Tarrys Residential Home Ltd
At a Glance
The information you need to decide whether this home warrants a closer look.
Residential homes
Staff warmth score
of reviewers answered yes
Good to know
- Registered beds19
- SpecialismsCaring for adults over 65 yrs, Dementia, Learning disabilities
- Last inspected2019-11-05
The Evidence
What the review data, the inspection reports, and the dementia-care evidence base tell us about this home.
What families say
The eight family priority themes
- Staff warmth72
- Compassion & dignity72
- Cleanliness70
- Activities & engagement65
- Food quality65
- Healthcare68
- Management & leadership72
- Resident happiness70
What inspectors found
Inspected 2019-11-05
Is this home safe?
Is the care effective?
The home received a Good rating for Effective at its December 2023 inspection. This domain covers care planning, training, healthcare access, and nutrition. A Good rating indicates inspectors were satisfied that the home was meeting expected standards in these areas. However, no specific detail about dementia training content, GP access arrangements, care plan review frequency, or food quality was included in the published findings.Is this home caring?
Tarrys received a Good rating in the Caring domain at its December 2023 inspection. This domain covers staff warmth, dignity, respect, and how well residents' independence is supported. A Good rating means inspectors were satisfied with the quality of interactions and the culture of the home. The published summary does not include direct observations of staff behaviour, quotes from residents or relatives, or specific examples of how dignity is maintained in practice.Is the home responsive?
The home was rated Good in Responsive at its December 2023 inspection. This domain covers whether care is tailored to individual needs, whether activities are meaningful, and how well the home handles complaints and end-of-life planning. A Good rating indicates inspectors found the home was broadly meeting expectations in these areas. No specific detail about the activity programme, individual engagement, or end-of-life care arrangements was included in the published findings.Is the home well-led?
Tarrys received a Good rating in Well-led at its December 2023 inspection. This domain covers leadership quality, governance, staff culture, and the home's ability to learn from incidents and feedback. A Good rating means inspectors were satisfied that the home had adequate oversight in place. The published findings do not include detail about the manager's tenure, staff turnover, audit processes, or how the home uses feedback from residents and families.
Source: CQC inspection report →
What the evidence base says
The team supports residents with dementia and learning disabilities, alongside general care for people over 65. They understand the different needs these conditions bring. For residents with dementia, the home provides a secure environment where routines can be maintained. The coastal location can be particularly soothing for those who've always loved being near the sea. All areas worth probing directly during a visit.
The DCC Verdict
Our editorial view, built from the three lenses: what families tell us, what inspectors record, and how the home sits against good dementia-care practice.
DCC Family Score
Tarrys Residential Home received a Good rating across all five domains at its December 2023 inspection, which is a positive baseline, but the published report contains limited specific observations, quotes, or detail to push scores higher with confidence.
Homes in South East typically score 68–82.Worth a visit
Tarrys Residential Home at 86-88 Grand Drive, Herne Bay was rated Good across all five inspection domains at its most recent inspection in December 2023, with the report published in March 2024. The home is a small residential setting with 19 beds and supports people over 65, including those living with dementia and learning disabilities. A Good rating across every domain is a solid result and means inspectors found no significant concerns about safety, staffing, care quality, or leadership. The main limitation here is that the published inspection summary contains very little specific detail: no direct quotes from residents or relatives, no specific observations of staff interactions, and no figures for staffing ratios or training completion. A Good rating tells you the basics are in place, but it does not tell you whether this home has the warmth and individual focus your parent needs. When you visit, bring the checklist questions above, pay close attention to how staff interact with residents in corridors and communal areas, and ask to see actual activity records and a recent staffing rota. The home is small, which can be a genuine advantage for people with dementia, but ask specifically about night staffing numbers and how consistent the team is.
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In Their Own Words
How Tarrys Residential Home Ltd describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Seaside care home where grandfathers settle into clean, practical surroundings
Residential home in Herne Bay: True Peace of Mind
When you're looking for care near the Kent coast, Tarrys Residential Home in Herne Bay offers a clean environment with those practical foundations that matter. The home sits close to the beach, bringing that fresh coastal air to residents who need support with dementia, learning disabilities, or simply the challenges of later life. It's a place where the basics are well covered.
Who they care for
The team supports residents with dementia and learning disabilities, alongside general care for people over 65. They understand the different needs these conditions bring.
For residents with dementia, the home provides a secure environment where routines can be maintained. The coastal location can be particularly soothing for those who've always loved being near the sea.
“Sometimes the right care home is the one that gets the essentials right in a setting that feels familiar.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
The DCC Verdict
Our editorial view, built from the three lenses: what families tell us, what inspectors record, and how the home sits against good dementia-care practice.
DCC Family Score
Tarrys Residential Home received a Good rating across all five domains at its December 2023 inspection, which is a positive baseline, but the published report contains limited specific observations, quotes, or detail to push scores higher with confidence.
Homes in South East typically score 68–82.Worth a visit
Tarrys Residential Home at 86-88 Grand Drive, Herne Bay was rated Good across all five inspection domains at its most recent inspection in December 2023, with the report published in March 2024. The home is a small residential setting with 19 beds and supports people over 65, including those living with dementia and learning disabilities. A Good rating across every domain is a solid result and means inspectors found no significant concerns about safety, staffing, care quality, or leadership. The main limitation here is that the published inspection summary contains very little specific detail: no direct quotes from residents or relatives, no specific observations of staff interactions, and no figures for staffing ratios or training completion. A Good rating tells you the basics are in place, but it does not tell you whether this home has the warmth and individual focus your parent needs. When you visit, bring the checklist questions above, pay close attention to how staff interact with residents in corridors and communal areas, and ask to see actual activity records and a recent staffing rota. The home is small, which can be a genuine advantage for people with dementia, but ask specifically about night staffing numbers and how consistent the team is.
The three questions to ask when you visitSave this home. Compare it against your shortlist.
Let our analysis show you how Tarrys Residential Home Ltd measures up against the other homes you’re considering. Free account.
In Their Own Words
How Tarrys Residential Home Ltd describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Seaside care home where grandfathers settle into clean, practical surroundings
Residential home in Herne Bay: True Peace of Mind
When you're looking for care near the Kent coast, Tarrys Residential Home in Herne Bay offers a clean environment with those practical foundations that matter. The home sits close to the beach, bringing that fresh coastal air to residents who need support with dementia, learning disabilities, or simply the challenges of later life. It's a place where the basics are well covered.
Who they care for
The team supports residents with dementia and learning disabilities, alongside general care for people over 65. They understand the different needs these conditions bring.
For residents with dementia, the home provides a secure environment where routines can be maintained. The coastal location can be particularly soothing for those who've always loved being near the sea.
The home & environment
The home maintains good cleanliness standards throughout — something families consistently notice when they visit. Being so close to the beach adds something special to the setting, with that seaside atmosphere just outside the door.
“Sometimes the right care home is the one that gets the essentials right in a setting that feels familiar.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
