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Rylands
11 Doagh Road, Kells, BT42 3LZ — Care Home
Regulator assessment
Inspection rating for Rylands
Rylands is regulated by the RQIA, whose published judgements are not comparable to the England-only CQC scale, so no rating is shown here. You can search the regulator’s own register for the most current position.
- Mid and East AntrimCouncil for care funding
- 028 2589 2411Care home's own number
- Caring HomesOperator
- Rylands,Registered provider
Care offered
Care types at Rylands
Rylands is a Care Home for Residential and Respite care, located in Kells, Ballymena.
In more detail
Support and specialisms
Support for
Disability support
Medication support
An alternative worth knowing about
Considering Rylands? See how live-in care compares
A move into residential care is a big, often rushed decision. Live-in care keeps your family member in their own home, with one dedicated carer, their own routine, and — for a couple — no separation.
Stay at home
No move, no new environment to adjust to — just one-to-one support in familiar surroundings.
One dedicated carer
Not a rotating rota of staff — a named, DBS-checked carer who gets to know your family member.
Couples stay together
Most care homes can't accommodate a couple together in one room. Live-in care can.
Start in 24-48 hours
Often faster to arrange than a care home place, with no waiting list.
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- No obligation. A conversation, not a sales call — and never a call centre.
- A real care manager. Someone who arranges care every day, who can answer properly.
- Just two details. Your name and number — we don’t need an email address.
Or call us now on 0800 368 8558 Lines open 8am–10pm, seven days a week
Common questions
Questions about Rylands
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0800 368 8558Lines open 8am–10pm, seven days a week See all questionsWhat types of care does Rylands provide?
Rylands's care offering covers Residential and Respite care.
Does Rylands provide Residential care?
Rylands does offer Residential care.
Does Rylands offer Respite care?
Respite care is one of the care types Rylands offers.
Does Rylands provide care for people with Dementia?
Dementia is not something Rylands currently offers.
Who is the manager at Rylands?
The registered manager at Rylands is Valerie Rutherford.