. The manager is fantastic. The care given is exceptional. They go the extra mile for their residents. My grandad is so happy and content at Sandholme Fold. With a lovely friendly atmosphere, home-cooked meals and a comfortable room what else could he need? A big thank you to all the staff for the amazing work you do at Sandholme Fold.
My mother has been a resident at Sandholme Fold for over 2 years. She is well-settled and very happy. It gives me and the wider family much happiness that Mum is so well cared for. The whole team at Sandholme Fold from the manager to all the carers are so welcoming and friendly whenever we visit, and my mum responds so well to all of them. I really cannot stress enough how Sandholme Fold has changed all of our lives for the better.
Mum has settled very well in her first year at Sandholme Fold. The atmosphere is lovely and homely, in part due to the friendly, welcoming and caring staff who always have time for everyone, residents and visitors alike (including the family dog). Nothing is too much trouble. Mum is well cared for but is still quite independent enjoying spending time in the conservatory area and with other residents and her own cosy room, reading or watching TV. She takes part in some activities and trips out. She enjoys the food, particularly bacon and eggs for breakfast! In Mum's own words recently 'I don't think you could get better'. I am happy that Mum is doing well and receiving the care and supervision she needs in a safe and comfortable environment.
I moved into Sandholme Fold to make new friends and start enjoying life again. I can honestly say this is the best move to make. I have made new friends and continue to go out to my Church and shopping.
I have been a resident of Sandholme Fold for 2 years. The staff support me and the manager has been a godsend and helping me with my finances. The food is always good and any preferences are respected. I am happy and well cared for at Sandholme Fold.
After a recent visit to see our uncle, my brother and I wanted to write a review to say how unbelievably impressed we are with his care home. The team are so friendly and approachable, and are always keen to facilitate anything that is needed during our visit. The care home is spotlessly clean and the food looks fabulous. Our uncle is well cared for, happy and loves all the staff and where he lives. The management team are so supportive regarding their communication and give very clear and helpful guidance when advising on the social care process, which can be such a minefield. We feel so lucky that our uncle lives in such an incredible place, and we feel very well informed of his health and welfare which is so helpful as we live geographically a long distance away. We really enjoy receiving the regular newsletters to hear about the brilliant activities that are being offered. We couldn't be happier.
Mum moved to Sandholme Fold in mid-July. She arrived nervous and anxious but was greeted with warmth by everyone she met. She settled in more quickly than we had anticipated and was keen to introduce visitors to members of staff. Sadly, she suffered a setback in health in August which resulted in Mum being put on a palliative care regime. Mum is no longer able to enjoy being part of the community as at first, but we are grateful that the staff continue to give her individual care and kindness. She is in good hands. Thank you to all the staff.
A warm welcome by well-confirmed staff. Information on the resident as I was taken to her room and refreshments offered. All staff were friendly, residents appeared happy and well cared for. The home had a happy feel and the staff were on call as required. The resident's rooms and facilities appeared clean and well-staffed. Left in no doubt that the care is good.
The care my mother receives is excellent. I have seen a massive difference in my mum since coming into the home, the care staff and management keep me informed about everything which I really appreciate.
My elderly neighbour who we have been friends for many years has moved into Sandholme Fold following a fall in June. She was very reluctant but I can say the care from all staff, management, team leaders, caregivers, domestic, laundry, kitchen and maintenance has been phenomenal. Nothing is too much trouble at all and you are made to feel very welcome, refreshments are there, one of the first questions asked as you arrive. Excellent. Thank you all.
Sandholme Fold is a very caring home, also very clean, just had a refurbishment. The staff are very welcoming when I visit.
I feel Sandholme Fold is a very well-run and well-maintained care home. Mum has been here for 6 months and is looked after with kindness and respect by all staff. Her room is a good size and always kept clean. The laundry service works well and the food cooked on the premises always looks good. Mum enjoys the varied outside entertainers that come to visit. The management staff have been especially helpful with paperwork and are always approachable and keep me updated. I have always been made to feel welcome and would have no hesitation in recommending this home.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 29 April 2025Requires improvement
- CaringRequires improvement
- EffectiveRequires improvement
- ResponsiveRequires improvement
- SafeRequires improvement
- Well-ledRequires improvement
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.
Bed Vacancies
2 Bed Vacancies
Posted: 27 July 2026We currently have two vacancies for care. Please contact Sandholme Fold directly for further details.
News (8) & Events (0)
- 12 Jun 2026
Anchor care homes across the North, including Sandholme Fold in Halifax are inviting local people to come together and enjoy the football this summer as they host World Cup Socials...
- 05 Jun 2026
Anchor’s Sandholme Fold care home in Halifax welcomed back a familiar face on Friday 22 May, as residents and colleagues came together to celebrate the remarkable contribution of former Head...
- 12 May 2026
Dorothy Towers, from Halifax, celebrated turning 103 on Wednesday 29 April with a party with friends and relatives. Centenarian Dorothy blew out her candles at the party held for her...
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Frequently Asked Questions about Sandholme Fold
What types of Care is Sandholme Fold registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Sandholme Fold have?
There are 44 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Sandholme Fold?
Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Sandholme Fold to the centre of Halifax?
2.1 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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