Adisham House

Pond Hill, Adisham, Canterbury, Kent, CT3 3LH

01304840170

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

11 January 2019

Provider

W McGuinness and J Bishop

Beds

9 beds

About Adisham House

Adisham House is a residential care home in Kent, providing care for people with learning disabilities and autism. Further details on the service are set out in the CQC findings below.

Adisham House accommodates up to 10 people and specialises in providing personal care for those with learning disabilities and autism. The home operates according to best practice principles including choice, promotion of independence, and inclusion in community life. During the inspection, staff demonstrated their commitment to supporting residents to live as ordinarily as possible, respecting individual preferences and fostering autonomy within a safe, supportive environment.

Source: CQC inspection report, 15 February 2019

Specialist Care

Learning disabilities

Practical details from the provider

The provider places Adisham railway station approximately half a mile from the home and gives walking directions on its contact page.

Published on the provider's website, checked 20 September 2026. Confirm arrangements with the home before deciding.

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: 9 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · CT3 3LH

Registered care categories

Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Dementia; Learning disabilities; Mental health conditions; Physical disabilities; Sensory impairment.

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 15 February 2019. Latest inspection date recorded: 11 January 2019.

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

Read Adisham House'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 Adisham House, 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 Adisham House, 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 Adisham House'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