Sandown Nursing Home
Care home in Sandown, Isle of Wight
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- High Retirement Community — An above-average share of residents are aged 65 and over (ONS Census) — often a sign of established later-life communities and services.
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About
Sandown Nursing Home is a 39-bed nursing home located in Sandown, Isle of Wight. The home is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission across all key questions: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led (report published 2019). It provides nursing care and palliative care for residents with advanced progressive illness.
The home supports residents with assistance in daily living activities and tailors nutrition and dietary provision to individual needs and preferences. Staff aim to deliver care in a professional and attentive manner.
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected September 2025
What's nearby
- Near a main road
- Fire station about 750 m away
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
- AllotmentsSparse
- Play SpaceSparse
- Golf CourseAdequate
- Public ParkSparse
- Tennis CourtLimited
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldSparse
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAdequate
- Restaurants & CafesAmple
- Retail ShoppingSparse
- SupermarketsSparse
- TakeawaysAdequate
Local crime statistics
148 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 | — |
- 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 Isle of Wight council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £912 |
| 2025 | £967 |
What Isle of Wight council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
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Local health safety net
Sandown Nursing Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is St Mary's Hospital, 7.3 miles away. The local GP practice is THE BAY MEDICAL PRACTICE, 0.6 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Sandown
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Age Concern - Shanklin Group
A day centre, offering social activities, bingo, social afternoons with speakers on topics of interest. We provide tea, coffee etc to members. Opening 10am until 4pm Monday to Friday, and also…
Carers Isle of Wight
To relieve the stresses experienced by carers, over the age of 18 by: providing a contact point for help for carers over the age of 18; identifying carers who struggle to cope in their caring…
Age Concern Isle of Wight
With a focus on people in later life, Age Concern Isle of Wight provides information, advice and practical support to promote wellbeing, resilience and independence so that people can live in our…
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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