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Island Sands Residential Care Home
Residential care home in Sheerness, Kent
Island Sands Residential Care Home
Residential care home in Sheerness, Kent
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About
Island Sands Residential Care Home is a 44-bed residential care home located in Sheerness, Kent. It provides care for older people aged 65 and over, as well as younger adults under 65. The home specialises in dementia care and also supports residents with physical disabilities, mental health needs and sensory impairment.
Island Sands is registered to provide residential care and dementia specialist support. Families should check the home's current Care Quality Commission rating and inspection report for detailed information about its services and standards.
Care provided
Specialist care
What's nearby
Straight-line distances. A&E departments from the NHS website. Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsLimited
- Play SpaceSparse
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkSparse
- Tennis CourtLimited
- Bowling GreenLimited
- Playing FieldLimited
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesLimited
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsSparse
- TakeawaysSparse
Local crime statistics
86 recorded crimes in the local area (July 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | Fees on request | — |
| Dementia care | Fees on request | — |
- 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 Kent council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £1,063 |
| 2025 | £1,187 |
What Kent council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
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Local health safety net
Island Sands Residential Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Southend Hospital, 9.9 miles away. The local GP practice is SHEERNESS HEALTH CENTRE, 1.8 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Sheerness
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Age UK Sheppey
- day opportunities at 2 day centres in Sheerness and Leysdown, including transport, light breakfast, a freshly cooked lunch and activities - trips and outings, included escorted shopping every…
Swale Community and Voluntary Services
SCVS is an umbrella organisation offering support including training to voluntary organisations in Swale and as an accredited volunteer centre offer a volunteer brokerage service. We operate a…
The Southend-on-sea Stroke Club
Provide support, friendship and comfort by way of social activities for people who have suffered a stroke or strokes within the area of the Borough of Southend-on-Sea.
More care homes near Sheerness
Information last reviewed October 2026.
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