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Nursing homes in Kent

135 of the 499 care homes in Kent are registered with the CQC as nursing homes, of which 2 are rated Outstanding and 85 Good. A nursing home is a care home registered with the CQC to have registered nurses on site around the clock, for people whose health needs go beyond personal care.

Nursing homes in Kent typically cost £1,600 a week, about £83,200 a year, based on 6 homes with a fee on record; the middle half charge £1,525 to £1,600. That is about 7% more than the typical residential fee in Kent of £1,500. The NHS pays a weekly contribution towards the nursing part of the fee, direct to the home, if you are assessed as needing nursing care.

A live-in carer at home, which many families weigh against nursing home care, costs from about £1,120 a week and can look after a couple.

Dementia careFees published1 filter, 104 homes · clear

Dover House

Dover, CT17 · 86 beds
CQC: Requires improvement
NursingDementiaDover House (GC)
Fee not published
Area typical £1,600 a week
No reviews yet

Hawkinge House

Folkestone, CT18 · 55 beds
CQC: Requires improvement
NursingDementiaDeer Capital
Fee not published
Area typical £1,600 a week
No reviews yet

Mayflower Care Home

Gravesend, DA11 · 76 beds
CQC: Requires improvement
NursingDementiaVentas
Fee not published
Area typical £1,600 a week
No reviews yet

The West Gate

Margate, CT8 · 52 beds
CQC: Requires improvement
NursingDementiaBedstone
Fee not published
Area typical £1,600 a week
No reviews yet

Woodstock Care Centre

Sittingbourne, ME10 · 60 beds
CQC: Requires improvement
NursingDementiaNellsar
Fee not published
Area typical £1,600 a week
No reviews yet

Hawkhurst House

Cranbrook, TN18 · 54 beds
CQC: Not yet rated
NursingDementiaDeer Capital
Fee not published
Area typical £1,600 a week
No reviews yet

Typical nursing homes fees in Kent

Based on 135 homes in the area. Middle figure is the median; the range is the middle half of homes.

Nursing care
£1,600 a week
Usually £1,525 to £1,600 · 6 homes with fees

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Common questions

How much do nursing homes in Kent cost?

Nursing homes in Kent typically charge £1,600 a week, usually between £1,525 and £1,600. Fees depend on the room and the level of care, so ask each home for a written quote.

How many nursing homes are there in Kent?

135 of the 499 CQC-registered care homes in Kent are nursing homes. The list is refreshed from the CQC register every month.

What is the difference between a nursing home and a care home in Kent?

Both provide a room, meals and personal care. A nursing home also has registered nurses on site day and night, so it suits people with health needs such as complex medication, pressure care or conditions that need monitoring. Residential homes rely on visiting district nurses instead.

Will the council pay for nursing home care in Kent?

If your savings and assets are below £23,250 the council will assess what you can afford and may pay part or all of the fee. Separately, the NHS pays a flat weekly amount for the nursing part of the fee to anyone assessed as needing nursing care, whatever their savings. Ask the adult social care team at Kent council for a needs assessment.