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SandmarWiltshire

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Rated:GoodResidential

Sandmar

18 Wingfield Road, Trowbridge, Wiltshire, BA14 9EB

01225775060

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

19 May 2021

Provider

JJ and S (Chippenham) Limited

Beds

13 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 11 care homes for older people within 5 miles, none are rated higher by CQC, 10 are the same and 1 is lower.

8 of these nearby homes have been inspected more recently than this one.

Based on CQC ratings, updated 22 October 2026. How we compare homes | See the nearby homes

Rating history

GoodSept 2016
Requires ImprovementMar 2019
GoodJul 2021

Improved from Requires Improvement to Good in 2021. CQC has rated this home 3 times since 2016.

Source: CQC inspection reports. Contains CQC data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Costs and who runs this home

Run by JJ and S (Chippenham) Limited, which runs 2 care homes in England: 2 rated Good.

Average care home fees in the South West: £1,170 a week for residential care and £1,472 for nursing care (2024-25 averages). Self-funders usually pay more. See our care home costs guide.

How to pay for a care home explains the council means test, what counts as capital and the funding you can ask to be assessed for.

About Sandmar

Sandmar is a residential care home in Wiltshire, providing personal care for adults with mental health support needs. The findings below set out the CQC's most recent assessment of the service.

This residential care home provides personal care to up to 13 people with mental health support needs in an adapted building. At the time of inspection, 11 people were living at Sandmar. People felt safe living there, and relatives expressed confidence in the care provided.

The provider had implemented measures to manage risks and keep people safe, including good infection prevention and control practices developed in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Staff demonstrated a good understanding of people's support needs and worked effectively with health and social care professionals to coordinate care. People received support with medicines safely, and staff sought appropriate advice when necessary. Person-centred support plans gave staff clear information on how to meet individual needs.

The management team had established systems to monitor the quality of service and make improvements where needed.

Source: CQC inspection report, 2 July 2021

Specialist Care

Mental healthOlder peopleYounger adults

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.

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Care and inspection details

Checked against the CQC register on 21 September 2026. This is a check of published information, not a visit to the home.

Registered service: Care home service without nursing
Registered capacity: 13 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · BA14 9EB

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Mental health conditions.

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 2 July 2021. Latest inspection date recorded: 19 May 2021.

Safe: Good
EffectivePublished 27 March 2019: Good
CaringPublished 27 March 2019: Good
Responsive: Good
Well-led: Good

Read Sandmar'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 Sandmar, 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 Sandmar, 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 Sandmar'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