The Sands Meadows
Residential care home in Lancaster, Lancashire
Operated by Sands Care Morecambe
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- Cultural Hub — An excellent range of libraries, museums, galleries, theatres and community venues within easy reach (OpenStreetMap).
- Green Surroundings — Excellent access to parks, playing fields and other green space nearby (OpenStreetMap).
- 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 Meadows is a 23-bed care home in Lancaster, Lancashire, providing residential and dementia care for older people. Part of a family-run operation, the home supports residents with dementia and those aged 65 and over, offering a secure and supportive setting designed around their needs.
The home was rated Good by the Care Quality Commission in 2023 across all five key questions: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 21 February 2023 · Last inspected 18 January 2023
Inspectors found that the home, which cares for 23 people living with dementia, keeps people safe. Staff were described as kind and caring, and relatives said they valued the friendly approach of staff and managers. The report also found the home is well led, with managers checking the quality of care and records.
- Medicines are given as prescribed by staff who are trained and whose competence managers check
- Relatives feel confident that their family members are safe and well cared for
- Bedrooms are personalised to suit each person's tastes and preferences
- Staff feel committed and supported, and people and relatives find managers approachable and kept informed
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.
Care provided
Specialist care
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected March 2026
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
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 CourseSparse
- Public ParkLimited
- Tennis CourtSparse
- Bowling GreenAdequate
- Playing FieldSparse
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesSparse
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsLimited
- TakeawaysLimited
Local crime statistics
307 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 | — |
| Dementia 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 Meadows is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Royal Lancaster Infirmary, 3.2 miles away. The local GP practice is LANCASTER MEDICAL PRACTICE, 2.8 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Lancaster
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Garstang Memory Cafe
Memory cafes, also known as dementia cafes, provide safe spaces where people can go for a cup of tea and chat with experienced professionals or others affected by dementia. There are also games,…
Showing groups across Lancashire.
Part of Sands Care Morecambe
The Sands Meadows 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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