L'Arche Faith House
L'Arche Faith House is a residential care home in Canterbury, Kent (CT2 7TH). It holds a CQC rating of Requires Improvement.
About L'Arche Faith House
L'Arche Kent Faith House is a residential care home in Canterbury, and we support adults with learning disabilities, autistic people, younger adults and older people who need help with daily living. Respite stays are available as well. We are a community rather than simply a service, and that shapes daily life here. People share meals, share decisions about how the house runs, and are known properly by the people they live alongside. Our staff are part of that household, and we keep the team consistent, because being well known by those who support you affects every hour of the day. Support covers personal care, medication, meals, money and the practical business of running a home, and wherever we can we do things alongside people rather than for them. A task done slowly by the person themselves is a better outcome than the same task done quickly by us. For autistic people we pay close attention to predictability and to the sensory side of things: changes explained before they happen, routines that hold, and noise and light taken seriously. We should be open about our position. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is requires improvement. We have worked through the findings with our team, and those areas are where our effort is concentrated at present. We would rather tell you that ourselves and be asked about it. Families and professionals are welcome to visit and question us closely.
Care provided at L'Arche Faith House
- Older person care
- Learning disability and autism support
- Younger adults care
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 11 May 2018
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
Common questions about L'Arche Faith House
Where is L'Arche Faith House located?
L'Arche Faith House is a residential care home in Canterbury, Kent, CT2 7TH. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does L'Arche Faith House provide?
L'Arche Faith House is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Learning disability and autism support, Younger adults care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is L'Arche Faith House's CQC rating?
L'Arche Faith House is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Requires Improvement following its last inspection on 11 May 2018. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does L'Arche Faith House offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. L'Arche Faith House offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about L'Arche Faith House
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
No. L'Arche Kent Faith House is not listed for dementia care on the CQC register. If dementia is likely, choose a home that is, so a second move is not needed later.
Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?
No. L'Arche Kent Faith House is a residential care home without on-site nursing. District nurses and GPs visit, but someone who needs daily nursing may have to move to a nursing home.
Can they try a short stay before deciding?
Yes. Yes. L'Arche Kent Faith House offers respite and short stays, which is a good way to see whether the home is the right fit.
Will they support end of life care, so there is no move at the hardest time?
Ask the home. End of life care is not listed on the register. Ask the manager whether residents can remain in the home with hospice or district nurse support.
Can she bring her cat or dog?
Ask the home. The home has not told us its pet policy yet. Ask directly; some homes allow small pets in residents' rooms or welcome visiting dogs.
Can a couple stay together?
Ask the home. We do not know whether the home has rooms for couples. Ask about shared or adjoining rooms if this matters.
Will the council help pay, or is it self funded only?
Ask the home. The home has not told us which funding it accepts. Most homes take both council funded and self funded residents; ask about council rates and any top up.
Do they take younger adults as well as older people?
Yes. Yes. L'Arche Kent Faith House supports younger adults as well as older people.
Can I visit before deciding, and are there visiting hours?
Ask the home. Every home should welcome a visit. Call to arrange one, ideally at a mealtime or during an activity, and ask about visiting hours for family.
Typical weekly fees in the South East
L'Arche Kent Faith House has not published its fees yet. These are typical weekly fees for the South East, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.
- Residential care: £1,100 to £1,450 per week per person, typical range
Indicative figures for the South East, not a quote from L'Arche Kent Faith House. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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