SENSE - 163 Newington Road
SENSE - 163 Newington Road is a residential care home in Ramsgate, Kent (CT12 6QB). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About SENSE - 163 Newington Road
We are a residential home on Newington Road in Ramsgate, supporting adults with a learning disability and autistic adults, including people who are deafblind or who live with sight or hearing loss. Communication sits at the centre of everything here. When somebody has both a learning disability and a sensory impairment, the usual ways of asking what a person wants simply do not work, and the responsibility to bridge that gap is ours rather than theirs. We learn how each person takes in information and how they express themselves, whether that is through touch, sign, objects, gesture or a system they have used for years, and we use it consistently. That effort is what makes real choice possible. People here are involved in how the house runs, in what they eat, in how their own space looks and in what they do with their week. We support activity outside the house too, and we give plenty of notice before anything changes, because predictability matters a great deal to the people we support. We offer respite stays as well as permanent places, which lets somebody get to know us gradually and gives families a planned break. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good. If you are considering a placement in Kent, please arrange to come and visit.
Care provided at SENSE - 163 Newington Road
- Learning disability and autism support
- Sensory impairment support
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 19 June 2019
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
What the inspectors found
A plain English summary of the Care Quality Commission inspection behind the current rating of SENSE - 163 Newington Road. Report published 16 November 2022.
- 27 October 2022
- 4 places, 4 people were using the service at the time
Safe
Inspectors found that staff understood how to protect people from abuse and had training on how to report it. There were enough skilled staff, safe recruitment processes were followed, and medicines were managed safely. The service was clean and people were protected from the risk of infection.
Well-led
This inspection was prompted in part by concerns about staffing and staff not recording incidents. Inspectors found no evidence that people were at risk of harm from this concern. Staff felt well supported, staff turnover was very low, incidents were reported with action taken to reduce the risk of them happening again, and regular audits were carried out.
What people told the inspectors
People told inspectors they were happy living at the service. Relatives were also happy with the service.
[My relative has] really bloomed there. [They are] happy there and can express [themselves]. A relative of a person living at the home
Since the last inspection
Rated Good in November 2022, the same overall rating as before (Good).
Safe is still Good; Effective is still Good; Caring is still Good; Responsive is still Outstanding; Well-led is still Good.
- 16 November 2022: Inspection looking at part of the service, rated Good. This inspection gave the current rating.
- 19 June 2019: Routine inspection, rated Good
- 17 February 2017: Inspection looking at part of the service, rated Good
- 8 September 2016: Routine inspection, rated Good
- 25 February 2014: Routine inspection
- 29 December 2012: Routine inspection
Read the full report on the CQC website
Source: Care Quality Commission inspection report, summarised by CareAssura. Contains CQC data used under the Open Government Licence.
How SENSE - 163 Newington Road compares in Thanet
Measured against the 54 care homes registered in Thanet. The dark dot is this home.
- Size
- 4 places. Smaller than 47 of the 54 homes. The local average is 30 places.
- CQC rating
- Good. 39 of the 54 homes (72%) are rated Good or Outstanding. Across Kent the figure is 73%.
- Latest report
- 16 November 2022. 25 of the 54 homes have published a newer inspection report since.
- Registered
- November 2010. One of the longer established homes. 51 of the 54 registered more recently.
- Food hygiene
- 5 out of 5. The top rating, shared by 42 of the 45 homes that have one.
Powered by Orrery Intelligence. Data: CQC register and Food Standards Agency ratings. Counts cover registered care homes in Thanet.
The local picture: Thanet
What the numbers say about care for older people in Thanet, 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: 18,100. Rising to 20,300 by 2035, up 12%
- People aged 85 and over: 4,400. Rising to 6,600 by 2035, up 48%
- Living with dementia, aged 65 and over (estimate): 2,300. Rising to 2,800 by 2035, up 22%
- Dementia diagnosis rate: 58%. The NHS ambition is 67%. Kent as a whole is 62%.
- Care home beds per 1,000 people aged 75+: 86. Kent average is 77.
- Care homes, last 12 months: 1 opened, 1 closed
- 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.
Powered by Orrery Intelligence. Market model built 22 October 2026 (ONS 2022 based population projections, dementia estimates, CQC register), published care home prices, council planning records.
Good to know about SENSE - 163 Newington Road
Facts from public registers, and what is close by.
- Registered with CQC
- 29 November 2010, so 15 years.
- Food hygiene rating
- 5 out of 5. Very good. Last inspected by the local council on 13 August 2026.
- Run by
- Sense, which runs 37 adult social care services in England. 33 of the 37 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 SENSE - 163 Newington Road
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
- Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Hospital, Margate, 2 miles away
It is about 2 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
- Ramsgate Station, 0.7 miles away
- Dumpton Park Station, 1.1 miles away
- Broadstairs Station, 1.6 miles away
Around SENSE - 163 Newington Road
- H: SENSE - 163 Newington Road
- 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 SENSE - 163 Newington Road
Where is SENSE - 163 Newington Road located?
SENSE - 163 Newington Road is a residential care home in Ramsgate, Kent, CT12 6QB. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does SENSE - 163 Newington Road provide?
SENSE - 163 Newington Road is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Learning disability and autism support, Sensory impairment support, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is SENSE - 163 Newington Road's CQC rating?
SENSE - 163 Newington Road is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 19 June 2019. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does SENSE - 163 Newington Road offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. SENSE - 163 Newington Road offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about SENSE - 163 Newington Road
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
No. SENSE - 163 Newington Road 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. SENSE - 163 Newington Road 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. SENSE - 163 Newington Road 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
SENSE - 163 Newington Road 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 SENSE - 163 Newington Road. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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