Fiveways
Fiveways is a residential care home in Whitstable, Kent (CT5 2DT). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About Fiveways
Fiveways is a residential care home in Whitstable, Kent, supporting adults with learning disabilities and autistic adults, people managing mental health conditions, and people living with sight or hearing loss. Most of those living here are younger adults, and we also offer respite stays. We treat this as where people live rather than where they have been placed. People arrange their own rooms, have a real say in the food and the shopping, and are involved in how the household runs. Where somebody can do a thing themselves, our job is to make that possible rather than to do it faster on their behalf. Communication is where we start rather than where we arrive. Where a person communicates differently, whether because of a sensory impairment or for any other reason, we sort that out properly before anything else, because the rest of our work depends on it. Being in a small coastal town helps, because people become known in the shops and cafes they use, and being recognised locally does more for confidence than arranged activity. Our overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good. We keep asking the people who live here what they would change about the place.
Care provided at Fiveways
- Mental health care
- Learning disability and autism support
- Sensory impairment support
- Younger adults care
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 24 September 2024
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
How Fiveways compares in Canterbury
Measured against the 54 care homes for older people registered in Canterbury. The dark dot is this home.
- Size
- 5 places. Smaller than 51 of the 54 homes. The local average is 36 places.
- CQC rating
- Good. 34 of the 54 homes (63%) are rated Good or Outstanding. Across Kent the figure is 68%.
- Latest report
- 24 September 2024. 15 of the 54 homes have published a newer inspection report since.
- Registered
- January 2011. 33 of the 54 homes registered more recently.
- Food hygiene
- 5 out of 5. The top rating, shared by 46 of the 50 homes that have one.
Powered by Orrery Intelligence. Data: CQC register and Food Standards Agency ratings. Counts cover registered care homes for older people in Canterbury.
The local picture: Canterbury
What the numbers say about care for older people in Canterbury, 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: 19,800. Rising to 23,300 by 2035, up 17%
- People aged 85 and over: 5,300. Rising to 8,200 by 2035, up 54%
- Living with dementia, aged 65 and over (estimate): 2,600. Rising to 3,300 by 2035, up 28%
- Dementia diagnosis rate: 73%. The NHS ambition is 67%. Kent as a whole is 62%.
- Care home beds per 1,000 people aged 75+: 91. Kent average is 77.
- Care homes, last 12 months: 1 opened, 2 closed. 5 changed owner, covering 153 beds.
- 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.
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Good to know about Fiveways
Facts from public registers, and what is close by.
- Registered with CQC
- 26 January 2011, so 15 years.
- Food hygiene rating
- 5 out of 5. Very good. Last inspected by the local council on 11 July 2025.
- Run by
- Adelaide Care Limited, which runs 4 adult social care services in England. 3 of the 4 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 Fiveways
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, 15.1 miles away
It is about 15.1 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
- Whitstable Medical Practice, 1.9 miles away
- The Heron Medical Practice, 3.5 miles away
- Park Surgery, 3.7 miles away
Nearest dentists
- Tankerton Road (Dental Surgery), 0.5 miles away (NHS.uk details)
- Whitstable Dental Centre, 0.8 miles away (NHS.uk details)
- Kelvin House Dental Practice, 0.9 miles away (NHS.uk details)
Nearest pharmacies
- Tankerton Pharmacy, 0.2 miles away
- Tyrrell & Jones Whitstable, 0.4 miles away
- Boots, 0.7 miles away
Nearest railway stations
- Whitstable Station, 0.4 miles away
- Chestfield & Swalecliffe Station, 1.2 miles away
- Herne Bay Station, 3.3 miles away
Around Fiveways
- H: Fiveways
- 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 Fiveways
Where is Fiveways located?
Fiveways is a residential care home in Whitstable, Kent, CT5 2DT. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Fiveways provide?
Fiveways is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Mental health care, Learning disability and autism support, Sensory impairment support, Younger adults care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Fiveways's CQC rating?
Fiveways is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 24 September 2024. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Fiveways offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Fiveways offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Fiveways
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
No. Fiveways 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. Fiveways 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. Fiveways 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. Fiveways 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
Fiveways 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 Fiveways. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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