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The Briars

  • 33 Broadway, Sandown, Isle of Wight PO36 9BD
  • Top 20 Care Group
  • CQC Good

At The Briars, we provide residential, dementia, respite, and end-of-life care in a welcoming Sandown home close to the beach. A top rated home on the Isle of Wight and part of leading charity Greensleeves Care, our care is shaped by kindness, familiar routines, fresh meals, daily activities, and the reassurance of our not-for-profit approach.

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About The Briars, Our Top-Rated Care Home In Sandown

The Briars is a warm and well-established care home in Sandown, Isle of Wight, just a short walk from the beach, local shops and public transport. Led by a long-standing manager and team, we provide residential care, dementia care, respite care and end-of-life care in a calm, friendly setting where people can feel settled, supported and part of daily life.

As part of Greensleeves Care, a trusted not-for-profit charity, every penny is reinvested into the care, comfort and wellbeing of our residents. The Briars is CQC rated Good overall, with Outstanding in Responsive, and ranks consistently as the top local care home on based on independent reviews on carehome.co.uk. Our Home for Life funding assurance also gives added peace of mind to families, as residents continue to be supported should their personal funds run out.

With an intentional ‘home from home’ feel, life at The Briars is shaped around familiar routines, meaningful activities and kind, attentive support. Our team takes time to understand each resident’s needs, preferences and personality, from favourite meals and hobbies to daily care routines. With spacious rooms, homely shared areas and a welcoming garden, we provide a comfortable place to enjoy good company, independence and peace of mind.

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Care services

  • Dementia Care
  • Residential Care
  • Respite Care
  • End-of-Life Care

Key Facilities

  • En-suite wetrooms
  • Dining rooms
  • Comfortable lounges
  • Landscaped gardens
  • Sunny conservatory
  • Library
  • Hair salon
  • Wheelchair access

“My husband lives at The Briars. Residents are cared for exceptionally well and always as individuals. All staff go out of their way to form warm, friendly bonds with residents. Always a distinct aura of positivity, so helpful for residents and their visitors (….)”

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Why choose The Briars Care Home in Sandown?

Home for Life funding assurance

We continue to support residents if personal funds run out, providing lasting reassurance as part of our charitable care promise.

#1 not-for-profit care on the Isle

The Briars is the number one not-for-profit care home on the Isle of Wight, based on carehome.co.uk reviews.

Fund care, not shareholders

As part of Greensleeves Care, every penny is reinvested into compassionate care, comfortable surroundings and daily wellbeing.

Long-standing dedicated team

Our stable team is led by a well-established manager, with little to no use of agency staff to ensure care from familiar faces

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A Home for Life

Greensleeves Care’s Home for Life funding assurance means that if a resident’s personal funds are ever depleted, they will be supported to stay in the place they call home. This helps residents remain in their chosen care home, surrounded by the people and spaces they know, and gives families peace of mind.

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Our Services In Sandown

Residential

Residential Care

We provide 24-hour support with daily living in a warm, settled environment where independence is gently encouraged. Each resident has a personalised care plan shaped around their routines, preferences and changing needs. Our person-centred approach supports dressing, meals, medication and mobility while making space for friendships, activities and familiar comforts. We take time to help every resident feel at home, with settling-in support, kind conversation and care that adapts as confidence grows day by day.

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Life at The Briars

Accommodation

The Briars has 37 bedrooms, including a selection of en-suite rooms that offer privacy, comfort and space for daily living. Residents are encouraged to bring personal furniture, photographs and treasured belongings, helping each room feel familiar from the start. Every bedroom includes a modern 24-hour nurse call system, Wi-Fi access, a telephone point and a profiling bed for comfort and support. Assisted bathrooms are available throughout the home, while natural light and calming surroundings help create a settled place to rest and feel at ease.

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Fees & funding at The Briars

At The Briars, our fees are comprehensive and tailored to each resident’s needs. They cover fully personalised care around the clock, accommodation and furnishings, all meals and utilities, activities, and more. And, as we have no shareholders, every penny goes back into care and enhancing our residents’ lives.

We accommodate a range of funding options, including self-funding, local authority support and NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC). We guide individuals and families through the funding process and support residents in remaining in care if their private funds are depleted.

