Care Homes in Sandy
Sandy has 3 CQC registered care homes. 3 are rated Good. All 3 were last inspected more than three years ago.
Source: Care Quality Commission register, kept up to date as ratings change.
Sandy at a glance
What the local numbers say about care for older people in Sandy, to help you judge the options below.
- Central Bedfordshire Council pays, residential care: £1,008 a week. Self-funders are typically asked £1,421 to £1,708, median £1,582
- Care home beds filled across Central Bedfordshire: 88%. The 12 month average is 88%.
- Care home beds per 1,000 people aged 75+: 68
- People aged 75 and over: 29,400. Rising to 35,300 by 2035, up 20%
- Care homes, last 12 months: 1 opened, 3 closed. 2 changed owner, covering 122 beds.
- Who pays, across Central Bedfordshire (estimate): 42% council, 42% self. The rest is NHS funded or other.
- Living with dementia, aged 65 and over (estimate): 3,700. Rising to 4,800 by 2035, up 29%
- People aged 85 and over: 7,200. Rising to 11,300 by 2035, up 57%
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Arranging care in Sandy and covering the cost
Requesting an assessment
The route into funded support runs through a care needs assessment, which Central Bedfordshire Council carries out for adults living in this area. It can be requested by the person needing care, by a relative or friend acting on their behalf, or by a professional such as a general practitioner or a hospital discharge team, and there is no charge whatever the household income. The assessment records what someone manages independently and where support would help, and its conclusions establish what type of registration a provider needs to hold. Where a relative gives regular unpaid support, ask for a carer's assessment at the same time.
Contributions and fees
Where eligible needs are identified, a financial assessment establishes the split between the council's contribution and the person's own. Savings and capital above the national threshold ordinarily mean paying privately, with the weekly fee agreed directly with the home. Ask each home to set out what that fee covers rather than accepting a single figure, since chiropody, hairdressing, newspapers and transport to appointments are commonly billed separately and add up across a year.
Direct payments and looking wider
A council contribution can be taken as a direct payment rather than a placement the council arranges, which keeps the choice with the family. Because the field here is small, it is worth asking the assessing team about homes in neighbouring areas at the same time, so that a shortlist is not artificially narrow from the outset.
Choosing the right home in Sandy and what to look for
When every rating matches
All three homes listed hold a Good rating, so the rating alone cannot separate them. Open the report behind each instead. It will show which of the regulator's five key questions were judged strongest, what inspectors praised, what they asked the provider to attend to, and how recently they visited. A Good rating awarded four years ago rests on older evidence than one given last spring, and with a field this size that difference in currency is often the most useful distinction available.
What to ask and notice
Ask how many staff are on duty by day and overnight, how long the manager has been in post and what turnover has been like, because continuity shapes daily life more than furnishings do. Visit around a mealtime and watch how staff speak to residents who are not asking for anything. Sheridan House, Potton View and Allison House Residential Home each carry a profile here with registration details and current rating, and reading all three alongside one another is entirely realistic.
Before a move is agreed
Read the contract on notice periods and how fees are reviewed, and check what happens if needs increase beyond what the registration covers. Ask to see a sample care plan and find out how often it is revisited with relatives.
3 care homes in Sandy
- Allison House Residential Home · Swan Lane, Sandy, Central Bedfordshire, SG19 1NE
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Central Bedfordshire Council
Allison House Residential Home is in Sandy, and we provide residential care for older people, for adults with learning disabilities and autistic adults, and for people living with dementia or with a physical disability. Respite stays are...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Physical Disability, Respite Care - Potton View · Mill Hill, Sandy, Cambridgeshire, SG19 3LW
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Black Swan International Limited
We are Potton View, a residential care home in Sandy. We look after older people who are finding it difficult to manage at home on their own, and we take respite bookings for shorter stays. We have kept our focus clear rather than trying...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Respite Care - Sheridan House · 8 Bedford Road, Sandy, Central Bedfordshire, SG19 1EL
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Accomplish Group Support Limited
We at Sheridan House are proud to offer a warm and welcoming residential care home in Sandy, Central Bedfordshire, where individuals with learning disabilities and autism can truly feel at home. Our community is built around the belief...
Specialisms: Learning Disability / Autism, Respite Care
What care costs in Central Bedfordshire, per week
| Type of care | What the council pays | What self-funders are typically asked |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care East of England figure, because too few Central Bedfordshire homes publish this price. 44 homes. Median £1,582. | £1,008 | £1,421 to £1,708 |
| Nursing care East of England figure, because too few Central Bedfordshire homes publish this price. 17 homes. Median £1,935. | £1,061 | £1,800 to £2,126 |
| Residential dementia care East of England figure, because too few Central Bedfordshire homes publish this price. 33 homes. Median £1,785. | Not published separately | £1,602 to £1,877 |
| Nursing dementia care East of England figure, because too few Central Bedfordshire homes publish this price. 10 homes. Median £1,940. | Not published separately | £1,870 to £2,100 |
Published prices are often starting prices, and come from homes that publish fees, so treat them as a guide. Ask the home for its own price. Powered by Orrery Intelligence.
Inspected most recently
- Sheridan House, 8 November 2019, Good
- Potton View, 7 September 2019, Good
- Allison House Residential Home, 2 June 2018, Good
Longest since a report
- Allison House Residential Home, 2 June 2018, Good
- Potton View, 7 September 2019, Good
- Sheridan House, 8 November 2019, Good
Frequently asked questions about care homes in Sandy
How many care homes are there in Sandy?
Sandy has 3 CQC registered care homes: 3 Good. Counts come from the CQC register and are kept up to date as ratings change.
How much does a care home cost in Sandy?
Central Bedfordshire Council pays an average of £1,008 a week for residential care. Self-funders are typically asked £1,421 to £1,708 a week. East of England figure, because too few Central Bedfordshire homes publish this price. 44 homes. Median £1,582. Published prices are often starting prices, and come from homes that publish fees, so treat them as a guide. Ask the home for its own price.
Which care homes in Sandy were inspected most recently?
Sheridan House (8 November 2019), Potton View (7 September 2019) and Allison House Residential Home (2 June 2018) have the most recent CQC reports.