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Willow Gardens Residential and Nursing Home

St Edmonds Road, Bootle, Merseyside L20 7HF
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Willow Gardens Residential and Nursing Home, Bootle

Willow Gardens care home is known for its person-centred care and warm, family feel, with some team members having over 10 years’ experience. The home offers residential, dementia and respite care, which can be booked in advance.

Life at Willow Gardens is vibrant, with activities including animal visits, crafts and gardening in the mini allotment, where residents grow fruit and vegetables for the chef to use in meals. Pamper sessions with...  

Care Provided by Willow Gardens Residential and Nursing Home

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Physical Disability

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • For a maximum of 46 Service Users

Other Care Provided

  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Stroke

Facilities

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

Funding & Fees

Weekly Charges per Person

Type of carePermanentRespite
Residential CareFrom £947From £947
Nursing CareFrom £1,269N/A

Our weekly fees are individual to each of our residents and are subject to a pre-admission assessment, which is required to understand the level of care and support needed. Our 2025 weekly care fees for residential care start from £947 and for nursing care £1269, but may be in the region of 30% more*. This depends on your care needs and the type of bedroom that is right for you, from our standard rooms through to our premium bedroom options.

*If you require more specialist care such as 1-2-1 support, your weekly fee could be higher.

Contact Willow Gardens Residential and Nursing Home 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)

Support you may be entitled to

  • If you chose a care home based in England, you may be eligible for NHS Funded Nursing Care (FNC), which helps cover the cost of nursing. This is worth £267.68 per week and is usually paid directly to the care home.

Good to Know

Group / Owner

Person in charge

  • Lyndsey Blanchard (Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Information

  • Ages 65+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: No

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (46)

Willow Gardens Residential and Nursing Home Reviews (72)

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Willow Gardens Residential and Nursing Home has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.727) out of 10, based on 21 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Willow Gardens Residential and Nursing Home has 72 reviews.

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Review from J T (Daughter of Resident) published on 27 September 2024 Submitted via Postal Card
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My dad received excellent care while at Willow Gardens. All the staff, including the manager (who always had time for you), involved in his time here whilst having palliative care, could not have been more kind and compassionate as well as caring. I would not hesitate to recommend this nursing home.

Reply from Kate Yates, Communications and Content Specialist at Willow Gardens Residential and Nursing Home

Thank you so much for your heartfelt feedback, especially written at such a difficult time. We're grateful for your trust in us and honoured to have been part of your dad's care. Your recommendation means so much and we will be sure to pass this on to the team at Willow Gardens.

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Review from Elisa B (Daughter of Resident) published on 4 July 2024 Submitted via Website
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There really are not enough words to describe our experience with Willow Gardens. All staff were so lovely and friendly and caring and we were all treated with the utmost respect and kindness at all times.
Nothing was too much trouble and we were very happy with the care that was given to our much-loved husband, Dad, grandad and great-grandad who was always looked after and supported in such a caring, dignified and professional way. We cannot recommend Willow Gardens highly enough and are so thankful to the Manager and the wonderful team she has created, always going above and beyond to help and support, making a difference to so many families when they are in need of care for loved ones. We would have no hesitation in recommending Willow to other families.

To the manager, you are a credit to your profession, thank you to you and all your staff, we will never forget everything you did and we will always remember your kindness, thank you so much. Forever grateful.

Reply from Kate Yates, Communications and Content Specialist at Willow Gardens Residential and Nursing Home

Thank you for writing this beautiful review, especially during such a difficult time. We have passed this to the home manager and her team at Willow Gardens and she was moved to read your wonderful words of praise.

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Review from M V (Daughter of Resident) published on 4 July 2024 Submitted via Website
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Mum has been a resident in Willow Gardens for the past 2 months. I was worried sick about her having to go into care but since she's been in and has settled down I've come to terms that this is now her home. The home is really clean and all the staff and management do an amazing job. The rooms are really nice, a little bit on the small side but are newly decorated and have all new furnishing which is lovely. Shout-out to the cleaning ladies and the laundry staff the rooms are spotless and all the washing is done daily pressed and put back into the wardrobes - brilliant! The manager is great, really approachable and very helpful. Nurses are very good and always there to chat too if you have any concerns. Food is good. The staff treat the residents and visitors as they would their own which is really nice. Mum is happy there which makes it easier for me to know she's in safe hands. One only thing I would say is that there needs to be more activity going on throughout the day maybe some crafts, bingo etc.

Reply from Kate Yates, Communications and Content Specialist at Willow Gardens Residential and Nursing Home

Thank you for your wonderful review of Willow Gardens, the team will be touched to read your kind words. They are certainly passionate about caring for their residents as they would their own loved ones. We know since writing this you have spoken to the home manager and she is delighted to be working on a new activities planner as we speak!

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Review from Helen C (Daughter of Resident) published on 4 July 2024 Submitted via Website
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My mother has been in this home for over two years the manager is excellent, caring, professional and very understanding and approachable. The care my mother receives is second to none, my mother is so well looked after by the staff. The staff are all excellent in their work when I go to see my mother she is always immaculate in her appearance. I can go home knowing my mother is in safe and caring hands.

