SENSE - 163 Newington Road

163 Newington Road, Ramsgate, Kent, CT12 6QB

01843596896

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

1 November 2022

Provider

Sense

Beds

4 beds

About SENSE - 163 Newington Road

SENSE - 163 Newington Road is a residential care home in Kent, providing personal care in a small, homely setting. Further details on the findings from its most recent CQC inspection are set out below.

SENSE provides personal care to four residents in a homely setting. People expressed clear contentment with their lives there. When asked about living at the service, one person signed 'happy' while another beamed a big smile in response.

Relatives were equally satisfied, with one family member noting that their relative had "really bloomed there" and were "happy there and can express themselves" while enjoying the atmosphere.

Staff supported residents to have maximum choice and control of their lives in the least restrictive way possible. People were actively encouraged to make day-to-day choices and develop their own goals and aspirations, with policies and systems in place to support these practices.

Source: CQC inspection report, 16 November 2022

Specialist Care

Learning disabilitiesSensory impairments

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: 4 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · CT12 6QB

Registered care categories

Learning 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 16 November 2022. Latest inspection date recorded: 1 November 2022.

Safe: Good
EffectivePublished 19 June 2019: Good
CaringPublished 19 June 2019: Good
ResponsivePublished 19 June 2019: Outstanding
Well-led: Good

Read SENSE - 163 Newington Road'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 SENSE - 163 Newington Road, 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 SENSE - 163 Newington Road, 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 SENSE - 163 Newington Road'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