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The Chilterns
5-9 Sea Road, Westgate On Sea, CT8 8SA — Nursing Home
Care Quality Commission (CQC) assessment
How The Chilterns was rated
Rating published 09/09/2021. Read the full inspection report.
- 24 bedsRegistered capacity
- KentCouncil for care funding
- 01843 832628Care home's own number
- Optima Care LimitedOperator
- 28th March 2014Registered since
- Optima Care LimitedRegistered provider
Care offered
Care types at The Chilterns
The Chilterns is a Nursing Home in Westgate On Sea, Kent, offering Nursing and Mental Health care.
The Chilterns was registered with the Care Quality Commission in March 2014. It is run by Optima Care Limited, a company registered at Companies House (number 02768075). Optima Care Limited runs 5 care homes in England registered with CQC.
CQC registers the home to care for older people, younger adults and people with mental health conditions. Alongside accommodation, its registered activities include treatment of disease, disorder or injury.
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0800 368 8558Lines open 8am–10pm, seven days a week See all questionsWhat rating has The Chilterns been given by the regulator?
The Care Quality Commission rated The Chilterns "Requires improvement" overall, in its most recent report, published September 2021.
What types of care does The Chilterns provide?
The Chilterns provides Nursing and Mental Health care.
How many beds does The Chilterns have?
The Chilterns is registered for 24 beds with the Care Quality Commission.
Who runs The Chilterns?
The Chilterns is run by Optima Care Limited, a company registered at Companies House (number 02768075). The provider runs 5 care homes in England registered with the Care Quality Commission.
When was The Chilterns registered with CQC?
The Chilterns has been registered with the Care Quality Commission since March 2014. Its provider, Optima Care Limited, has held CQC registration since October 2010.
Who does The Chilterns care for?
CQC registers The Chilterns to care for older people, younger adults and people with mental health conditions.
Does The Chilterns provide nursing care?
Yes. The Chilterns is registered with CQC as a care home with nursing, so it can meet nursing needs on site.
Which council covers The Chilterns?
The Chilterns 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 The Chilterns?
For many families, yes. A live-in carer supports one person at home one-to-one in Westgate On Sea, 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.