Island Sands Residential Care Home
Residential care home · Sheerness
Seaside Avenue, Minster-on-Sea, Sheerness, ME12 2NJ
Run by Little Oyster Limited
- GoodCQC · May 2024
- 8.0Our score
- Beds44
- Type of careResidential
- Phone01795 870608
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 28 May 2024
What the inspectors rate
- SafeGood
- EffectiveGood
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveGood
- Well-ledGood
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- Island Sands Residential Care Home
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Good
- Register number
- 1-140714415
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About Island Sands Residential Care Home
Coastal residential care at Island Sands supports people with dementia, mental health needs and physical disabilities. Individual care plans are shaped around personal preferences, with assistance intended to preserve independence while meeting day-to-day needs.
The home has sitewide wheelchair access, communal areas and accompanied beach walks, alongside outings and social activities. An in-house catering team caters for specialist dietary requirements, while fully qualified care staff provide support throughout the day and night. Residents can enjoy breathtaking sea views alongside accessible facilities.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Sheerness
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean Heights Residential HomeSheerness | 0 miles | |||
| Willows Residential HomeSheerness | 0.4 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Winchester HouseSheerness | 0.7 miles | Requires improvement | 5.0 | |
| Barton CourtSheerness | 0.8 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| MeadowsSheerness | 1 miles |
What stands out
What stands out
- Sitewide wheelchair access
- Accompanied beach walks
- Specialist dietary catering
Suits: Residents seeking accessible care with seaside surroundings
Types of care
Also works on: residential
Location
Seaside Avenue, Minster-on-Sea, Sheerness, ME12 2NJ
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Questions families ask
Does Island Sands have wheelchair access throughout the home?
Yes. The home has sitewide wheelchair access alongside modern facilities and sea views.
Can they cater for specialist dietary requirements?
Yes. Their in-house catering team meets residents' needs and caters for specialist dietary requirements.
What activities are available for residents?
Residents can take part in accompanied beach walks, day trips to places of interest, shopping trips and social events.
Is care staff support available 24 hours a day?
Yes. Fully qualified care staff are available to provide specialist support around the clock.
How much does Island Sands Residential Care Home cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask Island Sands Residential Care Home for its weekly fee. As a guide, Kent council paid on average £1,096 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.