The Cherries
Residential care home · Folkestone
30 Julian Road, Folkestone, CT19 5HW
Run by Lothlorien Community Limited
- Requires improvementCQC · Apr 2022
- 6.8Our score
- Beds6
- Type of careResidential
Inspectors asked it to improve: Safe and Well-led
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 6 April 2022
Inspected more than 4 years ago
What the inspectors rate
- SafeRequires improvement
- EffectiveGood
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveGood
- Well-ledRequires improvement
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- The Cherries
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Requires improvement
- Register number
- 1-7084159886
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About The Cherries
The Cherries provides residential support for six autistic adults in Folkestone. The service is intended for autistic males and females who may also have learning disabilities, mental health needs, communication difficulties or moderate to severe support needs.
The home is on a quiet street near the town centre, combining a smaller residential setting with support from Priory’s specialist care team. Its stated aim is to help residents live as positively and independently as possible while working with families. The service is relevant to people who need a stable home with structured support rather than a short treatment programme. Priory also offers assessment and funding routes for people accessing its wider services.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Folkestone
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BurnhamFolkestone | 0 miles | Requires improvement | 6.8 | |
| Maple HouseFolkestone | 0 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| TristfordFolkestone | 0.1 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Grosvenor CourtFolkestone | 0.1 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| The Grange Care HomeFolkestone | 0.2 miles | Good | 8.0 |
Also run by Lothlorien Community Limited
| Name | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maple HouseFolkestone | Good | 8.0 | |
| WestviewFolkestone | Good | 8.0 | |
| RavenleaFolkestone | Good | 8.0 | |
| Laburnum HouseFolkestone | Good | 8.0 | |
| Eden CottageRomney Marsh | Good | 8.0 | |
| Seabourne HouseRomney Marsh | Good | 8.0 |
What stands out
What stands out
- Residential support for six people
- Quiet street near town centre
- Support for communication difficulties
Ask about
- The home supports six autistic males and females.
Suits: Autistic adults needing residential support in a six-person home
Types of care
Also works on: residential
Location
30 Julian Road, Folkestone, CT19 5HW
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Questions families ask
How many autistic people can The Cherries support?
The Cherries offers residential support for six autistic males and females.
What needs does The Cherries support?
They support people with learning disabilities, mental health needs and communication difficulties, including moderate to severe needs.
How much does The Cherries cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask The Cherries for its weekly fee. As a guide, Kent council paid on average £1,834 a week for a residential care place for adults aged 18 to 64 in 2024-2025, against £1,883 across England (GOV.UK adult social care finance report). People who pay for their own care are usually charged more than councils pay.