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Care Home - Gillingham
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Charing House
Gillingham, ME7 5AY
Nursing
Dementia
Residential
Palliative
Requires improvement
Regulator's rating
88 beds
All en-suite
Opened in 2011
Opened in 2010, our care home in Gillingham has 88 beds divided into 5 separate wings, all of which are named after former mayors and lady mayors of Gillingham: Bessie Parr, William Griffin, George Smith, Freddie Cooper and Barry Hodgman. Thanks to this layout, we are able to provide residential, dementia, nursing, learning disability and physical disability care within a safe environment. At Charing House, we provide personalised care that is tailored to meet the needs of individual resident...
Care Home - Maidstone
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Hillbeck Residential Care Home
Maidstone, ME14 4HN
Residential
Dementia
Inadequate
Regulator's rating
60 beds
47 en-suite rooms
Opened in 1991
Hillbeck is situated in the beautiful Kent countryside, on the outskirts of the village of Bearsted, near Maidstone. Bearsted is a traditional English village with a number of quaint cottages, village pubs, restaurants as well as a large village green which hosts a variety of sporting and social activities. Care at Hillbeck is delivered in a sensitive and respectful manner and aims to promote our residents’ physical and mental health. Our hope for people choosing to come to Hillbeck is that i...
Care Home - Sevenoaks
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Emily Jackson House
Sevenoaks, TN13 1XH
Nursing
Dementia
Residential
Good
Regulator's rating
55 beds
54 en-suite rooms
Opened in 1994
Emily Jackson provides nursing and residential care. We also provide expert care for those with dementia in our bespoke Memory Lane Community. Emily Jackson House is situated near to the centre of Sevenoaks, Kent, within 10 minutes walk of the main line railway station and takes 20 minutes from the centre of London. We also have good access to the M25 and Gatwick Airport. The home is set in landscaped gardens with outdoor seating for residents and their families to enjoy. We had a major re...
Care Home - Ashford
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Ashminster House
Ashford, TN24 0LX
Nursing
Dementia
Residential
Good
Regulator's rating
60 beds
55 en-suite rooms
Opened in 1994
Ashminster House Care Home in Ashford Located close to the historic market town of Ashford, Ashminster House is a modern purpose-built care home with a warm, friendly and inviting atmosphere offering high quality 24-hour nursing and dementia care. We are proud to be one of the first homes to be accredited as part of Barchester’s 10-60-06 dementia care programme, reflecting the enhanced quality of dementia care and improved quality of life experienced by residents here at Ashminster House. As...
Care Home - Rochester
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Friston House
Rochester, ME1 2BQ
Nursing
Dementia
Residential
Good
Regulator's rating
81 beds
77 en-suite rooms
Opened in 1994
Friston House Care Home in Rochester Friston House is a modern, purpose-built care home, located near the historic city of Rochester. The home has lovely courtyard gardens and good access to public transport. It is split into three units and offers services to people who require nursing and personal care, people living with working age dementia and people living with dementia, who are supported in dedicated Memory Lane communities. There is 24-hour nursing cover and links with local NHS s...
Care Home - Rochester
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Winchester House
Rochester, ME1 3TR
Nursing
Dementia
Residential
Good
Regulator's rating
123 beds
117 en-suite rooms
Opened in 1987
Winchester House is a perfect home from home, located in the beautiful countryside of Tonbridge and Malling, close to the historic city of Rochester and the Medway Towns. Formerly a rectory constructed in 1875, Winchester House has been tastefully restored to provide elegant surroundings across 5 separate units. We provide 24-hour nursing care alongside specialist care for people with dementia in our two dedicated Memory Lane Communities. These communities are designed to be dementia friendly a...
Care Home - Sittingbourne
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Newington Court
Sittingbourne, ME9 7LG
Nursing
Dementia
Residential
Good
Regulator's rating
64 beds
58 en-suite rooms
Opened in 1998
Our home is situated in the village of Newington in the beautiful Kent countryside, on the outskirts of Sittingbourne. The home provides 24-hour nursing care and personal support to frail older people, people with illnesses and disabilities and people living with dementia, who are cared for in a specialist Memory Lane community. We also have an exclusive 8 bed dementia care facility called Falcon Place, which is situated next to the care home. Support at Newington Court is based on careful...
