The Vale Residential Care Home
Residential care home · Maidstone
191 Willington Street, Maidstone, ME15 8ED
Run by Charing Vale Limited
- InadequateCQC · Jan 2026
- 5.6Our score
- Beds28
- Type of careResidential
- Phone01622 762332
Inspectors asked it to improve: Safe and Well-led
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 16 January 2026
What the inspectors rate
- SafeInadequate
- EffectiveGood
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveGood
- Well-ledInadequate
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- The Vale Residential Care Home
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Inadequate
- Register number
- 1-149402645
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About The Vale Residential Care Home
Established dementia care for older people is the central offer at The Vale Residential Care Home in Maidstone. The home provides a residential setting for people whose day-to-day support needs may change over time.
The Vale is part of Charing Healthcare’s wider Kent care network, which includes residential and dementia services in the Maidstone area and elsewhere in the county. Families can consider the home alongside the provider’s other options while keeping the decision centred on the resident’s requirements. The service’s clear focus is ongoing residential support for older people living with dementia.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Maidstone
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maplewood Court Care HomeMaidstone | 0.5 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| The OastMaidstone | 1.1 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Ashley Gardens Care CentreMaidstone | 1.1 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Church LaneMaidstone | 1.2 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Glenhurst LodgeMaidstone | 1.4 miles | Good | 8.0 |
What stands out
What stands out
- Established dementia care home
- Residential care for older people
- Part of a Kent care network
Suits: Older people needing residential dementia care in Maidstone
Types of care
Also works on: residential
Location
191 Willington Street, Maidstone, ME15 8ED
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Questions families ask
How long has The Vale provided care for seniors?
The Vale has provided personalised care for seniors for more than 20 years, supporting people at different stages of life.
Does The Vale provide dementia care?
Yes. The Vale is an established dementia care home in Maidstone, providing a friendly and comfortable setting for residents.
How much does The Vale Residential Care Home cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask The Vale Residential Care Home 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.