The Laleham
Residential care home · Herne Bay
117-121, Central Parade, Herne Bay, CT6 5JN
Run by The Laleham Ltd
- Requires improvementCQC · Oct 2022
- 5.0Our score
- Beds60
- Type of careResidential
- Phone01227 374898
Inspectors asked it to improve: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 15 October 2022
Inspected more than 4 years ago
What the inspectors rate
- SafeRequires improvement
- EffectiveRequires improvement
- CaringRequires improvement
- ResponsiveRequires improvement
- Well-ledRequires improvement
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- The Laleham
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Requires improvement
- Register number
- 1-7457900944
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About The Laleham
The Laleham supports older people, including those living with dementia, through residential care with long-term, short-term and respite options. Individual care plans are assessed and updated as residents’ needs change, with an in-home assessment available before admission.
Bedrooms are mainly single, with some en-suite facilities, nurse call systems and room for personal belongings. Residents can join sing-alongs, bingo and shopping trips, while meals are freshly prepared and dietary requirements can be catered for. The home is registered for residential care for 60 elderly residents and also offers a no-smoking environment. Day-care options provide another route to use the facilities.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Herne Bay
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Peter's Care HomeHerne Bay | 0.2 miles | Good | 7.4 | |
| H M T Care - 48 Albany DriveHerne Bay | 0.4 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Haydon-MayerHerne Bay | 0.4 miles | Requires improvement | 6.8 | |
| The MeadowsHerne Bay | 0.5 miles | |||
| Wimbledon House Residential Care HomeHerne Bay | 0.5 miles | Requires improvement | 6.8 |
What stands out
What stands out
- Long-term, short-term and day care
- In-home assessment available
- Five lounges and two dining rooms
Ask about
- The home operates a no-smoking policy indoors
Suits: Older people needing flexible residential or respite care
Types of care
Also works on: residential
Location
117-121, Central Parade, Herne Bay, CT6 5JN
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Questions families ask
Do they provide a free care assessment at home?
Yes. They provide a free in-home assessment to understand the resident’s lifestyle and personality and match a care plan to their needs.
Do they offer respite and day care as well as permanent care?
Yes. They offer short-term respite care, long-term or permanent residential care and day-care options with access to the home’s facilities.
Do they care for people with advanced dementia?
Yes. They provide dementia care for people with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia, from early stages through to advanced stages.
Can family visit freely?
Yes. They operate an open-house visiting policy, although visitors are asked to avoid mealtimes.
How much does The Laleham cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask The Laleham for its weekly fee. As a guide, Kent council paid on average £1,096 a week for a residential care place for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025, against £982 across England (GOV.UK adult social care finance report). People who pay for their own care are usually charged more than councils pay.