Learning disability care homes in Swale

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Swale has 26 learning disability care homes registered with the Care Quality Commission. Of the homes on this page, the CQC rates 4 Outstanding, 16 Good and 4 Requires improvement. 2 homes are not rated yet. Kent council paid on average £1,096 a week for a residential care place and £1,277 for a nursing place for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025 (GOV.UK adult social care finance report).

All care homes in Swale (44)

Swale at a glance

26on this list

Official rating
  • Outstanding4
  • Good16
  • Requires improvement4
  • Not yet rated2
  • 83% rated Good or Outstanding
  • Average score7.8 / 10
  • Types of care85% offer younger adults
How this list is ordered

This list includes every home in Swale on the CQC register, whatever its rating. The highest scores come first and homes not yet inspected come last.

Paying never changes a home's rating, score or place. Top places are only offered to homes rated Good or Outstanding and are always labelled.

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26 learning disability care homes in Swale

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Aspley House

Run by Insight Specialist Behavioural Service Ltd

204 London Road, Sittingbourne, ME10 1QA
OutstandingCQC · Feb 2018

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 4 beds
  • Learning disabilities
  • Younger adults

Residential care home for 4 residents in Sittingbourne, run by Insight Specialist Behavioural Service Ltd. Supports learning disabilities and younger adults.

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Insight SBS ltd 201 London Road

Run by Insight Specialist Behavioural Service Ltd

201 London Road, Sittingbourne, ME10 1PA
OutstandingCQC · Jul 2018

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 3 beds
  • Learning disabilities
  • Younger adults

Insight SBS ltd 201 London Road provides community-based residential care for adults with learning disabilities and behaviours that challenge community services. The home is designed to offer a home-like setting where residents can take part in everyday decisions and build meaningful, rewarding lives.

Its approach is informed by Positive Behaviour Support, using values and data-led methods to understand needs, motivations and alternative skills.

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Lady Dane Farmhouse

Run by Strode Park Foundation For People With Disabilities

Love Lane, Faversham, ME13 8BJ
OutstandingCQC · Apr 2026
  • Residential
  • 15 beds
  • Elderly care
  • Learning disabilities
  • Physical disabilities

Lady Dane Farmhouse supports older people, younger adults and people with learning or physical disabilities through residential care within Strode Park Foundation’s charitable services. The foundation also runs supported living, day opportunities and respite breaks, giving families access to related forms of care and support.

Its work includes care at home and nursing and end-of-life services, alongside residential homes and community programmes.

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Moordean

Run by Insight Specialist Behavioural Service Ltd

Oak Lane, Minster On Sea, Sheerness, ME12 3QP
OutstandingCQC · Dec 2017

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 6 beds
  • Learning disabilities
  • Younger adults

Moordean provides specialist residential support for adults with learning disabilities and additional behaviours that challenge community services. Its approach is informed by Positive Behaviour Support, using values-led and data-informed methods to understand needs, build skills and support quality of life.

The service operates community homes in North Kent, with properties placed near local amenities and public services.

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Orchard Cottage

Run by Insight Specialist Behavioural Service Ltd

Keycol Hill, Newington, Sittingbourne, ME9 8NE
GoodCQC · Jul 2023
  • Residential
  • 3 beds
  • Learning disabilities
  • Younger adults

Orchard Cottage provides residential support for younger adults with learning disabilities and additional behaviours that challenge community services. It forms part of Insight Behavioural Service, a specialist organisation developed by people with backgrounds in learning disability nursing and community care.

The service’s homes are designed to provide an ordinary quality of life within the community for people with complex needs.

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23 Oak Avenue

Run by Insight Specialist Behavioural Service Ltd

Minster on sea,, Sheerness, Isle of Sheppey, ME12 3QT
GoodCQC · Sept 2026
  • Residential
  • 3 beds
  • Learning disabilities
  • Younger adults

Adults with learning disabilities and behaviours that challenge community services are supported at 23 Oak Avenue. Insight Specialist Behavioural Service helps residents live within the community, participate in daily decisions and work towards meaningful, rewarding lives.

Its Positive Behaviour Support work uses individual needs, motivations and data to shape practical support and develop alternative skills.

