Golden Sands
Residential care home · Bideford
10 Nelson Road, Westward Ho, Bideford, EX39 1LF
Run by Riverbank Care Limited
- GoodCQC · Jan 2019
- 8.4Our score
- Beds17
- Type of careResidential
- Phone01237 477730
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 4 January 2019
Inspected more than 4 years ago
What the inspectors rate
- SafeGood
- EffectiveGood
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveOutstanding
- Well-ledGood
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- Golden Sands
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Good
- Register number
- 1-236234574
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About Golden Sands
For older people seeking flexible residential support, Golden Sands offers permanent, respite, day care and short breaks. The privately run home accommodates 16 residents, with trained carers on duty at all times and support provided without nursing registration.
Residents receive breakfast, drinks, lunch, afternoon tea and supper in the dining room or their rooms. Menus vary weekly and food is sourced locally where possible. A dedicated activities organiser runs weekday sessions including memory work and musical movement. Residents can also retain their own GP where possible, and the home provides a relaxed setting near Westward Ho!.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Bideford
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BeachfieldBideford | 0.1 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Bluebell HouseBideford | 0.4 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Primrose HouseBideford | 0.4 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| The Harry Care HomeBideford | 0.4 miles | |||
| Acorn House - BidefordBideford | 0.4 miles | Good | 8.0 |
What stands out
What stands out
- Care for 16 residents
- Weekday activities organiser
- Locally sourced meals where possible
Suits: Older people needing residential, respite, day or short-break care
Types of care
Also works on: residential
Location
10 Nelson Road, Westward Ho, Bideford, EX39 1LF
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Questions families ask
Do they offer respite, day care or short breaks?
Yes. Golden Sands offers permanent residential care, respite care, day care and short breaks, with support tailored to each resident.
What activities are available for residents?
They organise activities from Monday to Friday, including musical movement, memory sessions, Scrabble, quizzes, bingo, skittles, darts and other floor games.
Can residents choose where they eat their meals?
Yes. Residents can have breakfast, drinks, lunch, afternoon tea and supper either in the dining room or in their rooms.
How much does Golden Sands cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask Golden Sands for its weekly fee. As a guide, Devon council paid on average £1,043 a week for a residential care place for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025, against £982 across England (GOV.UK adult social care finance report). People who pay for their own care are usually charged more than councils pay.