Sensory impairment care homes in Kent

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Kent has 4 sensory impairment care homes registered with the Care Quality Commission, 1 of them with nursing. Of the homes on this page, the CQC rates 1 Good. 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 Kent (16)

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4on this list

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  • Good1
  • Not yet rated3
  • 100% rated Good or Outstanding
  • Types of care50% offer younger adults
How this list is ordered

This list includes every home in Kent 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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4 sensory impairment care homes in Kent

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Kimberley Residential Home

Run by Noble Care Homes Ltd

40 Mickleburgh Hill, Herne Bay, CT6 6DT
GoodCQC · Apr 2019
  • Safe Requires improvement

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 18 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Physical disabilities

Residential care home for 18 residents in Herne Bay, run by Noble Care Homes Ltd. Supports dementia, older people, physical disabilities and sensory impairment.

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Edenbridge Manor Care Home

Run by WT RB Opco 1 Limited

Mont St. Aignan Way, Edenbridge, TN8 5FA
Not yet ratedCQC
  • Residential
  • 85 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Physical disabilities

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.

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Martello Manor Hythe Limited

Run by Martello Manor Hythe Limited

18 Farmer Road, Hythe, CT21 6FY
Not yet ratedCQC
  • Residential
  • 70 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Physical disabilities

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.

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Squadron Manor

Run by Simply Care Group UK Ltd

101, New House Lane, Northfleet, Gravesend, DA11 7FF
Not yet ratedCQC
  • Nursing
  • 75 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Physical disabilities

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.

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What to look for in sensory impairment care homes

  1. Accessible communication

    Accessible communication and staff confidence using the methods the person needs.

  2. Lighting

    Lighting, contrast, acoustics and layout adapted to residents.

  3. Support with hearing aids

    Support with hearing aids, visual aids and other assistive technology.

Questions families ask

What should sensory impairment care homes offer?

People with sight or hearing loss may need adapted communication, lighting, acoustics, signage or technology. Ask how the home identifies and records individual communication needs.

How many sensory impairment care homes are there in Kent?

4 sensory impairment care homes in Kent are on the CQC register (data of 2 November 2026).

How much does a care home cost in Kent?

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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