Church Lane

21 Church Lane, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 4EF

01622730867

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

4 April 2022

Provider

Caretech Community Services (No.2) Limited

Beds

20 beds

About Church Lane

Church Lane is a residential care home in Kent, offering personal care and support to autistic people and those with learning disabilities. The findings from the most recent CQC inspection are set out below.

Church Lane provides personal care and support to autistic people and those with learning disabilities across two separate units. At the time of inspection, sixteen people lived at the service, which can accommodate up to twenty residents. The first floor unit is called Inglewood, with a separate ground floor unit completing the provision.

Source: CQC inspection report, 14 May 2022

Specialist Care

Learning disabilitiesPhysical 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: 20 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · ME14 4EF

Registered care categories

Learning disabilities; Physical 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 14 May 2022. Latest inspection date recorded: 4 April 2022.

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

Read Church Lane'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 Church Lane, 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 Church Lane, 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 Church Lane'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