Working at The Sands Meadows
27 Hest Bank Lane, Lancaster, LA2 6DG
Operated by Sands Care Morecambe Limited
23 bedsResidential homes
Workplace Score
6.5/10
AI analysis of latest data
Our AI workplace review
PlainSight AI Review
Last updated: 10 February 2026
Score: 6.5/10
Key Finding
"Approachable managers and a supportive team culture stand out, although staffing can look low at weekends and training remains standard."
Safety & Risk
7/10
✓
Safeguarding records were thorough and showed how lessons were learned. Providers risk management policies and procedures were robust and followed by staff.
Staff Culture
7/10
✓
Staff felt supported and respected by the management team. Relatives said the staff work well together as a team and the atmosphere is lovely.
Staffing Levels
6/10
✓
Staffing levels were maintained at the level assessed as safe by the provider. Staff told us they had enough time to support people.
Training & Dev
6/10
✓
Per 2019 comprehensive inspection: Staff confirmed they had received training and support to carry out their roles. They told us they were happy with the new training arrangements.
Management
7/10
✓
People were confident in the management team at the home, and praised how approachable they were. Staff felt they were supported in their role by managers.
Programmes
6/10
✓
Per 2019 comprehensive inspection: The service had an activities coordinator who was developing community links; evidence of art work, pet therapy and community groups.
Points to consider
Staffing is adequate but relatives say it can look a bit low at weekends.
Relatives said staffing could sometimes appear a little low at weekends however they were confident staffing levels were safe.
Only standard training and induction mentioned, no specialist courses or funded qualifications.
Per 2019 comprehensive inspection: Staff confirmed they had received training and support to carry out their roles. They told us they were happy with the new training arrangements.
Activities programme with coordinator but basic variety like pet therapy and outings, no specialist approaches.
Per 2019 comprehensive inspection: people taking part in art work, pet therapy and saw photos of community groups visiting the home.
AI Generated
CQC Inspection Overview
CQC Inspection
Last inspected: February 2023
Good
Safe
✓
Good
Effective
✓
Good
Caring
✓
Good
Responsive
✓
Good
Management Quality
Well-led: Good
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