Mental health care homes in Folkestone and Hythe

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Folkestone and Hythe has 16 mental health care homes registered with the Care Quality Commission, 2 of them with nursing. Of the homes on this page, the CQC rates 12 Good and 3 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

16on this list

Official rating
  • Good12
  • Requires improvement3
  • Not yet rated1
  • 80% rated Good or Outstanding
  • Average score7.5 / 10
  • Types of care81% offer younger adults
How this list is ordered

Homes in Folkestone and Hythe 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.

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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16 mental health 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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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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Camelot Lodge

Run by ACL Homes Plus Limited

19 Christchurch Road, Folkestone, CT20 2SL
GoodCQC · Feb 2018

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 10 beds
  • Mental health
  • Younger adults

Residential care home for 10 residents in Folkestone, run by ACL Homes Plus Limited. Supports mental health and younger adults.

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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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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 Brannocks

Run by Parkcare Homes (No.2) Limited

Dymchurch Road, New Romney, TN28 8UF
GoodCQC · Apr 2025
  • Residential
  • 6 beds
  • Eating disorders
  • Learning disabilities
  • Mental health

St Brannocks supports six males and females with varied disabilities, including people on the autism spectrum. The service’s registered scope includes learning disabilities, mental health needs and sensory impairment, alongside support for younger adults and eating disorders.

Its small resident capacity provides a focused residential setting for adults needing specialist support.

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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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Cotswold Lodge

Run by Parkcare Homes (No.2) Limited

Coast Road, Littlestone, New Romney, TN28 8QY
GoodCQC · Nov 2019
  • Well-led Requires improvement

Inspected more than 4 years ago

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

Cotswold Lodge provides residential support in New Romney for eight men with a primary learning disability diagnosis. The home can also support autistic men and people with additional mental health or physical needs, within a residential setting on a private estate near the seafront.

Support is intended to give residents a voice in daily life, with encouragement to make choices and pursue the life they want.

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May Morning

Run by Caretech Community Services (No.2) Limited

Barrow Hill, Sellindge, Ashford, TN25 6JG
GoodCQC · Apr 2024
  • Effective Requires improvement
  • Residential
  • 8 beds
  • Learning disabilities
  • Mental health
  • Sensory impairment

Residential care home for 8 residents in Ashford, run by Caretech Community Services (No.2) Limited. Supports learning disabilities, mental health and sensory impairment.

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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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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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Arthur Court

Run by ACL Homes Plus Limited

22-24 Christ Church Road, Folkestone, CT20 2SL
Requires improvementCQC · Dec 2023
  • Safe Requires improvement
  • Effective Requires improvement
  • Well-led Requires improvement
  • Residential
  • 19 beds
  • Mental health
  • Younger adults

Residential care home for 19 residents in Folkestone, run by ACL Homes Plus Limited. Supports mental health and younger adults.

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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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15 Seabrook

Run by CLBD Limited

15 Seabrook Road, Hythe, CT21 5NB
Not yet ratedCQC
  • Residential
  • 3 beds
  • Learning disabilities
  • Mental health
  • Younger adults

Residential care home for 3 residents in Hythe, run by CLBD Limited. Supports learning disabilities, mental health and younger adults.

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What to look for in mental health care homes

  1. Staff training

    Staff training and access to appropriate clinical or community support.

  2. Personalised recovery

    Personalised recovery, crisis and risk-management planning.

  3. Support for medication

    Support for medication, daily living and meaningful community activity.

Questions families ask

What should mental health care homes offer?

Residential mental health support varies widely in intensity and approach. Confirm that the home’s staff, environment and external clinical relationships match the person’s diagnosis, risks and recovery goals.

How many mental health care homes are there in Folkestone and Hythe?

16 mental health 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.

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