Sand Banks Care Centre
At a Glance
The information you need to decide whether this home warrants a closer look.
Nursing homes
Staff warmth score
of reviewers answered yes
Good to know
- Registered beds77
- SpecialismsCaring for adults over 65 yrs, Caring for adults under 65 yrs, Dementia, Mental health conditions, Physical disabilities, Sensory impairment
- Last inspected2023-02-24
The Evidence
What the review data, the inspection reports, and the dementia-care evidence base tell us about this home.
What families say
Families describe seeing their relatives settled and content here. Several mention how residents show improved confidence during their stay. The atmosphere seems to help people adjust to their new surroundings.
The eight family priority themes
- Staff warmth72
- Compassion & dignity72
- Cleanliness70
- Activities & engagement65
- Food quality65
- Healthcare70
- Management & leadership72
- Resident happiness68
What inspectors found
Inspected 2023-02-24
Is this home safe?
Is the care effective?
The inspection awarded a Good rating for effectiveness at Sand Banks Care Centre. The home is registered to provide nursing care and to support people living with dementia, mental health conditions, physical disabilities, and sensory impairment. The published report does not include specific detail about care plan content, the frequency of GP or specialist input, dementia training programmes, or how food and nutrition are managed across the 77 beds.Is this home caring?
The Caring domain was rated Good at the January 2023 inspection. This is an improvement from the previous rating. The published report does not include inspector observations of staff interactions, direct quotes from residents about how they feel treated, or specific examples of dignity and respect in practice. The overall Good rating indicates inspectors were satisfied at the time of the visit.Is the home responsive?
The Responsive domain was rated Good at the January 2023 inspection, an improvement on the previous rating. The home is registered to support people living with dementia, mental health conditions, physical disabilities, and sensory impairment across 77 beds. The published report does not include detail about the activities programme, how individual interests are identified and met, or how the home supports people who are unable to participate in group activities.Is the home well-led?
The Well-led domain was rated Good at the January 2023 inspection, representing an improvement from the previous Requires Improvement rating. The home is run by Prestige Care (Sand Banks) Limited, with Mrs Lynn Maddison named as the nominated individual. The published report does not include detail about management visibility, staff culture, how concerns are escalated, or how the home has embedded the improvements that led to the rating change.
Source: CQC inspection report →
What the evidence base says
The team here works with residents who have sensory impairments, physical disabilities and mental health conditions. They support both younger adults under 65 and older residents, adapting their approach to different needs. Staff here understand the particular challenges of dementia care. They work to maintain each resident's sense of identity and independence where possible. All areas worth probing directly during a visit.
The DCC Verdict
Our editorial view, built from the three lenses: what families tell us, what inspectors record, and how the home sits against good dementia-care practice.
DCC Family Score
Sand Banks Care Centre scores 71 out of 100, reflecting a genuine improvement from a previous Requires Improvement rating to Good across all five domains, though the published inspection report contains limited specific detail, meaning many scores rest on positive but general findings rather than direct observations or testimony.
Homes in North East typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
Families describe seeing their relatives settled and content here. Several mention how residents show improved confidence during their stay. The atmosphere seems to help people adjust to their new surroundings.
What inspectors have recorded
How it sits against good practice
Visiting Sand Banks could help you understand whether their specialist support matches what your loved one needs.
Worth a visit
Sand Banks Care Centre, at 33-37 Kirkleatham Street, Redcar, was rated Good across all five inspection domains following an inspection on 19 January 2023. This represents a clear improvement from a previous Requires Improvement rating, and a post-inspection review in July 2023 confirmed no new concerns had emerged. The home is registered to care for up to 77 people and offers nursing care alongside specialist provision for people living with dementia, mental health conditions, physical disabilities, and sensory impairment. The main limitation for families is that the published inspection report is unusually brief and does not include the specific observations, quotes, or detailed findings that would normally allow a full picture of day-to-day life. Achieving Good after Requires Improvement is a positive sign, but you should treat this visit as an opportunity to gather the evidence the report does not provide. Ask specifically: how many permanent staff are on the dementia unit after 8pm, what dementia training staff have completed in the last 12 months, and whether you can see last week's actual staffing rota rather than the template.
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In Their Own Words
How Sand Banks Care Centre describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Purpose-built Redcar home supports residents with complex care needs
Compassionate Care in Redcar at Sand Banks Care Centre
Sand Banks Care Centre in Redcar provides specialist support for people with dementia, mental health conditions, physical disabilities and sensory impairments. This modern, purpose-built home welcomes both younger adults and those over 65. The centre sits in a residential area with good transport links to the town centre.
Who they care for
The team here works with residents who have sensory impairments, physical disabilities and mental health conditions. They support both younger adults under 65 and older residents, adapting their approach to different needs.
Staff here understand the particular challenges of dementia care. They work to maintain each resident's sense of identity and independence where possible.
“Visiting Sand Banks could help you understand whether their specialist support matches what your loved one needs.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
The DCC Verdict
Our editorial view, built from the three lenses: what families tell us, what inspectors record, and how the home sits against good dementia-care practice.
DCC Family Score
Sand Banks Care Centre scores 71 out of 100, reflecting a genuine improvement from a previous Requires Improvement rating to Good across all five domains, though the published inspection report contains limited specific detail, meaning many scores rest on positive but general findings rather than direct observations or testimony.
Homes in North East typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
Families describe seeing their relatives settled and content here. Several mention how residents show improved confidence during their stay. The atmosphere seems to help people adjust to their new surroundings.
What inspectors have recorded
How it sits against good practice
Visiting Sand Banks could help you understand whether their specialist support matches what your loved one needs.
Worth a visit
Sand Banks Care Centre, at 33-37 Kirkleatham Street, Redcar, was rated Good across all five inspection domains following an inspection on 19 January 2023. This represents a clear improvement from a previous Requires Improvement rating, and a post-inspection review in July 2023 confirmed no new concerns had emerged. The home is registered to care for up to 77 people and offers nursing care alongside specialist provision for people living with dementia, mental health conditions, physical disabilities, and sensory impairment. The main limitation for families is that the published inspection report is unusually brief and does not include the specific observations, quotes, or detailed findings that would normally allow a full picture of day-to-day life. Achieving Good after Requires Improvement is a positive sign, but you should treat this visit as an opportunity to gather the evidence the report does not provide. Ask specifically: how many permanent staff are on the dementia unit after 8pm, what dementia training staff have completed in the last 12 months, and whether you can see last week's actual staffing rota rather than the template.
The three questions to ask when you visitSave this home. Compare it against your shortlist.
Let our analysis show you how Sand Banks Care Centre measures up against the other homes you’re considering. Free account.
In Their Own Words
How Sand Banks Care Centre describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Purpose-built Redcar home supports residents with complex care needs
Compassionate Care in Redcar at Sand Banks Care Centre
Sand Banks Care Centre in Redcar provides specialist support for people with dementia, mental health conditions, physical disabilities and sensory impairments. This modern, purpose-built home welcomes both younger adults and those over 65. The centre sits in a residential area with good transport links to the town centre.
Who they care for
The team here works with residents who have sensory impairments, physical disabilities and mental health conditions. They support both younger adults under 65 and older residents, adapting their approach to different needs.
Staff here understand the particular challenges of dementia care. They work to maintain each resident's sense of identity and independence where possible.
The home & environment
The building itself gets positive mentions — it's clean, well-maintained and designed specifically for care. Families appreciate that it feels modern and purposeful rather than institutional.
“Visiting Sand Banks could help you understand whether their specialist support matches what your loved one needs.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
