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The Sands Meadows is a CQC-registered residential care home based in Lancaster, Lancashire. It is operated by Sands Care Morecambe Limited.
The home provides specialist care for dementia, older adults (65+). Families looking for care in these areas can contact the home directly for availability and assessments.
As a residential care home, The Sands Meadows 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 The Sands Meadows in February 2023 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.
The Sands Meadows is located in Lancaster, within the Lancashire local authority area in North West.
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| CQC Rating | Good |
| Address | 27 Hest Bank Lane, Hest Bank, Hest Bank, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA2 6DG |
| Phone | 01524 824050 |
| Local authority | Lancashire |
| Region | North West |
| Last inspection | 21 February 2023 |
| Provider | Sands Care Morecambe Limited |
Is The Sands Meadows registered with the CQC?
Yes. The Sands Meadows 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/1-5558127579
What type of care does The Sands Meadows provide?
The Sands Meadows provides residential homes, specialising in dementia, caring for adults over 65 yrs.
How do I contact The Sands Meadows?
You can contact The Sands Meadows by phone on 01524 824050, or visit them at 27 Hest Bank Lane, Hest Bank, Hest Bank, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA2 6DG.
What is The Sands Meadows's CQC rating?
The Sands Meadows 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/1-5558127579
What are The Sands Meadows's CQC domain ratings?
The CQC inspects care homes across five domains. The Sands Meadows's latest published domain ratings are: Safe: Good, Effective: Good, Caring: Good, Responsive: Good, Well-led: Good.
How many care homes are in Lancaster?
There are 16 CQC-registered care homes in Lancaster. You can browse the full list at carehomeos.co.uk/care-homes/town/lancaster.
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.
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