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The Home has a happy and welcoming atmosphere and is staffed by a dedicated, experienced and well trained team who provide 24 hour person centred care and support for those who can no longer live independently. Staff encourage friends and relatives to visit and join in with the activities and entertainment provided.
Care Provided by Bluebells 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 30 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
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Television point in own room
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Bluebells Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Bluebells 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
Owner
- H U Investments Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Joanne Smith (Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Last Refurbishment: 2011
Room Information
- Single Rooms (30)
Bluebells Care Home Reviews (47)
Bluebells Care Home has a Review Score of 9.5 (9.531) out of 10, based on 14 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Bluebells Care Home has 47 reviews.
The care and support she has received has been outstanding.
It's so relaxed here, unlike a 10 bed ward with no tv , no privacy etc.
The staff are so helpful, caring and supportive. For my mum and us as a family.
I know she enjoys the entertainment that visits and the dog too.
We are able to take her dog to visit as often as we like. It's a great feeling to see mum happy, settled and cared for.
Thank you
Thankyou so much for your positive feedback. I will feedback to the staff whom will all be very appreciate of your kind words.
The staff at this home are exceptional!! We have recently lost our mother and as awful and sad as the experience has been the staff went above and beyond to look after her and also the family. I'd find it impossible to identify one staff member in particular as they are all exceptional. We can't thank them enough for all the care and kindness they have showed us. I would recommend this home to anyone and would be happy to spend my last years in their company.
Joanne
Although busy, the staff all take time to spend with the residents.
I can't fault the care she has received so far.
My lovely wife went into Bluebells Care Home in October 2025, her Alzheimers was starting to take a big part of her life away. I was struggling caring for her at home. Being a carer 24 hours a day, 7 days a week dealing with everything thrown at you is hard. We stated looking for care homes in our area, we contacted several. We knew Bluebells and contacted them, they have been brilliant in every way. I am her husband again, not her carer. Thank you Bluebells Care Home. Thank you.
The Bluebells team led by Joanne looked after my dear mother brilliantly until her recent passing .All the team from the Nurses to the carers the kitchen and the cleaners are so helpful and lovely.We moved mum from a home in South London to Bluebells and quite honestly the comparison is like day and night.The home is very clean and we all felt very welcome .
good care home my mum is well looked after great staff food is good do anything for her very clean care home plenty off drinks when required and fresh fruit go above and beyond to help the residents to injoy there time there
Staff are friendly, helpful and attentive. I have no issues with my mother's care and trust the team in looking after her.
This is not just 'a care home' - it's my mother's home. She is treated with respect, dignity and a great deal of care and love. The place is always bright and cheerful. They have an open-door policy and I always feel welcomed. All the residents have 'needs' of their own and they look happy and content. I know my mother is well looked after in their care and kept safe.
My sister and I are delighted to have found Bluebells Care Home and couldn't imagine a better place for our dear mother to be now that she is too frail to live independently.
The Christmas atmosphere generated for the residents was fantastic. The entertainment provided for the party was first-class with some great interaction by the singer with the residents. All the residents appeared to enjoy the afternoon with each resident being made to feel special.
Congratulations to the staff for putting on a special day.
Thank you to you all.
Since Mum moved in two weeks ago, after spending months in hospital, she has improved so much, especially her mental capacity and recall. A big thank you to all the staff for their kindness, care and building her confidence. They have gone above and beyond to find out what makes her happy and how she is feeling. It is such a relief to know she is so well taken care of. If I were to summarise Bluebells Care Home in one word, it would be "kindness". Thank you.
Kind and understanding staff.
My mother has recently moved to Bluebells Care Home. After an unexpected, complicated hospital visit, she has become more medically challenging than anticipated. Not an issue for the wonderful staff. Nothing is too much trouble. I, for one, am very grateful. 10/10.
Visited Mum on 05/06/24 as it was Mum's birthday. Staff went above and beyond to make Mum's birthday special. All the carers are brilliant. I can't fault the care home at all.
Dad was in st Martins for over 3 years. Unfortunately, he passed away very recently. Dad had been to other homes before for respite and never settled. Within days Dad settled here and respite became full-time. Over time they have adapted his care to meet his needs. The last few months for us as a family have been hard. But we have never had to worry about Dad's care. The staff have always gone above and beyond for Dad. Not only have they done this for Dad but also for us. Keeping us updated and showing us so much love and compassion. And continue to do so. The home has a wonderful team of staff that keep the residents safe, extremely well cared for and stimulated depending on their needs. The food is of a great standard, with extras offered throughout the day and night for those that want it. The home is always well-kept and clean. The atmosphere is one of love and kindness to all.
The experience of my husband - I think, must have been really normal. Just the longing to come home, but within a month, he settled and now is full of praise of his care, carers and food. For my part, I am grateful for the fantastic care of everyone at St Martins for my husband. Long may it continue.
St Martins is a very happy and well-run home. My husband is very well looked after and there are always members of staff if you need to ask a question and they will always give you an answer. All in all, St Martins is a care home that I would recommend to everybody.
All staff are so friendly and helpful. They have a good rapport with my mother. I am confident that she is being taken extremely good care of.
My mother moved into St Martins in March from her own home. I have been delighted with the care and attention she has received and have not seen her so happy for a long time. She was lonely at home, but the staff at the home are so creative, that she is active most of the day! The outdoor garden is amazing, as is the seaside lounge and all the activities they do for those with dementia, from skittles to balloon volleyball, from singing to darts (soft darts!). My mother likes to help, and the staff also involve her in day-to-day activities such as watering the plants and clearing the table, which makes her happy. Her speech has improved since going to the home, and she laughs all the time. It is a fantastic place!
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 06 August 2024Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledGood
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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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Frequently Asked Questions about Bluebells Care Home
What types of Care is Bluebells Care Home registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Bluebells Care Home have?
There are 30 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Bluebells Care Home?
Own Furniture if required, Smoking not permitted, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Television point in own room are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Bluebells Care Home to the centre of Whitstable?
0.7 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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