
The ambience and design create an atmosphere of comfort and elegance.P P(Daughter-in-law of Resident/Service User)

The room is always comfortable and warm and the facilities are lovely. The staff all try very hardRich F(Son of Resident/Service User)

I love sitting on the patio with dad looking at the garden having a cup of tea.Judith D(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

The ambience and design create an atmosphere of comfort and elegance.P P(Daughter-in-law of Resident/Service User)

The room is always comfortable and warm and the facilities are lovely. The staff all try very hardRich F(Son of Resident/Service User)

I love sitting on the patio with dad looking at the garden having a cup of tea.Judith D(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

Sandmere Care Home is a 68-bed, purpose-built luxury care home offering residential, dementia, nursing, and respite care in the heart of Margate, Kent.
Known for its warm and welcoming atmosphere, Sandmere provides an enriching, first-class environment where care is personalised to each resident’s individual needs. Compassionate, professional staff are committed to supporting every resident with dignity, respect, and kindness.
Located in the county famously known as The Garden of England, Sandmere truly...
Care Provided by Sandmere Care Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 68 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
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Ground Floor Accommodation only
- Gardens
- Bar/Café
- Residents Kitchenette
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Sandmere Care Home offers luxury, all-inclusive living which includes personal care, accommodation, personal laundry, all meals, snacks and refreshments, a varied programme of in-home activities, hairdressing, basic nail care/manicures and access to Wi-Fi.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Sandmere Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Sandmere 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
- Care Concern Group Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Sally Wheeler(Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Year Purpose Built: 2024
- Last Refurbishment: 2024
- Number of floors: 3
Room Information
- Single Rooms (56)
- Couples/Companion Rooms (6)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (56)
- Couples/Companion Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (6)
Visiting
- Delighted to welcome visitors and members of the wider community into the home.
Parking
- Free parking onsite with 3 electric plug in points and a disabled bay with easy accessibility.
Sandmere Care Home Reviews (26)
Sandmere Care Home has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.865) out of 10, based on 26 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Sandmere Care Home has 26 reviews.
I love sitting on the patio with dad looking at the garden having a cup of tea. I also love being able to book to eat meals with him as eating together is important, today we had a birthday lunch for dad in their private dinning room which felt very special.
I looked at a number of care homes in the area and am very pleased that we picked Sandmere
Thank you so much for your lovely review. We are all really proud of the homely atmosphere at Sandmere. It was good to see you enjoying the fabulous meal in our private dining room for your special occasion.
I have learnt a lot about how special the people are that do this work.
Also, the food here is excellent. If I need care again I wouldn't hesitate to come here again.
Thank you so much for your lovely review. It was an absolute pleasure to have met you and know that you enjoyed your "holiday" at Sandmere. We look forward to seeing you again next year.
The room is always comfortable and warm and the facilities are lovely. The staff all try very hard to facilitate Dad's hobbies in the garden area which he takes great pleasure in.
Communication with all the team has been very accessible so far.
Thank you so much for sharing your experience and we are very fortunate to have a very kind and dedicated team who take great pride in caring for your loved one ensuring that they are supported and treated with dignity and respect. We welcome and encourage families and friends to be a part of our Sandmere family and to play an active part in their loved ones care.
My first experince with a care home overall very satisfying and mum is happy. Most staff are very friendly and accommodating and food is excellent.
Thank you so much for your lovely review and it is our pleasure to be supporting your lovely Mum, and we agree that she is doing fantastic and is very much a part of the Sandmere family as are all her family and friends.
I never thought I would have to place my mum in a nursing home and after a lot of emotions and feeling very guilty it had to be done.
My mum is settling well and the staff are professional and also friendly.
Thank you for your review - we are so pleased to have your lovely Mum here with us.
My cousin was cared for by the staff at Sandmere Care Home for a short while before her death. From the first contact with the home, to moving her in and then to caring for her in her last few days, everyone was so kind and understanding. They showed great empathy and patience and kept me informed. They also accommodated numerous visitors and when she was on her own, sat with her themselves. Thank you.
Thank you for your kind review, it was a pleasure to be able to care for your cousin. We will pass your feedback on to the team.
Bed Vacancies
7 Bed Vacancies
Posted: 01 July 2026Offering residential, nursing and dementia care we welcome enquiries to our beautiful, purpose built luxury care home.
News (4) & Events (0)
- 28 Nov 2024
This past month has been a remarkable and heartwarming time at Sandmere Care Home as we welcomed new residents into our growing community. From the moment they arrived, the atmosphere...
- 28 Nov 2024
We are thrilled to announce that Sandmere Care Home is officially open and now accepting residents! To mark this exciting milestone, we recently hosted a coffee morning, inviting the community...
- 28 Nov 2024
On the 19th of September, we spent the afternoon networking and showing off our brand-new, luxury care home to local professionals and community members. They started by having a tour...
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Meet the Team (32)

Sally is the dedicated Registered Manager of Sandmere Care Home.

