Chestfield House

Ridgeway, Chestfield, Whitstable CT5 3JT
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9.7 104 Reviews
  • Chestfield House, Whitstable
Dating back to 1751, the home is a Tudor Style building located in the village of Chestfield. The town of Whitstable, famous for its oysters and the cathedral city of Canterbury are within reach. In addition there are local shops, public houses and restaurants close to Chestfield House.

Nursing and Dementia care is delivered within the home which has Registered Nurse cover over 24hrs. The environment is pleasant and homely and care person centred.

Care Provided by Chestfield House

  • Primary Care Categories
  • Dementia
  • Eating Disorders
  • Older Person Care
  • Physical Disability
  • Respite Care
  • Sensory Impairment
  • Care Types Provided
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 31 Service Users
  • Privately Owned
  • Care Offered
  • Alzheimer's
  • Cancer Care
  • Colitis & Crohn's Disease
  • COPD/Pulmonary Disease
  • Epilepsy
  • Hearing Impairment
  • Huntington's Disease
  • Motor Neurone Disease
  • Multiple Sclerosis
  • Muscular Dystrophy
  • Neuropathic
  • Orthopaedic
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Speech Impairment
  • Stroke
  • Visual Impairment
  • Other Care Provided
  • Convalescent Care
  • End of Life Care
  • Own GP if required
  • Palliative Care
  • Physiotherapy

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Manju Joy (Manager)
  • Admission Criteria
    • NHS, CCG, KCC,P RIVATE
    • Ages 65+
  • Room Information
    • Single Rooms (23)
    • Couples/Companion Rooms (4)
  • Care Home Design/Build
    • Purpose Built: No

Funding & Fees Guide for Chestfield House

  • Funding Types Accepted
  • Self funding (Private)
  • Local Authority with Top-Up
  • Local Authority
  • NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) Funding
  • Weekly Charges per Person
    • Self-Funded Residential Care £1,600 – £1,750
    • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care £1,600 – £1,750
    • Self-Funded Nursing Care £1,600 – £1,750
    • Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care £1,600 – £1,750
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care £1,600 – £1,750
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care £1,600 – £1,750
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Care £1,600 – £1,750
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care £1,600 – £1,750
  • Excluded hairdresser, Chiropodist, Newspaper and Funding for Nursing care (FNC).


  • (these prices are only a guideline, please contact Chestfield House to find out the exact price for your requirements)

Facilities

  • Close to Local shops
  • Gardens
  • Lift
  • Near Public Transport
  • Own Furniture if required
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access
  • Television point in own room
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Visiting
  • Visitors welcome at any time.


  • Parking
  • Car Park on site.


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9.7

Chestfield House has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.711) out of 10, based on 50 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Chestfield House has 104 reviews.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

The team at Chestfield House have unwavering care and compassion not only for their residents but their families also. The team are always very communicative when needed, bringing any concerns to the family's attention in a timely and sensitive way. We would recommend to anyone needing residential or
nursing care that Chestfield House was a safe place for our mum to be cared for, encouraging her to live as full a life as able in these very difficult times with Covid. Our minds were put at rest knowing she was there.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Mum went into care in June 2020 with the onset of dementia and mobility issues. Mum came here after a recommendation to us, and we are so glad she was looked after here.
Unfortunately, Covid had a big impact on our access to see Mum for a while, but we remained in regular touch via phone with the home
and Mum via phone and Zoom!
Mum was cared for until this month when she sadly passed away. She was looked after by a team of fantastic devoted people.
It is when you lose your Mum that you truly know how the team here cares; they truly wear their heart on their sleeves.
Thank you all for your devotion to these frail and vulnerable people in making their final years as best as can be.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My father spent his last six months in the care of the team at Chestfield House Care Home. He was happy there and cared for with great kindness and professionalism.
The staff were genuinely upset when he passed and handled it with compassion and professionalism.
I cannot thank them enough for the
care they gave him.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The only thing I wish was that they let me see my husband before he got too ill to talk. I realise Covid is the reason, but I desperately wished I could have seen him sooner.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

At a very restricted time during Covid, I can only say that Chestfield House staff done everything they could to make me feel safe and supported emotionally at a time when I felt devastated that my father had to go into nursing care. Nothing was too much trouble, I could ring at any time to be reassured
and visits were very controlled and safe. Dad always looked presentable and clean, also his room.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Although my mum was only at the home for two weeks I was very happy she was there and being well looked after. As soon as I spoke to the manager I knew Mum would be in good hands. Even though I hadn’t met her I felt I could trust my mum into the care of the manager and her staff. They are very warm
and welcoming and I immediately felt part of the “team”. I was kept informed of Mum's health and was consulted fully when there was need for a doctor. Mum was in isolation but as soon as it was clear she was slipping away I was phoned and was able to go in. Unfortunately Mum slipped away peacefully before I arrived. The aftercare was very sympathetic and always the first thing asked was how I was and coping. Everything done was carried out in a very caring and professional manner.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