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6a Sheerstone

Run by CLBD Limited

6a Sheerstone, Iwade, Sittingbourne, ME9 8RN
GoodCQC · Apr 2022

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 1 bed
  • Learning disabilities

Residential care home for 1 resident in Sittingbourne, run by CLBD Limited. Supports learning disabilities.

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Ashurst House

Run by Ashurst House Limited

9 Briton Road, Faversham, ME13 8QH
GoodCQC · Jan 2022

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 8 beds
  • Elderly care
  • Learning disabilities
  • Physical disabilities

Ashurst House provides 24-hour residential care for adults with disabilities and mental health conditions. Staff offer personal and practical support, helping residents pursue enjoyment, achievement, dignity and independence in everyday life.

Support planning involves the person, those acting on their behalf and the Local Authority assessment of individual needs.

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Bridge House

Run by Cartref Homes UK Limited

115 Grovehurst Road, Sittingbourne, ME10 2TA
GoodCQC · May 2018

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 5 beds
  • Learning disabilities
  • Younger adults

Bridge House provides residential and supported living services for adults and young people with learning disabilities, including people with challenging behaviours, mental health needs or forensic histories. The service is built around person-centred objectives, practical support and progress towards more independent living.

Staff develop care plans, teach life skills and use positive behaviour support approaches.

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Byfield Court

Run by Achieve Together Limited

Sheppey Way, Bobbing, Sittingbourne, ME9 8PJ
GoodCQC · Apr 2025
  • Residential
  • 11 beds
  • Learning disabilities
  • Physical disabilities
  • Younger adults

Byfield Court provides residential care and support for people with learning disabilities, physical disabilities and complex needs. Achieve together also supports autistic people, people with acquired brain injuries, mental health needs, profound and multiple learning disabilities and additional support needs across its wider services.

The provider’s nurse-led team brings clinical guidance, protocols, training and competency assessment into…

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Cartref House

Run by Cartref Homes UK Limited

22 London Road, Sittingbourne, ME10 1NA
GoodCQC · Oct 2026
  • Residential
  • 6 beds
  • Learning disabilities
  • Mental health
  • Younger adults

Cartref House provides residential and supported living support for young people and adults with learning disabilities, including people with mental health difficulties, challenging behaviours or forensic histories. Its service is designed for individuals progressing towards greater independence, whether they live alone, with family or in a multi-occupancy house.

Support is built around person-centred care plans, positive behaviour support and…

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Ellens Court Care Home

Run by Inspire Care Outreach Limited

Lady Margaret Manor Road, Doddington, Sittingbourne, ME9 0NT
GoodCQC · Dec 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 9 beds
  • Dementia
  • Learning disabilities
  • Mental health

Ellens Court provides accommodation and personal support for nine people aged 18 and over with learning disabilities. The service is registered for residential care without nursing and supports people through person-centred care plans, choices and risk assessments.

The property sits in three acres with gardens and outbuildings, while the wider Inspire Care approach can include shared accommodation or single flats depending on a person’s needs,…

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Insight Teynham

Run by Insight Specialist Behavioural Service Ltd

5 London Road, Teynham, Sittingbourne, ME9 9QW
GoodCQC · Aug 2026
  • Residential
  • 13 beds
  • Learning disabilities
  • Younger adults

Insight Teynham supports adults with learning disabilities and severe challenging behaviour in a home-like community setting. The service is designed to help people achieve meaningful, rewarding lives while taking part in day-to-day decisions and developing self-determination.

Staff use Positive Behaviour Support to understand each person’s needs and motivations, helping them develop alternative or adaptive skills.

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Rhyme House

Run by Achieve Together Limited

9-11 Chaucer Road, Sittingbourne, ME10 1EZ
GoodCQC · Jul 2022

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 10 beds
  • Learning disabilities
  • Mental health
  • Physical disabilities

Rhyme House provides residential support for people with learning disabilities, mental health needs, physical disabilities and complex support requirements. The home is part of Achieve Together, which also offers transition planning, hospital discharge support and internal nurse-led guidance across its specialist services.

