Woodgate

Queens Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 0JG

01622677235

Care Type

Residential Care

CQC rating published

5 July 2019

Provider

Choice Support

Beds

6 beds

About Woodgate

Woodgate is a small six-bed residential care home located on Queens Road in Maidstone, Kent. Operated by Choice Support, it provides care for a diverse range of residents including older people, younger adults, and individuals with learning disabilities, physical disabilities, dementia, and sensory impairments.

The home received a Good rating from the Care Quality Commission following its inspection in July 2019. Its small size means residents benefit from a more intimate setting compared to larger facilities, which can support closer relationships with staff and a more personalised approach to care.

As a multi-specialised home, Woodgate accommodates people with different care needs within the same environment, which may suit families seeking integrated support for complex requirements. The Maidstone location provides access to local services and amenities in the town centre.

Specialist Care

DementiaLearning disabilitiesOlder peoplePhysical disabilitiesSensory impairmentsYounger adults

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Woodgate, 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 Woodgate, 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 Woodgate'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