What types of Care is Golden Sands Residential Home registered for?

Older Person Care is the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) category of Care.

What are the Facilities & Services at Golden Sands Residential Home?

Smoking not permitted, Close to Local shops, Lift, Stairlift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens & Television point in own room are some of the Facilities & Services.

How far is Golden Sands Residential Home to the centre of Bideford?

2.1 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

Golden Sands Residential Home, 10 Nelson Road, Westward Ho, Bideford, Devon EX39 1LF

Golden Sands Residential Home

10 Nelson Road, Westward Ho, Bideford EX39 1LF

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Care Provided

Primary Care Categories

Older Person Care

Length of Stay

Permanent Care
Respite Care

Care Types Provided

Residential Care
For a maximum of 17 Service Users

Other Care Provided

Convalescent Care
Day Care

Facilities

Smoking not permitted
Close to Local shops
Lift
Stairlift
Wheelchair Access
Gardens
Television point in own room

Funding & Fees

Funding Types Accepted

Self Funding (Private)
Local Authority with Top Up
~~Local Authority~~
~~NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)~~

Good to Know

Owner

Riverbank Care Ltd

Person in charge

Kelly Saye (Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Devon County Council

Admission Criteria

Ages 65+

Care Home Design/Build

Purpose Built: No

Room Information

Single Rooms (17)

Review from Jan E (Wife of Resident) published on 7 February 2024 Submitted via Website • Report

Overall Experience

My husband was in need of respite care and we feel so lucky to have secured a week's vacancy at Golden Sands. From the minute we walked in to 'view' until he came home my husband felt cared for and appreciated in a very personal and professional manner. All the staff were very kind and helpful, the

food was excellent and catered for his particular requirements perfectly. When I fetched him home he was sorry to go and was so happy we will be hoping to return. Thank you all!

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Review from Robert D (Son of Resident) published on 30 June 2022 Submitted via Website • Report

Overall Experience

Golden Sands is a home from home for residents, as far as any residential home can be. My mum (95 and with multiple health issues) has settled in extraordinarily well in just a short time and speaks very highly of the home and its lovely caring staff. They have got her interested in life again, eating

with pleasure, better than in years, and enjoying the environment (including the large and lovely garden) and the variety of activities, as well as her friendly fellow residents. The staff are also friendly and responsive towards me and keep me well informed; so I feel completely confident that Mum is in kind, safe hands. We were extremely lucky to get her into Golden Sands and I can’t speak too highly of it. Thank you!

Reply from Carolin, Administrator at Golden Sands Residential Home

We would like to thank you for your lovely comments. We will ensure that the staff get to read them. It is nice to think that the care in this Home has not gone unnoticed. We endeavour to create a homely environment for our residents who are important to us.

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Review from Michael F (Son of Resident) published on 27 June 2018 Submitted via Website • Report

Overall Experience

After looking at a number care homes for my mother, Golden Sands stood out from all the rest as the most caring owners and staff. My mother, who was 96, never thought that she would be happy in a home. After a matter of weeks, mother was calling Golden Sands her new home. One staff member in particular

along with the rest of the staff made us so welcome from the start. Mother had lovely room which was and airy, at all times the room was spotlessly clean, her clothes were washed and ironed to mother's satisfaction which is something for lady of 96 with very high standards.
When ever I visited my mother at least twice a week, she was enjoying the entertainment and joining in. Up to her last days the staff were most caring even sitting with her when she passed away.

I would highly recommend Golden Sands as a caring and happy home with some of the best staff I have come across.
Thank you all for looking after my mother.

Reply from Jackie Thisby, Director at Golden Sands Residential Home

We would like to thank the family for their extremely positive comments. It is very much appreciated by everybody at Golden Sands.

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Review from Wendy H (Daughter of Resident) published on 7 June 2018 Submitted via Website • Report

Overall Experience

Our mother lived at Golden Sands for two years, ending her life here in May this year. From the beginning of her time, the staff all determined to make her feel at home and comfortable. In the beginning, she found it difficult to adjust, however, every effort was made to work with the family to help

Mum make this her new home. She soon began calling Golden Sands 'home' and made many new friends, some residents but also many of the staff also.

Some of her family live considerable distances away and yet just a phone call would reassure us that Mum was doing fine, and at all times staff were friendly and welcoming, no matter how busy they were, they too became our friends. Whether calling in to visit as a local or long distant relative we were all always made welcome.

In the end, the management and staff at Golden Sands did everything humanly possible to work with Mum's GP, family and her worsening condition through old age, and we all cannot thank Golden Sands enough for Mum's time here.

Reply from Jackie Thisby, Director at Golden Sands Residential Home

We would just like to thank the family for their kind words and is nice to think that our care within the home has not gone unnoticed. We will assure that all staff are may aware of these lovely comments.