Learning disability care homes in Ashford

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Ashford has 26 learning disability care homes registered with the Care Quality Commission, 1 of them with nursing. Of the homes on this page, the CQC rates 1 Outstanding, 22 Good and 3 Requires improvement. 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 Ashford (43)

Ashford at a glance

26on this list

Official rating
  • Outstanding1
  • Good22
  • Requires improvement3
  • 88% rated Good or Outstanding
  • Average score7.8 / 10
  • Types of care35% offer younger adults
How this list is ordered

This list includes every home in Ashford 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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26 learning disability care homes in Ashford

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The Kent Autistic Trust - 118 Beaver Lane

Run by The Kent Autistic Trust

118 Beaver Lane, Ashford, TN23 5NX
OutstandingCQC · Oct 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 6 beds
  • Learning disabilities

Residential care home for 6 residents in Ashford, run by The Kent Autistic Trust. Supports learning disabilities.

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Oaklands

Run by Caretech Community Services (No.2) Limited

183 Faversham Road, Ashford, TN24 9AE
GoodCQC · Nov 2023
  • Residential
  • 6 beds
  • Learning disabilities

Residential care home for 6 residents in Ashford, run by Caretech Community Services (No.2) Limited. Supports learning disabilities.

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Anderida

Run by Counticare Limited

Church Road, Mersham, Ashford, TN25 6NT
GoodCQC · Apr 2018

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 3 beds
  • Learning disabilities
  • Mental health

Residential care home for 3 residents in Ashford, run by Counticare Limited. Supports learning disabilities and mental health.

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Ashford Lodge

Run by Achieve Together Limited

Bagham Cross, Chilham, Canterbury, CT4 8DU
GoodCQC · Jun 2024
  • Residential
  • 9 beds
  • Learning disabilities
  • Physical disabilities
  • Younger adults

Specialist residential care at Ashford Lodge supports adults with learning disabilities, physical disabilities and younger adults. The home’s wider provider uses a person-centred framework focused on identity, wellbeing and independence.

Families planning the move from children’s to adult services can access transition planning, while hospital-discharge support helps people move into residential or supported living care.

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Ashlea House

Run by Nexus Programme Limited

Bockhanger Lane, Kennington, Ashford, TN24 9BP
GoodCQC · Jul 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 4 beds
  • Learning disabilities
  • Younger adults

Residential care home for 4 residents in Ashford, run by Nexus Programme Limited. Supports learning disabilities and younger adults.

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Birch House

Run by Nexus Programme Limited

The Street, Appledore, Ashford, TN26 2AF
GoodCQC · Jan 2025
  • Residential
  • 5 beds
  • Learning disabilities
  • Younger adults

Residential care home for 5 residents in Ashford, run by Nexus Programme Limited. Supports learning disabilities and younger adults.

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Boldshaves Oast

Run by Canterbury Oast Trust

Frogs Hole Lane, Woodchurch, Ashford, TN26 3RA
GoodCQC · May 2018

Inspected more than 4 years ago

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

Residential care home for 14 residents in Ashford, run by Canterbury Oast Trust. Supports older people, learning disabilities and younger adults.

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Cedar Bungalows

Run by Coveberry Limited

Church Lane, Hothfield, Ashford, TN26 1EL
GoodCQC · Aug 2021

Inspected more than 4 years ago

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

Residential care home for 4 residents in Ashford, run by Coveberry Limited. Supports older people, learning disabilities, mental health and younger adults.

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Cosy Lodge

Run by Counticare Limited

Westwell Leacon, Charing, Ashford, TN27 0EH
GoodCQC · Sept 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 7 beds
  • Learning disabilities

Residential care home for 7 residents in Ashford, run by Counticare Limited. Supports learning disabilities.

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Farm House

Run by Canterbury Oast Trust

Highlands Farm, Woodchurch, Ashford, TN26 3RJ
GoodCQC · Aug 2018

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 5 beds
  • Learning disabilities

Residential care home for 5 residents in Ashford, run by Canterbury Oast Trust. Supports learning disabilities.

