Boldshaves Oast

Frogs Hole Lane, Woodchurch, Ashford, TN26 3RA

Care Type

Residential Care

CQC rating published

5 May 2018

Provider

Canterbury Oast Trust

Beds

14 beds

Rating history

Requires ImprovementDec 2015
Requires ImprovementFeb 2017
GoodMay 2018

Improved from Requires Improvement to Good in 2018.

Source: CQC inspection reports. Contains CQC data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Costs and who runs this home

Run by Canterbury Oast Trust, which runs 8 care homes in England: 7 rated Good and 1 Requires Improvement.

Average care home fees in the South East: £1,243 a week for residential care and £1,579 for nursing care (2024-25 averages). Self-funders usually pay more. See our care home costs guide.

How to pay for a care home explains the council means test, what counts as capital and the funding you can ask to be assessed for.

About Boldshaves Oast

Boldshaves Oast is a small residential care home located on Frogs Hole Lane near Woodchurch in Ashford, Kent. The home provides care for 14 residents and supports people with learning disabilities, older people, and younger adults. It is operated by Canterbury Oast Trust.

The home was last inspected by the Care Quality Commission in May 2018, when it was rated Good. As a smaller facility, Boldshaves Oast may offer a more intimate setting compared to larger care homes in the area. The rural location provides access to the Kent countryside whilst remaining within reach of Ashford town centre amenities.

Specialist Care

Learning disabilitiesOlder peopleYounger adults

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Boldshaves Oast, 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 Boldshaves Oast, 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4.Do residents look comfortable and at ease, or anxious and withdrawn?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 Boldshaves Oast'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