I found the manager and deputy manager to be extremely supportive to us both when my husband first moved to Chestfield House. I felt my husband was very, very well cared for and safe in the home. A doctor was always consulted when he was unwell and I was kept informed. He was bedbound and kept clean.
I admire the way the staff coped during the pandemic, which was a very difficult time for staff and residents. Thank you Chestfield.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mother moved into Chestfield House at the staff of the pandemic as her previous nursing home closed suddenly. She was understandably distressed and anxious at the sudden change. All staff made sure she (and ourselves) were welcome, and she settled well. We know she received nothing but the utmost
care. She sadly died this month, but all staff have been so kind to me, helping me through this sad time.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mother was in the care of Chestfield House in December 2020.
She was well looked after, the staff were very helpful and it was easy to keep in contact
whilst she was staying at the nursing home.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mum has been here for about a year now. It is such a lovely home, very clean and bright. The staff are wonderful, always very helpful. I know that my mum is very well cared for. I would definitely recommend Chestfield House.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My Mother has been living at Chestfield House Care home for a year now. She has been well looked after by a very friendly care team. I would have no hesitation in recommending the care home to others.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My mum spent four and a half years at Chestfield House in a loving environment, all the staff are fantastic, although the home isn't shiny and new, the level of care that mum received there was just wonderful. I'm really happy that mums finally years were spent in such a safe place.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The care home staff led by the manager looked after my father in the last weeks of his life.
Their level of care, sensitivity and diligence were second to none. They allowed us to see him 3 days before his death and had timed it so well, he was lucid enough to talk to us and we could say our goodbyes.
I would recommend Chesterfield House to any family seeking care for their loved ones.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mother was only in the nursing home for 3 months before she sadly passed away, but during that time I could not have wished for better care and communication with myself regarding her health needs. All the staff made us feel very welcome, always available to talk to and the building was well kept
and clean and tidy.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My Aunt was in the home for less than two weeks before passing away, but whilst there, was looked after with great care.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My friend spent the last 4 and a half months of his life at Chestfield House. Both his wife and I were able to visit him every day and so were able to see at first-hand the excellent care that he received during that time. We found all the staff to be friendly, compassionate and professional. My friend
had many health problems and I cannot praise the manager and deputy manager highly enough in their leadership when addressing these problems. I would have absolutely no hesitation in recommending Chestfield House to others.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My mother was shown great care here. The manager was very professional and really cared about her residents with dignity and respect. Food was also good. The home was clean at all times when we visited.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Extremely kind and caring staff who go that "extra mile" to understand and be responsive to the residents. A lovely environment and atmosphere.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

The outstanding feature of the home is the staff. Undoubtedly over-worked and underpaid, they are nevertheless caring, patient and accommodating, always with a cheerful demeanour and an engaging smile. Even the most demanding residents were treated with respect and good humour. However difficult communication
was, they were not ignored and staff unceasingly tried to engage them in choices, opinions and responses. There were niggles; where did all the socks go? and teatime choices were not good but all minor criticisms were acted on. I doubt we would have found a better care home for mum's final days.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Chestfield House was a lovely place.
All the staff were kind, considerate and helpful. The management were excellent, so helpful.
My aunt was happy to be here. Lovely room by the garden, food lovely.
Would recommend to everyone.

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Current Review Score: 9.7 (9.711)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.7 (9.711) out of 10 for Chestfield House is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.7 out of 5 from 50 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 49 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Care Home is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.711 for Chestfield House is calculated as follows: ( (419 Excellents x 5) + (112 Goods x 4) + (21 Satisfactorys x 3) + (2 Poors x 2) ) ÷ 554 Ratings = 4.711

  • b) 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5').

    The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Chestfield House is based on 49 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4

    • ii) 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the registered maximum number of service users in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Care Home registered for a maximum of 50 service users has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 31 registered maximum number of service users is 6.2, which has been reached with 49 Positive reviews. Points = 1

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

Performance

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 5 Jan 2023

Overall
Requires improvement

  • Caring

    Good
  • Effective

    Good
  • Responsive

    Good
  • Safe

    Requires improvement
  • Well-led

    Requires improvement

Care Quality Commission is responsible for the registration and inspection of social care services in England.

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