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Chitty Barn is a CQC-registered residential care home based in Dover, Kent. It is operated by LDC Care Company Ltd.
The home provides specialist care for sensory impairments, adults under 65, dementia, learning disabilities, mental health. Families looking for care in these areas can contact the home directly for availability and assessments.
As a residential care home, Chitty Barn provides 24-hour personal care and support for residents who need help with daily activities such as washing, dressing, and meal times, in a safe and homely environment.
Following an inspection in March 2018, the Care Quality Commission (CQC) rated Chitty Barn as Outstanding — the highest possible rating, awarded to a small proportion of care services in England. This reflects exceptional care practices across all five inspection domains.
Notably, the home received Outstanding leadership.
Chitty Barn is located in Dover, within the Kent local authority area in South East.
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| CQC Rating | Outstanding |
| Address | Chittys Barn, Salisbury Road, Salisbury Road, Dover, Kent, CT16 1EU |
| Phone | 01303 276000 |
| Website | www.ldccare.co.uk |
| Local authority | Kent |
| Region | South East |
| Last inspection | 17 March 2018 |
| Provider | LDC Care Company Ltd |
Is Chitty Barn registered with the CQC?
Yes. Chitty Barn is registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the independent regulator of health and social care in England. You can view the official CQC profile at https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-1480364384
What type of care does Chitty Barn provide?
Chitty Barn provides residential homes, specialising in sensory impairments, caring for adults under 65 yrs, dementia, learning disabilities.
How do I contact Chitty Barn?
You can contact Chitty Barn by phone on 01303 276000, or visit them at Chittys Barn, Salisbury Road, Salisbury Road, Dover, Kent, CT16 1EU.
What is Chitty Barn's CQC rating?
Chitty Barn has been rated "Outstanding" by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). This is the highest rating awarded by the CQC. See the full CQC inspection report at https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-1480364384
What are Chitty Barn's CQC domain ratings?
The CQC inspects care homes across five domains. Chitty Barn's latest published domain ratings are: Safe: Good, Effective: Good, Caring: Good, Responsive: Outstanding, Well-led: Outstanding.
How many care homes are in Dover?
There are 40 CQC-registered care homes in Dover. You can browse the full list at carehomeos.co.uk/care-homes/town/dover.
Residential care homes provide 24-hour personal care and support for older adults or people with disabilities who are unable to live independently. Staff assist with daily activities such as washing, dressing, and meals in a homely environment.
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