Care Homes in Kent
502 registered care homes across 49 towns, drawn directly from CQC registration and inspection records.
CQC ratings across Kent
Overall ratings for all 502 registered locations, as published by the Care Quality Commission.About care in Kent
Kent's 502 registered care homes are spread across 49 towns , with the largest concentrations in Ashford (39 homes), Maidstone (38 homes), Folkestone (36 homes).
Residential homes accounts for the majority of provision (370 homes) , against 135 homes registered as nursing homes. Caring for adults over 65 yrs is the most common listed specialism, present in 368 homes, followed by caring for adults under 65 yrs in 263.
The typical Kent care home registers for 31.6 beds. 173 homes in the county do not yet carry a published CQC rating, most commonly because they have registered recently or await their first inspection.
Homes by town
Browse Kent care homes
Birch House
Ashlea House
Hothfield Neurological Rehabilitation Centre
Spencer House
Orchard Cottage
Felbrigg House
West Hill Care Home
Bradstowe Lodge
Blythson Limited - 5 Ashley Avenue
Blythson Limited - 3 Ashley Avenue
H M T Care - 48 Albany Drive
Orchard House
Carnalea Residential Home
Hawkinge House Proactive Assessment Unit
St Heliers Care Home
Roper House
Alandale Residential Home
Glendale Lodge
Beach House
Westcliffe Villa
Ocean Heights Residential Home
Larchmere House Nursing Home
St Peters Row Delarue Close
Cleveland House
Ratings by town
| Town | Homes | Rating breakdown |
|---|---|---|
| Ashford | 39 | 1 30 2 6 |
| Maidstone | 38 | 16 1 21 |
| Folkestone | 36 | 25 4 7 |
| Dover | 32 | 3 16 3 10 |
| Canterbury | 32 | 1 17 3 11 |
| Herne Bay | 26 | 11 6 9 |
| Margate | 25 | 2 13 2 8 |
| Sittingbourne | 24 | 2 16 1 5 |
| Tunbridge Wells | 23 | 15 1 7 |
| Deal | 22 | 1 10 3 8 |
| Gravesend | 18 | 7 4 7 |
| Sevenoaks | 17 | 8 1 8 |
Frequently asked
Yes. 14 of the 502 registered homes in Kent currently hold an Outstanding rating from the CQC — the regulator's highest possible rating, including Wolverton Court in Dover and Rose Farm House in Ramsgate.
Ashford, with 39 registered homes, followed by Maidstone (38) and Folkestone (36).
Kent homes register for 31.6 beds on average, drawn from 502 registered locations across 49 towns.