Blythson - 3 Ashley Avenue
Blythson - 3 Ashley Avenue is a residential care home in Folkestone, Kent (CT19 4PX). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About Blythson - 3 Ashley Avenue
3 Ashley Avenue is a small residential home in Folkestone, Kent, supporting adults with a learning disability or autism. Being small is the whole point: the household can be shaped around the people who live in it rather than around a routine that suits an organisation. Support here is individual. It can include help with personal care, medication, cooking, laundry, managing money and getting to appointments, and it covers the things that make a week worth having: seeing people, going out, keeping up an interest, being useful, having plans of your own. We communicate in whatever way suits each person, and a routine that can be relied upon matters greatly to most of the people we support. We give people the time to do things themselves even when stepping in would be quicker, and where somebody wants more independence support is planned to withdraw gradually as they grow into it. Respite stays are available as well, giving family carers a real break and letting somebody get used to the house before anything permanent is discussed. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good. Please come and visit, meet the people who live here and see how the household works in practice rather than on paper.
Care provided at Blythson - 3 Ashley Avenue
- Learning disability and autism support
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 9 May 2019
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
What the inspectors found
A plain English summary of the Care Quality Commission inspection behind the current rating of Blythson Limited - 3 Ashley Avenue. Report published 9 May 2019.
- 19 February 2019
- 3 places, 2 people were using the service at the time
Safe
Inspectors found that staff had a detailed understanding of each person's risks and the steps in place to keep them safe. There were enough staff with the right skills and knowledge, and the provider took care when choosing staff. The building and equipment were checked and serviced regularly, and fire drills were held so staff knew how to evacuate people safely.
Effective
Inspectors found that staff were well trained and learned about the values of the service. People were supported to eat healthily and to attend routine and specialist healthcare appointments. A health professional said staff understood a person's specific health needs well.
Caring
Inspectors found that staff treated people with dignity and respected their privacy. Staff knew the people they supported in detail and, over time, had built trusting relationships with them. Inspectors said this helped people feel safe and happy.
Responsive
Inspectors found that detailed care plans, based on people's needs and preferences, guided staff. People had an individual programme of activities. This was monitored and changed to reflect what people preferred. The provider and staff also made sure people had continuity of care when they were in hospital.
Well-led
Inspectors found that the provider promoted an open culture and was often seen in the service. Staff said they felt supported, listened to and valued. The provider kept systems in place to monitor and keep improving the quality of the service.
What people told the inspectors
Inspectors reported that visiting professionals and relatives thought well of the service. Relatives said they were asked for their views and felt these were acted upon.
Since the last inspection
Rated Good in May 2019, up from Requires improvement.
Safe moved from Requires improvement to Good; Effective moved from Requires improvement to Good; Caring moved from Requires improvement to Good; Responsive moved from Requires improvement to Good; Well-led moved from Requires improvement to Good.
- 9 May 2019: Routine inspection, rated Good. This inspection gave the current rating.
- 4 March 2018: Routine inspection, rated Requires improvement
- 11 January 2016: Routine inspection, rated Good
- 6 September 2013: Routine inspection
- 10 April 2013: Routine inspection
Read the full report on the CQC website
Source: Care Quality Commission inspection report, summarised by CareAssura. Contains CQC data used under the Open Government Licence.
How Blythson Limited - 3 Ashley Avenue compares in Folkestone and Hythe
Measured against the 77 care homes registered in Folkestone and Hythe. The dark dot is this home.
- Size
- 3 places. Smaller than 72 of the 77 homes. The local average is 21 places.
- CQC rating
- Good. 58 of the 77 homes (75%) are rated Good or Outstanding. Across Kent the figure is 73%.
- Latest report
- 9 May 2019. 49 of the 77 homes have published a newer inspection report since.
- Registered
- November 2010. One of the longer established homes. 71 of the 77 registered more recently.
Powered by Orrery Intelligence. Data: CQC register and Food Standards Agency ratings. Counts cover registered care homes in Folkestone and Hythe.
The local picture: Folkestone and Hythe
What the numbers say about care for older people in Folkestone and Hythe, 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: 15,700. Rising to 18,000 by 2035, up 15%
- People aged 85 and over: 4,000. Rising to 6,200 by 2035, up 57%
- 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+: 88. Kent average is 77.
- Care homes, last 12 months: 1 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.
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 Blythson Limited - 3 Ashley Avenue
Facts from public registers, and what is close by.
- Registered with CQC
- 18 November 2010, so 15 years.
- Run by
- Blythson Limited, 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 Blythson Limited - 3 Ashley Avenue
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, 10.5 miles away
It is about 10.5 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
- White House Surgery, 0.1 miles away
- Sandgate Road Surgery, 1 mile away
- Manor Clinic, 1.4 miles away
Nearest dentists
- Cheriton Dental Practice, under 0.1 miles away (NHS.uk details)
- Folkestone Dental Centre, 0.8 miles away (NHS.uk details)
- Neka Wellbeing Sandgate, 1 mile away (NHS.uk details)
Nearest pharmacies
- Paydens Pharmacy, 0.1 miles away
- Tesco Instore Pharmacy, 0.6 miles away
- Folkestone Pharmacy, 1 mile away
Nearest railway stations
- Folkestone West Station, 0.5 miles away
- Folkestone Central Station, 1.2 miles away
- Sandling Station, 3.4 miles away
Around Blythson Limited - 3 Ashley Avenue
- H: Blythson Limited - 3 Ashley Avenue
- 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 Blythson - 3 Ashley Avenue
Where is Blythson - 3 Ashley Avenue located?
Blythson - 3 Ashley Avenue is a residential care home in Folkestone, Kent, CT19 4PX. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Blythson - 3 Ashley Avenue provide?
Blythson - 3 Ashley Avenue is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Learning disability and autism support, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Blythson - 3 Ashley Avenue's CQC rating?
Blythson - 3 Ashley Avenue is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 9 May 2019. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Blythson - 3 Ashley Avenue offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Blythson - 3 Ashley Avenue offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Blythson - 3 Ashley Avenue
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
No. Blythson Limited - 3 Ashley Avenue 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. Blythson Limited - 3 Ashley Avenue 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. Blythson Limited - 3 Ashley Avenue 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?
Ask the home. The register does not say which age groups the home supports. Ask the home.
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
Blythson Limited - 3 Ashley Avenue 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 Blythson Limited - 3 Ashley Avenue. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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