The Spinney Nursing Home

16 College Road, Upholland, Skelmersdale WN8 0PY
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9.8 34 Reviews
  • 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 D W (Son of Resident) published on 18 April 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My Mum has been in The Spinney now for 5 years her care has been excellent most of the time, and we have seen many staff come and go. But they have all looked after Mum very well.
We have tried a few care homes but it was a weight off our shoulders when she came to The Spinney. Mum is at end-of-life
but she keeps on going, they treat her with respect and care.
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Review from John O (Resident) published on 17 April 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
When I moved into The Spinney Nursing Home I was very afraid of what was to come. How wrong I was. I have been cared for over the seven months I have been a resident. The nurse ensures my medication is delivered at the right time. The carers from the senior staff on the ward are truly caring. I would
recommend this home to anyone for care and understanding.
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Review from D S (Daughter of Resident) published on 16 April 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Our parents seem settled in The Spinney. We have no qualms with regard to day-to-day care and meals. However, sometimes there seems to be a lack of communication with regard to some aspects of health needs. For example, Dad has been having trouble with his ears over the last few months. We have made
enquiries with the staff regarding this, we believe someone has been out to see him but we only got to know through Dad. We also feel the matter of clothing needs addressing. We take clothes in for our parents to wear. But they end up wearing other residents' clothes even though they have been tagged.
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Review from Michael D (Resident) published on 25 March 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My care has been on the whole very good, with rare exceptions, mainly due to breakdown in communication. The length that I have been here shows that on the whole, I am quite content here.
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Review from W L (Relative of Resident) published on 25 March 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My cousin has been a resident at The Spinney for 12 months and has received excellent care and attention to his change of circumstances. Thank you.
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Review from V F (Resident) published on 20 March 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My experience in the home is excellent. The staff are very caring and will help in any way they can. The food is very good.
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Review from Danielle B (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 12 May 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My Gran had to stay here to get her confidence back after being in hospital. She was treated with so much respect and was encouraged to walk with the help of the carers. Every member of staff was amazing with her. Thank you for getting her back to where she was before.
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Review from Francis W (Friend of Resident) published on 12 May 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Ample car parking and a lovely quiet location opposite a church. Never had to wait long for the doorbell to be answered. Lots of staff about, all of them are lovely people who enjoy their job. Older building creating a homely feeling. Lift access to various floors. Very clean. The food is quite adequate
and appetising. Rooms are cosy and well decorated with call facilities and ensuite toilet.
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Review from Anne S (Daughter of Resident) published on 16 September 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
All the staff are very welcoming and pleasant when spoken to. They are always smiling and cheerful when I see them and treat my mother with respect and myself like a friend. They always listen to any concerns we may have with my mother and go out of their way to be helpful. We are able to visit every
day and made to feel as part of the 'family'.
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Review from Christopher B (Son of Resident) published on 13 August 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The manager and all the staff at the Spinney nursing home were excellent, we were treated with care and respect. Nothing was too much trouble, Mum was looked after really well and towards the end, she was never left alone, there was always someone with her until I was able in.
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Review from Sheila B (Daughter of Resident) published on 29 January 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mum has been in The Spinney for almost three years, and during that time, has thrived with the help of everyone at the home. I can't fault any of them.
The care, compassion and true friendship we have all felt, especially during this last year with this terrible virus (Covid), can only be described
as going above and beyond. When the family can't visit, they have kept all the residents entertained, motivated and safe, so I can't thank them enough.
Well done everyone.
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Review from John B (Son of Resident) published on 12 November 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Upon entering the home for the first time we were greeted by friendly caring staff. Home felt like a home from home. Staff are very attentive and couldn't do enough to help and inform. Residents appeared relaxed and happy.
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Review from Phil W (Son of Resident) published on 21 August 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The nursing home has had a change of management whilst my mother has been in the home and I am pleased with the care my mother has received. She has now been in the home over 5 years.
My mother has thrived in the home, maintaining a healthy weight and her mental condition is under control. Her carers
know my mother well and understand her needs.
Recently my father had EoLC in the home. He was fiercely independent and did not want to end his days in a home. However, the home treated him with dignity and respect. They were extremely accommodating to me and even gave me a room to stay in so that I could be with him for his last few days. They gave me food and offered me support. The manager was excellent and I can't thank the staff enough.
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Review from Stuart K (Son of Resident) published on 12 April 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mother and father were both residents here at The Spinney Nursing Home since September 2016 where they have both been well looked after until my mum sadly passed away Oct 2017. She was shown a lot of respect, love, and help by all the staff right up until the end. My father is still in here and at
times his behaviour due to his dementia is challenging, however, the staff are brilliant with him and look after his every need.


Myself and my wife think it is great here.

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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
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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

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