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What's included

  • 24/7 care & support
  • Spacious bedroom with en-suite
  • Nutritious meals & snacks
  • Utilities and Wi-Fi
  • Activities and outings
  • Access to all facilities
  • Laundry & housekeeping

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The Briars In Sandown

We are located at 33 Broadway in Sandown, Isle of Wight, in a peaceful residential area close to the town centre, local shops and the seafront. The surrounding area has a calm coastal feel, with Sandown Beach, local cafés, churches and everyday amenities all within easy reach.

The home is conveniently placed for Sandown and the surrounding area, including Lake, Shanklin, Ryde and Newport. Sandown train station and local bus routes provide helpful transport links, while the A3055 connects the home with nearby towns across the island. Visitor parking is available at the home, with additional local parking nearby. St Mary’s Hospital in Newport is the nearest main hospital, with local GP services also accessible in Sandown.

Sandown Beach, 15 min walk
Sandown town centre, 5 min walk
Sandown train station, 6 min walk
St Mary’s Hospital, 25 min drive

Frequently
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How is life at The Briars?

Life at The Briars is calm, friendly and shaped around familiar routines. Residents can enjoy freshly prepared meals, comfortable lounges, garden time, activities, quiet moments and conversation throughout the day. We support independence wherever possible, while providing gentle help with daily living when needed. Our team gets to know each resident personally, so care feels natural, respectful and reassuring rather than rushed or impersonal.

Can I arrange a trial or respite stay?

We provide short-term respite care and a flexible 6-week trial period for those who would like to experience life at the home before making a longer-term decision. A stay includes personalised care, meals prepared on-site, activities, use of our shared spaces and support from our care team. Respite can also help after an illness, during a hospital stay, or when a carer needs time to rest.

How is the transition into care supported?

We take the time to understand each resident before they move in, including their care needs, routines, preferences, interests, and what helps them feel settled. A personalised care plan is created, and our team offers gentle support throughout the settling-in period. Familiar belongings, photographs and personal furniture can help bedrooms feel homely, while consistent care from friendly faces helps build confidence day by day.

How do you care for residents living with dementia?

We hold a long-standing reputation for providing exceptional dementia care on the Isle of Wight. We provide people living with memory loss 24/7 support in a safe and supportive environment. Our team gets to know each resident’s life story, routines, likes and dislikes, helping care feel familiar and reassuring. Activities are adapted to support confidence, comfort and connection, while secure surroundings help residents move around with ease. We focus on patience, dignity and meaningful everyday moments that support wellbeing.

Will residents be supported by familiar carers?

We believe familiar faces make care feel safer, calmer and more personal. Our long-standing team gets to know each resident’s routines, preferences, personality and the small details that matter, from how they like their tea to the activities they enjoy. This continuity helps residents feel more comfortable and understood, while allowing care to be shaped with kindness, patience and genuine connection. We are proud to make minimal to no use of external staff.

What happens if my funds run out?

Through Greensleeves Care’s Home for Life funding assurance, residents continue to be supported to stay at The Briars if their personal funds run out. As a not-for-profit charity, our focus is on care, comfort and long-term wellbeing rather than shareholder returns. This commitment reassures residents that they can remain part of the home they know, supported by familiar people, routines and surroundings.

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Ratings &
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My mum moved in as a new resident early Nov 2025. She was worried about the move and not knowing anyone but this was necessary for her well being and safety due to dementia. I’m very pleased and impressed with the home, I stayed with mum on moving in day and had lunch to settle her in. We struggled to settle her and the staff suggested we stay away for some days, which was very difficult for my father. It’s very clean, the staff are always welcome and have really helped to settle mum to her new way of living. They made a wonderful job of throwing an afternoon tea party for my mum’s 90th birthday and mid November. She’s making a few friends and joins in with some of the activities eg singing to music. The food is excellent and we joined her for xmas day dinner. I do not live locally and now I can relax knowing my mum is being care for and is safe.

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A legacy of care

Our home is part of Greensleeves Care, a leading group rooted in a charitable legacy that began after World War II with the Women’s Voluntary Service. Inspired by the green sleeves in their iconic uniform, our name reflects a long-standing commitment to compassion and service. Since becoming an independent charity in 1997, we have built on this heritage to deliver award-winning residential, dementia, and nursing care across England.

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