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Staff at the home have a wealth of experience and are qualified to deliver the very best care to all residents. They work hard to ensure that not only are residents’ care needs met,...
Care Provided by Sandy Banks Care Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Mental Health Condition
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
Care Types Provided
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 39 Service Users
Dementia Care TypesMild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
Mild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
- Mild Dementia
- Moderate Dementia
- Advanced/Complex Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- Bariatric Care/Obesity
- Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Wheelchair Access
- Ground Floor Accommodation only
- Gardens
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Sandy Banks Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Sandy Banks Care Home to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:
Funding Types Accepted
- Self-Funding (Private)
- Local Authority with Top-up
- Local Authority
- NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)
Support you may be entitled to
- If you chose a care home based in England, you may be eligible for NHS Funded Nursing Care (FNC), which helps cover the cost of nursing. This is worth £267.68 per week and is usually paid directly to the care home.
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- Venturi Healthcare
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Mark Gahagan (Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Year Purpose Built: 1986
- Last Refurbishment: 2008
- Number of floors: 1
Room Information
- Single Rooms (38)
Visiting
- Open door policy when visiting Sandy Banks
Parking
- Free onsite car parking available
Sandy Banks Care Home Reviews (51)
Sandy Banks Care Home has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.735) out of 10, based on 14 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Sandy Banks Care Home has 51 reviews.
We moved Mum into the care home just before lockdown in March, because she needed extra care because of her Dementia. Even though we have not been able to go into the home to be close to Mum she has come on in leaps and bounds. She is now eating and drinking which she had stopped doing before going there. She is also a lot more mobile. The staff have worked wonders with her, her family who visit for chats through the window are so pleased that she has settled well and we are sure that is all down to the excellent staff who are working so hard to keep not only Mum safe, but all the other residents too. So a heartfelt thank you to one and all for the hard work that you do and still manage to smile through this tough time.
Many thanks for your lovely and kind words and good to hear your Mum is doing well. I will ensure they are passed on to the team at Sandy Banks.
Sandy Banks Care Home is great. The staff are all friendly, loving and caring to Mum. I am happy to know that she is being treated and cared for so well, especially in these awful times when everyone is feeling vulnerable and under pressure. I'd like to thank all the staff for caring for my mum so well because obviously, she is so special to me. Thank you.
Thank you for your lovely and kind words. I am happy to hear you Mum is doing well. I will pass this message on to the team at Sandy Banks.
The staff are very caring, my father is looked after extremely well, he has his own room, the staff are very helpful and they have entertainment coordinators to stimulate the residents.
Thank you for your kind words, we will pass these on to the staff team at Sandy Banks.
I am very happy with the care mum is receiving at Sandy Banks, where she has been treated with understanding, kindness, compassion, dignity and respect. All the staff are very helpful, kind and cheerful, and they approach their work professionally. Staff levels appear to be good. The nursing staff are always available and have involved the family in mum's care plan. Mum had her own private room and she benefits from good support services such as laundry, hairdressing and days out. Overall the family is very happy that mum is being cared for at Sandy Banks.
Mum moved into this home from residential care premises when her nursing needs increased. From the moment we first visited and met with the manager we were impressed with the professional and caring attitude which was also apparent in the staff members we saw. When Mum moved in she settled very quickly and although she is very weak and confused, due to her condition, it became immediately obvious that she is in the right place. She has now put on some weight and this is mainly due to the lengths the catering department go to ensure that she has things she likes and that her food is fortified. The staff also take the time and have patience to ensure she eats as much as possible despite her resistance to food. Every effort is being made to make her as comfortable as possible. The care plan she has is excellent and was produced quickly in consultation with the family. It very accurately reflects her needs and is under continuous review. Well done and thank you for your support.
Many thanks for your kind, lovely words, we will pass them onto the team at Sandy Banks.
Dad was a resident at Sandy Banks for a few months in 2018 and into 2019. He has now sadly died but we were very impressed with both the staffing levels and the quality of the staff as well. There were always nursing staff on hand and everyone was both friendly and helpful. Dad was content at Sandy Banks and we felt comfortable with the care provided.
My Uncle has been a resident at Sandy Banks since October 2017 following a heart attack and a gradual decline in his health. After visiting Sand Banks we were impressed with the openness and honesty of the manager and found the staff to be very helpful when answering our questions. My Uncle has now been a resident for ten months and in that time he has been well cared for by some compassionate and dedicated staff. Just as importantly the home has shown great kindness to my Aunty who visits on an almost daily basis. She has problems of her own but nothing has been too much trouble for the staff and they have gone out of their way to make her “part of the family.” Placing a loved one into care is a big decision and can often be traumatic, but based on what I’ve seen during my Uncle's residency I know I made the correct decision in placing him in the care of Sandy Banks.
Both parents are residents with very different needs. All of Sandy Banks staff show compassion and enthusiasm in their work and have a genuine desire to help. Mum is enjoying the social side of being with so many people and is in a place that can cope with her dementia bad days. We went through a number of agencies whilst my parents were at home who all claimed to be able to deal with challenging behaviour and couldn't. There is plenty to eat with food trolleys serving drinks and snacks between meals. The home is a credit to the entire team.
Very pleased with the care my husband received at the above home for the past two months.
Before mum was accepted for Sandy Banks Care Home the manager came to see her and even when mum was exhibiting challenging behaviours I was assured she would be fine here.
Mum has calmed down she has her moments but due to the skill, care and knowledge, the staff all seem to be able to cope with her. She is now eating, sleeping and not doing so many laps of the home now. Mum has even put on weight and my visits are so much more pleasurable.
I would like to thank the manager and his outstanding team of staff for welcoming my mother to an amazing safe haven. It's been a difficult journey with poor mums dementia, this team have got it so right, they are a family that work together, care and feel for their residents. They treat everyone with the dignity they deserve, the staff ensure that residents needs are met on a very individual basis thank you so much, kindest regards and thanks. X
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 30 April 2021Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledGood
Inspection ratings
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- Outstanding - The service is performing exceptionally well.
- Good - The service is performing well and meeting our expectations.
- Requires Improvement - The service isn't performing as well as it should and we have told the service how it must improve.
- Inadequate - The service is performing badly and we've taken action against the person or organisation that runs it.
- Not rated - we have not yet rated this area of the service, this is normally because the assessments we have carried out have been focused on other key questions.
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Meet the Team (4)

Mark is our Home Manager here at Sandy Banks.
He has 20 years of experience working in a dementia setting - with over 10 years of them being as a qualified Mental Health Nurse - and he plans to pass on this experience to aid the team, pushing to continuously improve their practice and knowledge to allow us to provide a service that benefits your loved ones so they receive the care they need whilst promoting their privacy, dignity, and independence.
Here at Sandy Banks, there has always been a family ethos, and this is shown by the compassion, commitment and person-centred approach adopted by the whole team. Mark is passionate about promoting collaborative working with family and friends, and providing a place of comfort and safety so that your loved ones can be provided with a high standard of care in a place they can call home.

Tracy worked in the NHS for 19 years as a Facilities Coordinator before moving onto a GP surgery, learning vital management skills and achieving important qualifications before joining us here at Sandy Banks.
Outside of work, she enjoys walking with her French bulldog Olive, socialising with her family and friends, and making art, as well as (slowly!) renovating her newly-bought house.

Emily was a carer for 17 years before becoming our Housekeeping Supervisor.
Outside of work, she loves spending time with her family and her extensive collection of pets!

Having achieved NVQ Level 2 whilst working in care for over two decades, Tracey works hard planning fun activities for our residents.
Outside of work, she loves socialising with friends and going on walks with her dog.
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