What is Sandfields’s CQC rating?

The CQC overall rating for Sandfields is "Good".

Sandfields

Q: What is Sandfields’s CQC rating?

The CQC overall rating for Sandfields is &quot;Good&quot;.

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Sandfields

Welcome to Sandfields

At Sandfields care home in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, residents enjoy quality care in luxurious surroundings.

Our experienced team provides residential, nursing and dementia care, as well as specialised nursing dementia care and respite care. We also offer compassionate end of life care too.

Our three-storey home has some wonderful facilities for your loved one to enjoy. Sandfields truly sets the standard in comfort. Each floor is divided into two suites, each with its own dining room and lounge and cluster of spacious en-suite rooms. Ground floor rooms open on to our gardens and have a little patio area.

We pride ourselves on the transparency of our care quality and fee information - ensuring you can trust us to care from that very first step.

At a glance

Location

St George’s Road
Cheltenham
Gloucestershire
GL50 3EL

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CQC Rating

Good

Availability

Open to new residents

Pricing

Key facts summary

Contract

Contract summary

Free event

Power of Attorney and Wills - free event at Sandfields

Listen to legal experts from Willians LLP Solicitors explain the importance of wills and having a Power of Attorney in place for your loved one on Tuesday 10th June 2025, from 3pm.

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Power of Attorney and Wills - free event at Sandfields

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Enjoy six week’s free care

Join us as a permanent resident and enjoy six weeks free in your first six months.

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Free event

Crime prevention - free event at Sandfields

Meet PCSO Mark Slade, who will share handy tips on how to be safe in your home to prevent common crimes and scams on Tuesday 10th June 2025, 2pm - 3pm.

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Free event

Fire safety - free event at Sandfields

Meet Amy Lynx, Crew Manager at Gloucestershire Fire & Rescue, who will share advice on keeping your home safe on Wednesday 14th May 2025, 2pm - 3pm.

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Free event

Dementia café – free event at Sandfields

Come along to our dementia café at the John Lewis café, Cheltenham, on the last Wednesday of each month, 3pm - 4pm.

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Dementia café – free event at Sandfields

Have a look around our home

Sandfields has some wonderful facilities including a coffee shop, hair salon, cinema room and even a cocktail bar.

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Meaningful lifestyles at Sandfields

Life at our home

Living at Sandfields is all about living life in the way you choose, and residents are always supported to maintain their independence. From the moment your loved one moves in, we will get to know them well, from their health needs to their life history, so that we can provide personalised care and experiences that will enable them to lead a fulfilling life.

Your loved one is welcome to do whatever brings them satisfaction and happiness. They can join in with group activities such as exercise classes and music sessions. If they wish, they can help around the home, or get out and about on outings to their favourite local attractions.

Activities room
Cafe
Church Services
Cinema room
Family guest room
Garden
Garden view rooms
Hair and beauty salon
Local shops nearby
Lounge area
Minibus for outings
Namaste room

Care at our home

The Sandfields team provides a comprehensive range of care services. We can care for your loved one even if their needs change, they can stay here surrounded by friends and familiar faces in the place they know as home.

Types of care offered

Healthcare services

Alternative therapies
Audiologist
Chiropody
Dentist
District nursing team
Local GP
Movement therapy
Namaste care
Neurological challenges
Occupational therapy
Optician
Pharmacy service
Physiotherapy

Meet the team

Every day our colleagues live our values of passionate, caring and teamwork to empower residents to enjoy fulfilling lives.

The dedicated and experienced team at Sandfields will provide your loved one with care that is completely tailored to their individual needs and wishes.

My favourite part of the day is meeting with my team at the start of the day, receiving handovers from each unit and supporting colleagues to make decisions that will make a difference in the lives of the residents.

Malaika CharlesHome Manager

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How we are doing

When you’re choosing care for a loved one, trust is fundamental to your decision. Take a look at some of our reviews from family members and residents.

Carehome.co.uk reviews

CQC Rating: Good

What's going on

There's never a dull moment at Care UK! Why not find out what's going on at Sandfields care home.

Care UK retains nationally recognised Care Catering Award title for third year in a row

Care UK colleagues are celebrating after winning the Public Sector Catering Award’s Care Catering category for the third year in a row.

The Mane Event: Gold Cup brought to Cheltenham care home as residents enjoy pony visit

A local care home resident was delighted to have her dream come true after wishing to receive a visit from ponies and getting to hold the famous Gold Cup...

Cheltenham care home to host free advice event

As part of a nationwide initiative, a care home in Cheltenham is inviting local people to its free dementia advice event.

What others have to say

Here are just some of the comments we’ve received from family, friends and residents at Sandfields care home.

Thank you all for your kind and compassionate care for John. He was content, comfortable and well cared for. Thank you also for your kindness and support of me and my family.

SK, relative of a resident, January 2025

Very many thanks for all your support and for your care and listening to our Mum. She loved her time with you.

PM, son of a resident, September 2024

Thank you for all the gentle, kind and thoughtful care you provided for our Mum and Dad. Keep doing what you do as you are excellent carers.

