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South Street, Alford, LN13 9AQ
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25 November 2025
The staff generally seem to look after mum well and seem genuinely affectionate towards her. Activities really seem to have improved a lot although unfortunately mum cannot take full advantage due to her condition. We have had one or two concerns with cleaning but when mentioned it was dealt with quickly. Bins often seem to remain unemptied for a while. Overall our experience has been good, particularly the staff.
17 November 2025
The way my father-in-law has improved due to the consistency of care and help from staff is incredible. My father-in-law had been bed bound before coming to Sandpiper (due to neglect and lack of care and knowledge from previous home). He is now able to communicate effectively, he has progressed from being hoisted to using a stand to help him transfer, he can now feed himself. I really can't praise staff enough. They are all brilliant and each and every one of them work to high standard. This includes care, cooks, cleaners etc.
10 November 2025
I visit my friend regularly and find great care, and meals are excellent.
09 October 2025
My mum and dad were both in Sandpiper. Dad passed away in April- the care was absolutely amazing from all staff, especially Joanne (outstanding care). Mum is still in care, with alzheimers and constantly wants to go home, she tries to escape regularly, but the team are amazing and they cope really well managing her behaviour.
07 October 2025
Joanne is amazing always sing always dancing, she lightens up a room. Front of house (Leanne). Always happy, cheerful, friendly and polite on the phone. Always happy to help out of hours. Tanya always on hand to help and update in and out of working hours.
19 June 2025
We attended a 100th birthday celebration this afternoon for a for a resident. The staff did an excellent job providing care. Food and entertainment. A lovely relaxed atmosphere and we were all made very welcome.
13 June 2025
Fantastic efforts from everyone for my friends 100th!
12 June 2025
Brilliant. Here for Grannies 100th - great staff, lovely.
28 February 2025
Staff are very caring and look after my mum well. Responsive to requests.
26 February 2025
Excellent compassionate care for my Mum. Happy caring environment with professional staff. Would highly recommend this home, residents are treated like family. Mum has challenging behaviours at times always handled with care and compassion.
19 February 2025
My nan has become a resident there and has flourished under their care. The staff are caring, professional and compassionate. You can tell it's not just a job for them and that they genuinely care about all the residents.
19 February 2025
I'm very impressed by everything at this care home. My mum is a resident here and she is treated with the utmost respect by the staff. In my opinion and others in my family, this is without doubt the place for mum to be. Mum's memories may be fading but she's always smiling when we visit and tells us that she likes her new home.
17 February 2025
Fantastic friendly staff most are like family, always helpful with any enquiries, friends and family welcome at all times and always offered meals for Christmas mothers/fathers day and birthdays. They are all proper home cooked meals. Lots of activities whether days out or entertainment inside and outside. Residents are truly treated like family.
17 February 2025
Mum has been in approximately a year now and the transformation in her is incredible. Other than the Alzheimer's, every other part of mum's life has improved so much. She's eating great meals, she's surrounded by fantastic residents and the carers really are our extended family. We are very lucky to have found such a wonderful home for her, huge weight lifted from our minds as a family. Just today alone, she's had a haircut, participated in the exercise, had a fabulous lunch with seconds on the pudding and when I left, a singer was just setting up! What a great home she lives in. Credit to the manager and his fantastic team. Thank you.
13 February 2025
My mother moved into the home a few months ago now. If I am honest I was dreading it but due to her illnesses there were no other option. I can genuinely say it was the best decision for her, both the care staff and management have been amazing and very helpful when I have been unsure about things, reassuring both my mother and myself. She's settled in well and the staff have always ensured mum's privacy and dignity is maintained at all times. The food always looks nice and very appetising, always having different options available. I would recommend Sandpiper to anyone that is looking for a home for their loved ones.
21 March 2024
Sandpiper is a residential care home, with wonderful people working in it. The minute I walked into Sandpiper, I knew it was right and my Mum would be looked after. When we arrived in mid-December with Mum and a car packed with all her personal items, including a TV and a Wheelchair, the team were waiting to greet us. They did everything - got Mum out of the car, unpacked her belongings and made us a drink and something to eat. The Care Home Manager and her team are extremely welcoming and friendly, nothing is too much trouble. Mum's room was lovely with a view of the garden and she was looked after very well. The place is spotless and 'homely'. Visitors were always made to feel welcome when visiting her on a daily basis. Sadly, at the end of January, Mum had a stroke. Her progress is good but her medical needs mean she now needs a Nursing Care Home with a registered nurse on site. I count myself very lucky that a room was available just when Mum needed it the most. Thank you Sandpiper!
05 March 2024
These past few weeks have been very good for activities and care for my friend. I also thank the kitchen staff for catering for my friend. Thank you.
18 December 2023
Every visit we made in December 2023 was very enjoyable, with clean premises and friendly/helpful staff. Great to see the Christmas enjoyment was everywhere on the premises. My dad has seemed to settle in and enjoying his time at Alford.
31 October 2023
In the past few years, we have dealt with a few care homes. Sandpiper is by far the best. The manager and staff are absolutely amazing. The room is clean and tidy and smells nice. My mum loves the food. I would recommend Sandpiper to anyone.
16 August 2023
My friend has been in Sandpiper Care Home (Tanglewood) since before Christmas, and I try to visit as often as I can. On each visit, I have been impressed with the cleanliness and decor of the home. The staff are always friendly and helpful and treat the residents with respect and dignity. Even though my friend has dementia, she always tells me how helpful the staff are and that nothing is too much trouble for them.
