Registered provider
Sandstone Care North West Limited
Sandstone Care North West Limited runs 7 care homes registered with CQC, all in North West. Of its 7 rated services, 57% are Good or Outstanding; the England figure for the same kinds of service is 83%.
- 7services in total
- 57%Good or Outstanding (of rated)
- 0at Outstanding
- 1rated in the last 2 years · 2 from 4+ years ago
Ratings across Sandstone Care North West Limited's services
| CQC area | Rated Outstanding | Rated Good | Rated Requires improvement | Rated Inadequate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All services | 0 | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| Safe | 0 | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| Effective | 0 | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| Caring | 0 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| Responsive | 0 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| Well-led | 0 | 4 | 3 | 0 |
Services by current CQC rating; earliest registration January 2020; 481 registered beds.
Where Sandstone Care North West Limited operates and how it compares
Rating changes over 12 months: 0 up, 0 down, 0 first ratings, from 1 new rating in all. Newest: Fleetwood Hall (Good, 12 October 2026).
The council areas with the most Sandstone Care North West Limited services are Lancashire (3), Sefton (2) and Cumberland (1), out of 4 in total.
The 7 care homes with published capacity have 481 beds between them, an average of 69. The largest is St Helens Hall and Lodge with 94; the smallest is Birkdale Tower Care Home with 55.
Parklands Care Home (Southport) is the most recent addition, registered in September 2025; Fleetwood Hall (Fleetwood) has been registered the longest, since January 2020.
Against England as a whole, Sandstone Care North West Limited has 0% Outstanding (England 5%) and 43% below Good (England 17%). That is 3 of 7 rated services in the two lower ratings.
North West is where Sandstone Care North West Limited has the most services. The regional split is North West (7 care homes).
How each service compares locally
How each service's CQC rating compares with all services of the same type in its council area.
| Service | Rating | Council area | Good or Outstanding locally | Rated more recently than |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birkdale Tower Care Home | Sefton | 79% of 107 | 52% locally | |
| Burscough Manor | Lancashire | 82% of 394 | 57% locally | |
| Dalton Court Care Home | Cumberland | 79% of 78 | 55% locally | |
| Fleetwood Hall | Lancashire | 82% of 394 | 100% locally | |
| Longridge Hall and Lodge | Lancashire | 82% of 394 | 65% locally | |
| Parklands Care Home | Sefton | 79% of 107 | 47% locally | |
| St Helens Hall and Lodge | St. Helens | 89% of 37 | 76% locally |
Care homes run by Sandstone Care North West Limited
| Service | Town and council | Latest rating | Registered beds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birkdale Tower Care Home | Southport, Sefton | Rated Oct 2021Previous provider's rating | 55 |
| Burscough Manor | Ormskirk, Lancashire | Rated Oct 2022Previous provider's rating | 80 |
| Dalton Court Care Home | Cockermouth, Cumberland | Rated Mar 2023Previous provider's rating | 60 |
| Fleetwood Hall | Fleetwood, Lancashire | Rated Oct 2026Inspected recently | 62 |
| Longridge Hall and Lodge | Preston, Lancashire | Rated Apr 2023 | 60 |
| Parklands Care Home | Southport, Sefton | Rated Apr 2021Previous provider's rating | 70 |
| St Helens Hall and Lodge | Elephant Lane, St. Helens | Rated Sep 2024 | 94 |
Source: CQC register and ratings (Open Government Licence v3.0), updated Oct 2026. Ratings are for each service, not for the group. All care groups.
Sandstone Care North West Limited: common questions
What does Sandstone Care North West Limited operate?
On the CQC register, Sandstone Care North West Limited operates 7 care homes, with 481 care home beds.
Are Sandstone Care North West Limited's services well rated?
57% of Sandstone Care North West Limited's 7 rated services are Good or Outstanding: 0 Outstanding, 4 Good, 3 Requires improvement and 0 Inadequate. Each service is inspected and rated separately, so check the one you are considering.
How old are the ratings for Sandstone Care North West Limited?
Recent: 1 rated in the past two years. Older: 2 rated more than four years ago. Ask about changes since any older rating. How old care ratings are across England.
Source for provider details: CQC, Oct 2026 (Open Government Licence v3.0). The Care Panel is a comparison site, not a care company.