The Sands Care Home
- Care home
- 97 beds
- Nursing care
- Dementia care
- Registered since 2011
- Morecambe, Lancashire, North West
Good
Rated on
Rating from the Care Quality Commission.
At a glance
5 ratings
Its last inspection improved it from Requires improvement to Good.
4 years
since the latest rating was published. A rating this old may not show how the service is today.
306 of 381
rated care homes in Lancashire are rated Good, like this one.
The Sands Care Home: inspection record
Rated Good in June 2022, up from Requires improvement.
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Ratings published by the Care Quality Commission.
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About the service
From the Care Quality Commission's inspection report published 22 June 2022. Quoted under the Open Government Licence.
The Sands Care Home in Morecambe provides accommodation and personal care, including nursing for up to 97 people. Accommodation is provided in single ensuite rooms over four floors. There are spacious communal areas on each floor. At the time of inspection there were 97 people living in the home.
What inspectors found
People told us they felt safe living in the home and praised the kindness and quality of the staff team. There were enough staff to help keep people safe; and people told us their call bells were always answered promptly. The provider maintained safe staffing levels. Some people living in the home and some staff felt they would benefit from more staff at times but did not feel unsafe. Staff had received training and new staff had a robust induction programme which both helped to ensure staff had the skills necessary to keep people safe and well.
Read the rest of CQC's summary
People were supported to have maximum choice and control of their lives and staff supported them in the least restrictive way possible and in their best interests; the policies and systems in the service supported this practice.
People living in the home, their relatives and staff felt confident the home was well managed. The registered manager ensured the quality of care and care records had been maintained, which helped ensure people received high-quality, person-centred care. The provider had ensured the premises and equipment had been maintained to a good standard. The registered manager had good oversight of the service and maintained a daily presence in each of the units. Staff told us the registered manager was approachable and supportive.
Questions to ask when you visit
- The last rating is 4 years old. Ask what has changed since then.
- Ask how nursing cover works at night and at weekends.
- Ask to see the most recent Care Quality Commission (CQC) report and what the home did about any points in it.
Registration details
- Registered manager
- Tracey Burrell
- Registered with the CQC since
- What it provides
- Care home service with nursing
- Who it supports
- Dementia, Older People, Younger Adults
Inspection report
Read the full inspection report (opens the Care Quality Commission website)9 inspection reports, latest 22 June 2022. The reports are on the Care Quality Commission website.
The rating is the Care Quality Commission's. We show it as published and do not change it.
Who runs it
- Provider
- Sands Care Morecambe Limited
- Ownership type
- Organisation
- Companies House number
- 03029318 (opens Companies House)
Sands Care Morecambe Limited runs 2 services, all in the North West. 2 are rated Good or Outstanding.
Other services run by Sands Care Morecambe Limited
- G The Sands Meadows Good. Care home, Lancashire
Getting help from Lancashire County Council
The council can assess what care someone needs and tell them what help with the cost they may get.
- Adult social care at Lancashire County Council
- Ask for a care needs assessment
- Phone: 0300 123 6720. Out-of-hours emergencies: 0300 123 6722
- Support for carers
- Paying for care: Lancashire County Council
Checked on the council's website, November 2026.
Common questions
- Does The Sands Care Home provide nursing care?
- Yes. The Care Quality Commission lists The Sands Care Home as a care home with nursing.
- How many beds does The Sands Care Home have?
- The Care Quality Commission's register lists 97 beds at The Sands Care Home.
- When was The Sands Care Home last inspected?
- The Care Quality Commission's latest rating for The Sands Care Home was published on 22 June 2022.
- Who runs The Sands Care Home?
- The Sands Care Home is run by Sands Care Morecambe Limited. It runs 2 services, all in the North West.
- What is The Sands Care Home's CQC rating?
- Its overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is Good, published on 22 June 2022.
Contact
- Phone
- 01524 400300
- Address
- 390 Marine Road East, Morecambe, LA4 5AU Map (opens Google Maps)
Compare nearby
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- G Mayfair Residential Home Limited Good, 0.2 miles away
- RI Arnside Lodge Requires improvement, 0.2 miles away
- G The Glen Care Home Good, 0.4 miles away