Sanctuary Care

Willow Gardens Care Home

CQC good46 bedsDementiaNursing
NeighbourhoodLow Recorded Crime
What do these badges mean?
  • Low Recorded CrimeRanks among the safer areas of its type on recorded police crime (Police.uk).
AddressSt Edmonds Rd, Bootle L20 7HF, UK
Beds46
Weekly feefrom £767 · 2026
En-suite33%
Opened1992

About

Willow Gardens is a not-for-profit care home on St Edmonds Road in Bootle, Liverpool, operated by Sanctuary Care. It is home to 46 residents in single bedrooms, 15 of them en-suite, and provides residential, nursing, palliative and respite care for people aged 65 and over. Communal spaces include a dining room, a hairdressing salon, lounges, a summer house, a sun terrace and wheelchair-accessible gardens.

The home enriches daily life with arts and crafts, day trips and entertainment such as live music and afternoon tea, and home-cooked meals are prepared on site. Additional services include chiropody, physiotherapy and pamper sessions, and the home holds Veteran Friendly Framework status, maintaining strong community links through local volunteers, students and a gospel choir.

Care provided

Dementia
Nursing
Residential
Respite

Facilities

Dining Area
Gardens
Hair & Beauty Salon
Lift
Own Furniture Allowed
Private Dining Area
Quiet Area
Wifi

Activities

Arts & Crafts
Baking & Cooking
Birthday & Holiday Celebrations
Book and Poetry
Dance & Music
Exercise & Fitness
Gardening & Flower Arranging
Hair & Beauty Treatments
Visits from Children
Wellbeing Classes

Food hygiene rating

Very good

Food Standards Agency · inspected August 2026

Nearby amenities

Bus stop0.8 mi
Train station0.8 mi
GP surgery0.2 mi
Hospital2.8 mi
Local pub0.3 mi
Shops0.5 mi

What's in the area

Outdoor Spaces

  • AllotmentsLimited
  • Play SpaceAdequate
  • Golf CourseLimited
  • Public ParkAmple
  • Tennis CourtLimited
  • Bowling GreenAdequate
  • Playing FieldAdequate

Local Amenities

  • Pubs & BarsPlentiful
  • Restaurants & CafesAdequate
  • Retail ShoppingAmple
  • SupermarketsPlentiful
  • TakeawaysAmple

Local crime statistics

50 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)

Top categories:

violent crime36%
Anti-social behaviour18%
Public order16%
Criminal damage & arson14%

Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile

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Care fee trajectory

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Local health safety net

Willow Gardens Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Aintree University Hospital, 2.8 miles away. The local GP practice is BOOTLE VILLAGE SURGERY, 0.2 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.

Nearest hospital · A&E
Aintree University Hospital · 2.8 mi
Nearest GP · CQC Good
BOOTLE VILLAGE SURGERY · 0.2 mi

Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Willow Gardens located?
It is situated in Bootle and is close to popular amenities.
What is the CQC rating of Willow Gardens?
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) is England's health and social care services regulator. Willow Gardens is rated as **good**, based on the level of care and safety at the home.
What types of elderly care are available at Willow Gardens?
The following types of elderly care are available at this home: nursing, respite, residential.
How many beds does Willow Gardens have?
Currently, there are 46 beds at the home.
Who owns Willow Gardens?
This care home is owned and operated by Sanctuary Care.
What types of activities and events are available at this care home?
There are a variety of health and wellness activities available at Willow Gardens, including: Gardening & Flower Arranging, Wellbeing Classes, Exercise & Fitness.
What is the cost of care at Willow Gardens?
Prices will vary from home to home, depending on the level of elderly care required. At Willow Gardens the cost of care starts from £767 per week.

It's best to call the home directly on 01513 179162 to find out about the total cost of care for your unique needs.

Information last reviewed September 2026.

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