Betsy Clara Nursing Home
Maidstone, ME15 · 1.0 km · 50 beds
CQC: Requires improvement
Fee not published
Area typical £1,500 a week
- Weekly fee
- Not published
- area typical £1,500
- CQC rating
- Good
- July 2026
- Beds
- 28
- residential
- Family reviews
- None yet
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About The Oast
The Oast is a residential care home in Maidstone, in the Kent council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 28 residents. It provides care for older people and younger adults. It is run by Charing, which operates 10 care homes in England. The home has been registered since September 2016.
At its latest inspection, published July 2026, the CQC rated The Oast Good, which means the CQC found the service performing well and meeting its expectations. Ratings can change after a new inspection, so check the CQC report before you visit.
The Oast has not published its fees and has not yet confirmed them to us. Care homes in Kent with a fee on record typically charge about £1,500 a week for residential care and £1,550 for nursing care, so expect a figure in that range and ask the home for a written quote.
There are 499 registered care homes in Kent. The nearest to The Oast include Betsy Clara Nursing Home, Magnolia House and Loose Court. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, costs from about £1,120 a week.
Care provided
- Residential care
- Older people
- Younger adults
Registration
- Provider
- Charing Oast Limited
- Brand
- Charing
- Registered with CQC
- September 2016
- Latest CQC rating
- Good (July 2026)
- Council area
- Kent
- Town
- Maidstone
Fees
The Oast has not published its fees and has not yet confirmed them to us. Care homes in Kent typically charge about £1,500 a week for residential care and £1,550 for nursing care.
Reviews
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Common questions about The Oast
How much does The Oast cost?
The Oast has not published its fees. Care homes in Kent typically charge about £1,500 a week for residential care and £1,550 for nursing care. Ask the home for a written quote.
What is the CQC rating for The Oast?
The Care Quality Commission rated The Oast Good in July 2026. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.
Does The Oast provide nursing care?
No. The Oast is registered as a care home without nursing. Staff provide personal care; visiting district nurses cover nursing needs.
Does The Oast offer dementia care?
The Oast is not registered with the CQC for dementia care. If dementia care is needed, filter the Kent listing for homes that are.
How many residents does The Oast have?
The Oast is registered for up to 28 residents.
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