Beachfield
Bideford, EX39 · 0.2 km · 6 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialArk Care Homes
Fee not published
Area typical £1,238 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
CQC: Good
Golden Sands
10 Nelson Road, Westward Ho, Bideford, EX39 1LF
Residential care home · 17 beds · Riverbank Care
- Weekly fee
- £1,370
- reported by the home, September 2026
- CQC rating
- Good
- January 2019
- Beds
- 17
- residential
- Family reviews
- None yet
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Compare with a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers
Golden Sands's reported fee
£1,370a week
About £71,240 a year
For a couple, two places: £2,740 a week
A live-in carer, at home£1,120a week
The typical live-in carer near Devon, set by the carer
Staying at home could cost about £250 a week less, £13,000 over a year
A couple can share one carer, about £1,355 a week, £1,385 a week less than two places.
See live-in carers near Bideford
17 live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Devon
PrimeCarers runs this site. Carers on it are self-employed and set their own rates. Every carer has had an enhanced DBS check in the last 18 months, ID and right-to-work checks and an online interview. Their skills and training are for you to check with them.
About Golden Sands
Golden Sands is a residential care home in Bideford, in the Devon council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 17 residents. It provides care for older people. It is run by Riverbank Care. The home has been registered since July 2011.
At its latest inspection, published January 2019, the CQC rated Golden Sands Good, which means the CQC found the service performing well and meeting its expectations. Ratings can change after a new inspection, so check the CQC report before you visit.
Golden Sands has told us it charges £1,370 a week for care home fees, a figure reported to us by the home, so treat it as a guide rather than a quote, in September 2026. That comes to about £71,240 a year. It is about 11% above the typical residential fee in Devon of £1,238 a week.
There are 309 registered care homes in Devon. The nearest to Golden Sands include Beachfield, Bluebell House and Primrose House, 2 of which have a fee on record. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, typically costs about £1,120 a week across England.
Care provided
- Residential care
- Older people
Registration
- Provider
- Riverbank Care Limited
- Registered with CQC
- July 2011
- Latest CQC rating
- Good (January 2019)
- Council area
- Devon
- Town
- Bideford
The CQC inspection, explained
- Safe?
- Good
- Are people protected from harm? Staffing, medicines, infection control, safeguarding.
- Effective?
- Good
- Does the care work? Training, consent, food and drink, working with GPs and nurses.
- Caring?
- Good
- Are people treated with kindness and dignity?
- Responsive?
- Outstanding
- Is care built around the person? Care plans, activities, complaints.
- Well-led?
- Good
- Is the home run well? The manager, the culture, how problems get found and fixed.
Rated Good; inspectors found safe, kind care and outstanding support for people's activities and individual interests.
We read the full inspection report and explain what inspectors praised, what concerned them, and what it means for your family. Read the CQC report explained →
Fees
Fees depend on the room and the level of care. Always confirm the current price with the home.
| Type of care | Weekly fee | Where this came from |
|---|---|---|
| Care home fees | £1,370 as of September 2026 Reported by the home “at Golden Sands, it is currently £1370 per week.” | Reported by the home “at Golden Sands, it is currently £1370 per week.” |
For comparison, a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers typically costs £1,120 a week near Devon, and one carer can look after a couple.
Reviews
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Common questions about Golden Sands
How much does Golden Sands cost?
Golden Sands charges £1,370 a week for care home fees (as of September 2026). Fees depend on the room and level of care, so confirm the current price with the home.
What is the CQC rating for Golden Sands?
The Care Quality Commission rated Golden Sands Good in January 2019. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.
Does Golden Sands provide nursing care?
No. Golden Sands is registered as a care home without nursing. Staff provide personal care; visiting district nurses cover nursing needs.
Does Golden Sands offer dementia care?
Golden Sands is not registered with the CQC for dementia care. If dementia care is needed, filter the Devon listing for homes that are.
How many residents does Golden Sands have?
Golden Sands is registered for up to 17 residents.
Care at home
17 live-in carers within about an hour of Devon
These are self-employed carers on PrimeCarers, the introductory agency that runs this directory. Each has a profile with their own rates and reviews from families, and you choose who to talk to.
Most charge £1,020 to £1,270 a week. 15 can care for a couple. 13 years' experience on average.
Mark S.
1 review
From £1,015 a week, 20 years caring
Based about 25 minutes from Devon. Can care for a couple
Ana Maria Pestana da Silva S.
2 reviews
From £1,155 a week, 6 years caring
Based about 35 minutes from Devon. Can care for a couple
Love B.
3 reviews
From £1,120 a week, 7 years caring
Based about 41 minutes from Devon. Can care for a couple
Samuel A.
1 review
From £1,120 a week, 6 years caring
Based about 41 minutes from Devon. Can care for a couple
“She is such a warm and gentle person while being professional and competent at the same time.”
“She looked after my mum, who can be incredibly challenging, so well and so gently, and we always felt confident that my mum was getting the best care available.”
See live-in carers near DevonProfiles, rates and reviews are free to look at.
Every carer has had an enhanced DBS check in the last 18 months, ID and right-to-work checks and an online interview. Their skills and training are for you to check with them. Carers set their own rates, and who is free changes week to week.
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17 live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Devon
Live-in, a week
typically £1,120
A couple sharing one carer about £1,355
Bluebell House
Bideford, EX39 · 0.6 km · 36 beds
CQC: Good
Care home fees
from £850 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
Primrose House
Bideford, EX39 · 0.6 km · 30 beds
CQC: Good
Care home fees
from £850 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week