Reply from Kate Yates, Communications and Content Specialist at Willow Gardens Residential and Nursing Home

The team at Willow Gardens will be delighted to read your wonderful comments about the care your mother receives - thank you so much for taking the time to write this five-star review.

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Review from Edith D (Daughter of Resident) published on 4 July 2024 Submitted via Website
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I cannot speak highly enough of the excellent care my mother is receiving at Willow Gardens, she is bed-bound and always looks clean and comfortable, her every need is met by professional, dedicated and friendly staff, not only do they look after her so well but always make me feel very welcome and keep me informed of her care and welfare.
The care home itself is very well led and organised, it always looks spotlessly clean and I believe the food choice and quality are excellent.

I am very grateful to all the staff for Mum's care and would not hesitate to recommend Willow Gardens to anyone looking for a care home for their loved one.

Reply from Kate Yates, Communications and Content Specialist at Willow Gardens Residential and Nursing Home

Thank you for your five-star review of Willow Gardens, the team will be so proud to read such a glowing personal recommendation.

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Review from J M (Son of Resident) published on 4 July 2024 Submitted via Website
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All the staff are very friendly and stop and chat to my mother. The room is clean, the laundry is done very quickly and my mother is comfortable and well looked after. Any requests that my mum has are always accommodated and it feels like she is listened to. She is happy at Willow Gardens.

Reply from Kate Yates, Communications and Content Specialist at Willow Gardens Residential and Nursing Home

Thank you for taking the time to write this review for Willow Gardens, it is wonderful to hear how happy your mother is there.

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Review from Susan W (Daughter of Resident) published on 10 June 2024 Submitted via Website
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My mum has been at Willow Gardens for almost three months and she couldn't be happier with the care she has received. Her whole demeanour has improved and she is beginning to take care of her appearance again. The entire team of staff are outstanding and show a genuine interest and caring towards my mum and she thoroughly enjoys the friendly, good-natured banter. She has regular baths/showers (which she didn't in her previous care home) and wears clean clothes every day. Her room and the home in general is clean and well maintained and feels like a home from home. There are plenty of activities for the residents to enjoy and the manager and staff get fully involved in dressing up and entertaining. I am so pleased that I chose this care home, I can relax and feel confident that my mum is being well looked after.

Reply from Kate Yates, Communications and Content Specialist at Willow Gardens Residential and Nursing Home

Thank you for your five star review for Willow Gardens, the team will be delighted to read your wonderful comments and we are delighted your mother is thriving there.

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Review from B C (Daughter of Resident) published on 23 April 2024 Submitted via Postal Card
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The staff were all very welcoming and helped Mum to settle into her new home quickly and were always welcoming to us too. The care Mum received at Willow Gardens was good and anything asked of the staff or management was never any bother and was always followed up and communicated back. The team at Willow Gardens were professional, friendly and approachable, and more importantly, really kind to Mum. We were given so much support in such a difficult situation and would have no hesitation recommending Willow Gardens. In my opinion, it definitely outshines all the other care/nursing homes in the area.

Reply from Kate Yates, Communications and Content Specialist at Willow Gardens Residential and Nursing Home

Thank you for your review for Willow Gardens, the team will be touched to read your comments.

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Review from A M (Daughter of Resident) published on 2 April 2024 Submitted via Postal Card
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My sisters and I could not have been happier for the care and love received over the last few years at Willow Gardens. Mum herself said how kind everyone was to her. We feel so fortunate Mum was placed here as it was during Covid. We would like to extend a sincere thank you to you all for your dedication and hard work.

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Review from B W (Son of Resident) published on 28 March 2024 Submitted via Postal Card
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My mum went to Willow Gardens in March 2023 and I couldn't have been more impressed and happy with the way my mum was treated and looked after.
The staff are an absolute credit to their profession and the manager was a star.

I would not hesitate to recommend this place to anyone. My mum herself was very happy at Willow Gardens and loved the staff, they made her feel safe.

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Review from S O (Son of Resident) published on 27 March 2024 Submitted via Postal Card
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The staff are very attentive, good-humoured and professional. Always a pleasure to deal with.

Reply from Fae Doherty, Senior Marketing Officer at Willow Gardens Residential and Nursing Home

A wonderful review for our team at Willow Gardens Residential Care Home - Thank you!

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Review from Dean J (Son of Resident) published on 27 March 2024 Submitted via Postal Card
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I cannot thank the staff at Willow Gardens enough for the love and care shown to my mum in her final few months. There is a real family feel inside the nursing home and that is all down to the beautiful people who work there. My aunty is still a resident there and I really enjoy catching up with all the staff whenever I visit, I think of them as friends now. I would highly recommend Willow Gardens to anyone, it is a lovely place.

Reply from Fae Doherty, Senior Marketing Officer at Willow Gardens Residential and Nursing Home

Thank you so much for your kind words for our home and team at Willow Gardens. We agree, there really is a family feel and we are so thrilled to hear how happy your aunt is with us.

