351 Maidstone Road

351 Maidstone Road, Wigmore, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 0HU

01634388513

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

24 October 2018

Provider

Voyage 1 Limited

Beds

5 beds

About 351 Maidstone Road

351 Maidstone Road is a residential care home in Medway providing support for people with learning disabilities and autistic spectrum disorder. Details of the most recent CQC inspection are set out below.

351 Maidstone Road accommodates up to five people with learning disabilities and/or autistic spectrum disorder in a house with garden access. At inspection, four people were living there. Residents had complex care and communication needs and some presented with challenging behaviours.

The service provides personal care support tailored to each person's individual requirements. Staff work with residents who need assistance with daily living activities and behaviour support strategies. The home aims to provide a comfortable, accessible environment where residents can develop independence and social skills within a supportive setting.

Source: CQC inspection report, 11 December 2018

Specialist Care

Learning disabilitiesYounger adults

Fees and availability

We have not verified a current weekly fee for this home. Ask for a written quote based on the room and care needed, including any extra charges.

Check current vacancies, the admission assessment and visiting arrangements directly with the home.

Care and inspection details

Checked against the CQC register on 20 September 2026. This is a check of published information, not a visit to the home.

Registered service: Care home service without nursing
Registered capacity: 5 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · ME8 0HU

Registered care categories

Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Learning disabilities.

These describe the registration. The home must assess whether it can meet the individual person's needs and whether a place is available.

CQC ratings in more detail

Overall rating shown by CQC: Good.

Rating report published 11 December 2018. Latest inspection date recorded: 24 October 2018.

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

Read 351 Maidstone Road's CQC record and reports.

Contains Care Quality Commission information under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Ratings and registration details can change after the date checked.

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting 351 Maidstone Road, consider asking...

1.What happens if my relative's care needs increase significantly -- will they have to move?
2.How do you handle concerns or complaints from families?
3.What does the monthly fee cover and what will cost extra?
4.How do you keep families informed about their relative's day-to-day wellbeing?
5.What happens if my relative is unhappy here?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit 351 Maidstone Road, look out for...

1.Do staff greet residents by name and stop to chat?
2.Are residents dressed, up and occupied, or sitting alone in front of a TV?
3.Does the home smell fresh and feel clean without being clinical?
4.Do residents look comfortable and at ease, or anxious and withdrawn?
5.Does the manager answer your questions openly or deflect?

Could the NHS fund 351 Maidstone Road's fees?

The average nursing home costs £1,535 per week. That's £79,820 a year. NHS Continuing Healthcare could cover all of it. No means test, no contribution from you.

Find out if the NHS could fund these fees