Montfort Manor

Montfort Manor is a nursing home in Ashford, Kent (TN24 0YS).

About Montfort Manor

Here at Montfort Manor, we offer nursing home care in the heart of Ashford, Kent, providing a warm and homely environment where residents feel genuinely valued and well looked after. We support a wide range of needs under one roof. Our care extends to older people, those living with dementia, individuals with physical disabilities, and younger adults who require nursing level support. We also offer respite care for those who need a short term stay, whether that is to recover after a hospital admission or to give a family carer some time to rest. Nursing care sits at the centre of what we do. Our team includes registered nurses available around the clock, working alongside care staff to make sure every resident receives the right level of attention and clinical support. We take the time to understand each person properly, their history, their preferences, and what matters most to them day to day. Care plans are put together with residents and their families, not just written about them, and we revisit those plans regularly as needs change. For residents living with dementia, we know how important familiarity and routine can be. We work hard to create an atmosphere that feels calm and consistent, while still allowing people to live as independently as they are able. We treat each person as an individual rather than applying a one size fits all approach. Our setting in Ashford means families local to Kent can stay closely involved in their loved one's life here, and we always welcome visits and open communication. We are currently unrated by the Care Quality Commission, and we welcome any questions from prospective residents or their families. The best way to get a sense of who we are is simply to come and see us.

Care provided at Montfort Manor

Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.

Common questions about Montfort Manor

Where is Montfort Manor located?

Montfort Manor is a nursing home in Ashford, Kent, TN24 0YS. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does Montfort Manor provide?

Montfort Manor is registered to provide nursing and personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Physical disability support, Younger adults care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.

Does Montfort Manor provide dementia care?

Yes. Montfort Manor supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.

Does Montfort Manor offer respite or short-term care?

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

Questions families ask about Montfort Manor

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

Yes. Montfort Manor is registered for dementia care, so someone whose needs increase can usually stay rather than move.

Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?

Yes. Yes. Montfort Manor is registered to provide nursing care, so registered nurses are part of the team.

Can they try a short stay before deciding?

Yes. Yes. Montfort Manor 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. Montfort Manor 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

Montfort Manor 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 Montfort Manor. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.

More about the care at Montfort Manor

Respite Care at Montfort Manor

Emergency respite rarely gets the right room, so arrange it in advance wherever that is possible. Expect a minimum of one or two weeks, book early for holiday periods, and send labelled clothing with medication in its original packaging. A stay at Montfort Manor can also serve as a trial before any permanent decision is made.

Nursing Care at Montfort Manor

Registration for nursing care means a registered nurse is on duty rather than merely available, which is what people with dressings, feeding tubes, unstable conditions or complex medication require. Montfort Manor in Ashford is registered for nursing care, though the Care Quality Commission has not yet published an overall rating, so a family has to rely on what it can see and verify. Ask to see the home's own audits, the registered manager's plans and the staffing rotas, and ask for references. Where the NHS agrees that nursing input is needed, NHS Funded Nursing Care contributes about £235 a week towards the nursing element and reduces the family's bill. Ask who applies for that, and how the home decides when it can no longer meet somebody's needs.

Dementia Care at Montfort Manor

The real question in dementia care is what happens when things go wrong, not how a place looks on a good morning. Consistency of staff, predictable mealtimes and a building that can be understood without directions prevent most difficulties. Distress almost always has a cause, and pain, noise or needing the lavatory explain the majority of it. Montfort Manor is registered for dementia care, so ask how the team responds when a resident becomes frightened, tries to leave, or stops recognising a relative. Ask whether somebody can remain as dementia advances, and how families hear about gradual change.

Older Person Care at Montfort Manor

Visit at a mealtime, because food and the way it is served tell you a great deal about a home. The rest of the day runs on help with washing and dressing, medication given accurately, and company through the afternoon. Montfort Manor is registered for older person care, with weekly fees in the South East commonly between £1350 and £1750 while Kent pays about £950 to £1150 for placements it funds. That gap is usually met by a top up, so ask who would be expected to cover it. Ask how much choice residents have over bedtimes and baths, and how many staff are awake overnight.

Younger Adults at Montfort Manor

A nursing home can suit a younger adult, but only where somebody has planned for it rather than hoped. Montfort Manor is registered for younger adults, so ask how many live there now, what fills their week, and whose company they have. Internet access and support to get out locally are reasonable questions.

Physical Disability at Montfort Manor

Check the route from bedroom to bathroom to lounge as a wheelchair user would, because that journey is made several times a day. Montfort Manor is registered to support adults with a physical disability, although registration describes permission rather than the premises. Ask which rooms have level access bathing, how transfers are handled, and how personal care is arranged so the resident keeps control of it.

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