Wheatfield Drive
Wheatfield Drive is a residential care home in Cranbrook, Kent (TN17 3LU). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About Wheatfield Drive
Wheatfield Drive in Cranbrook is a small residential care home. We support adults with a learning disability and autistic adults, including both older people and younger adults, and we offer respite stays for people who need a short break or whose family carer needs one. This is a house in an ordinary street and we run it as a home rather than a unit. There are few of us, which means the people supporting you know you properly rather than reading your details from a file. Everyone has their own room and their own belongings, and a say in how the house is run. Support is planned with each person, in a form they can use, covering how they like to be helped, what they enjoy, what they find difficult and what they want to be doing with their time. People get out into Cranbrook and the surrounding area, keep up activities and clubs, and see their families, and supporting that is the point of the place. Where somebody does not use speech, we learn how they do communicate and make sure every member of the team knows. When someone becomes distressed we look for the cause rather than the quickest way to stop it, and any restriction on freedom is agreed properly, recorded and reviewed. The Care Quality Commission rated us good overall at our most recent inspection. Families, advocates and professionals are welcome to visit.
Care provided at Wheatfield Drive
- Older person care
- Learning disability and autism support
- Younger adults care
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 25 September 2018
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
How Wheatfield Drive compares in Tunbridge Wells
Measured against the 31 care homes for older people registered in Tunbridge Wells. The dark dot is this home.
- Size
- 3 places. Smaller than 30 of the 31 homes. The local average is 44 places.
- CQC rating
- Good. 24 of the 31 homes (77%) are rated Good or Outstanding. Across Kent the figure is 68%.
- Latest report
- 25 September 2018. 24 of the 31 homes have published a newer inspection report since.
- Registered
- July 2016. 13 of the 31 homes registered more recently.
Powered by Orrery Intelligence. Data: CQC register and Food Standards Agency ratings. Counts cover registered care homes for older people in Tunbridge Wells.
The local picture: Tunbridge Wells
What the numbers say about care for older people in Tunbridge Wells, 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: 13,300. Rising to 15,500 by 2035, up 17%
- People aged 85 and over: 4,000. Rising to 6,000 by 2035, up 52%
- Living with dementia, aged 65 and over (estimate): 1,800. Rising to 2,300 by 2035, up 28%
- Dementia diagnosis rate: 69%. The NHS ambition is 67%. Kent as a whole is 62%.
- Care home beds per 1,000 people aged 75+: 94. Kent average is 77.
- Care homes, last 12 months: 0 opened, 0 closed. 3 changed owner, covering 126 beds.
- 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 Wheatfield Drive
Facts from public registers, and what is close by.
- Registered with CQC
- 22 July 2016, so 10 years.
- Run by
- The Grange (2016) Ltd, which runs 2 adult social care services in England. All 2 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 Wheatfield Drive
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
- Tunbridge Wells Hospital, Pembury, 10.2 miles away
It is about 10.2 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
- Old School Surgery, 0.4 miles away
- Orchard End Surgery, 0.6 miles away
- Old Parsonage Surgery, 3.1 miles away
Nearest dentists
- The Tanyard and Golding Dental Group, 0.2 miles away (NHS.uk details)
- Crane Dental Surgery, 0.3 miles away (NHS.uk details)
- Stonerock Dental Care, 3.5 miles away (NHS.uk details)
Nearest pharmacies
- Cranbrook Pharmacy, 0.3 miles away
- Hawkhurst Pharmacy, 3.4 miles away
- Staplehurst Pharmacy, 4.6 miles away
Nearest railway stations
- Staplehurst Station, 5.3 miles away
- Marden Station, 5.7 miles away
- Headcorn Station, 6.5 miles away
Around Wheatfield Drive
- H: Wheatfield Drive
- 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 Wheatfield Drive
Where is Wheatfield Drive located?
Wheatfield Drive is a residential care home in Cranbrook, Kent, TN17 3LU. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Wheatfield Drive provide?
Wheatfield Drive is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Learning disability and autism support, Younger adults care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Wheatfield Drive's CQC rating?
Wheatfield Drive is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 25 September 2018. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Wheatfield Drive offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Wheatfield Drive offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Wheatfield Drive
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
No. Wheatfield Drive 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. Wheatfield Drive 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. Wheatfield Drive 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. Wheatfield Drive 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
Wheatfield Drive 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 Wheatfield Drive. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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