Insight Teynham
Insight Teynham is a residential care home in Sittingbourne, Kent (ME9 9QW). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About Insight Teynham
Insight Teynham near Sittingbourne is a residential home for adults with learning disabilities and autistic adults, most of them younger adults. We also offer respite stays. People live here for years rather than months, so we run the house as their household and think of ourselves as part of it. The people who live here decide how their rooms look, have a genuine say in what goes on the shopping list and what gets cooked, and shape the week around what they want to do. We would rather help somebody do a thing for themselves slowly than do it for them quickly, and that choice, made over and over, is most of what this home is. Support with personal care, medication, health appointments, money and getting about is given exactly as each person has agreed, and recorded in enough detail that a colleague new to a shift can get a morning right without being told. For anybody who finds change difficult, that consistency is the ground everything else stands on. Communication is where the real work lies. Not everybody here uses speech, and we learn each person's way, write it down, and check our understanding. Our most recent inspection by the Care Quality Commission rated us good overall.
Care provided at Insight Teynham
- Learning disability and autism support
- Younger adults care
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 26 August 2026
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
How Insight Teynham compares in Swale
Measured against the 44 care homes registered in Swale. The dark dot is this home.
- Size
- 13 places. Larger than 24 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
- 26 August 2026. 1 of the 44 homes has published a newer inspection report since.
- Registered
- March 2013. 26 of the 44 homes 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 Insight Teynham
Facts from public registers, and what is close by.
- Registered with CQC
- 12 March 2013, so 13 years.
- Food hygiene rating
- 5 out of 5. Very good. Last inspected by the local council on 11 April 2025.
- Run by
- Insight Specialist Behavioural Service Ltd, which runs 8 adult social care services in England. All 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 Insight Teynham
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, 11.9 miles away
It is about 11.9 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
- The Chestnuts Surgery, 2.7 miles away
- Memorial Medical Centre, 2.9 miles away
- The Medic Care Surgery, 2.9 miles away
Nearest dentists
- Hilton Dentistry, 3 miles away (NHS.uk details)
- Portman Smile Clinic Sittingbourne, 3.1 miles away (NHS.uk details)
- Park Road Dental Practice, 3.2 miles away (NHS.uk details)
Nearest pharmacies
- Green Street Pharmacy, 0.1 miles away
- H 2 H Pharmacy Limited, 2.2 miles away
- Well, 2.7 miles away
Nearest railway stations
- Teynham Station, 0.5 miles away
- Sittingbourne Station, 3.1 miles away
- Kemsley Station, 3.8 miles away
Around Insight Teynham
- H: Insight Teynham
- 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 Insight Teynham
Where is Insight Teynham located?
Insight Teynham is a residential care home in Sittingbourne, Kent, ME9 9QW. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Insight Teynham provide?
Insight Teynham 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.
What is Insight Teynham's CQC rating?
Insight Teynham is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 26 August 2026. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Insight Teynham offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Insight Teynham offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Insight Teynham
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
No. Insight Teynham 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. Insight Teynham 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. Insight Teynham 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. Insight Teynham 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
Insight Teynham 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 Insight Teynham. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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