Bradbury Grange
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74 Canterbury Road
Whitstable
Kent
CT5 4HE
| Care Type | Care Home |
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| Care Category | Residential | Dementia | Respite |
| Availability | Yes |
| Weekly Prices From |
£1,334.58
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| Regulator's Rating | Requires Improvement |
Meet The Manager
Kim Saint is Manager at Bradbury Grange.
Kim has worked for many years in health and social care, in many sectors and with many different client groups.
When you visit MHA Bradbury Grange, it isn’t just the beautiful Grade II-listed Tudor architecture or the coastal charm of Whitstable that will stay with you. It’s the warmth, dedication, and genuine compassion of a team who believe in making every moment matter. This is a place where togetherness, care, and community naturally come together - where every small gesture and grand effort is part of daily life for its 50 residents.
You’ll find much to admire here: a lovingly maintained courtyard garden, a recently redecorated summer house, and award-winning team who infuse each day with activity, energy, care, and compassion. Bradbury Grange isn’t just a place where memories are held; it’s a place where they’re made.
| Care Options | We Can Provide |
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| Support For | Companionship, Personal care. |
| Disability Support | Physical Disability, Physically Frail, Walking Frame. |
| Medication | By Mouth. |
| Type Of Dementia | Mild Dementia, Moderate Dementia. |
| Dementia Behaviour | Mild Forgetfulness. |
| Dementia Specialisms | Alzheimer's. |
| Respite Care | Yes |
Autumna has invited care providers to evidence the infection control measures they are carrying out, above and beyond those laid out by the government, in order to keep residents, staff and visitors safe.
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We are working within the government guidelines to help protect our staff and clients. |
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| Infection Control Initiatives in place | ||
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Independent Assessments | We have been independently assessed in our approach to infection control. |
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Infection Control Training | Our staff are trained to use measures which prevent and control infections. |
| Connectivity for resident testing, monitoring & communications |
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Infection control and the safety of both residents and staff often requires quarantine measures and the isolation of care home residents. To test, monitor and allow residents to communicate with relatives, the prevalence of room-level connectivity within the home is becoming increasingly relevant. Wireless Internet access (WiFi) The Care Organisation has not indicated availability Mobile Phone Network Coverage (mobile “signal”) The Care Organisation has not indicated availability Telephone for external calling The Care Organisation has not indicated availability |
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We are on Facebook| Minimum Age |
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| 65 |
| Our Building and Facilities |
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We would never want people to feel like they’re walking into a business or a hotel. Because this is a home first and foremost, and you can sense that in your surroundings. We’re proud that people can make this place their own… somewhere that brings those natural feelings of warmth, security, and belonging. Bradbury Grange has the latest safety and security design features so you can live life to the fullest with peace of mind. Shared facilities
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| Is Our Home Purpose Built |
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| Yes |
| The Year Our Home Was Built |
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| 10 May 2010 |
| How Many Floors We Have |
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| 2 |
| Who Owns Our Building |
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| Charity |
| Communal Rooms |
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| Activities Room, Dining Rooms, Sitting Rooms, TV Lounges. |
| What Else Do We Provide |
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| Beauty Salon, Hairdressers, Lift. |
| Our Garden |
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| Communal Garden, Communal Patio, Private Garden(s), Seating, Secure Garden, Summer House, Wheelchair Friendly Access. |
| Description |
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All of the bedrooms at Bradbury Grange are comfortably furnished and have an en suite wet room. We have free wifi throughout the home. You can bring your own furniture to furnish your room, such as a favourite armchair or your own bed. Walls can be personalised with your own pictures, shelving, and ornaments. Accommodation
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| About Our Rooms | |
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| Number Of Rooms | 50 |
| Number Of Ensuite Rooms | 50 |
| We offer these types of ensuite rooms: Wet Rooms. | |
| Type Of Room |
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| Single Room. |
| Room Features |
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| Furnished, Unfurnished. |
| Room Facilities |
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| Freeview TV, Internet Access, Wifi. |
Save 20% on the first three months of a self funded, permanent care placement. For full terms and conditions see our website.
3 weeks of respite care for the price of 2 weeks. For full terms and conditions go to https://mha.org.uk/terms-conditions/promotions
| Weekly Fees Start From | Fee |
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| Residential Fees From / Price Per Week | £1,334.58 |
| Respite Fees From / Price Per Week | £1,334.58 |
| Funding Types | |
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| Local Authority | Kent |
| Region | South East |
| We Accept Self-Funding Clients | Yes |
| We Accept Local Authority Funding | No |
| We Accept Local Authority funding with a Third Party Top-Up | Yes |
Choice Dining is a food-focused accreditation designed to give care-seekers like yourself the ability to consider and compare the dining experience within different care settings.
To be awarded the Choice Dining badge, a care home will have committed to delivering exceptional dining experiences with a strong focus on preference, individuality, hygiene and the environment. You can explore the specifics of all participating homes in the tab below to learn more about the food on offer, how it is served and presented and what they’re doing to cater for your personal taste. Find out more about Choice Dining.
| Styles of Food |
 Gluten-free
Pureed
Vegan
Vegetarian
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| Dining Locations |
Bedroom Dining
Lounge/Diner
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| Dining Styles |
Hot Trolley
Room Service
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| Hospitality |
Guests are welcome for dinner (Covid permitting)
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The preparation, nutritional value and presentation of food.
