The Sands Care Home
Care home in Morecambe, Lancashire
Operated by Sands Care Morecambe
What do these badges mean?
- Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, post offices, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
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About
The Sands Care Home is a 97-bed care home in Morecambe, Lancashire, offering residential, nursing and dementia care. Run as a family business, the home provides support across three dedicated care units, each specialising in a different type of care. The home is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission, with Good grades across all key questions: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led (2022).
The home serves older people with varying care needs in the Morecambe area and surrounding region. Staff aim to support residents to feel safe and valued within the home's environment.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 21 June 2022 · Last inspected 10 June 2022
Inspectors found that people living at the home felt safe, and that staff were kind and caring, with call bells answered promptly. Staff receive training and new employees complete a thorough induction, while people are supported to make their own choices with the fewest restrictions needed. The registered manager is seen as approachable and keeps a daily presence on each unit.
- Staffing levels were kept at safe levels, and people said call bells were answered promptly.
- Training and a detailed induction programme for new staff help ensure they have the skills to keep people safe and well.
- The premises and equipment have been maintained to a good standard.
- People, relatives and staff feel confident the home is well managed, and the registered manager has good oversight of care records and quality.
- Some people living in the home and some staff feel there would be benefit from more staff at times, although they did not feel unsafe.
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.
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
- AllotmentsSparse
- Play SpaceAmple
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkAdequate
- Tennis CourtLimited
- Bowling GreenAmple
- Playing FieldAdequate
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsPlentiful
- Restaurants & CafesAmple
- Retail ShoppingAmple
- SupermarketsAmple
- TakeawaysPlentiful
Local crime statistics
275 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 Lancashire council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £771 |
| 2025 | £790 |
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Local health safety net
The Sands Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Royal Lancaster Infirmary, 3.3 miles away. The local GP practice is BAY MEDICAL GROUP, 2.9 miles away.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Morecambe
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
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Part of Sands Care Morecambe
The Sands Care Home is one of 2 homes run by Sands Care Morecambe 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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