The Kent Autistic Trust - 9 Perrys Close

9 Perry's Close, Faversham, Kent, ME13 7BX

01634405168

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

13 February 2018

Provider

The Kent Autistic Trust

Beds

6 beds

Rating history

GoodMar 2016
GoodMay 2018

Rated Good at every inspection since 2016.

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

Costs and who runs this home

Run by The Kent Autistic Trust, which runs 5 care homes in England: 1 rated Outstanding and 4 Good.

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 The Kent Autistic Trust - 9 Perrys Close

9 Perrys Close is a residential care home in Kent run by The Kent Autistic Trust, providing accommodation for people with an autistic spectrum condition. Further details on the service can be found in the CQC findings below.

This care home accommodates people with an autistic spectrum condition in a purpose-built building. At the time of inspection, five people were living at the service, which has capacity for six residents.

During a previous inspection in January 2016, inspectors found concerns about medicine management. The provider submitted an action plan in March 2016 outlining changes that had been made to address these issues and bring the service into compliance with regulations.

Source: CQC inspection report, 1 May 2018

Specialist Care

Learning disabilities

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: 6 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · ME13 7BX

Registered care categories

Learning disabilities.

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 1 May 2018. Latest inspection date recorded: 13 February 2018.

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

Read The Kent Autistic Trust - 9 Perrys Close'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 Kent Autistic Trust - 9 Perrys Close, 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 Kent Autistic Trust - 9 Perrys Close, 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 Kent Autistic Trust - 9 Perrys Close'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