Golden Sands

10 Nelson Road, Westward Ho, Bideford, Devon, EX39 1LF

01237477730

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

22 November 2018

Provider

Riverbank Care Limited

Beds

17 beds

About Golden Sands

Golden Sands is a residential care home in Devon, providing accommodation and personal care for older people. Details of the most recent CQC inspection are set out below.

Golden Sands provides accommodation and care for up to 17 older people, with 16 residents at the time of inspection. The service maintains a good overall rating, with responsiveness to residents' needs assessed as outstanding. Staff demonstrate strong attention to individual requirements and promptly address concerns raised by people using the service.

Source: CQC inspection report, 4 January 2019

Specialist Care

Older people

Fees and availability

We have not verified a current weekly fee for this home. Ask for a written quote based on the room and care needed, including any extra charges.

Check current vacancies, the admission assessment and visiting arrangements directly with the home.

Care and inspection details

Checked against the CQC register on 20 September 2026. This is a check of published information, not a visit to the home.

Registered service: Care home service without nursing
Registered capacity: 17 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · EX39 1LF

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs.

These describe the registration. The home must assess whether it can meet the individual person's needs and whether a place is available.

CQC ratings in more detail

Overall rating shown by CQC: Good.

Rating report published 4 January 2019. Latest inspection date recorded: 22 November 2018.

Safe: Good
Effective: Good
Caring: Good
Responsive: Outstanding
Well-led: Good

Read Golden Sands's CQC record and reports.

Contains Care Quality Commission information under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Ratings and registration details can change after the date checked.

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Golden Sands, consider asking...

1.What happens if my relative's care needs increase significantly -- will they have to move?
2.How do you handle concerns or complaints from families?
3.What does the monthly fee cover and what will cost extra?
4.How do you keep families informed about their relative's day-to-day wellbeing?
5.What happens if my relative is unhappy here?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit Golden Sands, look out for...

1.Do staff greet residents by name and stop to chat?
2.Are residents dressed, up and occupied, or sitting alone in front of a TV?
3.Does the home smell fresh and feel clean without being clinical?
4.Do residents look comfortable and at ease, or anxious and withdrawn?
5.Does the manager answer your questions openly or deflect?

Could the NHS fund Golden Sands's fees?

The average nursing home costs £1,535 per week. That's £79,820 a year. NHS Continuing Healthcare could cover all of it. No means test, no contribution from you.

Find out if the NHS could fund these fees