
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 (56)
Blair Park Care Home has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.826) out of 10, based on 14 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Blair Park Care Home has 56 reviews.
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.
I cannot put into words just how much love and admiration I have for the lovely staff at Blair Park Care Home. My mum spent the last four years of her life at the home, a decision that we now know was the best one we could have made. She was so happy there and they became a second family to her which, for me, was so comforting as I live some distance away. Her last few months were challenging and despite the continuous support and care they gave to Mum, she ended her days there peacefully, not alone but with someone with her all the time, something I will forever be grateful for as I could not get there in time. Thank you all.
My mother has been at Blair Park for just over a year now, and from the very start, the staff have been amazingly caring and attentive to her with the care they provide. There is a good selection of food at meal times, and the staff always provide cups of tea etc, throughout the day. The activity coordinator does a good job of putting on events and arranging games for everyone to take part in.
From the first time I visited Blair Park, I found the staff very professional and caring. I've been very impressed with the care my mother is receiving and have no doubts that she will continue to receive high standards of care. The meals are home cooked and well presented and the activities are well planned with there being a good variety of activities to take part in ranging from puzzles to gardening.
I have found the staff at Blair Park Care Home to be very committed and go above and beyond in delivering good care to my dad. I can ask the staff or home manager any question or request and nothing is too much bother. They have shown my dad much compassion during his time there and can't fault them for the work they do. There is a lovely outdoor courtyard area for residents to go out into and activities are provided with family and friends welcomed to join in or watch the entertainment.
I can’t thank the staff enough at Blair Park Care Home for the care they show and give to my Mum. My Mum has always been treated with respect and dignity, I couldn’t ask for more. I am updated regularly on how she is doing and should I have any questions there is always someone there to help. My Mum has a lovely room which is always kept clean and there are activities every week which she enjoys and takes part in. Thank you all.
The staff have looked after my mum very well during her time at Blair Park. They are all very committed and have a good understanding of dementia. The food is always good, and there is a nice outdoor area which Mum enjoys. I get regular updates on how she is doing, which gives me great peace of mind, and when I visit, it is obvious just by looking at her that she is being well looked after.
Blair Park is a well presented and beautiful care home with committed and caring staff. The manager is friendly and when I have visited have found the care home to always be clean and warm. The home itself is well decorated with nicely furnished bedrooms and a peaceful secluded garden. I would have no hesitancy in recommending Blair Park to anyone looking for a care home for a loved one.
The staff at Blair Park couldn’t be any kinder or caring, my mum is always treated with the utmost respect. Blair Park is a lovely and safe environment for my mum who has dementia. She is able to move around freely and during the warmer months, there is a lovely garden she can go out into. The food is good and there is a wide range of activities that goes on within Blair Park.
The residents at Blair Park are respected as individuals and are treated with dignity. All the care staff go way beyond with their kind and caring attitude towards the residents. There is a range of activities that the home organises and the food is well presented, appetising and my Dads room is clean, warm and homely. Thank you all for everything you do.
I am very impressed with the care my mother is getting at Blair Park Care Home. The staff are very caring and during lockdown kept me informed on how she was doing which was very reassuring to me. When I’ve visited Blair Park I’ve found the living and communal areas to be clean and the food is good with there being a choice of what to eat. I’d have no hesitation in recommending them.
The staff are kind caring and have a good rapport with my Dad. The staff have done a great job managing through Covid with facilitating garden visits and phone calls to make sure I can see and stay in touch with my Dad for which I am very grateful for. When I visit Blair Park Care Home it has a very homely feel to it and has always been clean and tidy. Thank you all for the great work you do.
Blair Park is a lovely care home and has looked after my father remarkably well. The staff and management are caring, approachable and are good at letting me know if there are any problems with my father's health. The food is wholesome and there is a lovely garden area which my father enjoys spending time in during the warmer months. For anyone looking for a care home, I would highly recommend Blair Park.
The care my father is getting at Blair Park care home is very good. It’s not been easy over the last year due to the pandemic, however, I am happy knowing that my father has been so well cared for during these tricky times and the staff have taken the time to inform me on how my father's wellbeing is. There is wi-fi which has given me the chance to video call my father to see how he is doing. The home is bright, spacious, well maintained and clean. Thank you.
I cannot fault Blair Park in any way. This past year has been such a struggle for everybody and we are full of admiration for the way all the staff has maintained such a warm and safe atmosphere for such a long time.
Thank you so much, to the manager and everyone for the love you gave to mum. We are so grateful.
I have no words to express my gratitude to all at Blair Care. They took such great care of my Mum. Everyone is so polite, so helpful, so kind, the list of adjectives can go on forever. This is one of the best places and I highly recommend anyone who would like to keep their loved ones in these Angels Care. Truly during this pandemic, everyone at Blair Care had so much time, patience and support to lend to the aged. Thank you all. Much love and regards to these wonder-workers. God bless you and all your families.
The care Blair Park give is second to none. I always receive a warm welcome from the care team and the staff always have time for the residents and their families, I can't fault them. The home is very well organised and there is usually some sort of activity taking place, whether its an entertainer, artists and crafts or a trips out. The home is kept clean, safe and the food is varied, of a high standard and snacks and drinks are available at all times.
For the 3 years that my Mum was resident in Blair Park she only ever received the best care, until her illness, which caused her difficulties she was very happy. She was always treated with great respect and the family welcomed when visiting.
My sister and I chose this home for our 97 year old aunt, as we felt it had such a homely and welcoming atmosphere. We are so impressed with the way our aunt is looked after by the wonderful, kind and caring staff. Although she was reluctant to leave her flat, our aunt has thrived in this home and seems so much happier. There are activities and entertainment to stimulate and enjoy, as well as lots of little treats - chocolate bars, fruit or ice cream in the afternoon. We would not hesitate to recommend this outstanding care home.
The care of my Grandad was exceptional, from the day he moved in until he recently passed away. The staff are amazing. He was so well looked after and we are especially grateful for the care and attention in his final days and hours. Thank you for giving us peace of mind.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 19 June 2024Good
- CaringRequires improvement
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledGood
Inspection ratings
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- 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.
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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
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