The Kent Autistic Trust - 11a Curlew Crescent
- Care home
- 6 beds
- No nursing
- Registered since 2011
- Strood, Medway, South East
Good
Rated on
Rating from the Care Quality Commission.
At a glance
3 ratings
Its last inspection moved it down from Outstanding to Good.
6 months
since the latest rating was published.
42 of 59
rated care homes in Medway are rated Good, like this one.
The Kent Autistic Trust - 11a Curlew Crescent: inspection record
Rated Good in April 2026, down from Outstanding.
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Ratings published by the Care Quality Commission.
Compare nearby
- G The Kent Autistic Trust - 52a River Drive Good, 0.7 miles away
- G Jersey Road Good, 1.1 miles away
- G Castle View House Good, 1.1 miles away
- G Grafton Lodge Good, 1.6 miles away
- RI Kingsdown House Requires improvement, 1.6 miles away
What inspectors found
From the Care Quality Commission's assessment published 21 April 2026 (assessment visit 20 February 2026). Quoted under the Open Government Licence.
We completed and inspection between 04 March 2025 and 13 March 2026. 11a Curlew Crescent is a residential care home supporting up to 6 people with a learning disability and Autistic people. At the time of our inspection 6 people were living at the service. All people living at the service received the regulated activity of personal care.
- Safe Good
- Effective Good
- Caring Good
- Responsive Good
- Well-led Good
Read the rest of CQC's summary
The rating at the last inspection was 'Outstanding' and after this inspection has changed to 'Good'.
We assessed the service against 'Right support, right care, right culture' (RSRCRC) guidance to make judgements about whether the provider guaranteed people with a learning disability and autistic people respect, equality, dignity, choices, independence and good access to local communities that most people take for granted. We found the service were broadly complying with this guidance, and its principles were embedded in all elements of people's health and care to emphasise people's rights, independence and choice. The registered manager understood what this guidance meant, however people's health risks were not always well managed.
The registered manager had not always ensured that risks to people's health and wellbeing were consistently well managed. People with assessed health needs in relation to constipation were not always well managed. This meant that people were at an increased risk of constipation and the complications that are linked with becoming constipated.
People's other health risks were well managed, including epilepsy and diabetes. People were protected from the risk of harm and abuse and staff had the skills and competence to support people safely.
Staff supported people to be independent and promoted people's wellbeing. Staff were responsive to people's needs and ensured people were empowered to make their own choices.
People were supported to access the community and take part in activities of their choosing. Staff supported people to be active and promoted their physical and mental health.
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Safe
Good
Safe – this means we looked for evidence that people were protected from abuse and avoidable harm.
At our last assessment we rated this key question good. At this assessment the rating has remained good. This meant people were safe and protected from avoidable harm.
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Effective
Good
Effective – this means we looked for evidence that people’s care, treatment and support achieved good outcomes and promoted a good quality of life, based on best available evidence.
At our last assessment we rated this key question good. At this assessment the rating has remained good. This meant people’s outcomes were consistently good, and people’s feedback confirmed this.
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Caring
Good
Caring – this means we looked for evidence that the provider involved people and treated them with compassion, kindness, dignity and respect.
At our last assessment we rated this key question good. At this assessment the rating has remained good. This meant people were supported and treated with dignity and respect; and involved as partners in their care.
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Responsive
Good
Responsive – this means we looked for evidence that the provider met people’s needs.
At our last assessment we rated this key question outstanding. At this assessment the rating has changed to good. This meant people’s needs were met through good organisation and delivery.
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Well-led
Good
Well-led – this means we looked for evidence that service leadership, management and governance assured high-quality, person-centred care; supported learning and innovation; and promoted an open, fair culture.
At our last assessment we rated this key question outstanding. At this assessment the rating has changed to good. This meant the service was consistently managed and well-led. Leaders and the culture they created promoted high-quality, person-centred care.
Questions to ask when you visit
- Ask to see the most recent Care Quality Commission (CQC) report and what the home did about any points in it.
- Visit at different times of day, including a mealtime.
Registration details
- Registered manager
- Emma Laker
- Registered with the CQC since
- What it provides
- Care home service without nursing
- Who it supports
- Learning disabilities or autistic spectrum disorder
Inspection report
Read the full inspection report (opens the Care Quality Commission website)6 inspection reports, latest 9 January 2021. Latest assessment published 21 April 2026; the Care Quality Commission's newer assessments are published on its website rather than as reports.
The rating is the Care Quality Commission's. We show it as published and do not change it.
Who runs it
- Provider
- The Kent Autistic Trust
- Ownership type
- Organisation
- Companies House number
- 02404983 (opens Companies House)
- Charity number
- 801965
The Kent Autistic Trust runs 6 services, all in the South East. 6 are rated Good or Outstanding.
Other services run by The Kent Autistic Trust
- O The Kent Autistic Trust - 118 Beaver Lane Outstanding. Care home, Kent
- G The Kent Autistic Trust - 14 High Street Good. Home care, Medway
- G The Kent Autistic Trust - 165 Jemmett Road Good. Care home, Kent
- G The Kent Autistic Trust - 52a River Drive Good. Care home, Medway
Getting help from Medway Council
The council can assess what care someone needs and tell them what help with the cost they may get.
- Adult social care at Medway Council
- Ask for a care needs assessment
- Phone: 01634 334 466
- Support for carers
- Paying for care: Medway Council
Checked on the council's website, November 2026.
Common questions
- Does The Kent Autistic Trust - 11a Curlew Crescent provide nursing care?
- No. The Care Quality Commission lists The Kent Autistic Trust - 11a Curlew Crescent as a care home without nursing.
- How many beds does The Kent Autistic Trust - 11a Curlew Crescent have?
- The Care Quality Commission's register lists 6 beds at The Kent Autistic Trust - 11a Curlew Crescent.
- When was The Kent Autistic Trust - 11a Curlew Crescent last inspected?
- The Care Quality Commission's latest rating for The Kent Autistic Trust - 11a Curlew Crescent was published on 21 April 2026.
- Who runs The Kent Autistic Trust - 11a Curlew Crescent?
- The Kent Autistic Trust - 11a Curlew Crescent is run by The Kent Autistic Trust. It runs 6 services, all in the South East.
- What is The Kent Autistic Trust - 11a Curlew Crescent's CQC rating?
- Its overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is Good, published on 21 April 2026.
Contact
- Phone
- 01634 296674
- Address
- 11a Curlew Crescent, Strood, ME2 2RF Map (opens Google Maps)
Compare nearby
- G The Kent Autistic Trust - 52a River Drive Good, 0.7 miles away
- G Jersey Road Good, 1.1 miles away
- G Castle View House Good, 1.1 miles away
- G Grafton Lodge Good, 1.6 miles away
- RI Kingsdown House Requires improvement, 1.6 miles away