12 Channel Lea
Residential care home · Deal
12 Channel Lea, Walmer, Deal, CT14 7UG
Run by Voyage 1 Limited
- GoodCQC · Jan 2026
- 8.0Our score
- Beds3
- Type of careResidential
- Phone01304 367131
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 19 January 2026
What the inspectors rate
- SafeGood
- EffectiveGood
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveGood
- Well-ledGood
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- 12 Channel Lea
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Good
- Register number
- 1-1435221672
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About 12 Channel Lea
Learning disability support for younger adults is the clearest focus at 12 Channel Lea, a registered residential care home without nursing. The home sits within Voyage Care’s specialist provision for people with learning disabilities, autism, brain injuries and complex needs. Support can be delivered in a registered care home, supported living accommodation, at home or in the community, depending on the person’s circumstances.
Voyage Care uses a person-centred approach in which residents work towards goals linked to independence, meaning and connection. The wider support pathway can include autism support and brain injury rehabilitation, while the home setting provides a place to live with tailored assistance. This makes 12 Channel Lea relevant to families and professionals looking for residential care connected to broader community and home-based support.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Deal
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Anselm's Nursing HomeDeal | 0.1 miles | Inadequate | 3.8 | |
| Ami Group - The Knoll Unit and Ami Court UnitDeal | 0.1 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| MeadowsideDeal | 0.2 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Generals MeadowDeal | 0.2 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Bradfield Residential HomeDeal | 0.3 miles | Good | 8.0 |
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| Millstream HouseRochester | Good | 8.0 | |
| The HadlowsTonbridge | Good | 8.0 |
What stands out
What stands out
- Person-centred goal setting
- Voyage Care specialist support
- Flexible care settings
Suits: Younger adults with learning disabilities
Types of care
Also works on: residential
Location
12 Channel Lea, Walmer, Deal, CT14 7UG
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Questions families ask
How much does 12 Channel Lea cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask 12 Channel Lea for its weekly fee. As a guide, Kent council paid on average £1,834 a week for a residential care place for adults aged 18 to 64 in 2024-2025, against £1,883 across England (GOV.UK adult social care finance report). People who pay for their own care are usually charged more than councils pay.
Who pays for a place in this home?
Ask 12 Channel Lea whether it takes residents funded by Kent council and what it charges people who pay for themselves. In England the council may help after a needs assessment and a financial assessment if savings and assets are below £23,250 (2026 to 2027 rules). People whose needs are mainly health needs may qualify for NHS Continuing Healthcare, which pays the full fee.