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Distance from the town centre: 1.5 miCQC Good
Fees on request
Dementia care homes in Sandwich
2 homes
There are 2 dementia care homes in and around Sandwich on AskBart. The largest is The Old Vicarage, with 39 beds. The most recent inspection was at Upton House in March 2023.
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Care homes in Sandwich (2)
1 in Sandwich, 1 more within 3 miles · nearest first · updated November 2026
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Distance from the town centre: 2.3 miCQC Good
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Sandwich in numbers
| Dementia care homes listed | 2 |
|---|---|
| Rated Good or Outstanding | 2 of 2 (100%) |
| Rated Outstanding | 0 |
| Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate | 0 |
| Kent usual weekly rate (2025) | £1,187 |
| Largest | The Old Vicarage (39 beds) |
| Most recently inspected | Upton House (March 2023) |
| Homes by care type | Residential 1 · Dementia 2 · Respite 1 |
| Average house price, Dover (HM Land Registry, June 2026) | £276,234 |
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Fees: averages of the weekly fees published by the homes listed here and across Kent. UK average: published residential fees across all homes on AskBart. Actual costs vary with care needs and room.
See how care is funded or compare a care home with care at home.
Guides: Residential care homes · Dementia care homes · Respite care
Data: CQC register, updated November 2026. Figures are for the homes listed on this page.
House prices in Dover
The average house price in Dover is £276,234, based on HM Land Registry data. The graph shows sold-price trends by property type over the last 30 years.
Average price by property type
- All property types
- £276,234
- Detached
- £473,281
- Semi-detached
- £297,881
- Terraced
- £232,204
- Flats & maisonettes
- £144,380
Source: HM Land Registry UK House Price Index, to Jun 2026 (Open Government Licence v3.0). Figures are area averages for the wider local authority, not retirement properties specifically.
Living in Sandwich
- Peaceful Neighbourhood
What do these badges mean?
- Peaceful Neighbourhood — Among the lowest for recorded anti-social behaviour and public disorder of comparable areas (police-recorded crime).
Safety & PeaceA
Excellent — quieter than 79% of similar areas for anti-social behaviour & public disorder
Green SpacesC
Limited — parks, playing fields & outdoor space nearby
Daily ConveniencesC
Limited — shops, supermarkets & places to eat nearby
Culture & CommunityC
Limited — libraries, galleries, museums & community venues nearby
7 crimes reported in July 2026, Police.uk.
- Violent crime2
- Anti-social behaviour2
- Burglary1
- Other theft1
How we grade areas
Grades are relative, comparing this area against others of the same type across the UK. Amenity grades are based on OpenStreetMap counts within a fixed radius. The Safety & Peace grade ranks recorded anti-social behaviour and public-disorder incidents (the offences most relevant to a quiet neighbourhood) — per head of population where ONS figures are available, otherwise by count. Scottish towns are graded against other Scottish towns, from Police Scotland’s 12-month figures for the council wards they sit in, per head of those wards’ population (National Records of Scotland). Figures are estimates to aid research, not a substitute for visiting an area.
Sources — crime: Police.uk, Jul 2026; amenities: OpenStreetMap, updated October 2026.
Community & connection in Sandwich
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Charity
Age Concern Sandwich Centre for the Retired
Provision of Transport to enable clients to visit our "pop in" centre - provision of snacks, meals, bathing,choropody and Advocacy Services
2.4 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1109346)
Charity
Age UK South Kent Coast
Age UK South Kent Coast promotes the following purposes for the benefit of the public/and or older people in and around East Kent-preventing or relieving the poverty of older people with…
4.3 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1187363)
Sandwich: health, services and environment
Official open data. Distances are straight-line from the town centre. Updated October 2026.
People aged 85+
+55.3%
Projected change in Dover, 2025 to 2035 (3,752 to 5,825). England: +46.2%.
People aged 65+
+20.6%
Projected change in Dover, 2025 to 2035 (30,120 to 36,327). England: +20.3%.
Pharmacies within 1 mile
1
Nearest: Eastry Pharmacy (0.1 miles).
NHS dental practices within 3 miles
2
This doesn’t show whether they’re taking new NHS patients.
Superfast broadband
94.5%
of premises within a mile of the centre; 57.9% can get gigabit (England: 88.4%). Useful for video calls with family.
Air quality (NO₂)
6.3 µg/m³
Modelled background level for the town centre, 2026. England average 5.6; WHO guideline 10; legal limit 40.
Air quality (PM2.5)
5.6 µg/m³
Modelled background level, 2026. England average 5.8; WHO guideline 5; legal limit 20 (2040 target 10).
Deprivation ranking
4–6 out of 10
Where the 2 neighbourhoods around the centre rank in England, in tenths (10 = least deprived).
Hospices near Sandwich
- Pilgrims Hospice Thanet · 9.6 milesCQC Good (report published August 2017). CQC page
- Pilgrims Hospice Canterbury · 10.8 milesCQC Good (report published March 2015). CQC page
Hospitals near Sandwich
- Care homes near Victoria Hospital, Deal · urgent care · 4 miles
- Care homes near Buckland Hospital · urgent care · 7.9 miles
- Care homes near Kent and Canterbury Hospital · urgent care · 9.6 miles
Sources: ONS 2022-based subnational population projections; NHS organisation data (ODS); Ofcom Connected Nations; Defra background pollution maps; English Indices of Deprivation 2025; CQC.
Questions about care homes in Sandwich
How many dementia care homes are there in Sandwich?
AskBart lists 2 dementia care homes in and around Sandwich, each with its latest CQC rating.
How are dementia care homes in Sandwich rated?
Of the 2 inspected, 0 are rated Outstanding, 2 Good, 0 Requires improvement and 0 Inadequate by the Care Quality Commission.
How do I choose between dementia care homes in Sandwich?
Start with the CQC rating and the latest inspection report, visit more than once, and ask how the home supports the person's needs. Our guide "Choosing a dementia-friendly care home" covers what to look for.
Weighing up your options in Sandwich?
Care needs change over time. Compare the other kinds of later-life care in Sandwich:
Near Sandwich
- Dementia care homes in Deal 2
- Dementia care homes in Dover 4
- Dementia care homes in Ramsgate 4
- Dementia care homes in Birchington 3
- Dementia care homes in Broadstairs 6
- Dementia care homes in Westgate On Sea 6
- Care homes in Ashford 12
- Care homes in Aylesford 1
- Care homes in Birchington 3
- Care homes in Broadstairs 6
- Care homes in Canterbury 28
- Care homes in Charing 1
Paying for care? See how care is funded and check what the council may pay.
Guides for families
- How to Choose a Dementia-Friendly Care Home
- The Stages of Dementia: What to Expect (2026)
- Caring for Someone with Dementia: How to Cope (2026)
More in our dementia care guides.