Welcome To
The Briars
Care Home in Sandown, Isle of Wight
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The Briars the number one care home on the Isle of Wight*. Located just a short walk from Sandown beach, we offer 24/7 expert dementia and short-term respite care. Residents enjoy well-appointed ensuite rooms, landscaped gardens, inclusive daily activities, and flavourful home-cooked meals, all delivered by a compassionate care team. Rest easy, as with our ‘Home for Life’ commitment, you’ll never be asked to leave if your funds run out.
* Based on independent resident and relative reviews on carehome.co.uk
Hi, my name is Lesley Shaw and I would like to welcome you to The Briars in Sandown, the top rated care home on the Isle of Wight, where we provide the best possible residential, dementia and flexible respite for older people.
The home is conveniently located to public transport and within 15 minutes’ walk to glorious golden sands of an award-winning blue flag beach.
At our dementia home, we work to help people feel good about care. It all starts with our flexible no obligation trial, so you get to try before committing longer term. Whether you’re exploring long-term care or considering respite care for a older loved one, our approach to care means you get skill with a smile, a nice cup of tea before you even realise you want one, and a joke when you need it. We think that’s all part of good caring.
Whether you need 24/7 expert dementia care or short-term respite care near you, when you join The Briars care family, you enjoy:
- Peace of mind with our Home for Life funding assurance
- Flexible trial of up to 6 weeks
- Spacious en-suite bedrooms
- A beautiful location close to local amenities, including a short walk from Sandown Beach
- Beautifully landscaped garden
- Spacious and comfortable lounge and dining areas
- A varied programme of stimulating activities
- Delicious food cooked daily on site
If you would like to arrange an appointment to view our home or discuss your loved one’s requirements, please contact me using the details below.
Kind Regards,
Lesley Shaw
Care Home Manager
Why Choose The Briars in Sandown?
Home For Life commitment
Get financial peace of mind – we never ask anyone to leave if they run out money while in our care.
Fund care, not shareholders
Ensure your fees go into high-quality care, and support a decades-long charitable mission.
Top marks from residents
Winners of Top 20 Care Group awards in 2025 based on reviews and 9.6 group review score.
A Home for Life
When you join a Greensleeves Care home, you rest assured that
you will never be asked to leave in the event your funds run out.
Because we think this is part of good, compassionate caring.
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Our Care Services in Sandown, Isle of Wight
Professional Support for Families
Dementia Care
We provide dementia care and support for people living with dementia, while providing them with a safe and nurturing environment where they can maintain their sense of self as their condition progresses.
Residential Care
We support older people with a range of unique residential care needs from assistance with getting dressed, eating or taking medication, while helping our residents to retain their independence.
Respite Care
We offer short-term respite care in Sandown, which is a popular way of supporting older people before they need permanent residential care, either following an operation or to give a carer a break from their care-related duties.
Reviews and Ratings
Our Team are Working Hard to Become
an Outstanding Care Home
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Find Out More About The Briars
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The Briars, 33 Broadway, Sandown, Isle of Wight PO36 9BD
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