Ami Group - The Knoll Unit and Ami Court Unit
- Care home
- 67 beds
- Nursing care
- Registered since 2011
- Deal, Kent, South East
Good
Rated on
Rating from the Care Quality Commission.
At a glance
6 ratings
Its last inspection improved it from Requires improvement to Good.
3 months
since the latest rating was published.
332 of 445
rated care homes in Kent are rated Good, like this one.
Ami Group - The Knoll Unit and Ami Court Unit: inspection record
Rated Good in July 2026, up from Requires improvement.
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Ratings published by the Care Quality Commission.
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What inspectors found
From the Care Quality Commission's assessment published 6 July 2026 (assessment visit 17 March 2026). Quoted under the Open Government Licence.
Date of assessment: 20 April to 1 May 2026. The Ami Group – The Knoll Unit and Ami Court Unit is a residential care home providing personal and nursing care for up to 67 older people over 2 units. We completed this assessment to check action had been taken to meet 2 previous breaches of regulation relating to infection control and governance. We found the service had improved and they were no longer in breach of regulation.
- Safe Good
- Effective Good
- Caring Good
- Responsive Good
- Well-led Good
Read the rest of CQC's summary
There was an open and transparent culture within the service. The provider was also the registered manager, they were present at the service most days, including working as a nurse. There was a clear management structure. The management team knew their roles and responsibilities to complete checks and audits on the quality of the service. Staff had been recruited safely. Staff had received training and supervision appropriate to their role and there were enough staff to support people safely.
Checks had been completed on the building, environment and equipment. Potential risks to people’s health and welfare had been assessed and there was guidance in place for staff to mitigate the risks. Medicines were managed safely and reviewed regularly by the GP. People had been referred to healthcare professionals when they became unwell or their needs changed. Staff had followed guidance given and reviewed the results to ensure it was effective.
Accidents and incidents had been recorded, analysed and action taken to reduce the risk of them happening again. Safeguarding concerns had been identified and reported to the local authority for investigation. Staff told us they were comfortable and confident to raise concerns, and these would be dealt with.
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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 requires improvement. At this assessment the rating has changed to 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 good. At this assessment the rating has remained 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 good. At this assessment the rating has remained 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 how nursing cover works at night and at weekends.
- 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
- Amita Patel
- Registered with the CQC since
- What it provides
- Care home service with nursing
- Who it supports
- Older People
Inspection report
Read the full inspection report (opens the Care Quality Commission website)12 inspection reports, latest 9 August 2022. Latest assessment published 6 July 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
- Raj & Knoll Limited
- Ownership type
- Organisation
- Companies House number
- 03136897 (opens Companies House)
Getting help from Kent County Council
The council can assess what care someone needs and tell them what help with the cost they may get.
- Adult social care at Kent County Council
- Ask for a care needs assessment
- Phone: 03000 41 61 61, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm
- Contact adult social care online
- Support for carers
- Paying for care: Kent County Council
Checked on the council's website, November 2026.
Common questions
- Does Ami Group - The Knoll Unit and Ami Court Unit provide nursing care?
- Yes. The Care Quality Commission lists Ami Group - The Knoll Unit and Ami Court Unit as a care home with nursing.
- How many beds does Ami Group - The Knoll Unit and Ami Court Unit have?
- The Care Quality Commission's register lists 67 beds at Ami Group - The Knoll Unit and Ami Court Unit.
- When was Ami Group - The Knoll Unit and Ami Court Unit last inspected?
- The Care Quality Commission's latest rating for Ami Group - The Knoll Unit and Ami Court Unit was published on 6 July 2026.
- Who runs Ami Group - The Knoll Unit and Ami Court Unit?
- Ami Group - The Knoll Unit and Ami Court Unit is run by Raj & Knoll Limited.
- What is Ami Group - The Knoll Unit and Ami Court Unit's CQC rating?
- Its overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is Good, published on 6 July 2026.
Contact
- Phone
- 01304 371126
- Address
- 196-198 Dover Road, Walmer, Deal, CT14 7NB Map (opens Google Maps)
Compare nearby
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- G Meadowside Good, 0.3 miles away
- O The Goodwins Outstanding, 0.4 miles away