Question 1

What do the latest CQC results for SENSE - 89 Hastings Avenue show?

Accepted Answer

SENSE - 89 Hastings Avenue is rated Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), England's independent regulator of health and social care. The most recent inspection was on 4 April 2019. Source: CQC inspection report (https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-120444895).

Question 2

Is SENSE - 89 Hastings Avenue a good care home?

Accepted Answer

Whether SENSE - 89 Hastings Avenue looks like a good care home depends on its latest CQC results, review patterns, and any financial or enforcement concerns. It is currently rated Outstanding by the CQC. The most recent inspection was on 4 April 2019. No current enforcement actions are recorded. Public company records currently suggest high public financial risk for the provider. The safest next step is to compare these signals with your visit questions and care needs.

Question 3

How much does SENSE - 89 Hastings Avenue cost per week?

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Weekly fees at SENSE - 89 Hastings Avenue start from £1,155. Costs may vary depending on the level of care required.

Question 4

Does SENSE - 89 Hastings Avenue accept NHS or local authority funding?

Accepted Answer

SENSE - 89 Hastings Avenue 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/).

Question 5

Is SENSE - 89 Hastings Avenue a nursing home or a residential care home?

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SENSE - 89 Hastings Avenue 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/1-120444895).

Question 6

How many beds does SENSE - 89 Hastings Avenue have?

Accepted Answer

SENSE - 89 Hastings Avenue has 4 registered beds. The home provides residential care without nursing. Source: CQC registration data (https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-120444895).

Question 7

Are SENSE - 89 Hastings Avenue's reviews enough to make a decision?

Accepted Answer

Public feedback coverage for SENSE - 89 Hastings Avenue is below the threshold for reviews to carry much weight on their own. RightCareHome does not infer a stronger conclusion from a thin sample, so put more emphasis on the latest CQC report, inspection history, fee quote, financial risk signals, and what the manager can evidence during your visit. Reviews are strongest when they confirm the same strengths or concerns that appear in inspection evidence and your visit questions.

Question 8

Is SENSE - 89 Hastings Avenue safe?

Accepted Answer

SENSE - 89 Hastings Avenue is rated "Outstanding" for Safety by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). No enforcement actions are currently recorded. Source: CQC inspection report (https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-120444895).

Question 9

Who owns SENSE - 89 Hastings Avenue?

Accepted Answer

SENSE - 89 Hastings Avenue is operated by SENSE SCOTLAND (Companies House number: SC147570). Ownership type: unknown.

Question 10

Has SENSE - 89 Hastings Avenue had enforcement actions?

Accepted Answer

There are no current enforcement actions recorded against SENSE - 89 Hastings Avenue by the CQC. Source: CQC registration data (https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-120444895).

Question 11

Is SENSE - 89 Hastings Avenue financially stable?

Accepted Answer

Current public company records suggest high public financial risk for SENSE - 89 Hastings Avenue. The latest filed accounts we reviewed are dated 31 March 2025. This should be checked alongside recent inspection evidence and your visit questions.

Question 12

Is SENSE - 89 Hastings Avenue at risk of closure?

Accepted Answer

No public source can guarantee whether SENSE - 89 Hastings Avenue 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.

Question 13

What should I compare before choosing SENSE - 89 Hastings Avenue?

Accepted Answer

Before choosing SENSE - 89 Hastings Avenue, compare latest CQC overall, Safe, and Well-Led ratings, family review volume and repeated themes, published weekly fees and what is included, funding routes accepted by the home, and public financial risk or company-record gaps. Then compare those signals with other care homes in Margate, because a home can look acceptable in isolation but weaker once price, reviews, CQC evidence, and financial risk are viewed against local alternatives.

Question 14

Is SENSE - 89 Hastings Avenue's CQC rating improving or declining?

Accepted Answer

Recent inspection history suggests SENSE - 89 Hastings Avenue's CQC position is improving. The most recent inspection we reference was on 4 April 2019.

Question 15

How do SENSE - 89 Hastings Avenue's fees compare to the local average?

Accepted Answer

Based on current local pricing benchmarks, SENSE - 89 Hastings Avenue's published weekly fees from £1,155 look below area average. Final weekly costs can still vary depending on the level of care required.

Question 16

How do I know if I'm paying too much for SENSE - 89 Hastings Avenue?

Accepted Answer

Start by comparing SENSE - 89 Hastings Avenue's published weekly fees with the local care home benchmark. On this page, those fees look below area average. Lower pricing can be a good sign for affordability, but families should still check what is and is not included in the weekly rate. The safest way to judge value is to compare price against care fit, inspection strength, and the unanswered questions you still have after reviewing the page.

Question 17

What questions should I ask when visiting SENSE - 89 Hastings Avenue?

Accepted Answer

When visiting SENSE - 89 Hastings Avenue, 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.

Question 18

What does our visit checklist include for SENSE - 89 Hastings Avenue?

Accepted Answer

Our visit checklist for SENSE - 89 Hastings Avenue 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.

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