L'Arche Kent Faith House
Residential Care
9 February 2023
L'Arche
4 beds
About L'Arche Kent Faith House
L'Arche Kent Faith House is a small residential care home in Canterbury providing care for up to four people. The home is located on Redwood Close in the CT2 postcode area of Kent.
The service supports adults with learning disabilities, younger adults, and older people. It is operated by L'Arche, a provider of care services across multiple locations.
The home was last inspected by the Care Quality Commission on 9 February 2023, when it received a rating of Requires Improvement. This means the service did not meet all the standards expected and improvements were identified during the inspection process.
As a small home with capacity for just four residents, Faith House provides an intimate care setting within the Canterbury area.
Specialist Care
5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit
When visiting L'Arche Kent Faith House, 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 L'Arche Kent Faith House, 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- 4.Do residents look comfortable and at ease, or anxious and withdrawn?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 L'Arche Kent Faith House'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
21-22, Redwood Close, Canterbury, CT2 7TH
L'Arche Kent Faith House
CQC overall rating
CQC rating published: 9 February 2023
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