Tanglewood Care Homes
Sandpiper Care Home
Care home in Alford, Lincolnshire
Operated by Tanglewood Care Homes
What do these badges mean?
- Peaceful Neighbourhood — Among the lowest for recorded anti-social behaviour and public disorder of comparable areas (police-recorded crime).
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About
Sandpiper Care Home is a 30-bed home on South Street in Alford, Lincolnshire, a market town known for its crafts markets held at the historic Corn Exchange. The home provides residential care, dementia care, palliative care, respite stays and day care, and it is purpose-built, having opened in 1991 and been extensively refurbished since. Bedrooms are described as spacious and bright, and residents are encouraged to personalise them. Facilities include a hair salon, a bar and lounge areas, with grounds used in the summer and warm communal lounges in the winter. Residents take part in gardening in a new greenhouse, sewing and craft sessions, and outings, including visits to the Alford Craft Markets. The Care Quality Commission rated the home Good overall in its 2026 report, with Safe, Effective, Caring and Responsive also rated Good and Well-led rated Requires Improvement.
What's nearby
- Near a main road
- Fire station about 450 m away
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsLimited
- Play SpaceLimited
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkLimited
- Tennis CourtLimited
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldLimited
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesSparse
- Retail ShoppingSparse
- SupermarketsSparse
- TakeawaysSparse
Local crime statistics
1 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 Lincolnshire council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £744 |
| 2025 | £783 |
What Lincolnshire council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
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Local health safety net
Sandpiper Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Pilgrim Hospital, 20.1 miles away. The local GP practice is MERTON LODGE SURGERY, 0.3 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Alford
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Skegness Day Centre Limited
Provide Day care everyone including elderly, memory issues, disabled, Offer meals, social activities, exercise, entertainment, support with daily needs and opportunities to meet others. It can…
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Sandpiper Care Home is one of 15 homes run by Tanglewood Care Homes 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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