Dementia care homes in Folkestone and Hythe

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Folkestone and Hythe has 20 dementia care homes registered with the Care Quality Commission, 10 of them with nursing. Of the homes on this page, the CQC rates 12 Good and 7 Requires improvement. 1 home is not rated yet. Kent council paid on average £1,096 a week for a residential care place and £1,277 for a nursing place for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025 (GOV.UK adult social care finance report).

All care homes in Folkestone and Hythe (75)

Folkestone and Hythe at a glance

20on this list

Official rating
  • Good12
  • Requires improvement7
  • Not yet rated1
  • 63% rated Good or Outstanding
  • Average score7.2 / 10
  • Types of care60% offer physical disabilities
How this list is ordered

This list includes every home in Folkestone and Hythe on the CQC register, whatever its rating. The highest scores come first and homes not yet inspected come last.

Paying never changes a home's rating, score or place. Top places are only offered to homes rated Good or Outstanding and are always labelled.

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20 dementia care homes in Folkestone and Hythe

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Old Rectory Care Home

Run by Old Rectory Care Ltd

New Hall Close, Dymchurch, Romney Marsh, TN29 0LE
GoodCQC · Jul 2021

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 35 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Mental health

Residential care home for 35 residents in Romney Marsh, run by Old Rectory Care Ltd. Supports dementia, older people, mental health, physical disabilities, sensory impairment and younger adults.

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Cornerways Residential Home

Run by Merryhill Care Limited

1 Tanners Hill, Hythe, CT21 5UE
GoodCQC · Jan 2020

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 20 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care

Residential care home for 20 residents in Hythe, run by Merryhill Care Limited. Supports dementia and older people.

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Fairways Care Home

Run by ARMA Care Services Limited

Madeira Road, Littlestone, New Romney, TN28 8QX
GoodCQC · Apr 2018

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 28 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Physical disabilities

Residential care home for 28 residents in New Romney, run by ARMA Care Services Limited. Supports dementia, older people, physical disabilities, sensory impairment and younger adults.

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Folkestone Care Centre

Run by Opus Care Limited

52-56 Shorncliffe Road, Folkestone, CT20 2NB
GoodCQC · Sept 2022

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Nursing
  • 110 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Physical disabilities

Folkestone Care Centre supports older people with residential and nursing care, including dementia, palliative and respite care. Its purpose-built home is intended for residents who can no longer manage safely at home and need person-centred support. Convalescent care and specialist care are also available.

Facilities include en-suite rooms, social areas and activity spaces, with small function areas for family gatherings.

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Hawkinge House Proactive Assessment Unit

Run by Hawkinge House PAU Limited

1 Hurricane Way, Hawkinge, Folkestone, CT18 7SS
GoodCQC · Aug 2022

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Nursing
  • 62 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Physical disabilities

Hawkinge House Proactive Assessment Unit forms part of a care home near Folkestone offering 24-hour nursing, dementia and respite care. Its dedicated Proactive Assessment Unit provides NHS-funded recovery support, while the wider home also includes long-term and short-term care units.

The service is suitable for people recuperating after hospital treatment, those needing complex nursing support and residents living with dementia.

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Saltwood Care Centre

Run by Saltwood Care Centre Ltd

Tanners Hill, Hythe, CT21 5UQ
GoodCQC · May 2022

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Nursing
  • 68 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Physical disabilities

Saltwood Care Centre provides nursing and residential care for people with dementia, physical disabilities, sensory impairment and other individual needs. Its team delivers personalised nursing and personal care around the clock, with support shaped to each resident’s circumstances.

The home also offers respite care and is positioned near the Kent coastline, with seaside walks, cafés, gardens and coastal towns available for residents and visiting…

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St Margarets Nursing Home

Run by Rohan Care Limited

20 Twiss Avenue, Hythe, CT21 5NU
GoodCQC · Jan 2021

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Nursing
  • 25 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care

Care home with nursing for 25 residents in Hythe, run by Rohan Care Limited. Supports dementia and older people.

