Aspley House

204 London Road, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 1QA

01795438856

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

4 December 2017

Provider

Insight Specialist Behavioural Service Ltd

Beds

4 beds

About Aspley House

Aspley House is a residential care home in Sittingbourne, Kent, providing support for people with learning disabilities. Further details on the CQC's findings are set out below.

Aspley House provides residential care for two people with learning disabilities who may display challenging behaviours. Located in a detached house in a residential area of Sittingbourne, the service is led by a registered manager supported by a deputy manager.

The home was found to be outstanding during inspection. Staff demonstrated exceptional commitment to supporting residents' wellbeing and independence. Care plans were personalised and regularly reviewed to reflect individual needs and preferences.

The registered manager and team created a safe, welcoming environment where residents' voices were heard and acted upon.

Source: CQC inspection report, 13 February 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: 4 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · ME10 1QA

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: Outstanding.

Rating report published 13 February 2018. Latest inspection date recorded: 4 December 2017.

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

Read Aspley 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 Aspley 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 Aspley 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 Aspley 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