Seaview
Seaview is a residential care home in Folkestone, Kent (CT18 7HW). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About Seaview
Seaview is a residential care home in Folkestone, Kent. We support older people and younger adults, including adults with a learning disability, autistic adults and people living with mental health conditions, and we offer respite stays for those who need care for a shorter period. Supporting people of quite different ages and needs under one roof works only if you plan around each of them. An older resident may want a settled routine with help close at hand. A younger adult is often working towards independence and wants support that stays in the background until it is asked for. We write plans with the person rather than for them, and we change them when life changes. For people living with mental health conditions we aim to be steady through the better weeks and the harder ones. A difficult stretch is not a failure and is not grounds for taking away independence somebody has worked for. We agree in advance what helps and what a person would like us to do if things become harder, and we work alongside community teams and GPs. Folkestone is home for most of the people here, and we support them to keep up family contact, appointments and the places they already know. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good. Please visit and see the house on an ordinary day.
Care provided at Seaview
- Older person care
- Mental health care
- Learning disability and autism support
- Younger adults care
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 24 December 2024
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
How Seaview compares in Dover
Measured against the 39 care homes for older people registered in Dover. The dark dot is this home.
- Size
- 6 places. Smaller than 35 of the 39 homes. The local average is 29 places.
- CQC rating
- Good. 25 of the 39 homes (64%) are rated Good or Outstanding. Across Kent the figure is 68%.
- Latest report
- 24 December 2024. 16 of the 39 homes have published a newer inspection report since.
- Registered
- April 2014. 17 of the 39 homes registered more recently.
Powered by Orrery Intelligence. Data: CQC register and Food Standards Agency ratings. Counts cover registered care homes for older people in Dover.
The local picture: Dover
What the numbers say about care for older people in Dover, in Kent.
What care costs in Kent, per week
| Type of care | What the council pays | What self-funders are typically asked |
|---|
| Residential care | £1,187 | £1,409 to £1,600 (Middle half of prices from 22 Kent homes. Median £1,500.) |
| Nursing care | £1,378 | £1,550 to £1,865 (Middle half of prices from 11 Kent homes. Median £1,605.) |
| Residential dementia care | Not published separately | £1,500 to £1,619 (Middle half of prices from 18 Kent homes. Median £1,500.) |
| Nursing dementia care | Not published separately | £1,975 to £2,226 (South East figure, because too few Kent homes publish this price. 37 homes. Median £2,050.) |
Published prices are often starting prices, and come from homes that publish fees, so treat them as a guide. Ask the home for its own price.
- People aged 75 and over: 15,300. Rising to 18,000 by 2035, up 18%
- People aged 85 and over: 3,800. Rising to 5,800 by 2035, up 53%
- Living with dementia, aged 65 and over (estimate): 2,000. Rising to 2,500 by 2035, up 27%
- Dementia diagnosis rate: 59%. The NHS ambition is 67%. Kent as a whole is 62%.
- Care home beds per 1,000 people aged 75+: 75. Kent average is 77.
- Care homes, last 12 months: 0 opened, 1 closed. 1 changed owner, covering 21 beds.
- Care home beds filled across Kent: 88%. The 12 month average is 88%.
- Who pays, across Kent (estimate): 35% council, 43% self. The rest is NHS funded or other.
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Good to know about Seaview
Facts from public registers, and what is close by.
- Registered with CQC
- 14 April 2014, so 12 years.
- Run by
- Voyage 1 Limited, which runs 279 adult social care services in England. 240 of the 264 that have a rating are rated Good or Outstanding.
Sources: CQC register, Food Standards Agency, OpenStreetMap contributors. Distances are in a straight line from the postcode, not walking or driving routes.
Local services near Seaview
The closest places to this home, measured in a straight line from its postcode. They are the nearest, not necessarily the ones the home uses. Ask the home which GP, dentist and pharmacy its residents are registered with.
Nearest 24 hour A&E
- William Harvey Hospital, Ashford, 13.1 miles away
It is about 13.1 miles in a straight line from the postcode. The drive is usually longer. In an emergency call 999; the ambulance may take you elsewhere.
Nearest GP practices
Nearest dentists
Nearest pharmacies
Nearest railway stations
- Folkestone Central Station, 2.2 miles away
- Folkestone West Station, 2.7 miles away
- Kearsney Station, 4.3 miles away
Around Seaview
- H: Seaview
- A: 24 hour A&E
- G: GP practice
- D: Dentist
- P: Pharmacy
- S: Railway station
Straight line distances, not routes. Places very close to the home are spread out slightly so they can be told apart.
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Practice and pharmacy details from the NHS England Organisation Data Service. A&E sites from NHS England A&E data and the Organisation Data Service. Railway stations from the Department for Transport NaPTAN dataset. Distances are straight line and approximate.
Common questions about Seaview
Where is Seaview located?
Seaview is a residential care home in Folkestone, Kent, CT18 7HW. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Seaview provide?
Seaview is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Mental health care, Learning disability and autism support, Younger adults care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Seaview's CQC rating?
Seaview is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 24 December 2024. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Seaview offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Seaview offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Seaview
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
No. Seaview 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. Seaview 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. Seaview 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. Seaview 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
Seaview 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 Seaview. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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