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Care homes in Sandy

3 care homes in Sandy are registered with CQC, holding 81 beds in total. CQC has rated 3 of them, and 67% are Good or Outstanding, next to 75% across Central Bedfordshire and 83% across England. We estimate typical fees in Sandy at about £1,480 a week for residential careestimated. 2 care homes have a rating more than four years old.

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Source: CQC register · Updated 27 October 2026 · Open Government Licence

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  • Dementia is a registered specialism for 2; 1 has nursing care.
  • Rating changes in Central Bedfordshire are checked each day. See what changed recently.
  • A care needs assessment from Central Bedfordshire council is free, and your savings do not affect it.
  • Good or Outstanding: 2 of the 3 rated care homes, and 1 is rated below Good.

To cite: "Care homes in Sandy", The Care Panel, Oct 2026, from CQC register analysis.

  • 3care homes on the CQC register
  • 67%of those rated are Good or Outstanding
  • 1is registered for nursing
  • 0inspected or rated since October 2024
Typical prices in Sandy against East of England and England, Oct 2026
CareSandyEast of EnglandEngland
Residential care, a week£1,480£1,460£1,400

Central Bedfordshire Council pays: £27.89 an hour for home care (2025/26 average paid to agencies); £1,007.90 a week for residential care (2025/26 average, over-65s); £1,061.41 a week for nursing care (2025/26 average, over-65s) (council source). Sandy figures are medians of our estimates for each provider here; region and England figures are self-funder averages. How we estimate.

Sandy care homes, ranked

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  1. Sheridan House

    Sandy · Learning disabilities

    What inspectors found: Each person's bedroom has ensuite facilities as well as having access to a shared dining room, lounge, kitchen and large garden.

    Est. £1.31k–£1.6k/wk

    GoodRated Nov 2019
    View profile (Sheridan House)

  2. Allison House Residential Home

    Sandy · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    What inspectors found: The provider had systems in place to support safe visiting to the service.

    Est. £1.35k–£1.65k/wk

    GoodRated Jun 2018
    View profile (Allison House Residential Home)

  3. Park House Nursing Care Centre

    Sandy · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    What inspectors found: People were at risk of poor care and support because governance systems were not effective and needed strengthening.

    Est. £1.52k–£1.85k/wk

    Requires improvementRated Dec 2023
    View profile (Park House Nursing Care Centre)

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How much care homes charge in Sandy

Average fees paid by self-funders in East of England in 2026
Residential care home£1,455 a week
Nursing home£1,685 a week

Central Bedfordshire Council's own rates: £27.89 an hour for home care (2025/26 average paid to agencies); £1,007.90 a week for residential care (2025/26 average, over-65s); £1,061.41 a week for nursing care (2025/26 average, over-65s) (source). Choosing a provider that charges more usually means paying the difference as a top-up.

These are averages over a wide spread of prices, which move with the type of room, how much help is needed and any nursing. Councils tend to pay less than private payers for an identical room. Source: The Care Panel regional fee benchmarks, October 2026 (how we estimate). Work out your weekly cost or ask local providers for their prices.

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Sandy in figures

No Outstanding ratings in Sandy yet, against 2 across Central Bedfordshire. On their CQC registrations, 2 of 3 list physical disabilities and 2 of 3 list learning disabilities. The nursing share is 33% here (1 of 3 homes) and 28% across Central Bedfordshire. The newest registration is Allison House Residential Home, registered with CQC in August 2014. Two-year-old ratings or newer: 0% in Sandy, 27% across Central Bedfordshire. Counting all listed care homes, not only rated ones, Sandy (67% Good or Outstanding) is 6th out of 7 local towns, led by Shefford (100%). 67% of rated care homes in Sandy are Good or Outstanding, compared with 73% of those rated among the 47 we list across Central Bedfordshire. The average home here has 27 beds; the typical home across Central Bedfordshire has 24. The oldest current rating dates from June 2018 (Allison House Residential Home).

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Nearby towns against Sandy

PlaceHow farCare homesRated Good or Outstanding
Sandy–32
Biggleswade3.5 mi54
St Neots6.4 mi1513
Shefford7.0 mi55
Bedford7.1 mi4435
Wixams8.0 mi42

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How many registered care homes are in Sandy?

As of Oct 2026, 3 care homes in Sandy are registered with CQC. Of these, 1 provides nursing care and 2 support people living with dementia. Highly rated options include Sheridan House and Allison House Residential Home.

How are care homes in Sandy rated by CQC?

CQC has rated 3. Of those, 2 (67%) are Good or Outstanding, and 1 is rated Requires improvement or Inadequate.

How much should I expect to pay for a care home in Sandy?

Average fees paid by self-funders in East of England in 2026: residential care home £1,455 a week; nursing home £1,685 a week. These are averages over a wide spread of prices, which move with the type of room, how much help is needed and any nursing. Councils tend to pay less than private payers for an identical room. Source: The Care Panel regional fee benchmarks, October 2026 (how we estimate). See our full cost guide.

Can Central Bedfordshire council help pay for a care home?

For residents who qualify, the NHS pays towards nursing through NHS-funded nursing care, and the council may help with fees. Under the Care Act 2014, Central Bedfordshire council has to offer a needs assessment at no cost. For the means test, a home is usually counted for care home fees unless it is still home to a partner or certain relatives (and not in the first 12 weeks of a permanent stay); in England the threshold is £23,250. How to reach Central Bedfordshire council.

How can I pick between care homes in Sandy?

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What about care homes in towns near Sandy?

Sandy has 3, with 2 rated Good or Outstanding. Nearby: Biggleswade (3.5 miles): 5, 4 rated Good or Outstanding; St Neots (6.4 miles): 15, 13 rated Good or Outstanding; Shefford (7.0 miles): 5, 5 rated Good or Outstanding.

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