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Island Sands Residential Care Home
Seaside Avenue, Minster-on-Sea, Sheerness, ME12 2NJ — Care Home
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Care Quality Commission (CQC) assessment
How Island Sands Residential Care Home was rated
Rating published 28/05/2024. Read the full inspection report.
- 44 bedsRegistered capacity
- KentCouncil for care funding
- 01795 870608Care home's own number
- Little Oyster LimitedOperator
- 14th December 2010Registered since
- Little Oyster LimitedRegistered provider
Care offered
Care types at Island Sands Residential Care Home
Island Sands Residential Care Home is a Care Home in Sheerness, Kent, offering Residential, Sensory Impairment, Dementia, Mental Health and Physical Disability care.
Island Sands Residential Care Home was registered with the Care Quality Commission in December 2010. It is run by Little Oyster Limited, a company registered at Companies House (number 07154099). It is the only care home Little Oyster Limited has registered with CQC.
CQC registers the home to care for older people, younger adults, people living with dementia, people with physical disabilities, people with sensory impairments and people with mental health conditions.
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0800 368 8558Lines open 8am–10pm, seven days a week See all questionsWhat rating has Island Sands Residential Care Home been given by the regulator?
The Care Quality Commission rated Island Sands Residential Care Home "Good" overall, in its most recent report, published May 2024.
What types of care does Island Sands Residential Care Home provide?
Island Sands Residential Care Home provides Residential, Sensory Impairment, Dementia, Mental Health and Physical Disability care.
How many beds does Island Sands Residential Care Home have?
Island Sands Residential Care Home is registered for 44 beds with the Care Quality Commission.
Who runs Island Sands Residential Care Home?
Island Sands Residential Care Home is run by Little Oyster Limited, a company registered at Companies House (number 07154099).
When was Island Sands Residential Care Home registered with CQC?
Island Sands Residential Care Home has been registered with the Care Quality Commission since December 2010. Its provider, Little Oyster Limited, has held CQC registration since October 2010.
Who does Island Sands Residential Care Home care for?
CQC registers Island Sands Residential Care Home to care for older people, younger adults, people living with dementia, people with physical disabilities, people with sensory impairments and people with mental health conditions.
Does Island Sands Residential Care Home provide nursing care?
No. Island Sands Residential Care Home is registered as a care home without nursing. Its staff give personal care, and residents who need nursing are usually visited by NHS community or district nurses.
Which council covers Island Sands Residential Care Home?
Island Sands Residential Care Home is in the Kent council area. The council carries out care needs assessments and decides council funding for residents who qualify.
Is live-in care an alternative to Island Sands Residential Care Home?
For many families, yes. A live-in carer supports one person at home one-to-one in Sheerness, so nobody has to move. It is often the clearer choice for a couple, since one carer can support both under a single weekly fee.