6a Sheerstone
6a Sheerstone is a residential care home in Sittingbourne, Kent (ME9 8RN). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About 6a Sheerstone
6a Sheerstone is a small residential home in Sittingbourne, Kent, and it is home to adults with learning disabilities and to autistic adults. We also offer respite stays, planned in advance so that a short stay is a visit somewhere familiar rather than somewhere strange. We are a house on an ordinary street and we run it as the residents' home. People choose how their bedrooms look, have a genuine say in the shopping and the meals, and get involved in cooking, laundry and looking after the place as much as they want to. Support covers personal care where it is needed, medication, health appointments and managing money, and it covers helping people get out to whatever matters to them, whether that is a job, a course, a club or a regular visit to family. Communication is where we put most of our effort. Some people here use speech, others use signs, symbols or a device, and others tell us a great deal through their behaviour. We take the time to learn it, we write down what we learn so it survives a change of staff, and we listen to families and health colleagues who have known somebody longer than we have. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good. Please arrange to visit.
Care provided at 6a Sheerstone
- Learning disability and autism support
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 30 April 2022
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
How 6a Sheerstone compares in Swale
Measured against the 44 care homes registered in Swale. The dark dot is this home.
- Size
- 1 places. Smaller than 42 of the 44 homes. The local average is 23 places.
- CQC rating
- Good. 34 of the 44 homes (77%) are rated Good or Outstanding. Across Kent the figure is 73%.
- Latest report
- 30 April 2022. 18 of the 44 homes have published a newer inspection report since.
- Registered
- November 2019. One of the newer homes in the area. Only 11 of the 44 have registered more recently.
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 6a Sheerstone
Facts from public registers, and what is close by.
- Registered with CQC
- 12 November 2019, so 6 years.
- Run by
- CLBD Limited, which runs 12 adult social care services in England. All 9 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 6a Sheerstone
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
- Medway Maritime Hospital, Gillingham, 8.1 miles away
It is about 8.1 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
- Grovehurst Health, 0.8 miles away
- Green Porch Medical Partnership, 1.5 miles away
- The Meads Medical Practice, 1.8 miles away
Nearest dentists
- Milton Regis Dental Clinic, 1.8 miles away (NHS.uk details)
- The London Road Dental Practice, 2.3 miles away (NHS.uk details)
- Chopra Dental Ltd, 2.3 miles away (NHS.uk details)
Nearest pharmacies
- Iwade Pharmacy, 0.2 miles away
- Kemsley Pharmacy, 0.8 miles away
- Austinoma Chemist, 1.5 miles away
Nearest railway stations
- Kemsley Station, 0.9 miles away
- Swale Station, 1.3 miles away
- Sittingbourne Station, 2.3 miles away
Around 6a Sheerstone
- H: 6a Sheerstone
- 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 6a Sheerstone
Where is 6a Sheerstone located?
6a 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 6a Sheerstone provide?
6a Sheerstone 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 6a Sheerstone's CQC rating?
6a Sheerstone is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 30 April 2022. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does 6a Sheerstone offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. 6a Sheerstone offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about 6a Sheerstone
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
No. 6a 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. 6a 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. 6a 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?
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
6a 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.
- Residential care: £1,100 to £1,450 per week per person, typical range
Indicative figures for the South East, not a quote from 6a Sheerstone. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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