Learning disability care homes in Folkestone and Hythe

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Folkestone and Hythe has 41 learning disability care homes registered with the Care Quality Commission. Of the homes on this page, the CQC rates 33 Good and 5 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

41on this list

Official rating
  • Good33
  • Requires improvement5
  • Not yet rated3
  • 87% rated Good or Outstanding
  • Average score7.7 / 10
  • Types of care63% 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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41 learning disability care homes in Folkestone and Hythe

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24 Seabrook Road

Run by CLBD Limited

24 Seabrook Road, Hythe, CT21 5NA
GoodCQC · Aug 2018

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 4 beds
  • Learning disabilities
  • Mental health
  • Younger adults

Residential care home for 4 residents in Hythe, run by CLBD Limited. Supports learning disabilities, mental health and younger adults.

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26 Seabrook Road

Run by CLBD Limited

26 Seabrook Road, Hythe, CT21 5NA
GoodCQC · Aug 2026
  • Residential
  • 5 beds
  • Learning disabilities
  • Mental health
  • Physical disabilities

Residential care home for 5 residents in Hythe, run by CLBD Limited. Supports learning disabilities, mental health, physical disabilities 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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Belmont

Run by Counticare Limited

Stone Street, Stanford North, Ashford, TN25 6DF
GoodCQC · Oct 2018

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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Blythson Limited - 3 Ashley Avenue

Run by Blythson Limited

3 Ashley Avenue, Folkestone, CT19 4PX
GoodCQC · May 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 3 beds
  • Learning disabilities

Blythson Limited supports people with learning disabilities, moderate to severe complex needs and difficulties with behaviour through small-group residential care and supported living. Its residential homes each support three people in Folkestone, creating a setting for intensive assistance.

The service assesses behaviour using records, interviews with the person and family, input from health professionals and person-centred plans.

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Blythson Limited - 5 Ashley Avenue

Run by Blythson Limited

5 Ashley Avenue, Folkestone, CT19 4PX
GoodCQC · Apr 2020

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 3 beds
  • Learning disabilities

Blythson Limited runs small-group residential care services in Folkestone for people with moderate to severe learning disabilities and complex needs. Each home accommodates three people, with support designed for residents who need intensive assistance and may experience challenging behaviour.

Its approach begins with assessment, including records review and discussions with the person, family and relevant professionals.

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Brightcare

Run by Bright Care Limited

20 Taylors Lane, St Mary's Bay, Romney Marsh, TN29 0EU
GoodCQC · Nov 2017

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 6 beds
  • Learning disabilities

Residential care home for 6 residents in Romney Marsh, run by Bright Care Limited. Supports learning disabilities.

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Broadstreet House

Run by Broadstreet House Limited

Broadstreet, Lyminge, Folkestone, CT18 8DZ
GoodCQC · Oct 2026
  • Residential
  • 18 beds
  • Learning disabilities

Residential care home for 18 residents in Folkestone, run by Broadstreet House Limited. Supports learning disabilities.

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Carlile Lodge

Run by Counticare Limited

17 Grimston Avenue, Folkestone, CT20 2QE
GoodCQC · Jun 2018

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 10 beds
  • Learning disabilities

Residential care home for 10 residents in Folkestone, run by Counticare Limited. Supports learning disabilities.

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Eden Cottage

Run by Lothlorien Community Limited

6 The Oval, Dymchurch, Romney Marsh, TN29 0LR
GoodCQC · Feb 2020

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 3 beds
  • Learning disabilities
  • Younger adults

Eden Cottage provides residential support for three women who are autistic or have a learning disability. The home is in Dymchurch Village, within a private residential estate near the seafront, and is designed to promote independence in a homely setting. The service can also support women with communication difficulties, epilepsy and physical disabilities.

Support is focused on helping residents develop a sense of belonging while receiving…

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Finn Farm Lodge

Run by Parkcare Homes (No.2) Limited

2 Bathurst Road, Folkestone, CT20 2NJ
GoodCQC · Dec 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 5 beds
  • Learning disabilities
  • Younger adults

Finn Farm Lodge provides residential support for five males and females with Prader-Willi syndrome. The Folkestone service supports people to maintain a healthy lifestyle and develop as much independence as possible, and can also support people who are autistic.