The wider approach focuses on person-centred support, life skills and safer transitions into adult services or community…

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Rose House

Run by CLBD Limited

42 The Street, Iwade, Sittingbourne, ME9 8SJ
GoodCQC · Oct 2021

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 4 beds
  • Learning disabilities
  • Mental health
  • Younger adults

Rose House supports adults with learning disabilities, autism and mental health needs through CLBD’s residential care services. Its specialist approach is particularly relevant to people with complex needs, including individuals moving from hospital into community placements or those whose previous placements have broken down.

CLBD considers the person, their relationships, health and environment when shaping support.

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School Lane

Run by CLBD Limited

35 School Lane, Iwade, Sittingbourne, ME9 8SE
GoodCQC · Dec 2018

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 3 beds
  • Learning disabilities
  • Mental health
  • Physical disabilities

Residential care home for 3 residents in Sittingbourne, run by CLBD Limited. Supports learning disabilities, mental health, physical disabilities and younger adults.

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Sunnyfields

Run by Optimal Living (Kent) Limited

241 Queenborough Road, Minster On Sea, Sheerness, ME12 3EW
GoodCQC · Nov 2018

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 4 beds
  • Elderly care
  • Learning disabilities
  • Mental health

Residential care home for 4 residents in Sheerness, run by Optimal Living (Kent) Limited. Supports older people, learning disabilities, mental health, physical disabilities, sensory impairment and younger adults.

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The Kent Autistic Trust - 9 Perrys Close

Run by The Kent Autistic Trust

9 Perry's Close, Faversham, ME13 7BX
GoodCQC · May 2018

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 6 beds
  • Learning disabilities

The Kent Autistic Trust supports autistic young people and adults through registered care services, day and resource centres, outreach and community support. Its approach is personalised, with support plans tailored to each person’s needs and opportunities to develop skills, take risks and grow in everyday life.

The organisation also provides training and an autism specialist approach for families and professionals.

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Ulcomb House

Run by Cartref Homes UK Limited

24 London Road, Sittingbourne, ME10 1NA
GoodCQC · Jul 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 5 beds
  • Learning disabilities
  • Younger adults

Ulcomb House provides residential and supported living services for young people and adults with learning disabilities, including people who may have challenging behaviour, mental health difficulties or forensic histories. The service is designed to help residents develop skills, make meaningful decisions and progress towards more independent living.

Staff create person-centred care plans, provide positive behaviour support and teach practical…

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Hill Farm

Run by Optimal Living (Kent) Limited

15 Keycol Hill, Bobbing, Sittingbourne, ME9 8LZ
GoodCQC · Apr 2022
  • Responsive Requires improvement

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 9 beds
  • Elderly care
  • Learning disabilities
  • Mental health

Hill Farm provides residential, outreach and supported living services for people with learning disabilities, autism, mental health and complex health needs. Its support focuses on confidence, daily skills and increasing independence, with individual programmes aimed at positive behaviour and community integration.

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What to look for in learning disability care homes

  1. Communication methods matched to the person’s preferences

    Communication methods matched to the person’s preferences and needs.

  2. Support for independence

    Support for independence, relationships, work, education and community life.

  3. Positive behaviour support

    Positive behaviour support and clear safeguarding arrangements.

Questions families ask

What should learning disability care homes offer?

Good learning disability support should be person-centred, promote choice and help people maintain skills and community connections. Ask how communication and decision-making are adapted for each resident.

How many learning disability care homes are there in Swale?

26 learning disability care homes in Swale are on the CQC register (data of 2 November 2026).

Which learning disability care homes in Swale are rated Outstanding?

Aspley House, Insight SBS ltd 201 London Road, Lady Dane Farmhouse and Moordean.

How much does a care home cost in Swale?

Kent council paid on average £1,096 a week for residential care and £1,277 for nursing care for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025. For adults aged 18 to 64 it paid £1,834 and £1,432. Across England the averages were £982 and £1,102 for people aged 65 and over. People who pay for their own care are often charged more, so ask each home for its weekly fee.

How are these care homes ordered?

Ordered by the MyCareCheck score: the average of the five CQC key-question ratings (safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led) on a 0 to 10 scale, where Outstanding is 10, Good 8, Requires improvement 5 and Inadequate 2. Homes the CQC has not rated yet come last. No home is left out because of its rating.

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