Fiveways

Fiveways is a residential care home in Whitstable, in the Kent council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 5 residents. It provides care for younger adults, people with a learning disability or autism, people with mental health needs and people with a sensory impairment. It is run by Adelaide Care, which operates 3 care homes in England. The home has been registered since January 2011.

At its latest inspection, published September 2024, the CQC rated Fiveways Good, which means the CQC found the service performing well and meeting its expectations. Ratings can change after a new inspection, so check the CQC report before you visit.

Fiveways has not published its fees and has not yet confirmed them to us. Care homes in Kent with a fee on record typically charge about £1,500 a week for residential care and £1,550 for nursing care, so expect a figure in that range and ask the home for a written quote.

There are 499 registered care homes in Kent. The nearest to Fiveways include Marine Parade, Lyndhurst Rest Home and Tralee Rest Home, 2 of which have a fee on record. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, costs from about £1,120 a week.