Cosy Lodge

Westwell Leacon, Charing, Ashford, Kent, TN27 0EH

01233713515

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

15 August 2019

Provider

Counticare Limited

Beds

7 beds

Rating history

GoodDec 2016
GoodSept 2019

Rated Good at every inspection since 2016.

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

Costs and who runs this home

Run by Counticare Limited, which runs 11 care homes in England: 11 rated Good.

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 Cosy Lodge

Cosy Lodge is a residential care home in Kent, providing accommodation and personal care for people with learning disabilities and/or autism. The CQC's most recent findings on the service are set out below.

Cosy Lodge provides accommodation and personal care for up to seven people with learning disabilities and/or autism. The home is spread across two floors, with each resident having their own bedroom. Communal spaces include a lounge, kitchen, and dining room where people can spend time together.

The service is designed to support residents in living full, meaningful lives with control, choice, and independence. All residents receive planned and coordinated person-centred support tailored to their individual needs and preferences.

Source: CQC inspection report, 14 September 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: 7 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · TN27 0EH

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 14 September 2019. Latest inspection date recorded: 15 August 2019.

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

Read Cosy Lodge'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 Cosy Lodge, 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 Cosy Lodge, 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 Cosy 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.

Find out if the NHS could fund these fees