The Oast
Residential care home · Maidstone
2 Plains Avenue, Maidstone, ME15 7AT
Run by Charing Oast Limited
- GoodCQC · Jul 2026
- 8.0Our score
- Beds28
- Type of careResidential
- Phone01622 752969
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 14 July 2026
What the inspectors rate
- SafeGood
- EffectiveGood
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveGood
- Well-ledGood
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- The Oast
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Good
- Register number
- 1-2897912655
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About The Oast
The Oast provides 24-hour residential care for up to 28 residents in Maidstone. It supports older people and younger adults, with long-term, short-term and respite care available in a home-from-home setting. The service focuses on individual care and places residents and their families at the centre of its approach.
Daytime activities provide structure and opportunities for engagement, while the smaller capacity creates a contained residential setting. Long-term, short-term and respite care are all available within the same home, which can be useful for people comparing an ongoing placement with a temporary stay. The service describes a homely, friendly atmosphere and care arranged around individual needs.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Maidstone
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Betsy Clara Nursing HomeMaidstone | 0.6 miles | Requires improvement | 6.8 | |
| Magnolia HouseMaidstone | 0.6 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Loose CourtMaidstone | 0.8 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Maplewood Court Care HomeMaidstone | 1 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Glenhurst LodgeMaidstone | 1.1 miles | Good | 8.0 |
What stands out
What stands out
- Care for up to 28 residents
- Long-term, short-term and respite stays
Suits: People seeking smaller-scale residential or respite care
Types of care
Also works on: residential
Location
2 Plains Avenue, Maidstone, ME15 7AT
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Questions families ask
Do they provide short-term or respite care as well as long-term care?
Yes. They provide 24-hour care for long-term, short-term and respite stays.
How many residents can The Oast accommodate?
The Oast accommodates up to 28 residents.
Are snacks and drinks available between meals?
Yes. In addition to three meals, snacks and drinks are available throughout the day.
How often does the care home menu change?
The menu changes every four weeks and is designed to provide a balanced diet with the vitamins and nutrients residents need.
How much does The Oast cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask The Oast 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.