Sanctuary Care Limited
Willow Gardens Residential and Nursing Home
Care home in Bootle, Sefton
Operated by Sanctuary Care
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- Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, post offices, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
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About
Willow Gardens Residential and Nursing Home is operated by Sanctuary Care Limited, a not-for-profit provider, and is located in Bootle, Sefton, Merseyside. The home has 46 registered beds and provides residential and nursing care.
The Care Quality Commission rated Willow Gardens as Good overall in 2022, with Good grades across all key questions: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 8 December 2022 · Last inspected 20 October 2022
Inspectors rated Willow Gardens Residential and Nursing Home good at its first inspection, which was prompted by a review of information held about the service. Staff were described as kind and caring, treating people as individuals and respecting their dignity, and people said they felt safe. Care plans were kept current, people knew how to complain, and the service's management was described as person-centred and open.
- Kind, caring staff who respect people's dignity and treat them as individuals
- Robust recruitment checks, with staff who understood how to safeguard people from abuse
- Infection prevention and control measures were in place, the home was clean, and visiting followed current guidance
- Care was personalised and responsive, with people's choices respected and complaints used to improve the service
Written by AI from the report text and checked against it. Not an official CQC statement. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Read the full report on CQC.
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected August 2026
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). A&E departments from the NHS website. Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
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
277 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
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Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | from £767 Indicative fee for an en-suite room | Indicative fee for an en-suite room |
- Funding accepted
- Not stated
Fees depend on the room and the care needed, so ask the home for a written quote. Check who pays with the funding calculator, or see what Sefton council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £750 |
| 2025 | £799 |
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Local health safety net
Willow Gardens Residential and Nursing Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Royal Liverpool University Hospital, 2.8 miles away. The local GP practice is BOOTLE VILLAGE SURGERY, 0.3 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Bootle
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Sefton O.p.e.r.a.
Sefton O.P.E.R.A is a voluntary organisation working with older people in the community many experiencing dementia and Alzheimers often experiencing isolation our aim is to enable older people to…
Liverpool Community Transport Limited
L.C.T. is a not for profit organisation committed to provide a "Safe, Affordable, Reliable and Accessible transport and repair service to its City Wide Community Groups"
Age Concern Liverpool & Sefton
Provide services and activities for older people.Campaigns with and advocates on behalf of older people.Supports the development of older peoples organisations.
Sefton Carers Centre
To support carers in the provision of centre based and outreach services eg.support groups,holistic care,advocacy,information data base,social events and welfare benefits advice.
Age Concern Wirral
We provides support, services & activities to promote well-being and resilience of people in the local community, with a specific focus on people in later life. Our work includes information and…
Parkhaven Trust
The charity provides a range of services to support people through the provision of residential care, nursing, domiciliary care and daycare for older people and people with dementia and learning…
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It's best to call the home directly on 01513 179162 to find out about the total cost of care for your unique needs.
Part of Sanctuary Care
Willow Gardens Residential and Nursing Home is one of 123 homes run by Sanctuary Care on AskBart. See how the group's homes are rated and where it operates.
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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