Does The Shrubbery accept NHS or local authority funding?

The Shrubbery accepts local authority funded residents. For NHS Continuing Healthcare eligibility, refer to NHS guidelines (https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/social-care-and-support-guide/money-work-and-benefits/nhs-continuing-healthcare/).

Is The Shrubbery a nursing home or a residential care home?

The Shrubbery is registered as a residential care home. This means the home provides residential care without on-site nursing as its main service type. Source: CQC registration data (https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-17517236485).

Does The Shrubbery provide dementia care?

The Shrubbery specialises in dementia care. This includes Alzheimer's disease support. The home is CQC-registered for this specialism (https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-17517236485).

How do we score dementia-specialist homes differently?

We do not treat the phrase 'dementia care' on its own as proof of quality. On RightCareHome, dementia-specialist homes are checked more carefully for dementia-specific fit signals such as whether dementia care is registered, whether secure or wandering support is clearly published, whether nursing cover is available when needs are more complex, and whether inspection or family feedback supports that positioning. If wandering support is not clear in the public data, that becomes a follow-up question rather than a positive signal.

How many beds does The Shrubbery have?

The Shrubbery has 28 registered beds. The home provides residential care without nursing. Source: CQC registration data (https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-17517236485).

Who owns The Shrubbery?

The Shrubbery is operated by LANGLEY TRUST (Companies House number: 07888191). Ownership type: unknown.

Has The Shrubbery had enforcement actions?

There are no current enforcement actions recorded against The Shrubbery by the CQC. Source: CQC registration data (https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-17517236485).

Is The Shrubbery at risk of closure?

No public source can guarantee whether The Shrubbery will close, but families can still check for warning signs in the available records. Public company records currently suggest high public financial risk for the provider. No current enforcement actions are recorded. Closure risk should be judged alongside inspection history, fee pressure, and what the manager can explain on your visit.

Is The Shrubbery's CQC rating improving or declining?

There is not enough recent inspection history to say whether The Shrubbery's CQC position is improving or declining yet.

What questions should I ask when visiting The Shrubbery?

When visiting The Shrubbery, start by asking the team to ask to see the latest inspection report and what has changed since it, ask how staffing levels work on day and night shifts, and ask how families are updated when needs change. These questions help you test whether the public picture on this page still matches day-to-day reality inside the home.

What does our visit checklist include for The Shrubbery?

Our visit checklist for The Shrubbery starts with the basics families often miss: the latest inspection report, staffing levels across day and night shifts, how the team updates relatives when needs change, and how care plans are reviewed in practice. On RightCareHome, the page-level checklist is then extended with personalised follow-up questions based on the home’s inspection, review, financial and practical signals.

Residential Care Home in Gillingham

The Shrubbery

The Shrubbery is a residential care home in Gillingham. It also offers dementia care. 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 The Shrubbery is worth shortlisting.

The Shrubbery is a residential care home in Gillingham with Dementia support and Vacancies published. The main concern is High public financial risk and No registered manager listed. This page shows the warning signs already visible in public records, so you can judge whether this home deserves deeper checking or whether stronger alternatives should come first.

Rated: Not RatedResidential Care Home · 28 beds

Leadership change worth checkingFinancial watchlist signalDementia supportVacancies published

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by Langley House TrustPart of -

Registered Sept 2023

Beds28

TypeResidential Care Home

Local AuthorityMedway

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What public data shows so far

The Shrubbery already shows visible caution signals in public records. This page surfaces them, but not yet the full diagnosis behind them.

What looks reassuring

Dementia support
Vacancies published
Dementia support

What needs checking

High public financial risk
No registered manager listed
Clarify wandering support

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

Official rating not published yet

Fees now

See Costs & Funding section below

Funding accepted

Currently shown as accepting local authority-funded residents.

Visits & travel

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Vacancies now

Vacancies currently available

Risk now

High public financial risk in the latest company records

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If you need more confidence before you visit or involve family, Care Home Check interprets how these signals fit together and which ones should carry the most weight.

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Safety & Quality

What do the latest CQC results for The Shrubbery show?

Use CQC ratings, enforcement context, and stability signals to spot confidence or risk.

The Shrubbery CQC Rating & Inspection History

Source: Official inspections

Current inspection ratings, inspection timing, and how this home compares with its previous assessments.

Not enough inspection history to show a trend yet

Inspection Ratings by Category

Safe— Are people protected from harm?

N/A

Effective— Does care achieve good outcomes?

