Brambling Lodge
Residential Care
11 March 2020
Gem Holistic Care Ltd
27 beds
About Brambling Lodge
Brambling Lodge is a residential care home with 27 beds located in Shepherdswell, a village near Dover in Kent. The home is operated by Gem Holistic Care Ltd and provides care for older people, those living with dementia, physical disabilities, and sensory impairments. It was rated Good by the Care Quality Commission following an inspection in March 2020.
The home's modest size means residents benefit from a smaller community setting while accessing the full range of care services. Its position in rural Kent offers a quieter environment whilst remaining accessible to Dover town centre and surrounding medical facilities. The home is suitable for individuals requiring ongoing residential support across multiple care needs, particularly those with complex conditions requiring specialist attention.
Specialist Care
5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit
When visiting Brambling Lodge, consider asking...
- 1.What specific dementia training do staff receive and how recently?
- 2.How do you support a resident who becomes distressed or confused?
- 3.How does the home keep a record of a resident's life history and personal preferences?
- 4.How do you involve families as dementia progresses and communication becomes harder?
- 5.What happens when a resident's dementia reaches an advanced stage?
5 Things to Look For on Your Visit
When you visit Brambling Lodge, look out for...
- 1.Is the environment calm, uncluttered and easy to navigate?
- 2.Do staff speak to residents with patience and dignity, even if they repeat themselves?
- 3.Are there memory cues around the home -- photos, familiar objects, clear signage?
- 4.Do residents seem settled and safe, or agitated and unsupervised?
- 5.Is there meaningful activity happening, or are residents just sitting quietly with nothing to do?
Could the NHS fund Brambling Lodge'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.
Location
48 Eythorne Road, Shepherdswell, Dover, Kent, CT15 7PG
Brambling Lodge
CQC overall rating
CQC rating published: 11 March 2020
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