
- Weekly fee
- Not published
- area typical £1,500
- CQC rating
- Good
- March 2020
- Beds
- 38
- residential
- Family reviews
- None yet
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Compare with a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers
About £78,000 a year
For a couple, two places: £3,000 a week
The typical live-in carer near Isle of Wight, set by the carer
Staying at home could cost about £440 a week less, £22,880 over a year
A couple can share one carer, about £1,355 a week, £1,645 a week less than two places.
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 The Briars
The Briars is a residential care home in Sandown, in the Isle of Wight council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 38 residents. It provides care for people living with dementia, older people and people with a physical disability. It is run by Greensleeves, which operates 26 care homes in England. The home has been registered since December 2010.
At its latest inspection, published March 2020, the CQC rated The Briars 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.
The Briars has not published its fees and has not yet told us what they are. Care homes in Isle of Wight with a fee on record typically charge about £1,500 a week for residential care, so expect a figure in that range and ask the home for a written quote.
There are 61 registered care homes in Isle of Wight. The nearest to The Briars include Broadhurst Residential Care Home, Sandown Nursing Home and Capri, 1 of which has 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
- Dementia care
- Older people
- Physical disabilities
Registration
- Provider
- Greensleeves Homes Trust
- Brand
- Greensleeves
- Registered with CQC
- December 2010
- Latest CQC rating
- Good (March 2020)
- Council area
- Isle of Wight
- Town
- Sandown
- 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.
The Briars was inspected but not rated; inspectors found strong infection control during the targeted COVID-19 inspection.
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
The Briars has not published its fees and has not yet told us what they are. Care homes in Isle of Wight typically charge about £1,500 a week for residential care. A live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers typically costs £1,060 a week, shown on each carer's profile.
Reviews
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Common questions about The Briars
How much does The Briars cost?
The Briars has not published its fees. Care homes in Isle of Wight typically charge about £1,500 a week for residential care. Ask the home for a written quote.
What is the CQC rating for The Briars?
The Care Quality Commission rated The Briars Good in March 2020. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.
Does The Briars provide nursing care?
No. The Briars is registered as a care home without nursing. Staff provide personal care; visiting district nurses cover nursing needs.
Does The Briars offer dementia care?
Yes. The Briars is registered to care for people living with dementia.
How many residents does The Briars have?
The Briars is registered for up to 38 residents.
84 live-in carers within about two hours of Isle of Wight
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 £1,010 to £1,230 a week. 68 can care for a couple. 11 years' experience on average.
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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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