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Review from D W (Friend of Resident) published on 1 February 2024 Submitted via Postal Card
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My friend had needed professional nursing care for quite a while. When she came to Willow Gardens she was obviously frightened as, due to her illness, is nonverbal and immobile. The staff here have been amazing in taking care of all of my friend's needs. Things have gone from strength to strength. My friend is gaining weight and is always being checked in by the staff, her health is getting much better. Thank you.

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Review from Leanna D (Daughter of Resident) published on 26 January 2024 Submitted via Website
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Mum came into Willow Gardens at the start of December. The care she has received has been exceptional. She has put on weight, her pressure sore she came in with has greatly improved and as a whole, she is very happy there. All staff are very friendly, they all take time to converse with mum and myself. They ensure mum is comfortable and has what she needs. The home itself is beautiful, all newly refurbished. Cannot give enough praise.

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Review from H C (Daughter of Resident) published on 15 December 2023 Submitted via Postal Card
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I have given excellent for Willow Gardens on 19th November 2023. My mum has been here for two years and I can honestly say it's the best home she has ever been in. The staff are lovely, kind and caring. The manager is excellent, professional, kind and caring. My mum's room has been renovated this year has all brand new furniture and will be getting a brand new bed soon. My mum is always beautifully looked after always clean and well presented. The home is beautifully decorated and has a homely atmosphere. A home from home. I can sleep well at night knowing she has first-class care.

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Review from S H (Daughter of Resident) published on 11 December 2023 Submitted via Website
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When Mum went to Willow Gardens in June 2023, as a family, and for mum it was very hard as her life has changed as ours have to. It certainly wasn't a easy decision but Mum needs 24 hour care with everything mobility, dressing, toilet needs. We did have a few teething problems at it but I and my sisters addressed them straight away. The manager was lovely, very professional and listened to us and always approachable. I am happy with Mum's care and all the carers. Nothing is too much trouble for them and Mum is fussy with her food, then again the chef is always on hand to discuss her likes and dislikes. Willow Gardens is always clean, decorated nice and lovely and warm as mum feels the cold like a lot of residents. There is good banter with carers residents and families.

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Review from C H (Friend of Resident) published on 10 October 2023 Submitted via Postal Card
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My friend moved into Willow Gardens Residental and Nursing Home a couple of months ago. I cannot praise the staff, management and maintenance enough. They can't do enough for you always smiling on every visit, even the resident's families are all kind. The decor is absolutely lovely feels like home from home. The food is excellent, my friend had a little appetite now she is eating very well now and has enjoyed getting to know everyone. A beautiful care home.

Reply from Kate Yates, Communications and Content Specialist at Willow Gardens Residential and Nursing Home

Thank you for your wonderful review and your kind words about our team, we are very proud of them. We are so pleased your friend has settled in so well and is enjoying the food - mealtimes are a very important part of the day here!

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Review from Ann M (Wife of Resident) published on 27 September 2023 Submitted via Postal Card
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I'm so pleased I can't use any names as each and every one of the carers, or angels as I like to call them, were absolutely wonderful. I couldn't have wished for my husband to be looked after any better. On leaving him at night I knew he was in good care. You should be proud of Willow Gardens.

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Review from D M (Nephew of Resident) published on 14 August 2023 Submitted via Postal Card
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I would like to say that our family are very pleased and impressed with Willow Gardens Residential and Nursing Home for the care they are providing for our aunty. She has taken a month or so to settle in but is very happy and content at the home. She feels safe and that is what we wanted. Anything she has asked for the manager has tried to oblige.

Reply from Lisa Mccauley, Social media officer at Willow Gardens Residential and Nursing Home

Thank you for your feedback and taking the time to write a review. We are so pleased your aunty is settling in well at Willow Gardens. Best wishes.

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Review from Lynn R (Niece of Resident) published on 25 July 2023 Submitted via Postal Card
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I cannot express enough how excellent this care home has been not only to my aunt but myself and my mum. They have gone above and beyond to make my aunts stay excellent and happy, she was loved and so well cared for. Treated with care, love and dignity. The staff from carers, cleaners, cooks, hairdressers, nurses, admin but especially one lovely caring and understanding member of staff. Thank you so much for making it a lovely home for my aunt i wish you all love and happiness.

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Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 09 December 2022
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  • EffectiveGood
  • ResponsiveGood
  • SafeGood
  • Well-ledGood
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  • 04 Nov 2025

    The team is proud to achieve the Veteran Friendly Framework (VFF) status, which aims to better support the practical, emotional and social needs of the armed forces community living in...

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Lyndsey Blanchard
Lyndsey BlanchardJob Title:Home ManagerJoined: 2022

Lyndsey's true passion is enriching the lives of her residents by providing incredible care and amazing activities and experiences which bring them joy.

"I just love this home and believe in our team. I really enjoy making a difference to our residents and supporting the staff team to enrich their lives."

"I have worked in health care for 24 years and have had experience in several different roles, such as Registered Nurse, Regional Support Manager, and Home Manager, and have a vast amount of knowledge in dementia care and end-of-life care."

Leani De Wet
Leani De WetJob Title:Deputy Home ManagerJoined: 2022

I really enjoy my job because we make a real difference to our resident's lives. I love supporting the staff team and sharing my knowledge.

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