School Lane

School Lane is a residential care home in Sittingbourne, in the Kent council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 3 residents. It provides care for younger adults, people with a learning disability or autism, people with mental health needs and people with a physical disability. It is run by CLBD, which operates 11 care homes in England. The home has been registered since April 2015.

At its latest inspection, published December 2018, the CQC rated School Lane 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.

School Lane 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 School Lane include 19 Sheerstone, 6a Sheerstone and Rose House. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, costs from about £1,120 a week.