
The care of my Grandad was exceptional, from the day he moved inR G(Granddaughter of Resident/Service User)



The care of my Grandad was exceptional, from the day he moved inR G(Granddaughter of Resident/Service User)



Blair Park Care Home is located in Sittingbourne and was formerly used as a doctor's surgery before it was sympathetically converted into a care home for older people.
The home provides residential, dementia and respite care for up to 43 residents and are able to accommodate funded as well as private clients.
Blair Park Care Home has an extensive variation of accommodation from a standard bedroom to a large en-suite bedroom,...
Care Provided by Blair Park Care Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 40 Service Users
Dementia Care TypesMild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
Mild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
- Mild Dementia
- Moderate Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Lift
- Stairlift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Blair Park Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Blair Park Care Home to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:
Funding Types Accepted
- Self-Funding (Private)
- Local Authority with Top-up
- Local Authority
- NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- Charing Healthcare Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Louise Stocker(Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Last Refurbishment: 2024
Room Information
- Single Rooms (36)
- Couples/Companion Rooms (2)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (7)
- Couples/Companion Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (1)
Visiting
- Blair Park welcomes visitors at anytime, however please ask if visiting after 8pm call first and if possible to avoid meal times.
Parking
- Parking is available in the car park and street.
Blair Park Care Home Reviews (55)
Blair Park Care Home has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.799) out of 10, based on 13 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Blair Park Care Home has 55 reviews.
Mum moved into Blair Park in July 25 & I've found the care home to be quite ideal, it's clean, tidy & importantly to me, they have a really great team of friendly, caring & helpful staff. There are lots of fun activities & outings to occupy residents, mum has made some nice friends, has a nice en suite room, is well kempt & eats well. With my experience, I can wholeheartedly recommend!
As soon as I looked round Blair Park I knew my mother would settle in well. The staff are very friendly and the manager is always on hand if needed. My mother has a lovely room with bathroom facilities which is kept clean and the entertainment put on is brilliant.
My father is well cared for at Blair Park and thanks to the staff he settled in very quickly. The staff have always gone above and beyond with caring for him, I frequently visit the home and I've always seen him and others looking well cared for. Plenty of activities are organised and the outdoor area is well kept.
We moved our dad to Blair Park as his dementia advanced too much to be looked after at home and are really pleased with the choice we made. Since being at Blair Park I have noticed that he is being very well cared for by an excellent team of staff, is interacting well with others and is eating much better.
The staff team at Blair Park are excellent. Everyone from the management to the housekeeping all do such an important job in keeping people safe and well cared for. My mum has been at Blair Park for sometime now and i've always been satisfied with the care given to her. The food always looks appetising and the activities team do a great job in getting as many people involved in activities and events as possible.
I would highly recommend Blair Park to anyone looking for a care home for a friend or family member. The staff are very polite and friendly and have always looked after my mum very well. The activities staff always go above and beyond to make the atmosphere at Blair Park enjoyable and lively and we are always kept up to date by the manager on any medical changes that mum might have.
Blair Park was recommended to us and it hasn't disappointed. My mother is well cared for and happy at Blair Park and I wouldn't want her to have gone anywhere else. The staff are all caring and compassionate with someone always around to talk to if needed and my mother enjoys all the food which is prepared fresh.
The staff at Blair Park have been courteous, polite and caring towards my Mum. Whenever I visit her she is always dressed well with her hair combed nicely. The garden patio area is a lovely addition to Blair Park as it is secure and allows people to go outside to enjoy the fresh air and the lady who organises the entertainment does her best to include everyone in the entertainment and activities put on.
Whenever I visit my mum I've always found her well care for. The staff at Blair Park do a fabulous job and are always courteous and professional toward my mother and myself. The facilities and activities are good, with there being plenty going on within the care home and there is a great safe outside area for people to go into to enjoy the warmer weather.
Since my mother arrived at Blair Park she has gained a new lease of life. She was very isolated at home, but since moving into Blair Park she has been able to socialise and interact more with others which has done her the world of good. The staff are kind and compassionate towards my mother and her room is always kept tidy.
She enjoys the numerous activities that take place and loves all the staff who are always compassionate towards the residents and are always happy to speak with residents relatives about activities that they have taken part in
Senior members of staff are always happy to speak with you about any concerns and appropriate actions are quickly instigated
I would certainly recommend Blair Park
My experience of Blair Park Care Home has been second to none. Since my father moved into Blair Park in March 2024, I have been very impressed with all aspects of the care he has received. The staff always go above and beyond to ensure that his needs are met and he is really happy there. His accommodation is tastefully decorated, modern, bright and homely; it is always immaculate and spotlessly clean which is down to housekeeping. Everyone is always so friendly and welcoming when I visit and staff really care about the residents, who are always treated with dignity. Staff, including the management, team are very approachable and their door is always open to speak to me if needed. The activity team are always seeking out new activities for the residents to partake in and there are daily activities that everyone can join in with, if they wish. Blair Park is an amazing place and I would have no hesitation in recommending it to others.
