Kent has 15 elderly care homes registered with the Care Quality Commission, 6 of them with nursing. Of the homes on this page, the CQC rates 2 Good and 1 Requires improvement. 12 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).
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Homes in Kent are ordered by the MyCareCheck score, the average of the CQC's ratings for the five questions it asks at every inspection. Where two homes score the same, the better overall rating goes first.
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Inspected more than 4 years ago
Birkin Lodge provides residential, nursing and dementia care in a homely setting in Tunbridge Wells. The service can also arrange respite care, giving families a route to short-term support as well as longer-term accommodation.
Its wider care model includes dementia-friendly design, quiet seating areas and themed décor intended to help residents find their way around.
Inspected more than 4 years ago
Residential care home for 18 residents in Herne Bay, run by Noble Care Homes Ltd. Supports dementia, older people, physical disabilities and sensory impairment.
Inspected more than 4 years ago
The Chilterns provides residential, supported living and transition services for adults with learning disabilities, including people with complex needs and severe or enduring mental health conditions. Its wider service model includes community living, young adult transition and support for older people with learning disabilities.
Accommodation is available through different housing options, including single or shared properties in the community.
Residential care home for 1 resident in Margate, run by Manor Care Homes Ltd. Supports older people, learning disabilities and younger adults.
Edenbridge Manor Care Home provides residential and dementia care for older people in Edenbridge, with respite care also available through Avery Healthcare’s service offer. The home combines care with communal living, activities, dining and outdoor space, helping residents maintain social connection and daily routines.
Avery describes life in its homes around meaningful activities, meals, family visits and individual interests.
Elderwood House offers residential, dementia and respite care for older people and younger adults in a care-home setting. The home is part of Barchester Healthcare and provides activities, social opportunities and support for people needing short-term or longer-term care.
Residents can use a cinema room, hair and beauty salon and minibus for outings. Meals are prepared on site with locally sourced meat and vegetables, and modified textured dishes…
Run by Barchester Healthcare Homes Limited
57 Top Dartford Road, Hextable, Swanley, BR8 7SGElderwood House combines residential, dementia and respite care with a varied daily life for older people and younger adults. Its care team supports individual needs while activities, hospitality and shared spaces encourage residents to remain involved.
Short stays can help after hospital discharge or when a family needs temporary support. Meals are prepared on site each day using locally sourced meat and vegetables, with seasonal and…
Herne Place Care Home provides residential, dementia and respite care for older people, with a setting designed to support comfort, activity and social life. Its care team gets to know residents’ needs and preferences, while families are encouraged to remain involved.
Meals are prepared on site using locally sourced meat and vegetables, with seasonal dishes and modified textures available to suit individual needs.
Care home with nursing for 78 residents in West Malling, run by Lovett Care Limited. Supports dementia, older people, physical disabilities and younger adults.
Martello Manor provides residential and dementia care in Hythe for older people. Its life enrichment programme includes fitness sessions and creative workshops, with memory-supportive activities for mild to moderate dementia needs.
Residents can personalise rooms with meaningful belongings, while short stays are available through the wider care offer. Families should note that three years of proof of funding is required before a permanent stay.
Rose Water Place Care Home provides 24-hour residential and dementia care in a purpose-built setting in Maidstone, with respite and short-stay care also available. The home supports older people and younger adults whose needs include dementia and other care requirements.
Daily life includes activities and social opportunities, supported by care staff, activity coordinators, chefs and housekeepers.
Springwood Corner Care Home provides residential and dementia care for older people in Gravesend. Daily life includes meals, activities and social opportunities, while the Avery Moments approach focuses on residents’ interests, passions and life experiences. Respite care is also included in the provider’s stated service range.
Residents can enjoy new friendships, engaging activities and enriching social opportunities designed to support wellbeing.
Squadron Manor has nursing care alongside residential and dementia care for older people and adults with physical or sensory needs. The wider service menu also lists respite care, palliative care and end-of-life care, giving families several routes to consider as circumstances change.
Nursing support makes the home relevant to people who need more than accommodation and daily assistance.
Specialist nursing care at The Willows Care Home supports older people and adults with mental health conditions, neurocognitive disorders, acquired brain injuries, personality disorders and other complex needs. The home aims to maintain independence within a safe, therapeutic setting and supports care needs across nursing and residential provision.
An in-house multidisciplinary team develops care plans through assessment, medication management,…
Run by Faseha Healthcare Recruitment Ltd
409 - 411 Folkestone Road, Dover, CT17 9JTCare home with nursing for 20 residents in Dover, run by Faseha Healthcare Recruitment Ltd. Supports dementia, older people, physical disabilities and younger adults.
Support with mobility, nutrition, medicines and day-to-day routines.
Activities and social contact that reflect residents’ interests.
How the home involves residents and families in care decisions.
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.
15 elderly care homes in Kent are on the CQC register (data of 2 November 2026).
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.
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.
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