Canterbury Adult Support Unit

88 Whitstable Road, Canterbury, Kent, CT2 8ED

01227454020

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

25 July 2019

Provider

Kent County Council

Beds

4 beds

About Canterbury Adult Support Unit

Canterbury Adult Support Unit is a residential respite service in Kent, providing overnight care for adults with learning disabilities and autism who usually live with family members or carers. Full details from the Care Quality Commission's most recent findings are set out below.

Canterbury Adult Support Unit provides overnight respite care for people with learning disabilities and autism who typically live with family members or carers. The service offers carers a break while creating opportunities for people to develop independence in a supportive environment. It can support up to five people and also provides day services, which people using the respite services can access if they choose.

The service has been developed according to best practice guidance to enable people to live as full a life as possible and achieve the best outcomes. Staff work to support people's independence while providing the care and support they need during their stays.

Source: CQC inspection report, 24 August 2019

Specialist Care

Learning disabilitiesOlder peoplePhysical disabilitiesSensory impairmentsYounger 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 · CT2 8ED

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Caring for children; Learning disabilities; Physical disabilities; Sensory impairment.

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 24 August 2019. Latest inspection date recorded: 25 July 2019.

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

Read Canterbury Adult Support Unit'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 Canterbury Adult Support Unit, 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 Canterbury Adult Support Unit, 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 Canterbury Adult Support Unit'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