The Spinney Nursing Home

16 College Road, Upholland, Skelmersdale WN8 0PY
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  • The Spinney Nursing Home, Skelmersdale
The Spinney has easy access to the M6 and M58 motorways and is convenient for Ormskirk, Wigan and Southport.

This 35-bedded Nursing & Residential Home is located in the centre of greenbelt countryside, between Roby Mill and Up Holland villages.

The Spinney is set in 3 acres of attractive landscaped gardens and the home's lounge enjoys panoramic views over the Douglas Valley. In the summer, residents can relax under the gazebo in the garden. Some rooms feature French windows leading to the patio garden.


Regular visits are made to the home by a doctor, dentist, dietician, chiropodist, physiotherapist, optician and pharmacist, all of wich are available as required,. A hairdresser also visits on a regular basis. A church service is held at the home by local clergy.

Professional entertainment is provided for residents and this includes music, games, puzzles and paintings.

The Spinney also organise recreational outings to flower festivals, garden centres and line dancing shows.
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Care Provided by The Spinney Nursing Home

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Dementia
  • Mental Health Condition
  • Physical Disability

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

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

Dementia Care Types

  • Mild Dementia

Other Care Provided

  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Stroke
  • Palliative / End of Life Care
  • Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
  • Day Care

Facilities

  • Own Furniture if required
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Smoking not permitted
  • Close to Local shops
  • Near Public Transport
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Gardens
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Television point in own room

Funding & Fees What's included?

Weekly Charges per Person

  • Self-Funded Residential Care: £1065 – £1065
  • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: £1112 – £1112
  • Self-Funded Nursing Care: £1200 – £1300
  • Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care: £1300 – £1400
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care: £1065 – £1065
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: £1112 – £1112
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Care: £1200 – £1300
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care: £1300 – £1400
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact The Spinney Nursing Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.

Contact The Spinney 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.

Contact The Spinney Nursing Home to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:

Good to Know

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Toni Green (Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Information

  • Mixed with both male-only and female-only unit(s)
  • Ages 65+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: No

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (34)
  • Couples/Companion Rooms (0)

Parking

  • They have a care park at the side of the building

The Spinney Nursing Home Reviews (34)

9.8

The Spinney Nursing Home has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.819) out of 10, based on 20 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time The Spinney Nursing Home has 34 reviews.

