Rusthall Respite

Middlefield Court, Edward Street, Rusthall, Tunbridge Wells, TN4 8RP

03000415220

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

8 June 2022

Provider

Kent County Council

Beds

5 beds

Rating history

GoodJan 2017
GoodAug 2019
GoodJul 2022

Rated Good at every inspection since 2017.

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

Costs and who runs this home

Run by Kent County Council, which runs 9 care homes in England: 9 rated Good.

Average care home fees in the South East: £1,243 a week for residential care and £1,579 for nursing care (2024-25 averages). Self-funders usually pay more. See our care home costs guide.

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 Rusthall Respite

Rusthall Respite is a residential care home in Kent offering short breaks for people with learning disabilities, physical disabilities, autism and sensory impairments. Full details from the Care Quality Commission's most recent inspection are set out below.

Rusthall Respite provides short breaks for up to five people at a time living with learning disabilities, physical disabilities, autism and sensory impairments. The service supports 34 people throughout the year who book respite stays. Staff encourage people to learn new skills and pursue meaningful activities that excite them, with sufficient staffing levels to provide flexible, personalised support.

People experience choice and control over their lives, and staff understand and respect individual communication methods.

During stays, the service supports people to maintain good physical and mental health. Staff work to ensure people are matched with suitable staff members and are supported in the least restrictive way possible, prioritising their best interests. The service has policies and systems in place that enable people to have maximum choice and control of their lives.

Source: CQC inspection report, 21 July 2022

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 21 September 2026. This is a check of published information, not a visit to the home.

Registered service: Care home service without nursing
Registered capacity: 5 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · TN4 8RP

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 21 July 2022. Latest inspection date recorded: 8 June 2022.

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

Read Rusthall Respite'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 Rusthall Respite, 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 Rusthall Respite, 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 Rusthall Respite'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