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Villa Maria

Run by Marist Sisters

53 Seabrook Road, Hythe, CT21 5QE
GoodCQC · Jun 2018

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 33 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Physical disabilities

Residential care home for 33 residents in Hythe, run by Marist Sisters. Supports dementia, older people, physical disabilities and sensory impairment.

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Wells House Nursing Home

Run by Wells Haven Ltd

Well House, Radnor Cliff Crescent, Folkestone, CT20 2JQ
GoodCQC · Aug 2018

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Nursing
  • 21 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Physical disabilities

Wells House Nursing Home provides long-term nursing care, respite care, convalescent care and palliative care for older people, including residents living with dementia or physical disabilities. The service combines nursing support with accommodation designed for comfort, privacy and personal choice.

Residents can personalise their environment, use landscaped gardens and take part in activities inside and beyond the home.

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Broadmeadow

Run by Kent County Council

Park Farm Road, Folkestone, CT19 5DN
GoodCQC · Dec 2019
  • Effective Requires improvement

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 48 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Physical disabilities

Residential care home for 48 residents in Folkestone, run by Kent County Council. Supports dementia, older people, physical disabilities and younger adults.

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St Heliers Care Home

Run by Fraser Residential Limited

25-26 Clifton Gardens, Folkestone, CT20 2EF
GoodCQC · Jul 2022
  • Well-led Requires improvement

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 30 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Younger adults

St Heliers Care Home provides residential, retirement and respite care in Folkestone, including support for dementia, older people and younger adults. The home occupies two Victorian houses near the Leas and offers furnished or unfurnished en-suite rooms for longer stays, holidays and short breaks.

Residents have access to lounges, a private garden, a bar and dining spaces, with meals prepared from fresh ingredients and dietary requirements…

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Wells Lodge Nursing Home

Run by Merryhill Care Limited

60 Earls Avenue, Folkestone, CT20 2HA
GoodCQC · Jun 2018
  • Well-led Requires improvement

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Nursing
  • 22 beds
  • Dementia
  • Eating disorders
  • Elderly care

Nursing and respite care are available at Wells Lodge Nursing Home, a 22-bed facility in Folkestone. The home is registered as a care home with nursing and supports older people with dementia, physical disabilities, sensory impairment, mental health needs and eating disorders. Its service is suited to people who need continuous nursing oversight or a temporary stay with care in place.

The home provides 24-hour nursing support, with respite care…

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Creedy House

Run by Creedy Number 1 Limited

Nether Avenue, Littlestone on Sea, New Romney, TN28 8NB
Requires improvementCQC · Mar 2025
  • Safe Requires improvement
  • Well-led Requires improvement
  • Nursing
  • 44 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Physical disabilities

A Registered Nurse is on duty 24 hours a day at Creedy House, supporting older people and residents with physical disabilities through nursing, residential and dementia care. Support is tailored to individual needs and delivered alongside healthcare professionals after a thorough pre-admission assessment.

Residents can take part in a full programme of activities and develop social connections within the home.

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Hawkinge House

Run by Hawkinge House Limited

Hurricane Way, Hawkinge, Folkestone, CT18 7SS
Requires improvementCQC · Apr 2022
  • Effective Requires improvement
  • Well-led Requires improvement

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Nursing
  • 55 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Mental health

Around-the-clock nursing, dementia and respite care are available at Hawkinge House near Folkestone. The home supports older people and adults with physical disabilities, mental health needs or younger adult care requirements, with private suites and dedicated long-term, short-term and NHS-funded assessment units.

Care plans are developed with residents and families from the beginning, then reviewed as needs change.

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Lindau Residential Home

Run by Care Excellence Limited

104 Littlestone Road, New Romney, TN28 8NH
Requires improvementCQC · Jan 2026
  • Safe Requires improvement
  • Well-led Requires improvement
  • Nursing
  • 37 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Younger adults

Care home with nursing for 37 residents in New Romney, run by Care Excellence Limited. Supports dementia, older people and younger adults.

