Aquarius Care Home
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8 Watson Avenue
Chatham
Kent
ME5 9SH
| Care Type | Care Home |
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| Care Category | Residential | Nursing | Dementia | Respite |
| Availability | Yes |
| Weekly Prices From | £1,050.00 |
| Regulator's Rating | Requires Improvement |
Meet The Manager
Roxanna Webb is Home Manager at Aquarius Care Home.
Roxanna has 30 years of experience in a care and nursing home setting, and is NVQ Level 7 accredited.
Aquarius Care Home is a substantial single storey building. It has been a care home for the past 32 years. It is located on the outskirts of Chatham in Kent with easy access to local transport and the M2/ A2/ M25 motorway network with Rochester Cathedral close by. At Aquarius Care Home, we cater for convalescent, post operative, end of life, those needing help with everyday living, those adults coping with dementia, adults with sensory impairment and a strong emphasis on person centered and individual needs.
| Care Options | We Can Provide |
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| Support For | Companionship, Convalescence, Daily Respite Care, Emergency Care, End of Life, Nursing Dementia / EMI, Palliative, Personal care. |
| Disability Support | Bed Bound, Hearing Impairment, Physical Disability, Physically Frail, Requires Hoist , Speech Impairment, Visual Impairment, Walking Frame, Wheel Chair Bound. |
| Medication | By Mouth, Change Catheter, Electronic Medication Management. |
| Nursing Specialisms | Bariatric care, Cancer, Diabetes, Epilepsy, Heart Disease, Parkinson's Disease. |
| Type Of Dementia | Mild Dementia, Moderate Dementia. |
| Dementia Behaviour | Agitation / Restlessness, Disrupted Sleep Patterns, Mild Forgetfulness, Wandering . |
| Dementia Specialisms | Alzheimer's, Frontotemporal, Lewy Body, Mixed Dementias, Vascular Dementia. |
| 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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Aquarius Care Home is working within the government guidelines to help protect its staff and clients. |
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| Infection Control Initiatives in place | ||
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Air Filtration & Purification | We are using air filtration and/or air purification devices within our care setting. |
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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. |
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Sterilisation & Disinfection Devices | We are using sterilisation and/or disinfection devices within our care setting. |
| Infection Prevention & Control (IPC) - Regulator’s Assessment | ||
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| In response to the coronavirus pandemic, regulators have assessed the preparedness of care providers in relation to infection prevention and control. Details of the regulator’s latest findings can be found below. | ||
| Regulator: CQC | ||
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Admission | The provider assured the regulator that it was admitting people safely to the service. |
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Policies | The provider assured the regulator that its infection prevention and control policy was up to date. |
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Staffing | The provider assured the regulator that it was making sure infection outbreaks can be effectively prevented or managed. |
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Visitors | The provider assured the regulator that it was preventing visitors from catching and spreading infections. |
| View the provider’s latest Inspection Reports. | ||
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| 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 |
| Minimum Age |
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| 55 |
| Our Building and Facilities |
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The building is in a quiet and tranquil residential area offering our residents the peace and harmony they deserve. Local shops and pubs are within walking distance with the historic Chatham dockyards just 10 minutes drive. |
| Is Our Home Purpose Built |
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| No |
| How Many Floors We Have |
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| 1 |
| Who Owns Our Building |
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| Private |
| Communal Rooms |
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| Conservatory, Dining Rooms, Sitting Rooms, TV Lounges. |
| What Else Do We Provide |
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| Assisted Bathroom, Chiropodist, Chiropractor, Dentist, GP, Hairdressers, Lift, Optician, Physiotherapy. |
| Our Garden |
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| Communal Garden, Private Garden(s), Seating, Secure Garden, Wheelchair Friendly Access. |
| How 'Smart' Are We? |
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| Combined Heat & Power (CHP), Electronic Visitor Register, Reduce Plastic Use. |
| Description |
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All 20 of our attractive rooms, most with ensuite facilities, are fitted with flat screen televisions, divan or nursing beds with standard mattresses or nursing mattresses depending on the residents needs. Bedroom furniture which is not clinical but befitting an elderly persons bedroom environment. The rooms can be personalized to suit individual tastes so that their room becomes a home from home. |
| About Our Rooms | |
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| Number Of Rooms | 20 |
| Number Of Ensuite Rooms | 8 |
| We offer these types of ensuite rooms: WC and Basin. | |
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| Single Room. |
| Room Features |
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| Furnished, Garden View. |
| Room Facilities |
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| Air Conditioning, Alarm, Catch up TV, Freeview TV, Sky/Cable TV, Telephone Point. |
| Weekly Fees Start From | Fee |
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| Residential Fees From / Price Per Week | £1,050.00 |
| Funding Types | |
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| Local Authority | Medway |
| Region | South East |
| We Accept Self-Funding Clients | Yes |
| We Accept Local Authority Funding | No |
| We Accept NHS Continuing Healthcare | Yes |
| 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 has been verified by a registered nutritional therapist or dietitian.