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Homelands

Run by Canterbury Oast Trust

Forge Hill, Aldington, Ashford, TN25 7DT
GoodCQC · May 2018

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 6 beds
  • Learning disabilities

Residential care home for 6 residents in Ashford, run by Canterbury Oast Trust. Supports learning disabilities.

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Juniper

Run by Counticare Limited

The Forstal, off Church Road, Mersham, TN25 6NU
GoodCQC · Mar 2018

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 3 beds
  • Learning disabilities

Juniper delivers residential support for people with learning disabilities, within CareTech’s wider services for individuals with complex needs. The organisation also supports autism, mental health and neurological needs through residential care and supported living.

Support is shaped around individual needs and aspirations, with opportunities to develop confidence, independence and meaningful connections.

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Lyndhurst House

Run by Nexus Programme Limited

Charing Hill, Charing, Ashford, TN27 0NG
GoodCQC · Nov 2024
  • Residential
  • 4 beds
  • Learning disabilities
  • Younger adults

Residential care home for 4 residents in Ashford, run by Nexus Programme Limited. Supports learning disabilities and younger adults.

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Rose Cottage

Run by Counticare Limited

Church Road, Mersham, Ashford, TN25 6NT
GoodCQC · Jul 2018

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 4 beds
  • Learning disabilities

Residential care home for 4 residents in Ashford, run by Counticare Limited. Supports learning disabilities.

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Southfields

Run by Kent County Council

Stanhope Road, Ashford, TN23 5RW
GoodCQC · May 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 10 beds
  • Elderly care
  • Learning disabilities
  • Physical disabilities

Residential care home for 10 residents in Ashford, run by Kent County Council. Supports older people, learning disabilities, physical disabilities, sensory impairment, younger adults and children.

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Summerlands

Run by Counticare Limited

Maidstone Road, Westwell Leacon, Charing, TN27 0EE
GoodCQC · Feb 2018

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 9 beds
  • Learning disabilities

Residential care home for 9 residents in Charing, run by Counticare Limited. Supports learning disabilities.

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The New Bungalow

Run by Canterbury Oast Trust

Forge Hill, Aldington, Ashford, TN25 7DT
GoodCQC · Aug 2018

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 6 beds
  • Learning disabilities
  • Physical disabilities

Residential care home for 6 residents in Ashford, run by Canterbury Oast Trust. Supports learning disabilities and physical disabilities.

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Court Lodge

Run by Counticare Limited

Church Road, Mersham, Ashford, TN25 6NS
GoodCQC · Apr 2019
  • Effective Requires improvement

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 6 beds
  • Learning disabilities

Residential care home for 6 residents in Ashford, run by Counticare Limited. Supports learning disabilities.

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Glover House

Run by The Drive Care Homes Limited

Glover Road, Willesborough, Ashford, TN24 0RZ
GoodCQC · Jul 2019
  • Effective Requires improvement

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 8 beds
  • Learning disabilities
  • Physical disabilities
  • Sensory impairment

Person-centred residential support at Glover House is aimed at adults and children with learning disabilities, autism, physical disabilities and sensory needs. The home’s approach places support and choice at the centre, with plans shaped around what matters to each individual and developed with families or representatives where appropriate.

Glover House forms part of a wider care group with services for autistic people, people with learning…

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What to look for in learning disability care homes

  1. Communication methods matched to the person’s preferences

    Communication methods matched to the person’s preferences and needs.

  2. Support for independence

    Support for independence, relationships, work, education and community life.

  3. Positive behaviour support

    Positive behaviour support and clear safeguarding arrangements.

Questions families ask

What should learning disability care homes offer?

Good learning disability support should be person-centred, promote choice and help people maintain skills and community connections. Ask how communication and decision-making are adapted for each resident.

How many learning disability care homes are there in Ashford?

26 learning disability care homes in Ashford are on the CQC register (data of 2 November 2026).

Which learning disability care homes in Ashford are rated Outstanding?

The Kent Autistic Trust - 118 Beaver Lane.

How much does a care home cost in Ashford?

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.

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