Elderly care homes in Folkestone and Hythe

Updated

Folkestone and Hythe has 45 elderly care homes registered with the Care Quality Commission, 14 of them with nursing. Of the homes on this page, the CQC rates 31 Good and 11 Requires improvement. 3 homes are 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

45on this list

Official rating
  • Good31
  • Requires improvement11
  • Not yet rated3
  • 74% rated Good or Outstanding
  • Average score7.5 / 10
  • Types of care64% offer younger adults
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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45 elderly 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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95 Ashley Avenue

Run by CLBD Limited

95 Ashley Avenue, Folkestone, CT19 4PJ
GoodCQC · Sept 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 5 beds
  • Elderly care
  • Learning disabilities
  • Mental health

Residential care home for 5 residents in Folkestone, run by CLBD Limited. Supports older people, learning disabilities, mental health, physical disabilities and younger adults.

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Abbey Lodge Residential Home

Run by Abbey Lodge (Residential Home) Ltd

91 Seabrook Road, Hythe, CT21 5QP
GoodCQC · Feb 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 25 beds
  • Elderly care
  • Younger adults

Abbey Lodge Residential Home provides long-term residential care, respite care and day care for older people, including people living with dementia. Its family-operated model supports residents with daily care, meals, activities and companionship in a small to medium-sized home.

Day visitors receive the same person-centred care and services as respite and long-term residents.

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Balgowan Nursing Home

Run by Premium Healthcare Limited

46 Bartholomew Lane, Hythe, CT21 4BX
GoodCQC · Jan 2020

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Nursing
  • 40 beds
  • Elderly care
  • Younger adults

Care home with nursing for 40 residents in Hythe, run by Premium Healthcare Limited. Supports older people and younger adults.

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Bethany House Care Home

Run by Bethany Lodge Kent Limited

30 Eastbridge Road, Dymchurch, Romney Marsh, TN29 0PG
GoodCQC · Jun 2024
  • Nursing
  • 15 beds
  • Elderly care
  • Physical disabilities
  • Sensory impairment

Bethany House Care Home provides specialist residential care for young adults with neurological conditions. The Kent service supports people in a residential setting while promoting independence and maintaining physical and mental wellbeing. It is registered as a care home with nursing and covers physical disabilities and younger adults.

Active Care Group’s wider expertise includes neurological rehabilitation and adult mental health services.

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Bethany Lodge

Run by Bethany Lodge Kent Limited

35 Eastbridge Road, Dymchurch, Romney Marsh, TN29 0PG
GoodCQC · Jul 2024
  • Nursing
  • 24 beds
  • Elderly care
  • Physical disabilities
  • Sensory impairment

Bethany Lodge supports young adults with neurological conditions in a residential home, helping them maintain physical and mental wellbeing while developing independence. The service is registered for care involving older people, younger adults, physical disabilities and sensory impairment.

Support is built around each person’s needs and aims to create a safe, empowered daily life.

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Brampton Lodge

Run by Brampton Care Ltd

4 Dixwell Road, Folkestone, CT20 2LG
GoodCQC · Aug 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 26 beds
  • Elderly care

Residential care home for 26 residents in Folkestone, run by Brampton Care Ltd. Supports older people.

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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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Cumbria House Care Home

Run by Ashwood Park Healthcare Ltd

84-86 Shorncliffe Road, Folkestone, CT20 2PG
GoodCQC · Aug 2018

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 32 beds
  • Elderly care

Help with personal care, washing, dressing and mobility is assessed before admission at Cumbria House Care Home, where support is arranged around older people’s changing needs. Residents can maintain independence and dignity while receiving individual care in a homely setting.

Regular activities include drawing, painting and quizzes, alongside board games, crafts and outings.

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Elm Lea Residential Care Home

Run by Arvind Rajendra Khanna

17 Bartholomew Lane, Hythe, CT21 4BX
GoodCQC · Sept 2026
  • Residential
  • 15 beds
  • Elderly care

Elm Lea Residential Care Home provides specialist dementia care in a small, homely setting near Hythe. The home has 15 rooms and supports older people with residential care, focusing on familiar surroundings, individual needs and a non-clinical daily experience.

Rooms are en suite and can be personalised, while residents have access to home-cooked food, gardens and regular entertainment.

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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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Grimston House Care Home

Run by Rosemere Care Home Ltd

16 Grimston Gardens, Folkestone, CT20 2PU
GoodCQC · Jul 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 21 beds
  • Elderly care

Residential care home for 21 residents in Folkestone, run by Rosemere Care Home Ltd. Supports older people.

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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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Hythe View

Run by Premium Healthcare Limited

91 North Road, Hythe, CT21 5ET
GoodCQC · Jul 2017

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Nursing
  • 40 beds
  • Elderly care
  • Younger adults

Hythe View provides residential and nursing care for older people and younger adults, including specialist dementia care. Registered nurses are available around the clock, with care plans tailored to individual health needs and changing circumstances.

The home offers a warm residential setting for residents and visiting families, with coastal walks, cafés, gardens and local attractions nearby.

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Laburnum House

Run by Lothlorien Community Limited

41 Grimston Avenue, Folkestone, CT20 2QD
GoodCQC · May 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 6 beds
  • Elderly care
  • Learning disabilities
  • Younger adults

Residential support is available at Laburnum House for six men and women with a primary learning disability diagnosis, including autistic people and those with Prader-Willi syndrome. The home is arranged as a small service on a residential street near Folkestone town centre.

Support helps residents make choices about their care, identify personal goals and live with as much independence as possible.

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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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Seabreezes

Run by Parkcare Homes (No.2) Limited

61 Meehan Road, Greatstone, New Romney, TN28 8NZ
GoodCQC · Apr 2020

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 6 beds
  • Elderly care
  • Learning disabilities
  • Mental health

Seabreezes supports up to six men and women who are autistic or have a learning disability within a residential service in New Romney. The home aims to ensure residents have a voice, make choices and receive encouragement to live with greater independence.

Situated on a private housing estate, the service is 150 metres from Greatstone Beach and its sandy shoreline.

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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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The Foam

Run by Parkcare Homes (No.2) Limited

3 Chapel Road, Dymchurch, Romney Marsh, TN29 0TD
GoodCQC · Mar 2020

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 3 beds
  • Elderly care
  • Learning disabilities
  • Mental health

Residential care home for 3 residents in Romney Marsh, run by Parkcare Homes (No.2) Limited. Supports older people, learning disabilities, mental health, physical disabilities and younger adults.

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What to look for in elderly care homes

  1. Support with mobility

    Support with mobility, nutrition, medicines and day-to-day routines.

  2. Activities

    Activities and social contact that reflect residents’ interests.

  3. How the home involves residents

    How the home involves residents and families in care decisions.

Questions families ask

What should elderly care homes offer?

Older people may need different combinations of personal care, mobility support, medicines management and social activity. Compare what each home can support now and how it plans for needs that may change.

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

45 elderly 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.

Elderly care homes near Folkestone and Hythe

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