Westcliffe Villa
Westcliffe Villa is a residential care home in Westgate-on-Sea, Kent (CT8 8QW). It holds a CQC rating of Requires Improvement.
About Westcliffe Villa
Westcliffe Villa is a care home in Westgate on Sea. We provide residential care for adults with a learning disability, autistic adults, people with a physical disability, people with a visual or hearing impairment and people managing a mental health condition, mostly younger adults. Respite stays are available alongside permanent places. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is requires improvement. We would rather set that out at the start than let a family find it later. The inspection identified things that were not good enough for the people living here, and we have accepted that. Anyone considering us should ask precisely what was found and precisely what has changed since, and should not settle for a general answer. What we are working towards has not changed. The people here are adults with their own preferences, and support should be planned with each of them individually: how the week should run, what they want to do for themselves, how they communicate and what makes a place feel safe rather than unsettling. Please visit before deciding anything. Meet the people living here, read the inspection report in full and judge us on what you find.
Care provided at Westcliffe Villa
- Mental health care
- Learning disability and autism support
- Physical disability support
- Sensory impairment support
- Younger adults care
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 18 January 2024
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
How Westcliffe Villa compares in Thanet
Measured against the 54 care homes registered in Thanet. The dark dot is this home.
- Size
- 14 places. Smaller than 38 of the 54 homes. The local average is 30 places.
- CQC rating
- Requires improvement. 39 of the 54 homes (72%) are rated Good or Outstanding. Across Kent the figure is 73%.
- Latest report
- 18 January 2024. 14 of the 54 homes have published a newer inspection report since.
- Registered
- June 2021. One of the newer homes in the area. Only 11 of the 54 have registered more recently.
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 Westcliffe Villa
Facts from public registers, and what is close by.
- Registered with CQC
- 30 June 2021, so 5 years.
- Run by
- Achieve Together Limited, which runs 160 adult social care services in England. 127 of the 153 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 Westcliffe Villa
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, 2.4 miles away
It is about 2.4 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
- Westgate Surgery, 0.2 miles away
- Birchington Medical Centre, 1.7 miles away
- The Limes Medical Centre, 2.2 miles away
Nearest dentists
- Mydentist, 0.2 miles away (NHS.uk details)
- Station Road Dental Surgery, 1.5 miles away (NHS.uk details)
- Egan Dental Care, 1.6 miles away (NHS.uk details)
Nearest pharmacies
- Boots, 0.2 miles away
- Paydens Pharmacy, 0.2 miles away
- Baxters Pharmacy, 0.9 miles away
Nearest railway stations
- Westgate-on-Sea Station, 0.3 miles away
- Birchington-on-Sea Station, 1.5 miles away
- Margate Station, 1.6 miles away
Around Westcliffe Villa
- H: Westcliffe Villa
- 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 Westcliffe Villa
Where is Westcliffe Villa located?
Westcliffe Villa is a residential care home in Westgate-on-Sea, Kent, CT8 8QW. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Westcliffe Villa provide?
Westcliffe Villa is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Mental health care, Learning disability and autism support, Physical disability support, Sensory impairment support, Younger adults care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Westcliffe Villa's CQC rating?
Westcliffe Villa is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Requires Improvement following its last inspection on 18 January 2024. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Westcliffe Villa offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Westcliffe Villa offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Westcliffe Villa
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
No. Westcliffe Villa 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. Westcliffe Villa 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. Westcliffe Villa 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. Westcliffe Villa 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
Westcliffe Villa 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 Westcliffe Villa. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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