Chitty Barn
Chitty Barn is a residential care home in Dover, Kent (CT16 1EU). It holds a CQC rating of Outstanding.
About Chitty Barn
Chitty Barn is a residential care home in Dover, and we support a wider range of people than most homes take on. Older people who need help with daily living, including those living with dementia. Adults with learning disabilities and autistic people. Adults living with mental ill health. People with physical disabilities and people living with sight or hearing loss. Younger adults. Respite stays are available as well. A household this varied only works if people are treated as individuals rather than as categories, and that is genuinely how we run it. Support is agreed with the person, written in terms they recognise, and reviewed as things change. Some residents need a great deal of hands on help with washing, dressing, medication and mobility. Others mainly want stability, company when they choose it, and a household that holds together through a difficult week. For autistic people, predictability is a need rather than a preference. For residents living with dementia we keep routines and surroundings familiar and give people time. For those with physical disabilities or sight and hearing loss, the emphasis is on equipment that fits, safe transfers and unhurried communication. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is outstanding. We are pleased about that, though the test we care about more is whether the people who live here would say the same about this week. You are welcome to visit on an ordinary day and take your time deciding.
Care provided at Chitty Barn
- Older person care
- Dementia care
- Mental health care
- Learning disability and autism support
- Physical disability support
- Sensory impairment support
- Younger adults care
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 17 March 2018
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
How Chitty Barn compares in Dover
Measured against the 39 care homes for older people registered in Dover. The dark dot is this home.
- Size
- 3 places. Smaller than 36 of the 39 homes. The local average is 29 places.
- CQC rating
- Outstanding. 25 of the 39 homes (64%) are rated Good or Outstanding. Across Kent the figure is 68%.
- Latest report
- 17 March 2018. 35 of the 39 homes have published a newer inspection report since.
- Registered
- August 2014. 16 of the 39 homes registered more recently.
- Care offered
- Dementia care. Of the 39 homes, 23 offer dementia care.
Powered by Orrery Intelligence. Data: CQC register and Food Standards Agency ratings. Counts cover registered care homes for older people in Dover.
The local picture: Dover
What the numbers say about care for older people in Dover, 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: 15,300. Rising to 18,000 by 2035, up 18%
- People aged 85 and over: 3,800. Rising to 5,800 by 2035, up 53%
- Living with dementia, aged 65 and over (estimate): 2,000. Rising to 2,500 by 2035, up 27%
- Dementia diagnosis rate: 59%. The NHS ambition is 67%. Kent as a whole is 62%.
- Care home beds per 1,000 people aged 75+: 75. Kent average is 77.
- Care homes, last 12 months: 0 opened, 1 closed. 1 changed owner, covering 21 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.
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 Chitty Barn
Facts from public registers, and what is close by.
- Registered with CQC
- 10 August 2014, so 12 years.
- Run by
- LDC Care Company Ltd, which runs 5 adult social care services in England. All 4 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 Chitty Barn
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
- William Harvey Hospital, Ashford, 17 miles away
It is about 17 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
- High Street Surgery, 0.2 miles away
- Pencester Surgery, 0.4 miles away
- St James' Surgery, 0.4 miles away
Nearest dentists
- Af Dental, 0.3 miles away (NHS.uk details)
- Dover Priory Dental Practice, 0.3 miles away (NHS.uk details)
- Bupa Dental Care, 0.4 miles away (NHS.uk details)
Nearest pharmacies
- Paydens Pharmacy, 0.2 miles away
- Cairns Chemist, 0.3 miles away
- Aa Beggs, 0.4 miles away
Nearest railway stations
- Dover Priory Station, 0.5 miles away
- Kearsney Station, 2 miles away
- Martin Mill Station, 3.2 miles away
Around Chitty Barn
- H: Chitty Barn
- 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 Chitty Barn
Where is Chitty Barn located?
Chitty Barn is a residential care home in Dover, Kent, CT16 1EU. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Chitty Barn provide?
Chitty Barn is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Mental health care, Learning disability and autism support, Physical disability support, Sensory impairment support. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Chitty Barn's CQC rating?
Chitty Barn is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Outstanding following its last inspection on 17 March 2018. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Chitty Barn provide dementia care?
Yes. Chitty Barn supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.
Does Chitty Barn offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Chitty Barn offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Chitty Barn
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
Yes. Chitty Barn is registered for dementia care, so someone whose needs increase can usually stay rather than move.
Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?
No. Chitty Barn 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. Chitty Barn 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. Chitty Barn 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
Chitty Barn 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
- Dementia care: £1,200 to £1,550 per week per person, typical range
Indicative figures for the South East, not a quote from Chitty Barn. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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