Echo Square House
Echo Square House is a residential care home in Gravesend, Kent (DA12 1QH). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About Echo Square House
Echo Square House is a residential care home in Gravesend, Kent, for adults with a learning disability and autistic adults. We are a house rather than an institution, and the difference shows in ordinary ways. People have their own rooms and their own things, a real say in what gets cooked and what happens at the weekend, and they decide who comes to visit. Because we are small, staff genuinely know the people they support, and that knowledge is worth more than any amount of written assessment. Support is agreed with each person and built around them. Some people need help with personal care and health needs. Others mainly want somebody alongside them so that a demanding world becomes manageable, and support to do things for themselves rather than have them done. We expect people to take on more over time rather than settle into being looked after. For autistic residents especially, predictability does most of the work. Routines that hold, clear information, honest notice before anything changes and genuine choice prevent far more distress than any reaction after the event. Where somebody is having a hard time, we look first at what is being asked of them. Gravesend and the area around it are part of ordinary life here, not an outing. Respite stays are available. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good. Please contact us to arrange a visit.
Care provided at Echo Square House
- Learning disability and autism support
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 11 April 2018
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
Common questions about Echo Square House
Where is Echo Square House located?
Echo Square House is a residential care home in Gravesend, Kent, DA12 1QH. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Echo Square House provide?
Echo Square House is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Learning disability and autism support, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Echo Square House's CQC rating?
Echo Square House is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 11 April 2018. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Echo Square House offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Echo Square House offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Echo Square House
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
No. Echo Square 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. Echo Square 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. Echo Square 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?
Ask the home. The register does not say which age groups the home supports. Ask the home.
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
Echo Square 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 Echo Square House. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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