Whiston House

Whiston House is a residential care home in Ashford, in the Kent council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 15 residents. It provides care for people with a learning disability or autism and people with mental health needs. It is run by CareTech Community Services, which operates 136 care homes in England. The home has been registered since November 2010.

At its latest inspection, published November 2019, the CQC rated Whiston House 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.

Whiston House has not published its fees and has not yet confirmed them to us. Care homes in Kent with a fee on record typically charge about £1,500 a week for residential care and £1,550 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 Whiston House include Halden Heights Care Community, Boldshaves Oast and Acacia House - Tenterden. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, costs from about £1,120 a week.