Kingsdown House

Kingsdown House is a residential care home in Kent, Medway (ME2 3DE). It holds a CQC rating of Requires Improvement.

About Kingsdown House

Kingsdown House is a residential home in Medway, Kent, for adults with learning disabilities, autistic adults, people with physical disabilities and younger adults. We offer planned respite stays alongside longer placements. This is somebody's home before it is anything else. The people who live here choose how their rooms look, have a real say in meals and in the shape of the week, and are supported to keep up the relationships and interests that matter to them. The ordinary business of having preferences and making choices should not quietly disappear because somebody lives in a supported setting. Support is planned around each person. For some that means a full and busy week out in the local area, with work, college, clubs and family time. For others it means a quieter and highly predictable rhythm. With autistic people in particular we pay close attention to routine, to warning of change and to the sensory side of the environment. Where somebody has a physical disability we make sure equipment is properly set up and that staff use it confidently, and we follow the person's own preferences about how they are helped to move. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is requires improvement. We would rather tell you that ourselves. We know the areas that were identified, we are working through them with the staff team, and if you visit we will be honest about what has improved and what is still outstanding. Please do come and see Kingsdown House if you are considering it for someone.

Care provided at Kingsdown House

Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.

Common questions about Kingsdown House

Where is Kingsdown House located?

Kingsdown House is a residential care home in Kent, Medway, ME2 3DE. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does Kingsdown House provide?

Kingsdown House is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Learning disability and autism support, Physical disability support, Younger adults care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.

What is Kingsdown House's CQC rating?

Kingsdown House is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Requires Improvement following its last inspection on 10 May 2022. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does Kingsdown House offer respite or short-term care?

Yes. Kingsdown House offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.

Questions families ask about Kingsdown House

Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?

No. Kingsdown 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. Kingsdown 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. Kingsdown 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. Kingsdown 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

Kingsdown 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.

Indicative figures for the South East, not a quote from Kingsdown House. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.

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