SENSE - 89 Hastings Avenue
SENSE - 89 Hastings Avenue is a residential care home in Margate, Kent (CT9 2SQ). It holds a CQC rating of Outstanding.
About SENSE - 89 Hastings Avenue
We are Sense at Hastings Avenue, a residential care home in Margate. We support adults with a learning disability or autism, people with physical disabilities and people whose sight or hearing is impaired, including people who are deafblind, and we offer respite stays alongside permanent places. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is outstanding. We are pleased with that and clear that it belongs to the staff who earned it. It is also not a finished job, so we keep asking the people who live here and their families what is working and what is not, and we act on what comes back. Communication sits at the centre of everything we do. Where somebody uses tactile signing, an object based system, symbols, a communication aid or their own repertoire of gestures, our job is to learn it properly, record it and make sure every member of staff works the same way. That takes time and consistent staffing, and it is the difference between somebody being supported and somebody simply being looked after. People here have their own rooms and their own belongings and a genuine say in how their week is spent, and where physical disabilities are involved we make sure the equipment and practical support are right. Please visit as often as you need before making any decision, and ask us whatever you would like to know.
Care provided at SENSE - 89 Hastings Avenue
- Learning disability and autism support
- Physical disability support
- Sensory impairment support
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 4 April 2019
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
How SENSE - 89 Hastings Avenue compares in Thanet
Measured against the 54 care homes registered in Thanet. The dark dot is this home.
- Size
- 4 places. Smaller than 47 of the 54 homes. The local average is 30 places.
- CQC rating
- Outstanding. 39 of the 54 homes (72%) are rated Good or Outstanding. Across Kent the figure is 73%.
- Latest report
- 4 April 2019. 42 of the 54 homes have published a newer inspection report since.
- Registered
- November 2010. One of the longer established homes. 51 of the 54 registered more recently.
Powered by Orrery Intelligence. Data: CQC register and Food Standards Agency ratings. Counts cover registered care homes in Thanet.
The local picture: Thanet
What the numbers say about care for older people in Thanet, 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: 18,100. Rising to 20,300 by 2035, up 12%
- People aged 85 and over: 4,400. Rising to 6,600 by 2035, up 48%
- Living with dementia, aged 65 and over (estimate): 2,300. Rising to 2,800 by 2035, up 22%
- Dementia diagnosis rate: 58%. The NHS ambition is 67%. Kent as a whole is 62%.
- Care home beds per 1,000 people aged 75+: 86. Kent average is 77.
- Care homes, last 12 months: 1 opened, 1 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 SENSE - 89 Hastings Avenue
Facts from public registers, and what is close by.
- Registered with CQC
- 29 November 2010, so 15 years.
- Run by
- Sense, which runs 37 adult social care services in England. 33 of the 37 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 SENSE - 89 Hastings 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
- Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Hospital, Margate, 0.4 miles away
It is about 0.4 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
- Northdown & Dashwood Surgery, 0.4 miles away
- The Limes Medical Centre, 0.8 miles away
- Bethesda Medical Centre, 1 mile away
Nearest dentists
- Northdown Road Dental Practice, 0.4 miles away (NHS.uk details)
- Northdown Road Dental Surgery, 0.4 miles away (NHS.uk details)
- Portman Smile Clinic Margate, 0.8 miles away (NHS.uk details)
Nearest pharmacies
- Day Lewis Pharmacy, 0.4 miles away
- Northdown Pharmacy, 0.4 miles away
- Boots, 0.8 miles away
Nearest railway stations
- Margate Station, 1.1 miles away
- Broadstairs Station, 2.1 miles away
- Westgate-on-Sea Station, 2.5 miles away
Around SENSE - 89 Hastings Avenue
- H: SENSE - 89 Hastings 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 SENSE - 89 Hastings Avenue
Where is SENSE - 89 Hastings Avenue located?
SENSE - 89 Hastings Avenue is a residential care home in Margate, Kent, CT9 2SQ. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does SENSE - 89 Hastings Avenue provide?
SENSE - 89 Hastings Avenue is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Learning disability and autism support, Physical disability support, Sensory impairment support, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is SENSE - 89 Hastings Avenue's CQC rating?
SENSE - 89 Hastings Avenue is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Outstanding following its last inspection on 4 April 2019. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does SENSE - 89 Hastings Avenue offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. SENSE - 89 Hastings Avenue offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about SENSE - 89 Hastings Avenue
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
No. SENSE - 89 Hastings 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. SENSE - 89 Hastings 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. SENSE - 89 Hastings 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
SENSE - 89 Hastings 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 SENSE - 89 Hastings Avenue. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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