CQC Domain Ratings
Golden Sands is a CQC-registered residential care home based in Bideford, Devon. It is operated by Riverbank Care Limited.
Golden Sands specialises in older adults (65+) care.
As a residential care home, Golden Sands provides 24-hour personal care and support for residents who need help with daily activities such as washing, dressing, and meal times, in a safe and homely environment.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) last inspected Golden Sands in January 2019 and rated the service as Good overall. This means the home is performing well and meeting expectations across safety, effectiveness, care quality, responsiveness, and leadership.
Golden Sands is located in Bideford, within the Devon local authority area in South West.
Are you the manager or owner of Golden Sands? Claim your free listing to personalise this page with photos, a description of your home, weekly fees, and information about your team. Claimed listings receive more enquiries from families. Claim your listing free →
| CQC Rating | Good |
| Address | 10 Nelson Road, Westward Ho, Westward Ho, Bideford, Devon, EX39 1LF |
| Phone | 01237 477730 |
| Website | www.riverbankcare.co.uk |
| Local authority | Devon |
| Region | South West |
| Last inspection | 4 January 2019 |
| Provider | Riverbank Care Limited |
Is Golden Sands registered with the CQC?
Yes. Golden Sands is registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the independent regulator of health and social care in England. You can view the official CQC profile at https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-236234574
What type of care does Golden Sands provide?
Golden Sands provides residential homes, specialising in caring for adults over 65 yrs.
How do I contact Golden Sands?
You can contact Golden Sands by phone on 01237 477730, or visit them at 10 Nelson Road, Westward Ho, Westward Ho, Bideford, Devon, EX39 1LF.
What is Golden Sands's CQC rating?
Golden Sands has been rated "Good" by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). This means the home is performing well and meeting expectations. See the full CQC inspection report at https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-236234574
What are Golden Sands's CQC domain ratings?
The CQC inspects care homes across five domains. Golden Sands's latest published domain ratings are: Safe: Good, Effective: Good, Caring: Good, Responsive: Outstanding, Well-led: Good.
How many care homes are in Bideford?
There are 28 CQC-registered care homes in Bideford. You can browse the full list at carehomeos.co.uk/care-homes/town/bideford.
Residential care homes provide 24-hour personal care and support for older adults or people with disabilities who are unable to live independently. Staff assist with daily activities such as washing, dressing, and meals in a homely environment.
Share your experience
Share your experience to help other families make informed decisions. Reviews are moderated before publishing.
Is Golden Sands still on paper records?
CHOS is purpose-built CQC care management software for UK care homes — eMAR, care plans, compliance dashboard, staff training, and incidents — all in one platform.