Valley House in the Vineyard Limited

Valley House, Elham Valley Vineyard Breach, Canterbury, Kent, CT4 6LN

01227832230

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

19 October 2019

Provider

Valley House in the Vineyard Limited

Beds

8 beds

About Valley House in the Vineyard Limited

Valley House in the Vineyard Limited is a residential care home in Kent, providing personal care for adults with learning disabilities. Further details on its facilities and the latest CQC findings are set out below.

Valley House is a residential home providing personal care for up to eight people living with learning disabilities. Located in a rural area within vineyard grounds, the home features two floors with bedrooms on each level and communal areas on the ground floor. Residents have access to a garden and shared outdoor space connected to the vineyard.

The service has been developed in line with best practice guidance to support the people it cares for. At the time of inspection, all eight available places were occupied, with most residents having lived there for several years.

Source: CQC inspection report, 27 November 2019

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: 8 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · CT4 6LN

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 27 November 2019. Latest inspection date recorded: 19 October 2019.

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

Read Valley House in the Vineyard Limited'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 Valley House in the Vineyard Limited, 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 Valley House in the Vineyard Limited, 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 Valley House in the Vineyard Limited'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