Sandmar
Care home in Trowbridge, Wiltshire
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- Green Surroundings — Excellent access to parks, playing fields and other green space nearby (OpenStreetMap).
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About
Sandmar is a care home in Trowbridge, Wiltshire, with 13 registered beds. It provides care for older people and is rated Good overall by the Care Quality Commission, with the rating published in 2021. All five key questions — Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led — were assessed as Good.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 30 June 2021 · Last inspected 19 May 2021
Inspectors found that people living at this residential home for up to 13 people with mental health support needs were kept safe, and that the provider had taken steps to manage risks. Staff were described as understanding people's needs well, medicines were handled safely, and relationships with health and social care professionals were good. Relatives reported being happy with the care, and infection control was strong during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- People felt safe and risks to them were managed by the provider
- Support plans were person-centred and gave staff clear guidance on meeting needs
- Medicines were managed safely and staff sought professional advice when needed
- Management systems for monitoring quality and making improvements were well established
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 February 2023
What's nearby
- Near a main road
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
- AllotmentsAdequate
- Play SpacePlentiful
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkAmple
- Tennis CourtAmple
- Bowling GreenAdequate
- Playing FieldPlentiful
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAdequate
- Restaurants & CafesAdequate
- Retail ShoppingAmple
- SupermarketsAmple
- TakeawaysAdequate
Local crime statistics
314 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential 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 Wiltshire council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £1,025 |
| 2025 | £1,051 |
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Local health safety net
Sandmar is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Royal United Hospitals, Bath, 9 miles away. The local GP practice is TROWBRIDGE HEALTH CENTRE, 0.7 miles away.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Trowbridge
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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