Chitty Barn
Residential care home · Dover
Chittys Barn, Salisbury Road, Dover, CT16 1EU
Run by LDC Care Company Ltd
- OutstandingCQC · Mar 2018
- 8.8Our score
- Beds3
- Type of careResidential
- Phone01303 276000
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 17 March 2018
Inspected more than 4 years ago
What the inspectors rate
- SafeGood
- EffectiveGood
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveOutstanding
- Well-ledOutstanding
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- Chitty Barn
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Outstanding
- Register number
- 1-1480364384
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About Chitty Barn
Chitty Barn supports adults with learning disabilities, mental health needs and other complex requirements through residential care in East Kent. The home forms part of a family-run organisation that also provides supported living, with packages arranged around the person’s needs and accommodation that may be shared or single-person.
Positive Behaviour Support is a central feature of the wider organisation. Its in-house PBS team delivers accredited training and uses proactive, person-centred approaches to improve quality of life. The service can support people whose learning, behavioural or physical disabilities may not fit conventional care packages. An in-house PBS team delivers accredited training across the organisation.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Dover
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Felbrigg HouseDover | 0.1 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| United Response - 1 St Alphege RoadDover | 0.1 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Reddington HouseDover | 0.1 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| St Stephens Nursing HomeDover | 0.2 miles | Requires improvement | 5.0 | |
| Avondale Castlemount LodgeDover | 0.4 miles | Good | 8.0 |
Also run by LDC Care Company Ltd
| Name | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reddington HouseDover | Good | 8.0 | |
| The GlenDover | Outstanding | 8.8 | |
| Little GlenDover | Good | 8.0 |
What stands out
What stands out
- In-house Positive Behaviour Support team
- Shared or single-person packages
Suits: Adults with complex learning or mental health support needs
Types of care
- Dementia
- Elderly care
- Learning disabilities
- Mental health
- Physical disabilities
- Sensory impairment
- Younger adults
Also works on: residential
Location
Chittys Barn, Salisbury Road, Dover, CT16 1EU
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Questions families ask
Who does Chitty Barn support?
They support complex individuals with learning disabilities and mental health issues and illnesses to live as fully as possible.
Does Chitty Barn offer single-person supported living?
Yes. They can provide either shared or single-person supported living packages, depending on the individual’s needs.
Does Chitty Barn provide supported living as well as residential care?
Yes. LDC Care provides residential locations and fully personalised supported living packages tailored to the specific needs of each individual.
Do they use Positive Behaviour Support?
Yes. Their in-house Positive Behaviour Support team delivers accredited training to employees and uses proactive, person-centred approaches to improve quality of life.
How much does Chitty Barn cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask Chitty Barn for its weekly fee. As a guide, Kent council paid on average £1,096 a week for a residential care place for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025, against £982 across England (GOV.UK adult social care finance report). People who pay for their own care are usually charged more than councils pay.