The home is set on a private housing estate near the town centre and beach. Its small resident group gives the service a focused setting for people with PWS, while Priory’s wider…

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Grosvenor Court

Run by Counticare Limited

15 Julian Road, Folkestone, CT19 5HP
GoodCQC · May 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 13 beds
  • Learning disabilities

Residential care home for 13 residents in Folkestone, run by Counticare Limited. Supports learning disabilities.

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Homeleigh Farm

Run by Parkcare Homes (No.2) Limited

Dungeness Road, Lydd, TN29 9PS
GoodCQC · Mar 2017

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 6 beds
  • Eating disorders
  • Learning disabilities
  • Mental health

Homeleigh Farm provides residential support for six males with learning disabilities in a semi-rural setting in Romney Marsh, Kent. The service is registered for learning disabilities, mental health, younger adults and eating disorders, with support aimed at helping residents develop skills and control over their lives.

The home sits off a main road and is surrounded by four acres of countryside.

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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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Littlecroft

Run by Rosecroft Care Limited

132 Dunes Road, Greatstone, New Romney, TN28 8SP
GoodCQC · Apr 2018

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 5 beds
  • Learning disabilities
  • Physical disabilities

Residential care home for 5 residents in New Romney, run by Rosecroft Care Limited. Supports learning disabilities and physical disabilities.

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Maple House

Run by Lothlorien Community Limited

32 Julian Road, Folkestone, CT19 5HW
GoodCQC · Jun 2025
  • Residential
  • 6 beds
  • Learning disabilities
  • Younger adults

Six male residents with a learning disability or autism receive residential support at Maple House in Folkestone. The home is designed around individual choices, helping residents have a safe, homely environment where they can influence the support they receive.

Set on a quiet street near the town centre, Maple House provides a local residential setting rather than a hospital-based service.

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May Lodge

Run by Caretech Community Services (No.2) Limited

Barrow Hill, Sellindge, Ashford, TN25 6JG
GoodCQC · May 2023
  • Residential
  • 6 beds
  • Learning disabilities

May Lodge supports people with learning disabilities and complex needs through residential care and specialist adult services. CareTech’s wider offer includes supported living and other tailored support for adults who need help with independence, inclusion and everyday wellbeing.

Support is personalised around individual needs and aspirations. Staff complete an approved induction programme and continue with annual training, while the organisation…

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Old School House

Run by Canterbury Oast Trust

Church Lane, New Romney, TN28 8ER
GoodCQC · Jun 2018

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 8 beds
  • Learning disabilities

The John Southland and Mary Barnes rooms at Old School House are available to hire for meetings, classes and local activities. The restored Victorian school building also houses a museum and heritage collection, creating a distinctive setting for community use in New Romney.

The collection includes school records, photographs, local history and artefacts, with themed exhibitions staged during the year.

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Ravenlea

Run by Lothlorien Community Limited

11 Ravenlea Road, Folkestone, CT20 2JU
GoodCQC · Mar 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 7 beds
  • Learning disabilities
  • Physical disabilities
  • Younger adults

Supporting six males and females with a learning disability or autism, Ravenlea provides residential care in Folkestone. The service sits on a residential street near the town centre and offers a homely setting for people working towards a more fulfilling and independent future.

Person-centred touches shape everyday support around individual needs, with the aim of helping residents reach their potential and live as independently as possible.

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Richardson Court

Run by Counticare Limited

Main Road, Sellindge, TN25 6JD
GoodCQC · Mar 2020

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 9 beds
  • Learning disabilities

Richardson Court provides residential care and supported living for adults with learning disabilities and other complex needs. CareTech’s adult services are designed around tailored support, independence and inclusion, with environments intended to help residents build confidence and everyday skills. The service can work with families, carers and local authorities to shape an individual pathway.

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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 Folkestone and Hythe?

41 learning disability 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.

Learning disability care homes near Folkestone and Hythe

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