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Review from Susan H (Daughter of Resident) published on 1 April 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Always fabulous staff and different activitiesfor each season and special occasion. Shirley is fabulous always on hand to sieak about how my mum is doing. Offering suggestions snd ways to ease my mums pain. Kerry, Pauline, Rachel Susan and the other staff are brilliant too. You fan see how much they
are about my mum.
What can I say about Katie. Never leave. She is an asset to your company compassionate and innovative amways
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Review from Chris C (Son of Resident) published on 30 March 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My late Dad ,loved the care and attention he was given.
He knew all the staff nursing and none nursing.
All were loved with 'hay girl or son just can please just or put the footy on the telly '
I was going in to see Dad twice a day and always met with love and affection part of the family.
The team are great x
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Review from K M (Wife of Resident) published on 30 March 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The Spinney is a very homely care home I was made very welcome when I brought my husband in here. The staff are very helpful & informative, I can't fault the care that my husband has received. All the staff that work here are really good from the kitchen staff, laundry, cleaning, Admin, everyone makes
you feel welcome. There's always something to do here for the residents they have a very good activities programme. If your looking for a care home that really cares this the one.
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Review from J M (Son of Resident) published on 28 March 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Excellent care home where the staff are friendly, helpful and go above and beyond to look after my Dad. Lots of events and even the occasional trip out to provide variety for the residents. I am extremely happy with how my Dad is looked after.
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Review from Elizabeth B (Daughter of Resident) published on 20 March 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Staff are always kind, patient and friendly, and their good-humoured and fun-loving interaction with residents is outstanding, especially during many and varied organised activities. Residents are provided with a fantastic variety of experiences. There is regular communication between carers and relatives
in the form of photos, videos, etc. We are always made very welcome and it is so reassuring to know that dad is getting the best possible care.
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Review from A M (Daughter of Resident) published on 18 March 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
The staff are always approachable, caring and kind, which makes a real difference to residents and their families. There is also a very good activities programme running throughout the week, giving residents plenty of opportunities to stay engaged and involved.
The home caters well for my mum's dietary
needs as she is vegetarian, and they ensure she has suitable meal options. The food is generally good and they make the effort to accommodate her meal plan.
A new manager has recently started and has already made a positive impression, very approachable and seem keen to support both residents and families.
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Review from STEPHEN H (Son of Resident) published on 18 March 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Since August 2022 since picking the Spinney from several homes the experience has been good visiting as regular as possible always a friendly and rewarding experience good Sociable and friendly staff often with many years in this job often staying years it looks tells you its a pretty good place to
use/work Overall there didn't appear a more suitable place given the 3 plus years we have known the place and I have actually recommended it to other people I know in situation of looking for care
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Review from Kenneth W (Son of Resident) published on 20 January 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mother has been a resident of the spinney care home for over three years. During this time l have been pleased with the care and attention she has received. All of the staff have been excellent and very pleasant. I would recommend the spinney without a doubt. Thank you very much for the care and
attention given which gives myself peace of mind knowing my mother is in good hands
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Review from Malcolm M (Son of Resident) published on 14 January 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
All team from cleaners,kitchen,office,activities and carers have time for all residents under sometimes difficult situations work together to care for residents the best they can, its not just a job to them, they all really care for residants.
Cannot praise the team at the sinney enough
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Review from Heather B (Daughter of Resident) published on 25 November 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My Dad has been at the Spinney since September. Since he has been here, my sister and I, have been really impressed by the way that he and all the other residents are looked after by all the staff. There is always an activity for them to be involved with, from music, games, crafts, guest dancers and
singers and many more. There is always a lot of attentive staff whenever we visit and they are also available to talk to relatives whenever we need. His bedroom and bathroom is always clean and tidy and his personal care is excellent. The kitchen staff work so hard too and provide lovely meals, snacks and special events food e.g afternoon teas. Everyone who works there should be recognised for the excellent standard of service they provide, the domestics, carers, nursing staff, kitchen staff, events co-ordinator, office staff, maintenance staff and the managers (apologies if I've missed anyone). My sister and I can't thank you enough for the way you are looking after Dad. 'Simply the Best'
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Review from G S (Husband of Resident) published on 8 October 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am very happy with the care and support my wife receives especially allowing her to come home for visits. Katie, activities coordinator, has been fantastic. All the staff are wonderful and my wife is very settled and I am happy knowing she is well cared for.
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Review from Chris R (Son of Resident) published on 28 July 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Residents cared for very well, my mother seems very happy here. Staff are professional and very friendly. Always seems to have a friendly relaxed atmosphere. Residents go on day trips which they seem to enjoy, and are always doing different activities.
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Review from G F (Daughter of Resident) published on 16 July 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Mum has been a resident of The Spinney for 6 months. I'm very happy with the care provided. The staff work hard to provide a friendly, warm and caring environment for all residents. They also organise many activities inviting friends and relatives to participate .
I would have no hesitation in recommending
their services.
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Review from Stephen T (Son of Resident) published on 4 July 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Whilst visiting my mum. staff are always friendly and help my mum in anyway they can. One of the most important things is that staff and management are honest. It does not feel like a care home; it's like a large family living together.
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Review from N L (Daughter of Resident) published on 19 June 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have found the care home to be excellent so far. Staff are always welcoming and friendly.
Walking into The Spinney care home when I first visited I felt it had a real good feel to it.
The staff are all great with my Dad and he really did settle in straight away.
The Spinney has really good communication
with my brother via phone calls and myself via emails.
Myself and all family members are overall happy with everything about the care home.
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Review from J H (Daughter of Resident) published on 19 June 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Mum has been a resident at The Spinney for over 18 months and myself and the family are more than happy with the care she receives.
Mum is very content in the home and this is down to the care that she receives from each and every member of staff, all of who are very approachable when presented with
any queries or requests we may have
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Review from J S (Daughter of Resident) published on 18 June 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The care and support provided by the staff is excellent and they treat the residents with dignity. The care home provides a homely feeling and it feels as though the residents and staff are one big family. The home is very clean but may look dated in some places due to the age of the building. There
are plenty of activities for the residents to join in with and even events are organised at the home for residents and their family to attend. Management and staff go the extra mile to provide a positive and pleasant environment for it's residents. Individual rooms are clean and tidy, providing private space for each resident. Food is prepared fresh each day and residents get a small choice each mealtime and even the chef will offer an alternative if there is nothing on the menu that the resident likes. Overall the home feels safe and secure for the residents.
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Review from M S (Wife of Resident) published on 10 April 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Very happy with care and attention of my husband nothing too much trouble, all carers lovely and do a lot to keep him happy.
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Review from David H (Son-in-law of Resident) published on 25 October 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The care given to my Mother-in-law is exceptional. When her social worker says its the best nursing home what better recommendation? My Mother-in-law is looked after as one of their own. My family are forever grateful for the care she is given.
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Review from Peter W (Son of Resident) published on 12 September 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am very pleased with the care provided to my mother at The Spinney. She is very settled and I am sure this is due to the care and diligent concern that is shown to her by the staff and management in the home. I am pleased that I am kept well informed of any issues she may have, and this is done without
delay. This is the third home my mother has been in due to closures, etc, and it is by far the best!
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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.819)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.819) out of 10 for The Spinney Nursing Home is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.8 out of 5 from 20 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 20 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Care Home is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.819 for The Spinney Nursing Home is calculated as follows: ( (199 Excellents x 5) + (35 Goods x 4) + (4 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 238 Ratings = 4.819
  2. 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5'). The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for The Spinney Nursing Home is based on 20 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 4 points are available for the first 20 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews, 0.05 Points for the next five Positive Reviews, and finally 0.025 Points for the next ten Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.050, 7th = 0.050, 8th = 0.050, 9th = 0.050, 10th = 0.050, 11th = 0.025, 12th = 0.025, 13th = 0.025, 14th = 0.025, 15th = 0.025, 16th = 0.025, 17th = 0.025, 18th = 0.025, 19th = 0.025, 20th = 0.025) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 = 4
    2. 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the registered maximum number of service users in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Care Home registered for a maximum of 50 service users has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 35 registered maximum number of service users is 7, which has been reached with 20 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 27 Sep 2022