Attractive drinks and adaptive cups/glasses are available and accessible where needed.
Individual dietary needs are person centred.
Meals reflect the nutritional needs of the residents.
Our menu is balanced.
Snacks are provided for residents that require texture-modified food.
Sweet and savoury foods are provided between meals (this does not just include cakes and biscuits).
Hot Trolley
Room Service
A critical component for good health.
5 Star Rated by UK Food Standards. Hand hygiene for both residents and staff.
We are following best practice including NICE guidelines as a standard.
We are conducting internal and/or 3rd party food safety audits.
We have allergen management policies in place.
A freedom to eat the food you want, when you want it.
A Private Dining room is bookable for residents and their families.
Families are invited for meals [Covid permitting].
Residents dining in their own room have the same food options as elsewhere.
Residents dining in their own room have their food presented to same standard as elsewhere.
Residents have access to Dining Room.
Residents have the option of dining in their own room.
Staff sit with the residents they support when they dine.
Residents can order food not on the menu, or have access to an ‘evergreen menu’.
More than one option is available at mealtimes for all residents, including those with special and theraputic diets.
Residents with dementia are shown food or visual menus to help them decide.
There is a weekly menu.
We offer catering for special events.
The best interest choices are made for residents unable to make their own choices.
Understanding the wants and requirements of every individual be it cultural, religious or dietary.
Gluten-free food can be served.
Vegan food can be served.
Vegetarian food can be served.
We can support people with Diabetes.
Delivering a respectful and quality service.
Residents are given appropriate and dignified crockery / glassware and cutlery.
Tables are well laid.
We have food theme days/nights.
Staff understand and pre-empt potential meal-time behaviours which can impact nutritional intake.
Staff always use appropriate and dignified language (e.g. it is an ‘apron’ not a ‘bib’).
We promote an inclusive dining experience.
There are no unnecessary disruptions during mealtimes.
Being environmentally and socially responsible and thoughtful.
We correctly dispose of our waste.
We have a waste management system.
We use locally sourced and locally grown or reared food.
Our energy usage is well maintained.
We are actively reducing food mileage.
| Activities Are So Important |
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Our Activity Coordinator keeps our residents active and entertained with a fun-packed activities calendar. Activities include: singing and outside entertainers, quizzes and games, bowls, skittles, afternoon tea, animal visits, exercise classes, art and craft sessions, bingo, baking, flower arranging, knitting, Church services week plus personal support from our Chaplain who is employed at Bradbury Grange. Our many committed volunteers are also often around for a chat and fun including knit and knatter sessions, bible studies, coffee mornings, and quiz nights. We regularly take residents on trips to a garden centre, out for a picnic, or to an art gallery such as Turner Contemporary in Ramsgate. Our residents tell us what they’d like to do, and we do our best to make it happen. And we make the most of any opportunity to have a themed event – including Easter and Christmas celebrations, Red Nose Day, and St Patrick’s Day. |
| Activities At Home |
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| 1 to 1 Activities, Bingo, Birthday Celebrations, Board Games, Card Games, Crafts, Crosswords, Excursions, Flower Arranging, Gardening, Knitting / Embroidery, Painting, Quiz Games, Religious Services, Reminiscence, Themed Events, Visiting Entertainment, Word Games. |
| Activities Outside Our Home |
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| Local Tourist Attractions, Theatre. |
The Go Green badge is designed to give care-seekers like yourself the ability to consider and compare a care home’s sustainability and green practices.
The below statements are changes that the care provider has acknowledged they have implemented towards a more sustainable future.
The operation, maintenance, and repair of a property
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Do you use LED light bulbs? | Partial |
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Are your windows double glazed? | Partial |
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Do you use motion sensors? | Yes |
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Do you use eco-friendly cleaning products? | Yes |
The sourcing of goods and the landfill/recycling journey
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Do you train your team on recycling practices? | Yes |
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Do you have systems for recycling throughout the home? | Yes |
Using digital rather than paper based processes
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Do you use digital payslips? | Yes |
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Do you use online rotas? | Yes |
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Do you use digital care plans? | Yes |
| Our Pets |
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Pets are not allowed at Bradbury Grange. |
| Can You Bring Your Pet |
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| No |
74 Canterbury Road
Whitstable
Kent
CT5 4HE
Regulator: CQC
| Current Ratings | |
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| Overall | Requires Improvement |
| Safe | Requires Improvement |
| Well Led | Requires Improvement |
| Caring | Good |
| Responsive | Good |
| Effective | Requires Improvement |
| Inspection Reports | |
| Last inspected | 24th August 2022 |
| Last rated | 8th October 2022 |
| Current Report |
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| Historic Reports |
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| Registration Date | 29th July 2011 |
| Service Provider | Methodist Homes, DE1 2EQ |
Bradbury Grange Care Home - Care Quality Commission (cqc.org.uk)
| Transport |
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| Bus Stop nearby, Car Park, Train Station nearby. |
| Places of Worship |
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| Anglican Church. |
| Nearby Services |
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| Church, Local Walks & Bike Rides, Park, Pub, Restaurant, Shops. |
Frequently asked questions about Bradbury Grange
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