Care home
The Island Residential Home
Care home in Isle of Sheppey, Kent
The Island Residential Home
Care home in Isle of Sheppey, Kent
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About
The Island Residential Home is a family-owned care home on the Isle of Sheppey in Kent, with 35 registered beds. It is situated near the seafront and local shops and amenities. The home is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission across all key questions: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led.
The home provides residential care in a setting designed to support residents' independence and choice. Staff work to create a safe and comfortable environment where residents can maintain and develop their physical, intellectual, emotional and social wellbeing.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 22 September 2021 · Last inspected 30 June 2021
The Island Residential Home provides personal and nursing care to older people and younger adults. Following a focused inspection, the overall rating moved from Requires improvement to Good, and inspectors found that earlier breaches had been addressed. The report describes an everyday setting in which people and relatives spoke positively about the staff, and the management team was visible in the service.
- People and relatives described staff as kind and caring, and people had regular staff they knew well.
- Staff were recruited safely and were described as competent, knowledgeable and well trained, with good support from the management team.
- Risks to people's safety and medicines were well managed, and changes in health were identified quickly, with referrals to other professionals such as dietitians and a falls clinic.
- The premises were clean and free from odours, and meals were prepared to suit people's preferences and dietary needs.
Written by AI from the report text and checked against it. Not an official CQC statement. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Read the full report on CQC.
What's nearby
- Near a main road
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). A&E departments from the NHS website. Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsSparse
- Play SpaceSparse
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkLimited
- Tennis CourtLimited
- Bowling GreenLimited
- Playing FieldLimited
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesAdequate
- Retail ShoppingSparse
- SupermarketsLimited
- TakeawaysSparse
Local crime statistics
52 recorded crimes in the local area (July 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | Fees on request | — |
- Funding accepted
- Not stated
Fees depend on the room and the care needed, so ask the home for a written quote. Check who pays with the funding calculator, or see what Kent council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £1,063 |
| 2025 | £1,187 |
What Kent council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
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Local health safety net
The Island Residential Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Southend Hospital, 14.5 miles away. The local GP practice is WHITSTABLE MEDICAL PRACTICE, 5.8 miles away, rated ‘Outstanding’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Isle of Sheppey
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Carers' Support East Kent
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Age UK Faversham and Sittingbourne
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Age UK Sheppey
- day opportunities at 2 day centres in Sheerness and Leysdown, including transport, light breakfast, a freshly cooked lunch and activities - trips and outings, included escorted shopping every…
Information last reviewed October 2026.
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