The care at Blair Park Care Home is great, all the staff are friendly and helpful and the manager is approachable should I have any questions about my mother's care. The furniture and room are modern and her room is always well cleaned and tidy. There is a fantastic patio area for people to go outside and the food is varied and of a good standard.
Our experience with the team at Blair Park has been very professional, empathetic and efficient towards the care that my Mother has received whilst being a resident since June 2023. I feel relaxed regarding her safety and security. The team really care about the welfare of the residents. There is a good routine for meal times and the food that is served seems to be to her liking. Her room is decorated well and comfortable. The car parking has just been improved, which has made it easier when I visit my mother. The activities that she does get involved in she enjoys e.g. the sponsored walk last September. I would recommend Blair Park Care Home to provide a service to any other relatives without hesitation.
During Mum's time here there have been substantial improvements to the fabric of the home. There are activities during the day and everyone is encouraged to join in. We are able to visit or take her out whenever we wish without prior arrangement. Food is very good, there are choices for the main meals. Drinks, both hot and cold, are plentiful and fluid intake levels are carefully monitored.
I like the regular family meetings which are held so that we know the next big thing planned at Blair Park and also, who the key staff are. I had concerns when Mum first moved in but there was always someone to speak to and reassure me. This reassurance continues as her dementia progresses. Thank you to everyone there.
What can we say about this care home, little gem in Milton Regis? My mother-in-law had only been in there since 1at September 2023 and the staff cared and looked after her fantastically in the short time that she was there, they went above and beyond with every part of her day by day care. Always plenty of activities and events for patients and staff. Not once did she complain about moving in, they made her feel as if she was part of a family.
A special mention to the events team who go above and beyond to make the residents inclusive.
Mum enjoys the food, which is always of a very high standard.
Mum's room is one of the last to be renovated, even so, it is always tidy and clean.
Thank you to all the team.
Our mum has been at this home for 4 years this year, we can all say how wonderful the staff are. Our mum is always happy, clean and well looked after, the staff give 100% and they always keep you updated with her health and well-being.
The meals provided for her are varied, plentiful and she has a choice at all meal times, she is also provided with snacks and drinks throughout the day and a well-needed ice cream or lolly during the hot weather. Her room is always clean and her clothes are washed daily.
The entertainment staff provide activities daily and she is always encouraged to join in. Local entertainers visit and birthday celebrations are promoted. Trips out planned for different residents, this month 7 residents went to a local farm which was very well planned and last Saturday they held a Dementia walk and many residents were enabled to join in with the help of staff.
The management and all the staff are wonderful, warm and friendly. They are always happy to chat at any time about Mum. They all work really hard to meet the needs of all the residents. I visit most days and the residents are always content and the staff always greet me with a smile and a cup of tea.
The residents can join in with a large range of fun activities and outings organised by the entertainment coordinators.
The kitchen staff provide delicious homemade meals. Also tea, coffee and treats throughout the day. Everybody is catered for.
The cleaning and laundry staff work very hard to maintain a very high standard at all times.
I cannot praise Blair Park enough and would highly recommend it as a happy, secure place for your loved one.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 19 June 2024Good
- CaringRequires improvement
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledGood
Inspection ratings
We rate most services according to how safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led they are, using four levels:
- Outstanding - The service is performing exceptionally well.
- Good - The service is performing well and meeting our expectations.
- Requires Improvement - The service isn't performing as well as it should and we have told the service how it must improve.
- Inadequate - The service is performing badly and we've taken action against the person or organisation that runs it.
- Not rated - we have not yet rated this area of the service, this is normally because the assessments we have carried out have been focused on other key questions.
Bed Vacancies
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Awards / Recognitions (9)
- 31 Jan 2024Recipient: Charing Healthcare Ltd
- 28 Feb 2023Recipient: Blair Park Care Home
- 28 Feb 2023Recipient: Charing Healthcare Ltd
Accreditations
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Frequently Asked Questions about Blair Park Care Home
What types of Care is Blair Park Care Home registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Blair Park Care Home have?
There are 36 Single Rooms and 2 Couples/Companion Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Blair Park Care Home?
Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Smoking not permitted, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Lift, Stairlift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Blair Park Care Home to the centre of Sittingbourne?
0.7 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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