Bowercroft Care
Bowercroft Care is a residential care home in Maidstone, Kent (ME16 8AX). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About Bowercroft Care
We are Bowercroft Care, a residential care home in Maidstone, Kent. We are home to older people, including many people living with dementia, and we also welcome people for respite stays when a family carer needs a break or when someone needs care for a short period. We aim for a home that feels ordinary in the best sense. People get up when they wake, eat food they actually like, sit where they want and spend their days as they choose. Rooms belong to the people in them, and we encourage families to bring in furniture, photographs and the small familiar things that make a space somebody's own. Dementia care is much of what we do. We work on calm surroundings, a predictable rhythm to the day, and staff who know a person's history well enough to understand what they are trying to say when the words are difficult. When somebody is distressed, our first question is what is behind it. Families are welcome throughout the day and we would far rather relatives dropped in casually than felt they were visiting an institution. We ask for views regularly and act on them. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good. We keep checking ourselves against it rather than assuming it holds. If you are considering a care home in Maidstone, please come and see us on an ordinary day.
Care provided at Bowercroft Care
- Older person care
- Dementia care
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 7 June 2019
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
Common questions about Bowercroft Care
Where is Bowercroft Care located?
Bowercroft Care is a residential care home in Maidstone, Kent, ME16 8AX. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Bowercroft Care provide?
Bowercroft Care is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Bowercroft Care's CQC rating?
Bowercroft Care is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 7 June 2019. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Bowercroft Care provide dementia care?
Yes. Bowercroft Care supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.
Does Bowercroft Care offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Bowercroft Care offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Bowercroft Care
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
Yes. Bowercroft Care Limited 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. Bowercroft Care Limited 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. Bowercroft Care Limited 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?
No. Bowercroft Care Limited is registered for older people. Younger adults are not listed.
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
Bowercroft Care Limited 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 Bowercroft Care Limited. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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