The Paddock

The Paddock is a residential care home in Romney Marsh, in the Kent council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 17 residents. It provides care for older people, younger adults, people with a learning disability or autism, people with a physical disability and people with a sensory impairment. It is run by Mr Laurence John Waitt. The home has been registered since January 2025.

At its latest inspection, published September 2018, the CQC rated The Paddock 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 Paddock 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 Paddock include Homeleigh Farm, Littlecroft and Beechcare. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, costs from about £1,120 a week.