Care Concern Group
Sandmere Care Home
Nursing home in Margate, Kent
Operated by Care Concern Group
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About
Sandmere Care Home is a purpose-built home in Margate, Kent, with 68 registered beds. It provides nursing care and dementia care, with support available around the clock, seven days a week. Each resident is assigned a key nurse and has a personalised care plan that aims to support independence. Staff receive ongoing dementia training, and the home offers a secure environment for residents living with dementia.
The home is in a quiet setting with outdoor space for residents, and Kingsgate Bay beach is close by. A weekly activities programme includes arts and crafts, games, entertainment and excursions to local places such as Canterbury, Dover and North Foreland Lighthouse. Residents can continue existing hobbies or take up new ones.
Care provided
Specialist care
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected September 2026
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.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsAmple
- Play SpaceAmple
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkAdequate
- Tennis CourtAmple
- Bowling GreenAdequate
- Playing FieldAmple
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsPlentiful
- Restaurants & CafesPlentiful
- Retail ShoppingPlentiful
- SupermarketsPlentiful
- TakeawaysPlentiful
Local crime statistics
429 recorded crimes in the local area (July 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
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Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dementia care | Fees on request | — |
| Nursing 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 |
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Local health safety net
Sandmere Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother Hospital, 0.3 miles away. The local GP practice is NORTHDOWN & DASHWOOD SURGERY, 1 miles away.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Margate
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
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Part of Care Concern Group
Sandmere Care Home is one of 45 homes run by Care Concern Group 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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