Overall Requires improvement

  • Caring Good
  • Effective Requires improvement
  • Responsive Requires improvement
  • Safe Good
  • Well-led Good
Care Quality Commission is responsible for the registration and inspection of social care services in England. View Latest Report

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Meet the Team (12)

Rachael

Rachael Fullwood

Job Title: Admin Joined: 2021

Rachael joined The Spinney in 2021.


Her role is to provide support and assistance to the Home manager.


Rachael handles a wide range of administrative tasks while providing excellent customer service to residents, families and visitors in a pleasant, caring and professional manner.

Shirley

Shirley Sankey

Job Title: Clinical Lead Joined: 2022

Meet Shirley, our Clinical Lead

TONI

TONI GREEN

Job Title: Manager Joined: 2025

Meet Toni our home manager

Katie

Katie Stevenson

Job Title: Activities Co-Ordinator Joined: 2022

At the heart of our home is our dedicated Activity coordinator, who brings energy, kindness, and creativity into every day. Katie loves getting to know each resident personally and creating activities that bring smiles, laughter and a sense of purpose. From group events, trips out to quiet one-to-one moments, she makes sure everyone feels part of our community and keeps the families updated regularly with photos and videos.

Andrew

Andrew Formby

Job Title: Maintenance Joined: 2021

I look after the building, keep things running smoothly, and you'll often find me decorating or fixing something around the home. I am always happy to lend a hand wherever I'm needed.

Rebecca

Rebecca Payne

Job Title: Deputy Manager Joined: 2017

I have worked at The Spinney for 9 years and have worked in several roles within the home. I found that I got great satisfaction working as a care assistant because I could really get to know our residents and support them with all their needs. I love seeing our residents enjoying their lives within our home. It's great to know that I have made a difference, and seeing them smile is heartwarming. Within the last couple of years, I have enjoyed my career development at The Spinney, progressing from a Care Assistant to a Unit Manager, and I am now the Deputy Manager. I am looking forward to my further development and supporting the home to ensure that we continue to give the excellent service that The Spinney is renowned for.

Joseph

Joseph Myler

Job Title: Cook Joined: 2022

Meet Joseph our Cook

Matthew

Matthew Ackerley

Job Title: Kitchen Assistant Joined: 2025

Meet Matthew, our Kitchen Assistant

Mandy

Mandy Yen

Job Title: Laundry Assistant Joined: 2016

Meet Mandy, our laundry Assistant

Meenu

Meenu Mani

Job Title: Care Assistant Joined: 2023

Meet Meenu, our Care Assistant

Kerry

Kerry Barton

Job Title: Senior Care Assistant Joined: 2022

Meet Kerry, our Senior Care Assistant

Clare

Clare Anthony

Job Title: Domestic Joined: 2023

Meet Clare, our Domestic

Frequently Asked Questions about The Spinney Nursing Home

What types of Care is The Spinney Nursing Home registered for?

Older Person Care, Dementia, Mental Health Condition & Physical Disability are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.

How many Rooms does The Spinney Nursing Home have?

There are 34 Single Rooms.

What are the Facilities & Services at The Spinney Nursing Home?

Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Smoking not permitted, 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 The Spinney Nursing Home to the centre of Skelmersdale?

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

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