Care Home - Swanley
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Emerson Grange
Swanley, BR8 7FP
Residential
Nursing
Dementia
Good
Regulator's rating
85 beds
Opened in 2018
A Luxurious 85-Bedded Care Home. Rowhill Road, Hextable, Kent. Determined to be the difference Emerson Grange is one of the latest additions to the exclusive Cinnamon Care Collection. Unwavering in their commitment to quality, they are determined to make a positive impression on the lives of residents and their family members. A brand new 85-bedded care home that will provide the most luxurious surroundings and the very best nursing, residential and dementia care. Putting you first ...
Care Home - Maidstone
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Sutton Valence Care Home
Maidstone, ME17 3LW
Residential
Nursing
Good
Regulator's rating
60 beds
Set in the picturesque Kent countryside, surrounded by parks and greenery, Sutton Valence is a bright and spacious residence five miles from Maidstone town centre. All of our bedrooms are suitable for those requiring residential care and nursing care. We also offer respite care for those who require shorter stays. When you arrive at Sutton Valence, we’ll sit down together to understand you, your life story and your needs. This includes any objectives you have, or specific health concerns. We’ll...
Care Home - Romney Marsh
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The Old Rectory Residential Home
Romney Marsh, TN29 0LE
Residential
Dementia
Good
Regulator's rating
35 beds
31 en-suite rooms
Opened in 1987
Welcome to the Old Rectory Care Home. We offer the very best in care for our residents in a warm, comfortable, and relaxed environment. Our focus is on accessibility, compassion, and independence. Our care home is all about you and your loved ones. We are here to ensure that your time spent with us is time that you will blossom and grow. We support our residents and make sure that they can carry on doing what they always used to. We also offer plenty of opportunities for them to try out somet...
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Overview of care homes in Kent
Care homes in Kent409
Homes that offer nursing care155
Specialise in dementia care265
Care homes rated Good or better in Kent280
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Frequently asked questions
How many care homes are there in Kent?
There are 409 care homes in Kent, with 155 offering nursing care. If you're not sure which type of care home is best for you, you can read our guide on how to choose the right care home.
Read our guide here on choosing the right care home
How many care homes in Kent offer specialised dementia care?
265 care homes in Kent offer specialist care designed to meet the challenges faced by people living with dementia.
View our dementia care home list
How are care homes in Kent regulated?
All care homes in Kent are regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Of the 409 care homes in Kent, 280 have been rated good or above.
What is the difference between nursing homes and residential care homes?
Residential care homes provide residents with accommodation, meals, and assistance with personal care and medication. However, a nursing care home will also provide medical care from a qualified nurse, including treatment for any illness or injuries.
Will I be entitled to local authority funding to help pay for a care home in Kent?
In England, if your total savings and property assets are below £23,250, then you may be able to access local authority funding towards accommodation costs, personal care and nursing care. Read our care home funding article for more advice.
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16 care homes rated Good or better
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16 care homes rated Good or better
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Types of care available
Residential care homes
Accommodation, meals, and assistance with personal care and medication.

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Canterbury (24)
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Nursing care homes
Medical care from a qualified nurse, and treatment for residents with illness or injuries.

Top towns for nursing care
Tunbridge Wells (15)
Dartford (10)
Maidstone (18)
Sevenoaks (9)
Dementia care homes
Specialist care designed to meet the challenges faced by people living with dementia.

Top towns for dementia care
Canterbury (17)
Dover (14)
Margate (14)
Tunbridge Wells (13)
Palliative care homes
Care designed to provide quality support and comfort for people living with life-limited conditions.

Top towns for palliative care
Dartford (4)
Maidstone (6)
Tunbridge Wells (4)
Westgate-on-Sea (4)
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