Avenues South East - 25 Beacon Close

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25 Beacon Close is a small care home in Gillingham, run by Avenues South East. We provide residential care for adults with a learning disability and autistic adults, and we offer respite stays alongside permanent places.

Being a small house is the point rather than a limitation. The week can be arranged around a handful of individuals instead of a rota, and people are known in detail rather than in general. That matters most when something is wrong, because staff who know somebody well can tell the difference between a bad mood and pain, between boredom and distress, and between wanting to be left alone and quietly withdrawing.

The people living here have a genuine say in the ordinary decisions. What is bought and cooked, how their rooms look, where they go and who comes to visit. Where somebody wants to build a skill or take on something new, we put effort behind it rather than recording it as an aim.

Communication gets the most attention. Where speech is not how a person tells us things, we learn the way they do, and we treat behaviour as information.

Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good.

Families and social workers are welcome to visit and ask us anything.

Common questions about Avenues South East - 25 Beacon Close

Where is Avenues South East - 25 Beacon Close located?

Avenues South East - 25 Beacon Close is a residential care home in Gillingham, Medway, ME8 9AP. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does Avenues South East - 25 Beacon Close provide?

Avenues South East - 25 Beacon Close 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 Avenues South East - 25 Beacon Close's CQC rating?

Avenues South East - 25 Beacon Close is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 16 February 2018. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does Avenues South East - 25 Beacon Close offer respite or short-term care?

Yes. Avenues South East - 25 Beacon Close offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.

Contact Avenues South East - 25 Beacon Close

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Care We Offer

  • Learning Disability / Autism: Person-centred support that helps people with a learning disability or autism live as independently as possible.
  • Respite Care: Short stays that give family carers a break, or help someone recover after illness or a hospital stay.
  • Residential Care: Help with everyday living, meals and personal care in a supportive home setting.

Questions families ask about Avenues South East - 25 Beacon Close

Answered from the CQC register where we can. 6 of these the home has not told us yet, so ask when you call.

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

No. Avenues South East - 25 Beacon Close 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. Source: CQC register

Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?

No. Avenues South East - 25 Beacon Close 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. Source: CQC register

Can they try a short stay before deciding?

Yes. Avenues South East - 25 Beacon Close offers respite and short stays, which is a good way to see whether the home is the right fit. Source: CQC register

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. Use our funding calculator to check what you might pay.

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.

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Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

  • Latest inspection: 16 February 2018
  • Report published: 16 February 2018

Overall: Good

  • Safe: Good
  • Effective: Good
  • Caring: Good
  • Responsive: Good
  • Well-led: Good

Care Quality Commission is responsible for the registration and inspection of social care services in England.

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Ratings are as published by the CQC and may not reflect the current position of the service.

Typical weekly fees in the South East

Avenues South East - 25 Beacon Close 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 Avenues South East - 25 Beacon Close. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.

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