Blythson Limited - 3 Ashley Avenue

3 Ashley Avenue, Folkestone, Kent, CT19 4PX

01303252787

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

19 February 2019

Provider

Blythson Limited

Beds

3 beds

About Blythson Limited - 3 Ashley Avenue

Blythson Limited - 3 Ashley Avenue is a residential care home in Kent providing support to adults with learning disabilities and autistic spectrum disorder. Details from the Care Quality Commission's most recent inspection are set out below.

This care home supports up to three people with learning disabilities and/or autistic spectrum disorder aged 18 and over. At the time of inspection, two people were living there with a third preparing to move in. The service is designed to help residents live full, meaningful lives with control, choice, and independence.

Staff work to enable people to achieve the best possible outcomes and participate actively in their communities. The home's approach emphasises supporting residents to develop skills, maintain relationships, and pursue activities that matter to them.

Source: CQC inspection report, 9 May 2019

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 · CT19 4PX

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 9 May 2019. Latest inspection date recorded: 19 February 2019.

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

Read Blythson Limited - 3 Ashley Avenue'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 Blythson Limited - 3 Ashley Avenue, 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 Blythson Limited - 3 Ashley Avenue, 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 Blythson Limited - 3 Ashley Avenue'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