19 Sheerstone

19 Sheerstone is a residential care home in Sittingbourne, Kent (ME9 8RN).

About 19 Sheerstone

Sheerstone in Sittingbourne is a small residential care home. We support adults with a learning disability and autistic adults, including younger adults, and we offer respite stays for people who need a short break or whose family carer needs one. This is a house on an ordinary street and we run it as a home rather than a unit. There are few of us, which means the people supporting you know you properly rather than reading your details off a form. Everyone has their own room and their own belongings, and a say in how the house is run, from the shopping list to what happens at the weekend. Support is planned with each person, in a form they can use, covering how they like to be helped, what they enjoy, what they find difficult and what they want to be doing with their time. People go out into Sittingbourne, keep up college, work, clubs and family contact, and supporting that is the point of the place. Where somebody does not use speech, we learn how they do communicate and make sure everyone supporting them knows. When someone becomes distressed we look for the cause rather than the quickest way to stop it, and any restriction on freedom is agreed properly and reviewed. We do not yet hold an overall rating from the Care Quality Commission. We are registered with them and work to their standards. Families and advocates are welcome to visit.

Care provided at 19 Sheerstone

Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.

Common questions about 19 Sheerstone

Where is 19 Sheerstone located?

19 Sheerstone is a residential care home in Sittingbourne, Kent, ME9 8RN. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does 19 Sheerstone provide?

19 Sheerstone is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Learning disability and autism support, Younger adults care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.

Does 19 Sheerstone offer respite or short-term care?

Yes. 19 Sheerstone offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.

Questions families ask about 19 Sheerstone

Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?

No. 19 Sheerstone 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. 19 Sheerstone 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. 19 Sheerstone 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. 19 Sheerstone 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

19 Sheerstone 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.

Indicative figures for the South East, not a quote from 19 Sheerstone. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.

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