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Golden Sands
10 Nelson Road, Westward Ho, Bideford, EX39 1LF — Care Home

Care Quality Commission (CQC) assessment
How Golden Sands was rated
Rating published 04/01/2019. Read the full inspection report.
- 17 bedsRegistered capacity
- DevonCouncil for care funding
- 01237 477730Care home's own number
- Welford HealthcareOperator
- 6th July 2011Registered since
- Riverbank Care Limited, EX39 1LFRegistered provider
Care offered
Care types at Golden Sands
Golden Sands is a Care Home in Bideford, Devon, offering Residential and Respite care.
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Support and specialisms
Support for
Disability support
Medication support
An alternative worth knowing about
Considering Golden Sands? See how live-in care compares
A move into residential care is a big, often rushed decision. Live-in care keeps your family member in their own home, with one dedicated carer, their own routine, and — for a couple — no separation.
Stay at home
No move, no new environment to adjust to — just one-to-one support in familiar surroundings.
One dedicated carer
Not a rotating rota of staff — a named, DBS-checked carer who gets to know your family member.
Couples stay together
Most care homes can't accommodate a couple together in one room. Live-in care can.
Care within a week
Often faster to arrange than a care home place, with no waiting list. Urgent starts are often possible in 24–48 hours.
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- No obligation. A conversation, not a sales call — and never a call centre.
- A real care manager. Someone who arranges care every day, who can answer properly.
- Just two details. Your name and number — we don’t need an email address.
Or call us now on 0800 368 8558 Lines open 8am–10pm, seven days a week
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0800 368 8558Lines open 8am–10pm, seven days a week See all questionsWhat rating has Golden Sands been given by the regulator?
The Care Quality Commission rated Golden Sands "Good" overall, in its most recent report, published January 2019.
What types of care does Golden Sands provide?
The care types on offer at Golden Sands include Residential and Respite.
How many beds does Golden Sands have?
Golden Sands is registered with the Care Quality Commission for 17 beds.
Does Golden Sands provide care for people with Dementia?
Golden Sands does not provide care for people with Dementia.
Which local authority does Golden Sands come under?
Golden Sands comes under Devon, the council that carries out care needs assessments and decides on council funding for care there.