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Care homes in Kent

There are 499 care homes registered with the CQC in Kent, South East. 135 are nursing homes and 235 are registered for dementia care. 17 are rated Outstanding and 349 Good by the CQC.

Of the 13 homes with a fee on record, the typical residential fee is £1,500 a week, with the middle half of homes charging £1,440 to £1,500. Nursing care is typically £1,550 a week. A live-in carer at home costs from about £1,120 a week and can look after a couple.

Nursing careDementia careFees published
St James House, Dartford

St James House

Dartford, DA1 · 6 beds
CQC: Requires improvement
ResidentialLiaise
Fee not published
Area typical £1,500 a week
No reviews yet
St James Mews, Dartford

St James Mews

Dartford, DA1 · 9 beds
CQC: Requires improvement
ResidentialLiaise
Fee not published
Area typical £1,500 a week
No reviews yet
The Cherries, Folkestone

The Cherries

Folkestone, CT19 · 6 beds
CQC: Requires improvement
ResidentialPriory Group
Fee not published
Area typical £1,500 a week
No reviews yet
The Chilterns, Westgate On Sea

The Chilterns

Westgate On Sea, CT8 · 24 beds
CQC: Requires improvement
Fee not published
Area typical £1,500 a week
No reviews yet
The Laleham, Herne Bay

The Laleham

Herne Bay, CT6 · 60 beds
CQC: Requires improvement
ResidentialDementiaMr B and Mr S Sohal
Fee not published
Area typical £1,500 a week
No reviews yet
The West Gate, Margate

The West Gate

Margate, CT8 · 52 beds
CQC: Requires improvement
NursingDementiaBedstone
Fee not published
Area typical £1,500 a week
No reviews yet
Tudor Lodge, Folkestone

Tudor Lodge

Folkestone, CT20 · 44 beds
CQC: Requires improvement
ResidentialDementia1st Choice Care Homes
Fee not published
Area typical £1,500 a week
No reviews yet
Tulipa House, Margate

Tulipa House

Margate, CT9 · 31 beds
CQC: Requires improvement
ResidentialDementiaTulipa House
Fee not published
Area typical £1,500 a week
No reviews yet
Twyford House, Dover

Twyford House

Dover, CT16 · 12 beds
CQC: Requires improvement
ResidentialVoyage
Fee not published
Area typical £1,500 a week
No reviews yet
Wellington House, Deal

Wellington House

Deal, CT14 · 10 beds
CQC: Requires improvement
ResidentialVoyage
Fee not published
Area typical £1,500 a week
No reviews yet
Woodstock Care Centre, Sittingbourne

Woodstock Care Centre

Sittingbourne, ME10 · 60 beds
CQC: Requires improvement
NursingDementiaNellsar
Fee not published
Area typical £1,500 a week
No reviews yet

Typical fees in Kent

Based on 499 homes in the area. Middle figure is the median; the range is the middle half of homes.

Nursing care
£1,550 a week
Usually £1,500 to £1,600 · 4 homes with fees
Residential care
£1,500 a week
Usually £1,440 to £1,500 · 13 homes with fees
Residential dementia care
£1,500 a week
Usually £1,500 to £1,575 · 10 homes with fees
Respite care
£1,500 a week
Usually £1,500 to £1,500 · 9 homes with fees

Common questions

How much do care homes in Kent cost?

The typical residential care home fee in Kent is £1,500 a week, based on 13 homes with a fee on record. Nursing care is typically £1,550 a week. Every home page shows where its figure came from and when.

How many care homes are there in Kent?

499 care homes in Kent are registered with the Care Quality Commission. The list is refreshed from the CQC register every month.

Will the council pay for a care home 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. Contact the adult social care team at the council for a needs assessment.