Laburnum House
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- Older Person Care
- Learning Disability / Autism
- Younger Adults
- Respite Care
- CQC: Good
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About Us
Laburnum House is a residential care home in Folkestone. We support older people and younger adults, including adults with learning disabilities and autism, and we offer planned respite stays as well as longer term places.
We are not a large institution and we do not try to behave like one. People here have their own rooms, their own routines and their own opinions about how things should be done, and we would rather adjust around that than ask everyone to fit a single pattern. Our support covers the practical things, from personal care and medicines to meals, laundry and getting out into Folkestone, but a good deal of what makes a home work is less easily listed: knowing who likes company and who wants quiet, noticing when somebody is not themselves, and having staff who stay long enough to know the difference.
For adults with learning disabilities and autism, we pay attention to how someone communicates and what makes a day feel manageable. Predictability, warning about changes and being genuinely listened to make far more difference than any activity programme.
Respite stays are worth mentioning on their own. They give family carers a proper rest and they let people get a feel for us before making any longer decision.
Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good. We ask residents and relatives regularly how we are doing, and we act on the answers.
Common questions about Laburnum House
Where is Laburnum House located?
Laburnum House is a residential care home in Folkestone, Kent, CT20 2QD. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Laburnum House provide?
Laburnum House 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 Laburnum House's CQC rating?
Laburnum House is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 14 May 2019. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Laburnum House offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Laburnum House offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Contact Laburnum House
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Care We Offer
- Older Person Care: Support with daily living for older people, from companionship to help with washing, dressing and medication.
- Learning Disability / Autism: Person-centred support that helps people with a learning disability or autism live as independently as possible.
- Younger Adults: Care designed around the needs and lifestyle of younger adults (typically 18 to 65).
- Respite Care: Short stays that give family carers a break, or help someone recover after illness or a hospital stay.
- Residential Care: Help with everyday living, meals and personal care in a supportive home setting.
Questions families ask about Laburnum House
Answered from the CQC register where we can. 5 of these the home has not told us yet, so ask when you call.
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
No. Laburnum 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. Source: CQC register
Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?
No. Laburnum 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. Source: CQC register
Can they try a short stay before deciding?
Yes. Laburnum House offers respite and short stays, which is a good way to see whether the home is the right fit. Source: CQC register
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. Use our funding calculator to check what you might pay.
Do they take younger adults as well as older people?
Yes. Laburnum House supports younger adults as well as older people. Source: CQC register
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.
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Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
- Latest inspection: 14 May 2019
- Report published: 14 May 2019
Overall: Good
- Safe: Good
- Effective: Good
- Caring: Good
- Responsive: Good
- Well-led: Good
Care Quality Commission is responsible for the registration and inspection of social care services in England.
Ratings are as published by the CQC and may not reflect the current position of the service.
What the inspectors found
A plain English summary of the Care Quality Commission inspection behind the current rating of Laburnum House. Report published 14 May 2019.
- 10 April 2019
- 6 places, 5 people were using the service at the time
Effective
Inspectors found that the home followed Registering the Right Support and other best practice guidance. When people's needs changed, staff supported them in reviews with healthcare professionals.
Caring
Inspectors found that people were treated with kindness, respect and compassion. Staff had formed positive relationships with people. People were supported to be as independent as possible.
Responsive
Inspectors found that people were involved in their care planning and reviews. People were supported to meet goals they set, including going on holiday within the UK and abroad. People used a variety of communication methods, and staff understood them.
Since the last inspection
Rated Good in May 2019, the same overall rating as before (Good).
Well-led moved from Requires improvement to Good; Safe is still Good; Effective is still Good; Caring is still Good; Responsive is still Good.
- 10 April 2019: Routine inspection
- 14 September 2016: Routine inspection
- 6 March 2014: Routine inspection
- 8 November 2013: Routine inspection
- 6 December 2012: 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 Laburnum House compares in Folkestone and Hythe
Measured against the 46 care homes for older people registered in Folkestone and Hythe. The dark dot is this home.
- Size
- 6 places. Smaller than 39 of the 46 homes. The local average is 30 places.
- CQC rating
- Good. 31 of the 46 homes (67%) are rated Good or Outstanding. Across Kent the figure is 68%.
- Latest report
- 14 May 2019. 31 of the 46 homes have published a newer inspection report since.
- Registered
- December 2010. One of the longer established homes. 36 of the 46 registered more recently.
Powered by Orrery Intelligence. Data: CQC register and Food Standards Agency ratings. Counts cover registered care homes for older people 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 Laburnum House
Facts from public registers, and what is close by.
- Registered with CQC
- 10 December 2010, so 15 years.
- Run by
- Lothlorien Community Limited, which runs 7 adult social care services in England. 6 of the 7 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 Laburnum House
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, 11.5 miles away
It is about 11.5 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
- Sandgate Road Surgery, 0.2 miles away
- Manor Clinic, 0.5 miles away
- Guildhall Street Surgery, 0.7 miles away
Nearest dentists
- Bupa Dental Care Folkestone, 0.7 miles away (NHS.uk details)
- Leas Dental Studio, 0.7 miles away (NHS.uk details)
- Portman Smile Clinic Folkestone, 0.8 miles away (NHS.uk details)
Nearest pharmacies
- Folkestone Pharmacy, 0.2 miles away
- Central Pharmacy, 0.5 miles away
- Guildhall Pharmacy, 0.7 miles away
Nearest railway stations
- Folkestone Central Station, 0.4 miles away
- Folkestone West Station, 0.5 miles away
- Sandling Station, 4.2 miles away
Around Laburnum House
- H: Laburnum House
- 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.
Typical weekly fees in the South East
Laburnum 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.
- Residential care: £1,100 to £1,450 per week per person, typical range
Indicative figures for the South East, not a quote from Laburnum House. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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