JC, relative of a resident, July 2024

Thank you for all the care given to my dear friend. All the staff were wonderful, Deei and her team are very efficient and treated my friend with respect, kindness and love. I appreciate all of your hard work.

RW, friend of a resident, July 2024

The management arrange monthly meetings for relatives and we're always encouraged to attend. The meetings feel very open, the discussions are about how they are moving forward, what improvements they want to achieve and the management are always open to listening to relatives' concerns and questions. They know me and my family as well as they know my loved one... it feels like a home for us too.

Relative of a resident, March 2024

Stars of Social Care Awards 2025 finalist - Great Marketeer Award (The Big Dementia Conversation)

Palliative and End of Life Care Awards 2025 finalist - Workforce Development Award

Dementia Care Awards 2025 finalist - The Dementia Care Employer (Residential) Award

Public Sector Catering Awards 2025 winner - Care Catering Award

Care Home Catering Awards 2025 finalist - Group Care Home Caterer of the Year

Care Home Awards 2025 finalist - Outstanding Larger Group Care Provider (over 75 homes)

Care Home Awards 2025 finalist - Best Sustainability Initiative - 'Wildlife Gardens Project'

Care Home Awards 2025 finalist - Best Care Home Marketing, Advertising or PR Activities - 'The Big Dementia Conversation'

Public Sector Catering awards 2025 finalist - Catering Manager of the Year Award - Andrew Mussett

Public Sector Catering awards 2025 finalist - Health and Nutrition Award

Leading Women in Care Awards 2025 finalist - Leader of the Future, Amanda Holland

Health Investor Awards 2025 finalist - Residential Elderly Care Provider of the Year - Large Group (30+)

Carehome.co.uk Top 20 Large Care Home Groups in the UK 2025

Women Achieving Greatness in Social Care Awards 2024 finalist - HR & Recruiter award, Victoria Cole

Caring UK Awards 2024 finalist - Employer of the Year

Caring UK Awards 2024 finalist - Care Group of the Year

Greater Essex Careers Hub 2024 winner - Employer Encounter of the Year

Love Laundry Awards 2024 finalist - Care Home Group

National Dementia Care Awards 2024 finalist - Inspirational Leader in Dementia Care, Alison Butler

LaingBussion Awards 2024 finalist - Care Home Group of the Year

Leaders in Care Awards 2024 finalist - Andrew Knight, Executive of the Year

The National Care Awards 2024 winner - Care Home Group (Large)

National Association of Care Catering Awards 2024 finalist - Catering Team of the year Award

Inhouse Recruitment Awards 2024 finalist - Candidate Experience

Inhouse Recruitment Awards 2024 finalist - Best Place to Work

Inhouse Recruitment Awards 2024 winner - Use of Technology

UK Employee Experience Awards 2024 winner - Best Employee Experience Journey

UK Employee Experience Awards 2024 winner - Best Company to Work For (large company)

Care Home Awards 2024 high commendation - Best Care Home Marketing, Advertising or PR Activities

William Rathbone Awards 2024 winner - Executive Nurse Leadership

Stars of Social Care Awards 2024 winner - Recruitment and Retention Award

Dementia Care Awards 2024 finalist - The Dementia Friendly Business Award

Craft Guild of Chefs Awards 2024 finalist - Public Sector Chef Award

Public Sector Catering Awards 2024 winner - Care Catering Award

Care Home Catering Awards 2024 finalist - Group Care Home Caterer of the Year

Carehome.co.uk Top 20 Large Care Home Groups in the UK 2024

Care Home Awards 2024 finalist - Outstanding Larger Group Care Provider (over 75 homes)

Health Investor Awards 2024 finalist - Care provider of the year

Caring UK Awards 2023 winner - Care Group of the Year

Nursing Times Awards 2023 winner - Nursing in Social Care

Women Achieving Greatness in Social Care 2023 finalist

Engage Awards 2023 finalists

National Care Awards 2023 finalist - Care Home Group

Leaders in Care Awards 2023 finalist - Care Home Provider of the Year

LaingBuisson Award 2023 finalist - Excellence in Large Residential Care

Social Care Top 30 Award 2023 finalist

NACC Awards 2023 finalist - Catering Manager of the Year

Care Home Awards 2023 winner - Best Care Home Marketing, Advertising or PR Activities

Health Investor Awards 2023 winner - Residential Care Provider of the Year

UK Employee Experience Awards 2023 winner - Best Employee Engagement

Public Sector Catering Awards 2023 winner - Care Catering Award

Care Home Catering Awards 2023 finalist - Group Care Home Caterer of the Year

RoSPA Awards 2023 winner - Silver Award

Leaders in Care Awards 2022 finalist - Care Home Provider of the Year

Caring UK Awards 2022 winner - Midlands & Wales Care Home of the Year

LaingBuisson Award 2022 finalist - Large Residential Care

National Care Awards 2022 winner - Care Operations/Area Manager

Dementia Care Awards 2022 winner - Best Dementia Care Inspiring Leader

Social Care Top 30 Award 2022 finalist

Care Home Professional Power List 2022

Nursing Times Workforce Awards 2022 finalist

NACC Awards 2022 winner - Care Establishment of the Year

Care Home Awards 2022 winner - Outstanding Larger Care Provider

Health Investor Award 2022 winner - Residential Care Provider of the Year

UK Employee Experience 2022 Awards - Best Use of Digital Technologies

Public Sector Catering Awards 2022 finalists - Care Catering AND Chef of the Year

