The Shrubbery

43-45, Park Avenue, Gillingham, ME7 4AQ

01634717085

Care Type

Residential Care

CQC rating published

Not available

Provider

Langley House Trust

Beds

28 beds

Costs and who runs this home

Run by Langley House Trust, which runs 5 care homes in England: 2 rated Good and 3 not yet rated.

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.

This home lists dementia care, which usually costs more than standard residential care. See dementia care home costs. NHS Continuing Healthcare may apply where someone's needs are primarily health needs.
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 Shrubbery

Located on Park Avenue in Gillingham, this 28-bed residential care home provides support for a diverse range of service users. Run by Langley House Trust, it caters to older people, younger adults, and individuals with dementia, learning disabilities, mental health conditions, physical disabilities, and sensory impairments.

The home's multi-specialism approach means it can accommodate residents with complex needs across different age groups and conditions. Its position in the Medway area provides access to local services and amenities.

As a smaller residential facility, it may offer a more intimate setting compared to larger care environments. The home has not yet received a CQC inspection, so published quality ratings are not currently available.

Specialist Care

DementiaLearning disabilitiesMental healthOlder peoplePhysical disabilitiesSensory impairmentsYounger adults

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting The Shrubbery, consider asking...

1.What specific dementia training do staff receive and how recently?
2.How do you support a resident who becomes distressed or confused?
3.How does the home keep a record of a resident's life history and personal preferences?
4.How do you involve families as dementia progresses and communication becomes harder?
5.What happens when a resident's dementia reaches an advanced stage?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit The Shrubbery, look out for...

1.Is the environment calm, uncluttered and easy to navigate?
2.Do staff speak to residents with patience and dignity, even if they repeat themselves?
3.Are there memory cues around the home -- photos, familiar objects, clear signage?
4.Do residents seem settled and safe, or agitated and unsupervised?
5.Is there meaningful activity happening, or are residents just sitting quietly with nothing to do?

Could the NHS fund The Shrubbery'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