The Island Residential Home
The Island Residential Home is a residential care home in Isle of Sheppey, Kent (ME12 4LH). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About The Island Residential Home
The Island Residential Home is a care home on the Isle of Sheppey. We provide residential care for older people and younger adults, we support people living with dementia and people with a physical disability, and we offer respite stays alongside permanent places. Being a small home on the Island shapes what we are. People are known in detail rather than in general, the day can be arranged around individuals instead of a rota, and a change in somebody's mood or appetite is noticed the same day rather than at a monthly review. Many of our residents have lived locally all their lives, their families are close by, and we would far rather relatives dropped in than booked a visit. The day belongs to the people living here. They decide when to get up, what to eat and where to spend their time. Rooms belong to the people in them, with their own furniture and pictures. For those living with dementia, we start from the person's own history. What they did for a living, who their family are and what their afternoons used to look like usually explains more than anything in a file. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good. Please come and visit if you are considering care locally.
Care provided at The Island Residential Home
- Older person care
- Dementia care
- Physical disability support
- Younger adults care
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 20 November 2019
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
Common questions about The Island Residential Home
Where is The Island Residential Home located?
The Island Residential Home is a residential care home in Isle of Sheppey, Kent, ME12 4LH. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does The Island Residential Home provide?
The Island Residential Home is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Physical disability support, Younger adults care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is The Island Residential Home's CQC rating?
The Island Residential Home is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 20 November 2019. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does The Island Residential Home provide dementia care?
Yes. The Island Residential Home supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.
Does The Island Residential Home offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. The Island Residential Home offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about The Island Residential Home
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
Yes. The Island Residential Home is registered for dementia care, so someone whose needs increase can usually stay rather than move.
Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?
No. The Island Residential Home 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. The Island Residential Home 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. The Island Residential Home 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
The Island Residential Home 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
- Dementia care: £1,200 to £1,550 per week per person, typical range
Indicative figures for the South East, not a quote from The Island Residential Home. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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