Winchester House
Winchester House is a residential care home in Sheerness, Kent (ME12 3NS). It holds a CQC rating of Requires Improvement.
About Winchester House
We at Winchester House offer residential care in the welcoming coastal town of Sheerness, Kent, providing a supportive home for adults with a range of needs. Our residential care home is rooted in the local community, offering a calm and familiar setting where residents can feel truly at home. Nestled within Sheerness, our location benefits from the gentle pace of life that this part of Kent is known for, with the sea air and friendly neighbourhood character of the ME postcode area helping to create a relaxed atmosphere. The environment is designed to feel homely and approachable, giving residents a comfortable base from which to enjoy daily life, whilst remaining close to the amenities and connections that matter to families visiting their loved ones. Our specialisms reflect the diverse needs of the people we support. We provide residential care for adults living with learning disabilities and autism, as well as those with physical disabilities, and we also welcome younger adults who may be seeking a setting that understands their stage of life. In practice, this means our approach is centred on the individual, recognising that every resident has their own preferences, routines, and aspirations. We work closely with families to build a picture of who each person is, what brings them joy, and how we can best support their independence, dignity, and wellbeing day to day. We also offer respite care, which can be a vital lifeline for families and carers who need a short break, or for individuals recovering from a hospital stay or trying residential living for the first time. Whether the stay is planned well in advance or arranged at shorter notice, our aim is to make the experience seamless, reassuring, and genuinely restorative for everyone involved. In terms of quality, our most recent CQC inspection, carried out in April 2022, gave us an overall rating of Requires Improvement, with the same rating across the safe, effective, caring, responsive, and well led domains. We want to be open and transparent about this with families considering our home. A Requires Improvement rating signals that there are areas where we are committed to doing better, and we take that feedback seriously. We continue to listen, learn, and strengthen the support we provide, ensuring that the voices of residents and their loved ones remain at the heart of how we grow and improve. We warmly invite families exploring care options in Sheerness and the wider Kent area to get in touch, ask questions, and arrange a visit. Choosing a care home is a deeply personal decision, and we are here to offer a listening ear, honest conversation, and a genuine welcome whenever you are ready to take the next step.
Care provided at Winchester House
- Learning disability and autism support
- Physical disability support
- Younger adults care
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 28 April 2022
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
How Winchester House compares in Swale
Measured against the 44 care homes registered in Swale. The dark dot is this home.
- Size
- 12 places. Larger than 23 of the 44 homes. The local average is 23 places.
- CQC rating
- Requires improvement. 34 of the 44 homes (77%) are rated Good or Outstanding. Across Kent the figure is 73%.
- Latest report
- 28 April 2022. 19 of the 44 homes have published a newer inspection report since.
- Registered
- September 2020. One of the newer homes in the area. Only 9 of the 44 have registered more recently.
- Food hygiene
- 5 out of 5. The top rating, shared by 31 of the 35 homes that have one.
Powered by Orrery Intelligence. Data: CQC register and Food Standards Agency ratings. Counts cover registered care homes in Swale.
The local picture: Swale
What the numbers say about care for older people in Swale, 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: 15,500. Rising to 17,400 by 2035, up 12%
- People aged 85 and over: 3,700. Rising to 5,600 by 2035, up 51%
- Living with dementia, aged 65 and over (estimate): 2,000. Rising to 2,400 by 2035, up 24%
- Dementia diagnosis rate: 57%. The NHS ambition is 67%. Kent as a whole is 62%.
- Care home beds per 1,000 people aged 75+: 58. Kent average is 77.
- Care homes, last 12 months: 0 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 Winchester House
Facts from public registers, and what is close by.
- Registered with CQC
- 21 September 2020, so 6 years.
- Food hygiene rating
- 5 out of 5. Very good. Last inspected by the local council on 27 February 2026.
- Run by
- Achieve Together Limited, which runs 160 adult social care services in England. 127 of the 153 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 Winchester 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
- Southend University Hospital, Southend-on-Sea, 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
- Sheerness Health Centre, 2 miles away
- Vel Surgery, 2 miles away
- St Georges Medical Centre, 2.2 miles away
Nearest dentists
- Hillton Dentistry Minster, 0.3 miles away (NHS.uk details)
- The Broadway (Dental Surgery), 0.9 miles away (NHS.uk details)
- Sheerness Health Centre, 2 miles away (NHS.uk details)
Nearest pharmacies
- Minster Pharmacy, 0.4 miles away
- Pharmachem Limited, 0.6 miles away
- Paydens Pharmacy, 2 miles away
Nearest railway stations
- Queenborough Station, 2.4 miles away
- Sheerness-on-Sea Station, 2.5 miles away
- Swale Station, 3.3 miles away
Around Winchester House
- H: Winchester 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.
Common questions about Winchester House
Where is Winchester House located?
Winchester House is a residential care home in Sheerness, Kent, ME12 3NS. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Winchester House provide?
Winchester House is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Learning disability and autism support, Physical disability support, Younger adults care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Winchester House's CQC rating?
Winchester House is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Requires Improvement following its last inspection on 28 April 2022. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Winchester House offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Winchester House offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Winchester House
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
No. Winchester 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.
Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?
No. Winchester 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.
Can they try a short stay before deciding?
Yes. Yes. Winchester House 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. Winchester House 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
Winchester 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 Winchester House. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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