The West Gate
Nursing home · Margate
2-4 Canterbury Road, Westgate-on-Sea, Margate, CT8 8JJ
Run by Bedstone Limited
- Requires improvementCQC · Nov 2024
- 6.8Our score
- Beds52
- Type of careNursing
- Phone01843 831585
Inspectors asked it to improve: Safe and Well-led
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 12 November 2024
What the inspectors rate
- SafeRequires improvement
- EffectiveGood
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveGood
- Well-ledRequires improvement
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- The West Gate
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Requires improvement
- Register number
- 1-157008300
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About The West Gate
Residential and nurse-led care at The West Gate supports older adults, including people with dementia and complex health needs. Registered nurses coordinate individual care plans, while the home provides daily living support, personal care and companionship.
Day care offers structured activities while people continue living at home, giving family carers time for work, rest or other commitments. Residents can take part in reminiscence, music, arts and crafts, light exercise and social events. Families and prospective residents are welcome to visit, with support discussed according to health, mobility and cognitive needs.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Margate
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avondale HouseWestgate-on-Sea | 0.2 miles | |||
| Roxburgh HouseWestgate-on-sea | 0.2 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| The ChilternsWestgate-on-Sea | 0.3 miles | Requires improvement | 5.0 | |
| Eaton Lodge Nursing HomeWestgate-on-Sea | 0.4 miles | Requires improvement | 6.8 | |
| Ocean SwellWestgate-on-Sea | 0.4 miles | Good | 8.0 |
What stands out
What stands out
- Nurse-led care plans
- Day care for people living at home
- End-of-life and palliative care
Suits: Older adults needing flexible nursing or day support
Types of care
Also works on: nursing
Location
2-4 Canterbury Road, Westgate-on-Sea, Margate, CT8 8JJ
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Questions families ask
Do they provide nurse-led care?
Yes. Registered nurses oversee personalised care plans and support residents with complex health needs.
Is their day care suitable for people with dementia?
It can be. Their day care may suit people in the early to moderate stages of dementia, subject to an assessment of their needs and the support available.
Can they help with medication during day care?
Yes. Trained staff can support guests with medication during their time at the home, following care planning and consent procedures.
Do they accept residents from nearby Thanet towns?
Yes. They welcome residents from Margate, Birchington, Broadstairs, Ramsgate and surrounding towns across the Thanet area.
Who is their residential care suitable for?
It is for people who need help with daily living activities but do not require 24-hour clinical nursing support.
How much does The West Gate cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask The West Gate for its weekly fee. As a guide, Kent council paid on average £1,277 a week for a nursing care place for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025, against £1,102 across England (GOV.UK adult social care finance report). People who pay for their own care are usually charged more than councils pay.