St Michael's Care

Elm Grove, Westgate-on-Sea CT8 8LH
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  • St Michael's Care, Westgate-on-Sea
Nestled in the heart of Kent's picturesque coastal town of Westgate-on-Sea lies St. Michael's Care, a tranquil place just a stone's throw away from the bustling Margate. The nursing home provides an all-inclusive care package, for planning and peace of mind.

Surrounded by well-tended gardens, the building offers a homely retreat for those seeking private nursing care.

The home prides itself on its exceptional standard of care, with residents benefitting from the expertise of dedicated staff who uphold traditional values while embracing modern care and the use of technology to assist, where needed.

The spacious and comfortable single occupancy rooms, most with en-suite facilities, provide a cosy home away from home, and when it comes to food, the homemade, nutritionally balanced meals are tailored to residents' needs and tastes.

Aside from rest and recuperation, St. Michael's also has many communal and private spaces, perfect for catching up on the latest news or birdwatching in the garden. And for those seeking a more social experience, the home offers a network of friends, carers, and entertainers, providing a warm and inviting space to call home.

Care Provided by St Michael's Care

  • Primary Care Categories
  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Care Types Provided
  • Nursing Care
  • Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 65 Service Users
  • Privately Owned
  • Care Offered
  • Asperger Syndrome
  • Autism/ASD
  • Bariatric Care/Obesity
  • Cancer Care
  • Cerebral Palsy
  • Colitis & Crohn's Disease
  • COPD/Pulmonary Disease
  • Down Syndrome
  • Epilepsy
  • Head/Brain Injury
  • Hearing Impairment
  • Huntington's Disease
  • Motor Neurone Disease
  • Multiple Sclerosis
  • Muscular Dystrophy
  • Orthopaedic
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Schizophrenia
  • Speech Impairment
  • Stroke
  • Visual Impairment
  • Other Care Provided
  • Convalescent Care
  • Own GP if required
  • Palliative Care

Good to Know

  • Owner
  • Charing Lodge Ltd
  • Person in charge
  • Rema Sankaran (Manager)
  • Admission Criteria
    • Ages 50+
  • Room Information
    • Single Rooms (65)
  • Care Home Design/Build
    • Purpose Built: Yes
    • Last Refurbishment: 2018

Funding & Fees Guide for St Michael's Care

  • 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 £1,675 – £1,675
    • Self-Funded Nursing Care £1,910 – £1,910
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care £1,875 – £1,875
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Care £2,090 – £2,090
  • These fees are all inclusive for food and drinks and also include a daily newspaper, weekly hairdresser & 6 weekly chiropodist appointments.


  • (these prices are only a guideline, please contact St Michael's Care to find out the exact price for your requirements)

Facilities

  • Close to Local shops
  • Gardens
  • Lift
  • Minibus or other transport
  • Near Public Transport
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access
  • Smoking not permitted
  • Television point in own room
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Visiting
  • St. Michaels welcomes visitors at anytime, however it's asked if visiting after 8pm you call first.


  • Parking
  • Parking is available in the car park and street.


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St Michael's Care has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.805) out of 10, based on 32 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time St Michael's Care has 104 reviews.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My mum has been at St Michael's since August 2024. I'm very happy with her progress when she was admitted she came from hospital. She was under weight only weighing 40k. But with the good care she is almost 50k, she has come on leaps and bounds. The staff are very friendly and helpful. The chef is very
good at applying the correct diet even pureed food for Mum as she has no teeth. Personal care is excellent her room is clean and kept warm.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mother-in-law is happy, more chatty and putting weight on. The staff are amazing, always happy to help and very polite.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Mum was looked after well at St Michael's Care. In particular the staff were exceptionally kind, respectful and helpful. The manager was also friendly and helped mum settle. There was a good range of activities each afternoon. Mum sadly was too unwell to participate in these most days. All staff from
the nurses, care workers, receptionists, activity co-ordinator, laundry lady work hard to provide a caring and homely setting. They all helped to make mum as comfortable as possible in her final months. Thank you St Michael's

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My Dad spent one of the most important times of his life here at St Michael's Care, being cared for and provided for by amazing staff. His room was perfect and we could not have asked for anything better for him. Thank you

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My stepfather was in St Michael's Care for one week, being moved there from the hospital. The care at St Michael's is amazing, nothing is too much trouble. The proprietor was very welcoming and helped us with any questions. The staff were always happy, friendly and smiling. My stepfather was comfortable
at all times right up to his passing. I cannot thank St Michael's enough for the fantastic care given.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

St Michael's Care is a lovely care home, not only is it in a beautiful area, it is immaculately clean. The staff are so friendly, caring and professional, the food is fantastic and anything you could need is there. My uncle was certainly well looked after, couldn't have wished for better.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My father came to St Michael's Care in November 2024 for end of life care. Since the day he has arrived he has had nothing but exceptional consistent care. The carers are kind and thoughtful to his needs and nothing is too much trouble. He has said how safe he feels since being there. As a family we
feel totally supported by St Micheal's and feel blessed that dad is spending his days here.