Latest Reviews for Sandpiper Care Home
25 November 2025
The staff generally seem to look after mum well and seem genuinely affectionate towards her. Activities really seem to have improved a lot although unfortunately mum cannot take full advantage due to her condition. We have had one or two concerns with cleaning but when mentioned it was dealt with quickly. Bins often seem to remain unemptied for a while. Overall our experience has been good, particularly the staff.
17 November 2025
The way my father-in-law has improved due to the consistency of care and help from staff is incredible. My father-in-law had been bed bound before coming to Sandpiper (due to neglect and lack of care and knowledge from previous home). He is now able to communicate effectively, he has progressed from being hoisted to using a stand to help him transfer, he can now feed himself. I really can't praise staff enough. They are all brilliant and each and every one of them work to high standard. This includes care, cooks, cleaners etc.
10 November 2025
I visit my friend regularly and find great care, and meals are excellent.
09 October 2025
My mum and dad were both in Sandpiper. Dad passed away in April- the care was absolutely amazing from all staff, especially Joanne (outstanding care). Mum is still in care, with alzheimers and constantly wants to go home, she tries to escape regularly, but the team are amazing and they cope really well managing her behaviour.
07 October 2025
Joanne is amazing always sing always dancing, she lightens up a room. Front of house (Leanne). Always happy, cheerful, friendly and polite on the phone. Always happy to help out of hours. Tanya always on hand to help and update in and out of working hours.
19 June 2025
We attended a 100th birthday celebration this afternoon for a for a resident. The staff did an excellent job providing care. Food and entertainment. A lovely relaxed atmosphere and we were all made very welcome.
13 June 2025
Fantastic efforts from everyone for my friends 100th!
12 June 2025
Brilliant. Here for Grannies 100th - great staff, lovely.
28 February 2025
Staff are very caring and look after my mum well. Responsive to requests.
26 February 2025
Excellent compassionate care for my Mum. Happy caring environment with professional staff. Would highly recommend this home, residents are treated like family. Mum has challenging behaviours at times always handled with care and compassion.
19 February 2025
My nan has become a resident there and has flourished under their care. The staff are caring, professional and compassionate. You can tell it's not just a job for them and that they genuinely care about all the residents.
19 February 2025
I'm very impressed by everything at this care home. My mum is a resident here and she is treated with the utmost respect by the staff. In my opinion and others in my family, this is without doubt the place for mum to be. Mum's memories may be fading but she's always smiling when we visit and tells us that she likes her new home.
17 February 2025
Fantastic friendly staff most are like family, always helpful with any enquiries, friends and family welcome at all times and always offered meals for Christmas mothers/fathers day and birthdays. They are all proper home cooked meals. Lots of activities whether days out or entertainment inside and outside. Residents are truly treated like family.
17 February 2025
Mum has been in approximately a year now and the transformation in her is incredible. Other than the Alzheimer's, every other part of mum's life has improved so much. She's eating great meals, she's surrounded by fantastic residents and the carers really are our extended family. We are very lucky to have found such a wonderful home for her, huge weight lifted from our minds as a family. Just today alone, she's had a haircut, participated in the exercise, had a fabulous lunch with seconds on the pudding and when I left, a singer was just setting up! What a great home she lives in. Credit to the manager and his fantastic team. Thank you.
13 February 2025
My mother moved into the home a few months ago now. If I am honest I was dreading it but due to her illnesses there were no other option. I can genuinely say it was the best decision for her, both the care staff and management have been amazing and very helpful when I have been unsure about things, reassuring both my mother and myself. She's settled in well and the staff have always ensured mum's privacy and dignity is maintained at all times. The food always looks nice and very appetising, always having different options available. I would recommend Sandpiper to anyone that is looking for a home for their loved ones.
21 March 2024
Sandpiper is a residential care home, with wonderful people working in it. The minute I walked into Sandpiper, I knew it was right and my Mum would be looked after. When we arrived in mid-December with Mum and a car packed with all her personal items, including a TV and a Wheelchair, the team were waiting to greet us. They did everything - got Mum out of the car, unpacked her belongings and made us a drink and something to eat. The Care Home Manager and her team are extremely welcoming and friendly, nothing is too much trouble. Mum's room was lovely with a view of the garden and she was looked after very well. The place is spotless and 'homely'. Visitors were always made to feel welcome when visiting her on a daily basis. Sadly, at the end of January, Mum had a stroke. Her progress is good but her medical needs mean she now needs a Nursing Care Home with a registered nurse on site. I count myself very lucky that a room was available just when Mum needed it the most. Thank you Sandpiper!
05 March 2024
These past few weeks have been very good for activities and care for my friend. I also thank the kitchen staff for catering for my friend. Thank you.
18 December 2023
Every visit we made in December 2023 was very enjoyable, with clean premises and friendly/helpful staff. Great to see the Christmas enjoyment was everywhere on the premises. My dad has seemed to settle in and enjoying his time at Alford.
31 October 2023
In the past few years, we have dealt with a few care homes. Sandpiper is by far the best. The manager and staff are absolutely amazing. The room is clean and tidy and smells nice. My mum loves the food. I would recommend Sandpiper to anyone.
16 August 2023
My friend has been in Sandpiper Care Home (Tanglewood) since before Christmas, and I try to visit as often as I can. On each visit, I have been impressed with the cleanliness and decor of the home. The staff are always friendly and helpful and treat the residents with respect and dignity. Even though my friend has dementia, she always tells me how helpful the staff are and that nothing is too much trouble for them.