The Briars
Residential care home · Sandown
33 Broadway, Sandown, PO36 9BD
Run by Greensleeves Homes Trust
- GoodCQC · Mar 2020
- 8.4Our score
- Beds38
- Type of careResidential
- Phone01983 403777
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 19 March 2020
Inspected more than 4 years ago
What the inspectors rate
- SafeGood
- EffectiveGood
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveOutstanding
- Well-ledGood
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- The Briars
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Good
- Register number
- 1-121567390
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About The Briars
The Briars provides specialist dementia, residential and respite care in Sandown for older people. Daily life centres on familiar routines, freshly prepared meals and garden time, with comfortable lounges and activities supporting connection and independence.
The dementia approach includes 24-hour support, secure surroundings and activities adapted to residents’ life stories. A personalised care plan is created before moving in, while respite care and a flexible six-week trial period can help after illness, during a hospital stay or when a carer needs a break.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Sandown
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broadhurst Residential Care HomeSandown | 0 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Sandown Nursing HomeSandown | 0.1 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| CapriSandown | 0.1 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Beaufort HouseSandown | 0.2 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Autumn House Residential HomeSandown | 0.3 miles | Inadequate | 3.2 |
Also run by Greensleeves Homes Trust
| Name | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| BorovereAlton | Good | 8.0 | |
| Buckler's Lodge Care HomeCrowthorne | Requires improvement | 6.8 | |
| Glebelands HouseWokingham | Good | 8.0 | |
| The Manor Care HomeWindsor | Requires improvement | 6.8 | |
| Speirs HouseNew Malden | Good | 8.0 | |
| The Meadowcroft Care HomeLondon | Requires improvement | 6.8 | |
| Viera Gray HouseLondon | Good | 8.0 | |
| Mount Ephraim HouseTunbridge Wells | Requires improvement | 5.0 | |
| Torkington HouseLondon | Good | 8.0 | |
| Queen Elizabeth HouseBromley | Requires improvement | 6.2 | |
| Lavender FieldsSevenoaks | Requires improvement | 6.2 | |
| Grosvenor HouseSt. Leonards-on-sea | Good | 8.0 |
What stands out
What stands out
- Flexible six-week trial period
- Home for Life funding assurance
- Activities adapted to residents’ life stories
Ask about
- A financial assessment is required before moving in
Suits: Older people needing dementia care or a trial stay
Types of care
Also works on: residential
Location
33 Broadway, Sandown, PO36 9BD
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Questions families ask
Do they offer a trial or respite stay?
Yes. They offer short-term respite care and a flexible six-week trial, including personalised care, on-site meals, activities, shared spaces and support from the care team.
Do they provide 24-hour dementia support?
Yes. They provide 24-hour support for people living with memory loss in a safe environment, with care adapted to residents’ routines, preferences and activities.
Can residents stay if their care funds run out?
Yes. Under their Home for Life funding assurance, residents can continue staying at The Briars if their personal funds run out.
How much does The Briars cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask The Briars for its weekly fee. As a guide, Isle of Wight council paid on average £904 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.