Reply from Rema, Home Manager at St Michael's Care

Thank you for your your lovely words, it is our honour to look after your father and we are so glad you and your family are happy on the care and safety provided, which is something we pride ourselves on at St Michaels. Thank you again.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Unfortunately, my Mum was only transferred to St. Michael's on the Wednesday and sadly passed away in hospital on the Sunday, however, I am absolutely certain Mum would have been happy and well cared for by all members of staff. The manager was so welcoming and 'on the ball'. The nurses and care assistants
were professional and so caring.
I was welcomed by the receptionists every time I arrived.
I am just so very sad that Mum was not able to benefit from a longer time there but I can honestly say, Mum received better care in those few days than she did in the years she spent in another local care home. Thank you everyone.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

As seen below in the review chart, my experience of St Michael's has been excellent in every way! The whole team of staff are welcoming, calm and professional. They treated my friend with absolute kindness and enabled her such dignity every day of her life. Each staff member demonstrated kindness to
her family right through to her final day. Thank you everyone.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I would like to express deep gratitude to every member of staff at St Micheal's for the wonderful care my husband received during his end-of-life care. They made a very difficult time absolutely bearable for me and the family. We were made to feel cared for too, especially our dog who spent many hours
at the window watching squirrels, much to the amusement of the staff.
All in all, the manager and her team at St Micheal's go well over and beyond, all one could hope for with the care and compassion my husband received at the end of his life. You couldn't have done more. Again, I thank each member of staff at St Micheal's for that. You are all amazing.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

A very short time at St Michael's Care for my friend but many thanks to everyone for looking after him under very difficult circumstances.

Reply from Dawn Erby-Weare, Duty Manager at St Michael's Care

It may have been only a short period but it was a pleasure for all the staff to be able to look after your friend, he was such a wonderful gentleman.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Absolutely wonderful. I couldn't have wished for a nicer home for my mum. The staff are all so caring and helpful, from kitchen cleaners through to activities team. There is a warm welcome and encouraging people to get involved in quizzes etc. My mum loves being with people, St Michael's is a big family.
Thank you.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My grandad was at St Michael's Care Home for a few weeks before passing away there. The care and compassion was amazing. They made him feel welcome. They made sure he was looked after well. Staff were very helpful and very caring right to the end. The home itself was very clean and a beautiful home
one of the best I have been in. Highly recommended.

Reply from Dawn Erby-Weare, Duty Manager at St Michael's Care

Thank you for your kind words. We are honoured to have cared for Grandad.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My Father came to St Michael's for End of Life Care. He was so well cared for right up to the end. Thank you to you all for the wonderful care and support for him and us as well.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I was extremely happy with every aspect of the nursing home. The staff were very friendly and helpful, and the care my wife received was exemplary.
The facilities were first class and ensured all residents were treated with respect and dignity.
I would definitely recommend St Michael's Nursing Home
to anyone looking for a care home with nursing facilities.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mother has just moved into St Michael's and I can not emphasise enough just how super this care home is. The levels of care; compassion and love given are wondrous and that includes the thought; care and compassion given to my husband and I. This is a new chapter for us all and St Michael's allows
us all to make new memories. New memories with my mother but also with other residents and staff.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My friend passed away this month, bless her. I first want to say a very big thank you for all the help and kindness everyone was to my friend and also to me when I used to go and see her. I went and saw my friend in hospital for six days, and thank goodness I was with her when she passed.
I arrived
at the hospital at 11.15, and she passed away at 12.30; she looked so peaceful, bless her.

Reply from Dawn Erby-Weare, Duty Manager at St Michael's Care

Thank you for your kind words; we were all very fond of your friend. She holds a very special place in my heart and the carers. She was full of character and had a wonderful sense of humour.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My husband has been in St Michael's for two weeks after several months in hospital. All of the staff have been extremely professional, kind and supportive. They have made the move into the home for my husband as easy and welcoming as possible. The nursing staff are fully engaged with his complex health
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

St Michael's shouldn't be rated 'Good' it should be 'phenomenal'! The care my husband received during the last months of his life was absolutely amazing. All the staff, from top to bottom are wonderful. They will go above and beyond to ensure their residents are given the very best of care and support.
Not only the residents but their families too. I can't praise and thank them all enough. It is like having a second big family and we will miss them all so much.
Score out of 10 - 100! Thank you, thank you, thank you.

Reply from Dawn Erby-Weare, Duty Manager at St Michael's Care

Thank you, Carol, for your kind words and recommendation. It was a pleasure to welcome both your husband and you into our family even though it was only for a short period. You are both missed by all the staff, please do come back and visit us for our events, if able, we would all love to see you again.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Mother was in a very poor state when she came into the home but the staff managed to get her strong enough to stand and walk by herself. She's a vegetarian and they've catered for her needs very well. At first, Mother was unhappy at leaving her flat but thanks to the very kind staff and particularly
the carers, she is now happy and enjoying all the activities.

