The Chilterns
Nursing home · Westgate-on-Sea
5-9 Sea Road, Westgate On Sea, CT8 8SA
Run by Optima Care Limited
- Requires improvementCQC · Sept 2021
- 5.0Our score
- Beds24
- Type of careNursing
- Phone01843 832628
Inspectors asked it to improve: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 9 September 2021
Inspected more than 4 years ago
What the inspectors rate
- SafeRequires improvement
- EffectiveRequires improvement
- CaringRequires improvement
- ResponsiveRequires improvement
- Well-ledRequires improvement
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- The Chilterns
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Requires improvement
- Register number
- 1-1293681109
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About The Chilterns
The Chilterns provides residential, supported living and transition services for adults with learning disabilities, including people with complex needs and severe or enduring mental health conditions. Its wider service model includes community living, young adult transition and support for older people with learning disabilities.
Accommodation is available through different housing options, including single or shared properties in the community. Staff follow a person-centred approach supported by specialist training in communication, active support, pathway planning and therapeutic management of violence and aggression. The people we support always remain at the centre of their programme of care and support.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Westgate-on-Sea
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eaton Lodge Nursing HomeWestgate-on-Sea | 0.1 miles | Requires improvement | 6.8 | |
| Ocean SwellWestgate-on-Sea | 0.1 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Avondale HouseWestgate-on-Sea | 0.1 miles | |||
| Roxburgh HouseWestgate-on-sea | 0.1 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Westcliffe VillaWestgate-on-Sea | 0.2 miles | Requires improvement | 6.8 |
Also run by Optima Care Limited
| Name | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| The MeadowsHerne Bay | |||
| Eastry HouseSandwich | Requires improvement | 5.0 | |
| Bon SecoursDeal | Requires improvement | 6.8 | |
| SeahavenDeal | Requires improvement | 6.8 |
What stands out
What stands out
- Supported living and transition services
- Single or shared community housing
- Specialist staff training
Suits: Adults needing specialist learning disability or mental health support
Types of care
Also works on: nursing
Location
5-9 Sea Road, Westgate On Sea, CT8 8SA
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Questions families ask
How much does The Chilterns cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask The Chilterns for its weekly fee. As a guide, Kent council paid on average £1,277 a week for a nursing care place for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025, against £1,102 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 The Chilterns 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). In a nursing home the NHS also pays £267.68 a week towards the nursing care of residents assessed as needing it. People whose needs are mainly health needs may qualify for NHS Continuing Healthcare, which pays the full fee.