The Kent Autistic Trust - 52a River Drive

52a River Drive is a residential care home run by The Kent Autistic Trust, providing care and support for people with a learning disability and autistic people. The CQC rated the service Good, finding people were protected from harm and their health risks well managed, with staff skilled and confident in their roles. Consent and choice were respected, and people were supported to be as independent as possible.

Inspectors found staff responsive to people's needs and working within "right support, right care, right culture" principles. Relatives and a visiting professional gave positive feedback, describing kind, informed staff and a welcoming atmosphere. One gap was noted: end of life care plans were not yet in place, though the manager had a plan to address this.