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Shaftesbury Court Residential Care Home in Kent
Selkirk Drive, Erith, Kent, DA8 3QPResidential Care
Respite care
Located in a residential area of Erith, our care home is within easy reach of local transport in and around Kent.
Something that always takes visitors by surprise is the size of the bedrooms in our care home. The spacious, residential apartment-style bedrooms have their own lounge areas, complete with kitchenette facilities. They also have en-suite wet rooms, telephone and television points. With a living space that residents can call home, these rooms really enhance that feeling of independence for many of them.
Shaftesbury Court even has double bedroom apartments available for couples.
Safe admissions
Safe admissions into our care homes include the option for new residents to self-isolate in their own home before joining us.
View our home
View our homes to find out more about life in our care home and ask any questions you may have to a senior member of our team.
Safe visiting spaces
Our home has a pre-bookable designated visiting space to enable families to visit their loved ones safely. Please contact our home directly to pre-book.
More than just a care home
Residents have access to wonderful communal facilities, including the beautiful garden. The grounds are truly glorious, with harbour style seating areas where the residents enjoy summer barbecues. We even have raised flower beds for our green-fingered residents to continue a pastime they’ve always adored. These beds are the perfect height for residents with limited mobility or in wheelchairs.
Engaging activities
No two days are the same here at Shaftesbury Court, with person-centred and engaging activities taking place every single day. We support residents with hobbies they have always loved, inspiring them to try new things and helping them to get out and about to places they enjoy visiting across Erith and Kent.
You can find us taking part in arts and crafts with local schoolchildren or our volunteers, enjoying a spot of animal therapy, or even indulging in a hand massage in the hairdressing salon. Some of the residents enjoy going to the Diamond Jubilee Club and a monthly film club in Slade Green.
A team that feels like family
At the heart of the home is a truly dedicated team, managed by home manager Blessing. We have many long-serving members of the team who have been with us for years and years. People often praise the home for its family feel and loved ones are reassured to see a familiar face. It’s more than just delivering high-quality residential care and respite care. We go above and beyond to make our residents and those closest to them to feel part of something special.
Pre-bookable respite care at Shaftesbury Court
Join us for a short break and pre-book your residential respite care, staying in one of our beautiful bedroom suites at Shaftesbury Court.
Call our care home anytime on 01322 33 1985, or fill out our online form below for more information about our short-term respite breaks.
Pricing information
It is usual for residents in care homes to contribute to the cost of their own care. Some people have the resources to pay for their care in full, whilst others make means-tested contributions. Our weekly fees are individual to each of our residents and are subject to a pre-admission assessment, which is required to truly understand the level of care and support needed.
Our 2022 weekly care fees for residential care start from £1,098 but maybe in the region of 20% more*. This depends on your care needs and the type of bedroom that is right for you, from our standard rooms to our premium bedroom options.
*If you require more specialist care such as 1-2-1 support, your weekly fee could be higher.
Facilities at this home
Accommodation
- Double rooms
- Ensuite
- Hairdressing salon
- Kitchenette
- Lounges
- Wheelchair accessible garden
- Wifi
Activities
- Children visits
- Fizz Fridays
- Knit and natter
- Light exercise
- Movies
- Nail care
- Pet therapy
Care and support
- Chiropody
- Hairdressing
- Home cooked meals
- Physiotherapy
- Podiatry
- Respite Care
Stories from the home
Green-fingered residents
Our weekly gardening club, where residents take a lead role in maintaining our raised flower beds, is a very popular activity.
Treats for the little ones
Our residents live in apartments complete with their very own kitchenette, the perfect place to enjoy cake with grandchildren.
Infection Prevention and Control Inspection Report
Review our latest CQC IPC inspection report (PDF 65KB) for Shaftesbury Court. Please refer to page 5 for regulator comments.
More than just a room
Along with kitchenettes, our rooms include lounge and dining areas to unwind and relax in, away from hustle of the home.
Join us for free weekly events
Join us every Thursday for afternoon tea and games to sherry social
Ready to know more?
Get help every step of the way, contact us below to get information or advice.
- Make a Care Enquiry
- Call us on 0132 277 1926
- Book a show-around
- Request a brochure
- Meet our Enquiry Support Team
