Residential Care Home in Gillingham
Avenues South East - 320 Hempstead Road
Avenues South East - 320 Hempstead Road is a residential care home in Gillingham. This care home page brings together the latest CQC rating, published reviews, weekly fees, funding information, and public risk signals so families can judge whether Avenues South East - 320 Hempstead Road is worth shortlisting.
Avenues South East - 320 Hempstead Road is a residential care home in Gillingham with Good CQC rating and Low public financial risk. The main areas to verify are No recent inspection on record. This page shows what looks reassuring in public records and what still needs checking before you decide whether to shortlist it.
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What public data shows so far
Avenues South East - 320 Hempstead Road shows a mixed public picture. This page highlights the visible signals, but not the full explanation behind them.
What looks reassuring
- Good CQC rating
- Low public financial risk
- Wheelchair access
What needs checking
- No recent inspection on record
- Food hygiene data is older
What this page cannot confirm
- Whether the latest public records still match day-to-day care
- How the home feels in the evening and at weekends
- How consistent staffing feels in person from shift to shift
CQC now
Rated Good · no recent inspection on record
Fees now
From £5,218 / month (estimate)
Funding accepted
Currently shown as accepting local authority-funded and NHS Continuing Healthcare residents.
Visits & travel
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Vacancies now
Vacancies currently available
Risk now
Low public financial risk in the latest company records
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Safety & Quality
What do the latest CQC results for Avenues South East - 320 Hempstead Road show?
Use CQC ratings, enforcement context, and stability signals to spot confidence or risk.
Avenues South East - 320 Hempstead Road CQC Rating & Inspection History
Current inspection ratings, inspection timing, and how this home compares with its previous assessments.
Inspection Ratings by Category
Financial Health
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Costs & Funding
Avenues South East - 320 Hempstead Road: Weekly Fees & Funding Options
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Costs & Funding
Estimated fees and funding options based on registration records and regional benchmarks.
Typical monthly cost (estimate)
≈ £5,218 per month
From £1,200 per week
Estimate based on 52 weeks / 12 months.
You may pay less if council or NHS-funded care applies.
How this compares to the area benchmark
Council benchmark for this area: £875/wk
This home is priced £325/wk above the council rate — typical for self-funders in this area.
How care at this home can be funded
Your council contributes based on a financial assessment. You may still pay a contribution.
The NHS pays the full cost if your primary need is health-related. Requires a formal assessment.
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Care & Medical
Can this home safely meet your care needs?
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Care Capabilities
Service Types
What type of care is provided
Specialisms
Specialist experience with
Conditions
Can support people living with
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Behavioural Support
Trained to help with
Care Fit at a Glance
Only on RightCareHomeHow well this home matches common care needs — based on registration data and services offered.
Likely a good fit if you need
- Wheelchair access
Important questions before deciding
- 1How do you tailor care plans in the first 2 weeks after move-in?
- 2How often are families updated, and who is the main contact?
Family Reviews
Avenues South East - 320 Hempstead Road Care Home Reviews — What Families Say
Focus on repeated patterns that indicate strengths and the questions worth asking on your visit.
Family Reviews
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Background context
Home profile
Provider and registration context for Avenues South East - 320 Hempstead Road, useful once you have already reviewed the main decision sections above.
Avenues South East - 320 Hempstead Road is a residential care home in Gillingham, South East, operated by Avenues South East since 2011. The home has 4 beds and is rated Good by the national care regulator.
Location & Practical
Will regular visits and day-to-day logistics be practical?
Travel time, nearby GP services, and neighbourhood safety — so the whole family can visit comfortably.
Practical Information
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible parking
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
Location & Neighbourhood
Only on RightCareHome320 Hempstead Road, Gillingham, ME7 3QH
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Neighbourhood metrics for this home are still being validated. We are showing the verified address and map while local transport and amenity signals are refreshed.
Daily Life
Will daily life feel comfortable and meaningful?
Review activities, food quality, and facilities that most affect your relative's everyday wellbeing.
Dining & Nutrition
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Facilities & Features
2 feature groups available
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Accessibility
Lifestyle & Amenities
Next Steps
Is Avenues South East - 320 Hempstead Road a good care home, and what should you do before deciding?
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Questions to Ask When Visiting Avenues South East - 320 Hempstead Road
Use this care home visit checklist at Avenues South East - 320 Hempstead Road to turn the public signals on this page into practical in-person checks before you decide.
What to test on your visit to Avenues South East - 320 Hempstead Road
- 1What has changed since the last inspection, and what would look different if the home were inspected again now?
- 2Who leads day to day on this floor, and how long have they been in post?
Short care home visit checklist
Start with these core checks even if you already plan to ask the personalised questions above.
Is the latest inspection report visible in reception?
Confirms transparency on current quality.
What are staffing levels on day and night shifts?
Shows whether support is consistent around the clock.
How are families updated when needs change?
Communication is usually a top concern for relatives.
Can we see an example care plan review timeline?
Helps confirm how quickly the team adapts care.
May we speak with a current resident family member?
Gives an independent perspective before deciding.
Care Home Check
Where the public picture stops
This page already helps you spot the visible signals. Care Home Check adds the missing layer: how much weight to place on them, whether they change your shortlist decision, and what you need to ask before you rely on them.
The visible warning signs are only the first layer
This page can flag the warning signs. The full check shows how serious they look together, whether they repeat across finances, reviews, and operations, and whether they should change how confident you feel about shortlisting this home.
What you can already use from this page
- Current CQC status: Good
- Published weekly fee range
- Public financial risk signals from company records
What still affects decision confidence
- How the home feels in the evening and at weekends
- How quickly call bells are answered in practice
- Whether staffing continuity feels stable on the floor
Signals already visible on this page
What Care Home Check makes clear
It does not repeat the headline signals on this page. It shows which ones matter most, how serious they look together, and whether they should change your shortlist decision.
Is this home financially sound?
We trace the operating company, accounts, and borrowing behind the home — the signals that can hint at pressure long before families feel it on the ground.
See whether the records point to low concern, watchlist pressure, or something more serious.
What do review patterns actually suggest?
We analyse family and staff feedback across platforms to surface repeated themes, contradictions, and concerns that a few snippets or star ratings will miss.
See which patterns deserve weight, which do not, and how much confidence to place in them.
What should you ask on your visit?
Based on everything we find — inspections, reviews, finances, staffing — we write questions specific to this home, so your visit leads to real answers.
Get the questions and the reason each one matters here.
How much confidence the signals deserve, what they may mean together, and what to ask next
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