The Coach House

Lower Herne Road, Herne Bay, Kent, CT6 7NE

01227740871

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

16 May 2023

Provider

Strode Park Foundation For People With Disabilities

Beds

9 beds

About The Coach House

The Coach House is a residential care home in Kent, providing personal care and support to younger people with learning disabilities. Details of the CQC's most recent findings are set out below.

The Coach House is a residential care home providing personal care to up to 9 people, currently supporting 8 residents. It specialises in caring for younger people with learning disabilities, some of whom are autistic and have physical disabilities and sensory impairments. The service operates from one adapted building with bedrooms across two floors.

Staff focus on people's strengths and promote independence, supporting residents to pursue their interests, goals and aspirations. People are encouraged to personalise their rooms and make choices about their living environment. The service makes reasonable adjustments to ensure residents can participate fully in discussions about their care and support, including assistance with travel.

Staff communicate in ways tailored to individual needs and support people to make decisions following best practice, while promoting equality and diversity in all aspects of care.

Source: CQC inspection report, 17 June 2023

Specialist Care

Learning disabilitiesPhysical disabilitiesSensory impairmentsYounger adults

Facilities & Amenities

En-suite RoomsGardenPhysiotherapyWheelchair Accessible

Practical details from the provider

The home offers single bedrooms, some with en-suite bathrooms, and an accessible lift to the upper floor.

Published on the provider's website, checked 2 October 2026. Confirm arrangements with the home before deciding.

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: 9 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · CT6 7NE

Registered care categories

Caring for adults under 65 yrs; 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 17 June 2023. Latest inspection date recorded: 16 May 2023.

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

Read The Coach House'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 The Coach 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 The Coach 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 The Coach 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.

Find out if the NHS could fund these fees