N/A

Caring— Are staff kind and respectful?

N/A

Responsive— Does care meet individual needs?

N/A

Well-Led— Is the home well managed?

N/A

Last Inspection

Not available

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Registered Manager

No manager registered

How much confidence should you place in this inspection picture?

This page shows the headline inspection signals. Care Home Check tells you how much weight they deserve, whether the evidence may be dated, and which questions should shape your visit.

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Is The Shrubbery Financially Stable?

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Source: Public financial records

Based on accounts filed Mar 2025

Financial Watchlist

High Public Financial Risk

Public financial records found

Company status: Active

Latest accounts filed Mar 2025

Trading since 2011 (14 years)

Area pricing context unavailable

What Care Home Check adds

The free page gives you a watchlist signal. The full report explains what sits behind it and what to ask before you commit.

•Who really owns and operates the home
•Whether debt, charges, or filings suggest pressure
•Whether leadership changes or review patterns raise concern
•Plain-English verdict and questions to take on your visit

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Financial Health

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Costs & Funding

The Shrubbery: Weekly Fees & Funding Options

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Costs & Funding

Source: Registration records

Estimated fees and funding options based on registration records and regional benchmarks.

How care at this home can be funded

Local Authority

Your council contributes based on a financial assessment. You may still pay a contribution.

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This home accepts council and NHS funding. Our Care Home Funding Report gives a screening indication for NHS-funded care, council support and Deferred Payment Agreements.

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Costs & Funding

Source: Registration records

Estimated fees and funding options based on registration records and regional benchmarks.

How care at this home can be funded

Local Authority

Your council contributes based on a financial assessment. You may still pay a contribution.

Not sure how you'd pay for care?

This home accepts council and NHS funding. Our Care Home Funding Report gives a screening indication for NHS-funded care, council support and Deferred Payment Agreements.

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Care & Medical

Can this home safely meet your care needs?

Check supported conditions, specialist capability, and clinical coverage before taking this home further.

Care Capabilities

Service Types

What type of care is provided

Residential Home

Domiciliary Care

Specialisms

Specialist experience with

Dementia

Mental Health

Physical Disability

Sight or hearing impairment

Learning Disability

Adults 65+

Conditions

Can support people living with

Alzheimer's

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Care Fit at a Glance

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How well this home matches common care needs — based on registration data and services offered.

Likely a good fit if you need

Dementia support
Wheelchair access

Important questions before deciding

1How do you support residents who wander or become distressed?
2How do you tailor care plans in the first 2 weeks after move-in?
3How often are families updated, and who is the main contact?

Family Reviews

The Shrubbery Care Home Reviews — What Families Say

Focus on repeated patterns that indicate strengths and the questions worth asking on your visit.

The Shrubbery Reviews: What Families Say

Review data is being refreshed for this home.

Headline signal shown, deeper context available in the report

We are still aggregating public family feedback for this home. Request a shortlist and we can include manual review notes where available.

Surface data can still miss the wider patternHow much confidence the signals deserve, what they may mean together, and what to ask next

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Family Reviews

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Background context

Home profile

Provider and registration context for The Shrubbery, useful once you have already reviewed the main decision sections above.

The Shrubbery is a residential care home in Gillingham, South East, operated by Langley House Trust since 2023. The home has 28 beds. The home specialises in dementia care, including support for Alzheimer's.

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

Contact & Directions

01634717085 Visit website

Location & Neighbourhood

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43-45, Park Avenue, Gillingham, ME7 4AQ

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Headline signal shown, deeper context available in the report

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.

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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

Food standards and dining arrangements based on hygiene records and published information.

Headline signal shown, deeper context available in the report

Dining and nutrition details for this home are being verified. A detailed nutrition profile can be included in your shortlist.

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Facilities & Features

2 feature groups available

Essential features shown first

Accessibility

Wheelchair Access

Rooms

Ensuite

Single Rooms

Own Furniture

Next Steps

Is The Shrubbery a good care home, and what should you do before deciding?

Use the visit checklist and FAQs to compare homes confidently and avoid costly mistakes.

Questions to Ask When Visiting The Shrubbery

Use this care home visit checklist at The Shrubbery to turn the public signals on this page into practical in-person checks before you decide.

What to test on your visit to The Shrubbery

1Who leads day to day on this floor, and how long have they been in post?
2How do you support residents who wander or become distressed in practice?

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.

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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

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

Financial

Inspection

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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