Harbour Care Home

139 The Broadway, Herne Bay, Kent, CT6 8HY

01227741940

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

27 February 2019

Provider

Harbour Homes UK Limited

Beds

12 beds

About Harbour Care Home

Harbour Care Home is a residential care home in Kent, providing accommodation and support for people with mental health needs. Details from the latest CQC inspection are set out below.

This care home accommodates up to 12 people with mental health needs, with eight residents at the time of inspection. The service supports people in both residential and supported living arrangements, enabling them to live as independently as possible. Seven people were receiving regulated personal care and support activities.

Staff work with residents to develop individual care plans tailored to their mental health needs and personal goals. The home aims to foster independence while providing the necessary support and accommodation its residents require.

Source: CQC inspection report, 10 May 2019

Specialist Care

Learning disabilitiesMental healthOlder peopleYounger 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; Domiciliary care service; Supported living service
Registered capacity: 12 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · CT6 8HY

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Learning disabilities; Mental health conditions.

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 10 May 2019. Latest inspection date recorded: 27 February 2019.

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

Read Harbour Care Home'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 Harbour Care Home, 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 Harbour Care Home, 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 Harbour Care Home'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