About Us

A relaxed & homely environment

The West Gate, formerly known as The Hockeredge, is a modern home providing restful nursing and residential care for those with dementia and mental health illness. Our home offers a warm and caring environment, with a reputation for high standards of care, accommodation and catering of which we are justifiably proud.

The West Gate is conveniently located a five minute walk away from the small coastal town of Westgate-on-Sea and offers easy access to shops, cafes, cinema, library and churches, as well as the sea-front gardens, promenade walks and safe beaches of Margate.

Family and friends are always welcome, and visits
by prospective clients are encouraged.

What do we do?

Learn when things go wrong.
Encourage staff to have a work life balance.
Celebrate success and try and make life enjoyable for all.
Strive to be honest, transparent, fair and ethical in everything we do.
Support our people to achieve their aspirations.
Actively listen and respond to the people we support.
Put people and individual needs first.
Treat people with dignity and respect.
Encourage skill and expertise throughout the organisation.
Welcome and support innovation and idea.
Promote leadership and learning.

Additional Services

Long Term & Respite Care
Palliative Care
Day Care
Respite Care
Physiotherapy
Dementia Care

Home cooked seasonal meals
Special dietary requirements
Chiropodist
Hairdresser
Activities

Own GP if required
Pets by arrangement
Close to local amenities
Minibus
Lift & Wheelchair access

The Management Team

The service has a structured and experienced management team which includes a Register Manager, A Trainee Home Manager, A Clinical Lead, a Head of Care and supervisors across all the departments.

Alongside this experienced and skilled team, we have a director’s team providing daily support to ensure the home is always well-led.

George Brown
Registered Manager & Quality and Governance Manager

Monika Liska
Registered Home Manager

Alex Browning
Head of Care

The Corporate Team

Suat Yilmaz

CEO/Proprietor

Mr Suat Yilmaz is the CEO/Proprietor who has had over 20 years of experience in the care industry.

Vanessa Cornfoot

Executive Director

Miss Vanessa Cornfoot is The nominated Individual/Executive Director for the company with over 20 years experience of working within the care industry.

Maria Marsh

Account & Payroll Director

Mrs Maria Marsh is the Accounts & Payroll Director who has been working for the company for over 10 years.

Associated Care Centres

Associated Care Centres has over 20 years experience providing residential and nursing care across Kent. Our dedicated facilties provide a range of services, including specialist dementia and mental health support.

For information about our other homes, please follow the links below:

Grenham Bay Court

Grenham Bay in Birchington provides residential care for elderly clients, as well as specialist dementia care, in a friendly environment with beautiful clifftop views.

www.grenhambay.co.uk

Terrance House

Terrance House is an established care home in the heart of Margate offering professional, supportive care in a friendly, welcoming environment for adults (18+) with ongoing mental health issues.

www.terrancehouse.co.uk

House 21

House 21 is a supported living centre in Margate offering individual and therapeutic intervention to adults (18+) experiencing difficulties with mental health and addiction.

www.house-21.co.uk