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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
Lavender Fields, Sevenoaks

Lavender Fields

Sevenoaks, TN15 · 75 beds
CQC: Inadequate
ResidentialDementiaGreensleeves
Fee not published
Area typical £1,500 a week
No reviews yet
The Chase, Canterbury

The Chase

Canterbury, CT1 · 31 beds
CQC: Inadequate
ResidentialDementiaPurelake (Chase)
Fee not published
Area typical £1,500 a week
No reviews yet
15 Seabrook, Hythe

15 Seabrook

Hythe, CT21 · 3 beds
CQC: Not yet rated
ResidentialCLBD
Fee not published
Area typical £1,500 a week
No reviews yet
19 Sheerstone, Sittingbourne

19 Sheerstone

Sittingbourne, ME9 · 1 beds
CQC: Not yet rated
ResidentialCLBD
Fee not published
Area typical £1,500 a week
No reviews yet
Elderwood House, Swanley

Elderwood House

Swanley, BR8 · 62 beds
CQC: Not yet rated
ResidentialDementiaWelltower
Fee not published
Area typical £1,500 a week
No reviews yet
Forbesville, Margate

Forbesville

Margate, CT9 · 1 beds
CQC: Not yet rated
ResidentialManor Care Homes
Fee not published
Area typical £1,500 a week
No reviews yet
Hawkhurst House, Cranbrook

Hawkhurst House

Cranbrook, TN18 · 54 beds
CQC: Not yet rated
NursingDementiaDeer Capital
Fee not published
Area typical £1,500 a week
No reviews yet
Herne Place Care Home, Herne Bay

Herne Place Care Home

Herne Bay, CT6 · 66 beds
CQC: Not yet rated
ResidentialDementiaWelltower
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

Nearby council areas

Costs and funding

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.