Rose House
Rose House is a residential care home in Sittingbourne, Kent (ME9 8SJ). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About Rose House
We are Rose House, a residential care home in Sittingbourne, Kent. We support adults with learning disabilities and autistic adults, and people living with mental health conditions, including younger adults. Respite stays are available. This is a home first. The people who live here decide how their week runs, what is cooked, how the place looks and how much company they want on any given day. Our job is to make those choices real, which sometimes means practical help with personal care, medication or cooking, and sometimes means standing back while somebody does something slowly for themselves. We plan around individuals rather than around a routine. Some of the people here want a busy week with college, work, sport or regular groups. Others want a quiet and highly predictable rhythm, and where change is unsettling we keep things steady and prepare carefully for anything unusual. Both are perfectly reasonable ways to live. We also take positive risk seriously. Being overcautious on somebody else's behalf is easier for us and much worse for them, so decisions get talked through with the person and the people who know them well. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good. We are used to detailed questions from families and commissioners and we welcome them. Please contact us if you would like to look round.
Care provided at Rose House
- Mental health care
- Learning disability and autism support
- Younger adults care
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 19 October 2021
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
How Rose House compares in Swale
Measured against the 44 care homes registered in Swale. The dark dot is this home.
- Size
- 4 places. Smaller than 34 of the 44 homes. The local average is 23 places.
- CQC rating
- Good. 34 of the 44 homes (77%) are rated Good or Outstanding. Across Kent the figure is 73%.
- Latest report
- 19 October 2021. 22 of the 44 homes have published a newer inspection report since.
- Registered
- November 2020. One of the newer homes in the area. Only 8 of the 44 have registered more recently.
Powered by Orrery Intelligence. Data: CQC register and Food Standards Agency ratings. Counts cover registered care homes in Swale.
The local picture: Swale
What the numbers say about care for older people in Swale, 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: 15,500. Rising to 17,400 by 2035, up 12%
- People aged 85 and over: 3,700. Rising to 5,600 by 2035, up 51%
- Living with dementia, aged 65 and over (estimate): 2,000. Rising to 2,400 by 2035, up 24%
- Dementia diagnosis rate: 57%. The NHS ambition is 67%. Kent as a whole is 62%.
- Care home beds per 1,000 people aged 75+: 58. Kent average is 77.
- Care homes, last 12 months: 0 opened, 0 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.
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Good to know about Rose House
Facts from public registers, and what is close by.
- Registered with CQC
- 9 November 2020, so 5 years.
- Run by
- CLBD Limited, which runs 12 adult social care services in England. All 9 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 Rose House
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
- Medway Maritime Hospital, Gillingham, 8.1 miles away
It is about 8.1 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
- Swale Station, 1 mile away
- Kemsley Station, 1.2 miles away
- Sittingbourne Station, 2.6 miles away
Around Rose House
- H: Rose House
- 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 Rose House
Where is Rose House located?
Rose House is a residential care home in Sittingbourne, Kent, ME9 8SJ. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Rose House provide?
Rose House is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes 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 Rose House's CQC rating?
Rose House is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 19 October 2021. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Rose House offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Rose House offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Rose House
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
No. Rose 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. Rose 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. Rose 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?
Yes. Yes. Rose House 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
Rose 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 Rose House. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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