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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9.8

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 had been at St Michael's for just over two years. We found the carers/nurses and other staff very kind and helpful throughout her stay. She very sadly recently passed away and everyone was so kind to us which is why we are completing this review to say a "Big thank you" once again to them all.
My mum was very much loved and cared for always.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

We have always been happy with the care that my brother has received at St Michaels. The staff from management down to nurses, carers, and domestic staff all take an interest in the well-being of my brother. He always seems content, warm and comfortable. He also enjoys the food at St Michaels. We hear
so many horror stories these days about badly run care home that we often reflect how lucky my brother is to be at St Michaels.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

During the two years I have been visiting I have found most of the staff including the nurses to be friendly and helpful. I have noticed on numerous occasions how short staffed the home can be. In spite of that, the staff tend to work it out amongst themselves. There is rarely tension between them.
Everybody is well cared for and treated with immense dignity. Only on very few occasions have I heard the staff short tempered. I find that very impressive. Cleanliness is good. The rooms are shabby, the carpets equally so. The bedding is dreadful, old, discoloured, mismatched and ill-fitting. The food is exceptionally good. It is always served hot and well presented. Compliments to the chef. My friend's clothes are always clean but she sometimes smells of urine. Short staffed, I would blame for that. I must add that the positive comments far outweigh the negative ones. I am very happy with the love and care my friend receives. It pleases me that she is very fond of the staff.

Reply from Mark Tansley, Director at St Michael's Care

We welcome the comments provided and would highlight that since the purchase of St Michaels Care by Arcus Capital LTD in April 2016, there has been a number of changes implemented to improve both the quality of care and the resident's facilities. In July 2016 we started on a 12 month refurbishment program of all the bedrooms, communal lounges and dining rooms at St Michaels, which will included a replacement of all bed linen and towels etc. In addition to improving the quality of the facilities at St Michaels, we have also expanded the team with the recruitment of a new activities organiser to improve the quality of life for our residents, plus a reception team. We believe this, along with our commitment to regular reviews of care and nurse staffing levels, will ensure that the quality of care remains high at St Michaels and that we continue to build on the “Good” rating provided by CQC earlier in 2016.”


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We are very content with this care home. All of the staff are kind and caring people. The atmosphere is also very good. We can talk about anything to anybody. Thank you!! All in all, nothing to complain about regarding your services!! 10 out of 10!!

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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.