Charlotte is an experienced registered nurse who will lead and guide our care team. She has worked in a variety of settings including acute, community and nursing homes. She has a particular interest in end-of-life care.
Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her husband, two sons, two cats and a miniature dachshund puppy.

Hollee brings a wealth of experience having worked in the care sector since 2012, she started her career as a Care Assistant and worked her way up through various different roles including Non-Clinical Deputy Manager and more recently Administration Manager.
Hollee is looking forward to welcoming residents and their loved ones into our beautiful home and allowing our residents to enjoy the many added luxuries that a new care home has to offer.

Dee brings extensive experience in fostering connections and building relationships with various organisations in the local community, including social services, GPs, pharmacies, hospital discharge teams and dementia support groups.
She will take an active role at Sandmere, promoting daily activities, communicating with family members, and arranging tours of the home for prospective residents and their families.
Outside of work, she enjoys spending quality time with family, particularly grandchildren, husband, and three Jack Russell terriers.

Mark has worked for 30+ years in the catering industry, classically trained with experience in many well-respected establishments, as well as being privileged to have worked in different countries around the globe.
He is super excited to share his professional experience and culinary skills at Sandmere.

Malcom has been working in the care sector for the past 8 years in maintenance roles. He is looking forward to welcoming residents in and making their rooms homely and personalised. Outside of work, Malcolm enjoys spending time at his allotment and watching sports.

Teresa started her career in care at the age of 18. She enjoys knowing that our residents have a welcoming and homely place to live. She will lead our team of housekeepers to ensure the home is clean and tidy for all.
Outside of work, she enjoys walks along the seafront and spending time with friends and family.

John has been an activities coordinator for the better part of a decade. His background is in textiles and design whilst his career has been rooted in the care sector which makes him excellent for our activities and well-being role here at Sandmere Care Home.
John has been able to uplift, inspire and entertain those who have found themselves under his guidance using a combination of art therapy with mental wellness techniques

Meet Tracey one of our day Registered Nurses.

Lynn is one of our lovely day nurses!

Meet Shauna one of our night nurses!

Meet Kay one of our night nurses.

Meet Amos one of our night Registered Nurses.

Meet Roxy one of our bank Registered Nurses.

Emma started her career in business administration and reception at the age of 20 and has since worked in the educational setting as a support worker in a children's home.
She is looking forward to warmly welcoming residents and visitors to Sandmere Care Home and will do her utmost to ensure all residents, families and external visitors feel comfortable and supported the moment they arrive.

Vicky brings a wealth of experience having worked in customer services for 35 years. She is very much looking forward to greeting and meeting our residents, families and visitors.
Outside of work she likes to keep fit and enjoy time with friends and family.

Rosie is one of our Senior Care Assistants, who supports our nurses on day shifts.

Meet Odion our Senior Care Assistant on nights.

Meet Zoe one of our daycare assistants.

Meet Rob - one of our day care assistants!

Meet Nicky one of our day Care Assistants.

Meet Sarah one of our day Care Assistants.

Meet Tanya one of our night care assistants!

Meet James one of our night Care Assistants.

Meet Chelsea one of our night Care Assistants.

Meet Kane one of our kitchen assistants!

Meet Barry one of our Kitchen Assistants!

Meet Katrina one of our lovely housekeepers!

Meet Donna one our domestic assistants!

Meet Margo one of our housekeepers!

Frank is a friendly Cavachon, who belongs to our Administrator - Hollee. He is always very willing to greet those who enjoy some canine company with a cuddle!

We are thrilled to welcome Sharon, a dedicated volunteer, to our team. She brings a rich background in both care and fitness to enhance the daily lives of our residents. With a number of years of experience as a care assistant, Sharon has honed her skills in empathy, patience, and understanding, which are crucial in creating a supportive and nurturing environment. Her experience as a fitness instructor adds an exciting dimension, as she is equipped to support engaging and fun activities that promote physical well-being.
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