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 also dine themselves with the residents they support.
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’.
Residents have access to a flexible meal service beyond defined times.
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.
Residents are involved in the creation of the menu.
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.
Staff are hospitality trained to present / serve meals.
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 monitor our food waste.
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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Social activities are organised on a daily basis such as bingo, movement to music, reminiscence, armchair exercises, puzzles, library access and seasonal activities are arranged during Christmas and Easter. We offer day centre facilities off site for those residents wishing to partake in this. The home has a substantial courtyard where gardening activities take place dependent on the season together with BBQ events in the summer. Regular residents and family meetings are held with the provider and registered manager so that opinions and views can be made openly. |
| Activities At Home |
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| 1 to 1 Activities, Bingo, Birthday Celebrations, Board Games, Card Games, Choir, Crafts, Crosswords, Dancing, Exercise Class, Flower Arranging, Knitting / Embroidery, Music Entertainment, Music Therapy, Painting, Pet Therapy, Quiz Games, Religious Services, Reminiscence, Singing, Themed Events, Visiting Entertainment, Word Games. |
| Activities Outside Our Home |
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| Local Tourist Attractions, Pub, Shopping, Shopping Centre. |
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? | Yes |
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Are your windows double glazed? | Yes |
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Do you use motion sensors? | Yes |
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Is your boiler less than 15 years old? | Yes |
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Do you have an EPC rating? | 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 monitor your waste? | Yes |
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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 |
Energy reduction and renewable energy usage
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Do you measure your energy consumption? | Yes |
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Is your boiler less than 15 years old? | 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 by arrangement of the home manager |
| Can You Bring Your Pet |
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| No |
| We Welcome |
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| Birds, Dogs, Horses, Rabbits. |
8 Watson Avenue
Chatham
Kent
ME5 9SH
Regulator: CQC
| Current Ratings | |
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| Overall | Requires Improvement |
| Safe | Requires Improvement |
| Well Led | Requires Improvement |
| Caring | Requires Improvement |
| Responsive | Requires Improvement |
| Effective | Requires Improvement |
| Inspection Reports | |
| Last inspected | 6th December 2022 |
| Last rated | 14th March 2023 |
| Current Report |
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| Historic Reports |
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| Registration Date | 7th October 2021 |
| Service Provider | Radha Krishna Healthcare Ltd, ME5 9SH |
Aquarius Care Home Care Home - Care Quality Commission (cqc.org.uk)
| Transport |
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| Bus Stop nearby, Car Park on-site. |
| Places of Worship |
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| Anglican Cathedral, Anglican Church, Gurdwara Temple, Mosque. |
| Nearby Services |
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| Bank, Chemist, Garden Centre, Hospital, Pub, Restaurant, Shops. |
Frequently asked questions about Aquarius Care Home
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