Caring UK Awards 2021 winner

National Care Awards 2021 winner - Care Home of the Year

LaingBuisson Award 2001 winner - Residential Care Provider of the Year

LaingBuisson Award 2021 winner - Property Developer of the Year

Care Home Awards 2021 winner - Best Larger Care Home Group

National Association of Care Catering Awards 2021 winner - Catering Team of the Year

National Apprenticeship Awards 2021 finalist

Public Sector Catering Awards 2021 winner - Catering Manager of the Year

Social Care Top Leaders Awards 2021 finalist

Care Home Professional Power List 2021

UK Employee Experience 2021 Awards Bronze Winner - Employee Training and Development, Empowering Programme

Dementia Hero Awards 2021 finalist - Professional Excellence

Health Investor Awards 2021 finalist - Residential Care Provider of the Year AND Property Developer of the Year

Care Home Awards 2020 winner - Best Larger Care Home Group

LaingBuisson Awards 2020 finalist

National Association of Care Catering Awards 2020 finalist

Skills for Care Accolades 2020 winner - Best Employer Support for Your Registered Manager AND Most Effective Approach to Leadership and Management

Your next steps

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Help and advice

Our help and advice guides have been produced by our experts and include real life experiences of older people and their families.

Signs of ageing or dementia?

As we or our loved ones grow older, changes in memory, behaviour, and cognitive function are common, but distinguishing between normal ageing and early signs...

Can the risk of dementia be reduced?

Dementia is a growing concern for many people especially when getting older. It is important to understand how we can reduce the risk of dementia, whether...

Is a dementia diagnosis life-changing?

A dementia diagnosis can be overwhelming for both individuals and their families, and many wonder whether a fulfilling life is still possible.

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CQC Rating: Good

Trips and outings

Residents living in Care UK homes are offered a range of day trips and organised activities in their surrounding areas. These outings are a great chance for residents to get out and about and enjoy activities, exercise and a change of scenery.

Cheltenham Racecourse - Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
Pittville Pump Room - Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
The Slaughters Country Inn - Lower Slaughter, Cheltenham
Bourton-on-the-Water - rural village in the Cotswolds, Gloucestershire
Stow-on-the-Wold - market town in the Cotswolds, Gloucestershire
Pittville Park - Prestbury, Cheltenham
Webbs Garden Centre - Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
The Slaughters - villages in the Cotswolds, Gloucestershire

FAQs

Sandfields offers expert care and daily activities in bright, safe and clean surroundings, and our onsite facilities include: cafe, garden, activities room, hair and beauty salon, cinema room, minibus for outings and church services.

The CQC overall rating for Sandfields is "Good".

Sandfields offers residential care, dementia care, nursing care, nursing dementia care, respite care and end of life care for older people in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire.

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Welcome to Sandfields

At a glance

Power of Attorney and Wills - free event at Sandfields

Enjoy six week’s free care

Crime prevention - free event at Sandfields

Fire safety - free event at Sandfields

Dementia café – free event at Sandfields

Have a look around our home

Meaningful lifestyles at Sandfields

Life at our home

Care at our home

Types of care offered

Healthcare services

Meet the team

How we are doing

Carehome.co.uk reviews

CQC Rating: Good

What's going on

Care UK retains nationally recognised Care Catering Award title for third year in a row

The Mane Event: Gold Cup brought to Cheltenham care home as residents enjoy pony visit

Cheltenham care home to host free advice event

What others have to say

Your next steps

Help and advice

Signs of ageing or dementia?

Can the risk of dementia be reduced?

Is a dementia diagnosis life-changing?

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Trips and outings

FAQs

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Sandfields

Sandfields

Welcome to Sandfields

At a glance

Power of Attorney and Wills - free event at Sandfields

Enjoy six week’s free care

Crime prevention - free event at Sandfields

Fire safety - free event at Sandfields

Dementia café – free event at Sandfields

Have a look around our home

Meaningful lifestyles at Sandfields

Life at our home

Care at our home

Types of care offered

Healthcare services

Meet the team

How we are doing

Carehome.co.uk reviews

CQC Rating: Good

What's going on

Care UK retains nationally recognised Care Catering Award title for third year in a row

The Mane Event: Gold Cup brought to Cheltenham care home as residents enjoy pony visit

Cheltenham care home to host free advice event

What others have to say

Your next steps

Help and advice

Signs of ageing or dementia?

Can the risk of dementia be reduced?

Is a dementia diagnosis life-changing?

Nearby Homes

Nearby homes

Nearby homes

Trips and outings

FAQs

What facilities does Sandfields provide?

What is Sandfields’s CQC rating?

What types of care does Sandfields offer?

Are there any other Care UK care homes in Gloucestershire?