Reply from Dawn Erby-Weare, Duty Manager at St Michael's Care

It is a pleasure having your mother here with us at St Michael's. We always enjoy a little joke together, sharing a secret lack of appreciation for a certain musical artist in the Garden Room. Your mother has a wonderful sense of humour and she is well-loved by all the staff.


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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.805)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.805) out of 10 for St Michael's Care is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.8 out of 5 from 32 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 31 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 4.805 for St Michael's Care is calculated as follows: ( (325 Excellents x 5) + (21 Goods x 4) + (11 Satisfactorys x 3) + (7 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 364 Ratings = 4.805

  • 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 St Michael's Care is based on 31 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 65 registered maximum number of service users is 13, which has been reached with 31 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: 6 Apr 2023

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  • Caring

    Good
  • Effective

    Good
  • Responsive

    Good
  • Safe

    Good
  • Well-led

    Good

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

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Meet the Team (7)

Rema

Rema Sankaran

Job Title: Home Manager

Joined: 2005

We are delighted to welcome Rema Sankaran as our home manager at St Michael’s Care.


Rema joins us with a wealth of experience, having started in the acute sector and worked globally in this field. Having joined St Michael’s in 2005 she quickly became an integral and valued member of the team, being promoted to Clinical Lead responsible for the nursing team. Her experience and knowledge of our home and the residents make her – we feel – the ideal person to lead the team and we are delighted for her. You can be assured of the very highest standards of person-centred care under Rema’s guardianship and we look forward to continuing the many years of success and great care that she has been a part of.


Sharon

Sharon Parker

Job Title: Accounts Manager

Joined: 2009

Sharon, our Office Manager has been a part of the team at St Michael's Care since February 2009.


She is friendly and has a welcoming approach, she is always willing to give advice, not only to the residents/relatives but to the staff too... she is the secret glue to our home!


Dawn

Dawn Erby-Weare

Job Title: Deputy Manager

Joined: 2017

Dawn was a qualified Nurse for over 20 years, previously working in the community with bundles of knowledge and experience.


She is our go-to lady when it comes to our online care plans and keeping our staff in check with their training.


Please remember the Management's door is always open should you need any support or advice!


Millie

Millie Parton

Job Title: Receptionist & Customer Relations Officer

Joined: 2011

Millie has been a part of the team at St Michael's Care since June 2011.


Millie started at St Michael's as a Health Care Assistant where she cared for our residents for over 6 years. She then became our Receptionist back in August 2017.


As the years have passed, Millie has worked hard and this time 4 years ago, alongside her Reception role she became our Customer Relations Officer where she looks after all our enquiries, holds viewings for the families of potential new residents and builds relationships with them to ensure a smooth admission into our home.
Millie also keeps our social media and website up to date with St Michaels events & activities, and builds relationships within the local community, alongside organising our open days and events.


Millie is enthusiastic, bubbly and friendly... Often described as an excitable puppy. Should you have any questions you will find her at the reception desk or hidden in the small library lounge on Botany Bay.


Emma

Emma Harris

Job Title: Senior Administrator

Joined: 2013

Emma has been a part of the team here at St Michael's for 10 Years.


Emma started at St Michael's as a Senior Health Care Assistant on nights where she cared for our residents for 4 years, she then went on to be our Receptionist for 2 years.


6 years on from joining the team, Emma has progressed to our Senior Administrator, she shares the finance office with Linda and together they make a fab team.


Emma is friendly, chatty and always willing to help others... so, although she is hidden away in her office upstairs, remember the door is always open should you have any financial questions.


Gina

Gina Minter

Job Title: Housekeeper

Joined: 2011

Gina has been a member of St Michaels for 12 years.


When she first joined the team she was a Healthcare Assistant, and she cared for our residents for 9 years before changing roles to be our Housekeeper.


Gina takes pride in her work to ensure that our home is cleaned to a professional standard and although her role changed 3 years ago, she still has that caring side, she is bubbly and friendly and engages well with our residents whilst cleaning their rooms and helps in any way she can.


Holly

Holly Stevens

Job Title: Healthcare Assistant

Joined: 2022

Holly has only been a part of the team here at St Michael's Care as a Health Care Assistant for 6 months.


Although Holly has not been with us long and did not have previous experience with care work, she has certainly fit right into the role with her caring and compassionate personality.


Holly was keen to become a Health Care Assistant alongside going to University to study Psychology and is due to graduate this year. Once Holly has graduated, she then wishes to further her education by completing her NVQs in Health & Social Care here at St Michael's.


With the training and support from the team here, Holly has fitted in very well.


Thank you Holly for all your hard work.


Frequently Asked Questions about St Michael's Care

What types of Care is St Michael's Care registered for?

Older Person Care & Respite Care are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.

What additional types of Care does St Michael's Care provide?

Palliative Care, Convalescent Care & Own GP if required are other types of care provided.

How many Rooms does St Michael's Care have?

There are 65 Single Rooms.

What are the Facilities & Services at St Michael's Care?

Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Smoking not permitted, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room & Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.

How far is St Michael's Care to the centre of Westgate-on-Sea?

0.3 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.