Aspens Cornford Lane
Aspens, Cornford Lane, Pembury, Tunbridge Wells, TN2 4QU · View on map
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The inspection record
Overall
Requires improvement
Report published 30 June 2025
“Date of Assessment: 17 March to 15 April 2025. The service is a residential care home support to autistic people and people with a learning disability. The service is registered to accommodate 50 people over seven bungalows on one site.”
“We assessed the service against ‘Right support, right care, right culture’ 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.”
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“The service was in breach of two regulations. The provider had failed to have effective systems in place to identify, monitor and manage risks for people. This included the safe management of medicines. The provider had also failed to provide robust quality monitoring processes to ensure effective oversight of the service.”
“There were variations across the service in how well people’s health needs and capacity to consent were assessed, monitored and recorded. People’s needs were fully assessed and this included detailed information about the best ways to communicate effectively.”
“People, relatives and external professionals said that staff were kind and caring. We observed staff supporting people with patience and understanding whilst enabling them to make choices. People were supported to stay in touch with family members and people who were important to them.”
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Record timeline
Registered with CQC
Aspens Cornford Lane entered the official register.
Rated Requires improvement overall
Report published 30 June 2025 by the Care Quality Commission.
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Older reports from the CQC's previous inspection approach
Inspected 17 June 2021, not rated
Inspected 20 September 2018, rated Good
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Frequently asked questions
What types of care is Aspens Cornford Lane registered for?
Aspens Cornford Lane is registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC) to provide Residential Care. Listed specialisms include Learning disabilities.
How many Rooms does Aspens Cornford Lane have?
There are 50 Single Rooms.
What is Aspens Cornford Lane's CQC rating?
Aspens Cornford Lane is rated Requires improvement by the Care Quality Commission (report published 30 June 2025). The full CQC inspection report is available at cqc.org.uk/location/1-3635910822.
How many beds does Aspens Cornford Lane have?
Aspens Cornford Lane is registered for 50 beds.
Who is the registered manager at Aspens Cornford Lane?
The registered manager is Mrs Sally-Anne Shepherd, Mr Stephen Shepherd, Mrs Atherly Jane Sutton.
When was Aspens Cornford Lane last inspected?
The Care Quality Commission published its latest report on Aspens Cornford Lane on 30 June 2025.
Where is Aspens Cornford Lane located?
Aspens Cornford Lane is located in Tunbridge Wells, United Kingdom.
When did Aspens Cornford Lane register with CQC?
Aspens Cornford Lane first registered on 1 October 2017.
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