Avenues South East - 25 Beacon Close

25 Beacon Close, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 9AP

01634370581

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

12 January 2018

Provider

Avenues South East

Beds

3 beds

About Avenues South East - 25 Beacon Close

Avenues South East - 25 Beacon Close is a residential care home in Medway supporting people with learning disabilities. Full details of the CQC's most recent findings are set out below.

Beacon Close provides care and support for up to three people with learning disabilities as part of the Avenues Trust. At the time of inspection, two people were living at the service. Residents have diverse and complex needs including autism and limited verbal communication abilities.

Source: CQC inspection report, 16 February 2018

Specialist Care

Learning disabilities

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: 3 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · ME8 9AP

Registered care categories

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 16 February 2018. Latest inspection date recorded: 12 January 2018.

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

Read Avenues South East - 25 Beacon Close's CQC record and reports.

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5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Avenues South East - 25 Beacon Close, 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 Avenues South East - 25 Beacon Close, 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 Avenues South East - 25 Beacon Close'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