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Smock Acre
Hollow Lane Hoath, Canterbury, CT3 4LF — Care Home
Care Quality Commission (CQC) assessment
How Smock Acre was rated
Rating published 22/01/2019. Read the full inspection report.
- 3 bedsRegistered capacity
- KentCouncil for care funding
- 01227 860136Care home's own number
- The Avenues TrustOperator
- 24th January 2011Registered since
- Avenues South EastRegistered provider
Care offered
Care types at Smock Acre
Smock Acre is a Care Home in Canterbury, Kent, offering Residential, Learning Disability and Physical Disability care.
Smock Acre was registered with the Care Quality Commission in January 2011. It is run by Avenues South East, a registered charity (charity number 1079576). Avenues South East runs 8 care homes in England registered with CQC, and is part of the The Avenues Trust group.
CQC registers the home to care for people with physical disabilities and people with learning disabilities or autism.
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0800 368 8558Lines open 8am–10pm, seven days a week See all questionsWhat rating has Smock Acre been given by the regulator?
The Care Quality Commission rated Smock Acre "Good" overall, in its most recent report, published January 2019.
What types of care does Smock Acre provide?
Smock Acre provides Residential, Learning Disability and Physical Disability care.
How many beds does Smock Acre have?
Smock Acre is registered for 3 beds with the Care Quality Commission.
Who runs Smock Acre?
Smock Acre is run by Avenues South East, a registered charity (charity number 1079576). The provider runs 8 care homes in England registered with the Care Quality Commission and is part of the The Avenues Trust group.
When was Smock Acre registered with CQC?
Smock Acre has been registered with the Care Quality Commission since January 2011. Its provider, Avenues South East, has held CQC registration since October 2010.
Who does Smock Acre care for?
CQC registers Smock Acre to care for people with physical disabilities and people with learning disabilities or autism.
Does Smock Acre provide nursing care?
No. Smock Acre is registered as a care home without nursing. Its staff give personal care, and residents who need nursing are usually visited by NHS community or district nurses.
Which council covers Smock Acre?
Smock Acre is in the Kent council area. The council carries out care needs assessments and decides council funding for residents who qualify.
Is live-in care an alternative to Smock Acre?
For many families, yes. A live-in carer supports one person at home one-to-one in Canterbury, so nobody has to move. It is often the clearer choice for a couple, since one carer can support both under a single weekly fee.