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Hatfield Lodge

Run by Hatfield lodge care home Limited

1-3 Trinity Gardens, Folkestone, CT20 2RP
Requires improvementCQC · Jan 2026
  • Safe Requires improvement
  • Responsive Requires improvement
  • Well-led Requires improvement
  • Residential
  • 34 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care

Residential care home for 34 residents in Folkestone, run by Hatfield lodge care home Limited. Supports dementia and older people.

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Tudor Lodge

Run by Tudor Lodge Care Home Limited

18-20 Manor Road, Folkestone, CT20 2SA
Requires improvementCQC · Nov 2022
  • Safe Requires improvement
  • Effective Requires improvement
  • Well-led Requires improvement
  • Residential
  • 44 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care

Tudor Lodge provides residential and dementia care for older people, with day care and respite services available through the wider care offering. The home supports residents with personal assistance, emotional support, activities and regular care-plan reviews, while encouraging independence and participation in daily life.

Residents can join a full programme of activities, social engagement and events, with support shaped around individual needs…

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Madeira Lodge

Run by Belmont Healthcare (Madeira) Limited

Madeira Road, Littlestone, New Romney, TN28 8QT
Requires improvementCQC · Feb 2025
  • Safe Requires improvement
  • Caring Requires improvement
  • Responsive Requires improvement
  • Well-led Requires improvement
  • Residential
  • 48 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Mental health

Madeira Lodge supports older people through residential care, specialist dementia care and respite stays. The home is registered as a care home without nursing and forms part of Belmont Healthcare’s residential care service.

Care plans are tailored to individual needs, preferences and health requirements. Families can explore short-term stays or longer care, with guidance available throughout the care journey.

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St Claire's Care Home

Run by Rosemere Care Home Ltd

18-24 Claremont Road, Folkestone, CT20 1DQ
Requires improvementCQC · Sept 2026
  • Safe Inadequate
  • Effective Requires improvement
  • Caring Requires improvement
  • Responsive Requires improvement
  • Well-led Requires improvement
  • Residential
  • 39 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care

Residential care home for 39 residents in Folkestone, run by Rosemere Care Home Ltd. Supports dementia and older people.

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Hawkinge House 2nd Floor Unit

Run by Hawkinge House 2nd Floor Limited

Hurricane Way, Hawkinge, Folkestone, CT18 7SS
Not yet ratedCQC
  • Nursing
  • 60 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Physical disabilities

Hawkinge House 2nd Floor Unit provides 24-hour nursing, dementia and respite care near Folkestone for older people and adults with physical disabilities, sensory impairment or changing care needs. Its care plans are developed with residents and families, reviewed regularly and adapted as needs change.

The home includes long-term care, short-term stays and an NHS-funded Proactive Assessment Unit for recovery support.

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What to look for in dementia care homes

  1. Staff training

    Staff training and experience with the person’s type and stage of dementia.

  2. A calm

    A calm, understandable and secure environment that supports independence.

  3. Personalised care planning

    Personalised care planning, meaningful activity and communication with families.

Questions families ask

What should dementia care homes offer?

Dementia care should adapt to the person’s history, routines, communication and changing needs. A CQC rating is useful evidence, but it does not by itself show whether a home is the right environment for a particular person. Some dementia care homes are residential homes, others also provide 24-hour nursing care for people with clinical needs, so confirm that the home can support the person’s diagnosis, communication, mobility, medicines and likely future needs.

How many dementia care homes are there in Folkestone and Hythe?

20 dementia care homes in Folkestone and Hythe are on the CQC register (data of 2 November 2026).

How much does a care home cost in Folkestone and Hythe?

Kent council paid on average £1,096 a week for residential care and £1,277 for nursing care for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025. For adults aged 18 to 64 it paid £1,834 and £1,432. Across England the averages were £982 and £1,102 for people aged 65 and over. People who pay for their own care are often charged more, so ask each home for its weekly fee.

How are these care homes ordered?

Ordered by the MyCareCheck score: the average of the five CQC key-question ratings (safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led) on a 0 to 10 scale, where Outstanding is 10, Good 8, Requires improvement 5 and Inadequate 2. Homes the CQC has not rated yet come last. No home is left out because of its rating.

Dementia care homes near Folkestone and Hythe

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