Sandstones Care Home Wirral


Address: 9 Penkett Road, Wallasey, Wirral, Merseyside, CH45 7QF

🏡 Accommodation & Facilities
Sandstones Care Home is a purpose-built residence, originally established in 1990, situated in a quiet setting on Penkett Road, Wallasey. HousingCare+2Anchor+2 The home accommodates up to 35 residents, each in individual single rooms with en-suite facilities. HousingCare+2carehome.co.uk+2 Residents’ rooms feature personal storage, call-bell systems, and many include furnishings that can be personalised to help create a homely environment. Anchor+1 The home also includes comfortable communal lounges, dining rooms, a hairdressing salon, and safe enclosed gardens—providing a range of indoor and outdoor spaces for socialising, relaxation and activities. Anchor+1

đź©ş Care Services Offered
Sandstones offers residential care with specialist support for older people including those living with dementia. Elder+1 Services include long-term placements, respite/short-stay options, personalised care plans and staff trained in dementia care and older-people support. carefind.com

âś… Inspection & Oversight
The home is regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). According to multiple directory sources, the overall rating is Good, with the “Caring” domain rated Outstanding. carefind.com+1 The most recent full inspection report listed on HousingCare.org confirms that Sandstones “was rated Outstanding in the area of Caring” in the Sep 2019 inspection. HousingCare+1

🌟 Resident & Family Feedback
Families and residents comment favourably on the warm and attentive staff, the quality of meals, and the homely atmosphere. For example:

“What can I say about Sandstones, the staff are all brilliant, they go out of their way to make residents and family feel at home and safe…” Anchor
The smaller capacity of 35 beds helps foster a community feel where staff can know residents by name and personalise support.

🎨 Lifestyle & Activities
Sandstones places strong emphasis on lifestyle and engagement. The home collaborates with the National Association for Providers of Activities for Older People (NAPA) to deliver meaningful activities tailored to residents’ preferences and capabilities. Anchor Activity offerings include:

  • Themed restaurant evenings, baking classes, arts & crafts, quizzes. Anchor
  • Outings and visits to local places of interest.
  • Garden time and communal social spaces for informal gatherings and informal chat.
  • Hair-salon visits, library/mobile library services and pet-friendly arrangements by request. Anchor

đź“Ť Location & Access
Located in the Wallasey area of the Wirral peninsula, Sandstones lies about a mile from the town centre of Liscard, with convenient bus links to Liverpool and surrounding areas. HousingCare+1 The quiet residential road ensures a pleasant and peaceful living environment while remaining accessible for family and visitors.

đź“ť Summary
Sandstones Care Home in Wallasey is a strong choice for older adults—especially those living with dementia—who seek a smaller, friendly, well-equipped setting with personalised care. With single en-suite rooms, engaging activity programmes, gardens for relaxation and strong feedback from families, combined with a Good regulatory rating and an Outstanding score for caring, it offers a compelling option. The location in the Wirral gives both tranquillity and access to amenities—a good combination for quality residential care.