Whitstable Nursing Home
Nursing home · Whitstable
28 West Cliff, Whitstable, CT5 1DN
Run by Uniquehelp Limited
- Requires improvementCQC · Mar 2023
- 6.2Our score
- Beds34
- Type of careNursing
- Phone01227 265443
Inspectors asked it to improve: Safe, Effective and Well-led
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 4 March 2023
What the inspectors rate
- SafeRequires improvement
- EffectiveRequires improvement
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveGood
- Well-ledRequires improvement
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- Whitstable Nursing Home
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Requires improvement
- Register number
- 1-134067934
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About Whitstable Nursing Home
Whitstable Nursing Home provides residential and dementia care for older people, with day care and nursing care available through its wider care offering. The home is registered as a care home with nursing and supports residents in a person-centred, resident-led environment.
Daily life can include group activities, entertainment, quiet relaxation and one-to-one companionship. Menus are prepared fresh and can reflect residents’ preferences, dietary restrictions and medical conditions. The home can also arrange dental, hairdressing and chiropody appointments on behalf of residents.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Whitstable
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradbury GrangeWhitstable | 0.2 miles | Requires improvement | 6.2 | |
| Bluebells Care HomeWhitstable | 0.3 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| MaylandsWhitstable | 0.4 miles | Requires improvement | 6.8 | |
| Tralee Rest HomeWhitstable | 0.7 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| FivewaysWhitstable | 0.9 miles | Good | 8.0 |
Also run by Uniquehelp Limited
| Name | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chestfield HouseWhitstable | Requires improvement | 6.8 | |
| Haydon-MayerHerne Bay | Requires improvement | 6.8 | |
| Harbledown LodgeCanterbury | Requires improvement | 6.8 |
What stands out
What stands out
- Fresh menus adapted to medical needs
- Day care and social programmes
- Resident-led daily routines
Ask about
- Additional dental, hairdressing and chiropody appointments are not included in basic fees.
Suits: Older people needing nursing or dementia care
Types of care
Also works on: nursing
Location
28 West Cliff, Whitstable, CT5 1DN
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Questions families ask
Are rooms at Whitstable Nursing Home furnished?
Yes. All rooms are furnished, and residents can personalise them with their own furniture after discussing arrangements with the manager of the home.
Can residents receive Local Authority or NHS funding?
Yes. A resident may be eligible for Local Authority Funding or NHS Funding depending on their circumstances, and the home's managers assess the available options.
Can residents' dietary needs be included in meals?
Yes. Menus are made fresh each day around residents' preferences and tastes, while accounting for dietary restrictions and relevant medical conditions.
Can religious or spiritual requirements be accommodated?
Yes. Prospective residents can discuss their religious and spiritual needs with the relevant manager during onboarding, and the home accommodates these requests.
How much does Whitstable Nursing Home cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask Whitstable Nursing Home 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.