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Wantsum Lodge

32 St Mildreds Road, Ramsgate, CT11 0EF

Residential care home · 41 beds · Deer Capital

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Weekly fee
Not published
area typical £1,470
CQC rating
Good
March 2019
Beds
41
residential
Family reviews
None yet
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Compare with a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers

The typical residential home in Kent
£1,470a week

About £76,440 a year

For a couple, two places: £2,940 a week

PrimeCarersA live-in carer, at home
£1,120a week

The typical live-in carer near Kent, set by the carer

Staying at home could cost about £350 a week less, £18,200 over a year

A couple can share one carer, about £1,355 a week, £1,585 a week less than two places.

See live-in carers near Ramsgate
39 live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Kent

PrimeCarers runs this site. Carers on it are self-employed and set their own rates. Every carer has had an enhanced DBS check in the last 18 months, ID and right-to-work checks and an online interview. Their skills and training are for you to check with them.

About Wantsum Lodge

Wantsum Lodge is a residential care home in Ramsgate, in the Kent council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 41 residents. It provides care for people living with dementia and older people. It is run by Deer Capital, which operates 56 care homes in England. The home has been registered since July 2013.

At its latest inspection, published March 2019, the CQC rated Wantsum Lodge Good, which means the CQC found the service performing well and meeting its expectations. Ratings can change after a new inspection, so check the CQC report before you visit.

Wantsum Lodge has not published its fees and has not yet told us what they are. Care homes in Kent with a fee on record typically charge about £1,470 a week for residential care and £1,535 for nursing care, so expect a figure in that range and ask the home for a written quote.

There are 499 registered care homes in Kent. The nearest to Wantsum Lodge include Ashdene House, Keele House and Ramsgate Care Centre. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, typically costs about £1,120 a week across England.

Care provided

  • Residential care
  • Dementia care
  • Older people

Registration

Brand
Deer Capital
Registered with CQC
July 2013
Latest CQC rating
Good (March 2019)
Council area
Kent
Read the CQC inspection report, explained
The CQC inspection, explained
Safe?
Good
Are people protected from harm? Staffing, medicines, infection control, safeguarding.
Effective?
Good
Does the care work? Training, consent, food and drink, working with GPs and nurses.
Caring?
Good
Are people treated with kindness and dignity?
Responsive?
Good
Is care built around the person? Care plans, activities, complaints.
Well-led?
Good
Is the home run well? The manager, the culture, how problems get found and fixed.
Rated Good; inspectors found safe, kind and personalised care, with some medicine records needing close checking.

We read the full inspection report and explain what inspectors praised, what concerned them, and what it means for your family. Read the CQC report explained →

Fees

Wantsum Lodge has not published its fees and has not yet told us what they are. Care homes in Kent typically charge about £1,470 a week for residential care and £1,535 for nursing care. A live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers typically costs £1,120 a week, shown on each carer's profile.

Reviews

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Common questions about Wantsum Lodge

How much does Wantsum Lodge cost?

Wantsum Lodge has not published its fees. Care homes in Kent typically charge about £1,470 a week for residential care and £1,535 for nursing care. Ask the home for a written quote.

What is the CQC rating for Wantsum Lodge?

The Care Quality Commission rated Wantsum Lodge Good in March 2019. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.

Does Wantsum Lodge provide nursing care?

No. Wantsum Lodge is registered as a care home without nursing. Staff provide personal care; visiting district nurses cover nursing needs.

Does Wantsum Lodge offer dementia care?

Yes. Wantsum Lodge is registered to care for people living with dementia.

How many residents does Wantsum Lodge have?

Wantsum Lodge is registered for up to 41 residents.

Care at home

39 live-in carers within about an hour of Kent

These are self-employed carers on PrimeCarers, the introductory agency that runs this directory. Each has a profile with their own rates and reviews from families, and you choose who to talk to.

Most charge £980 to £1,260 a week. 33 can care for a couple. 12 years' experience on average.

“Always on time and with a lovely smile for my mum. Theresa is kind and sensitive to my mum's needs.”
Anthea D., about Theresa L.
“Irene was a very kind and empathetic carer who knew just the right words to say to put a smile on my face.”
Winnie N., about Irene N.
See live-in carers near KentProfiles, rates and reviews are free to look at.

Every carer has had an enhanced DBS check in the last 18 months, ID and right-to-work checks and an online interview. Their skills and training are for you to check with them. Carers set their own rates, and who is free changes week to week.

Other care homes near Ramsgate

Ashdene House, Ramsgate

Ashdene House

Ramsgate, CT11 · 0.0 km · 18 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialAllied Care
Fee not published
Area typical £1,470 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
PrimeCarersAnother option

Stay at home with a live-in carer near Ramsgate

A carer moves in, so there is no move, no shared lounge and your own routine. Each carer’s profile shows their rate, experience and reviews, and you choose who to talk to.

39 live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Kent
Live-in, a week
typically £1,120
A couple sharing one carer about £1,355
Keele House, Ramsgate

Keele House

Ramsgate, CT11 · 0.9 km · 31 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialDementiaN & I Healthcare
Fee not published
Area typical £1,470 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
Ramsgate Care Centre, Ramsgate

Ramsgate Care Centre

Ramsgate, CT11 · 1.2 km · 50 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialDeer Capital
Fee not published
Area typical £1,470 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week

See all 56 care homes run by Deer Capital