Compare care homes in Folkestone

Burnham house is a traditional Victorian house situated on a quiet, tree-lined residential street with a beautiful garden in central Folkestone. It is within an easy walk of local shops and amenities as well as picturesque Radnor Park with a lake, duck pond and plenty of green space. Residents’ needs include learning and physical disabilities and the 24 hours a day highly committed and dedicated staff work hard to provide a compassionate, family-oriented atmosphere for all who live there. The home has been modernised to a high standard making life here very comfortable, sociable and cheerful, focussed around a large shared sitting room. The 5 large airy bedrooms have been tastefully adapted; each has an ensuite and there is also one separate room which has been modified for independent living to include a kitchen. With regular exercise and cooking classes and plenty of other activities, the 5 residents are able to keep busy and active both at the home and in the local community.

Millfield House is an impressive welcoming 8 bedroom home situated close to Folkestone’s premier shopping centre. Specialising in care for adults with learning and physical disabilities, the 24 hours a day highly committed and dedicated staff work hard to provide a compassionate, family-oriented atmosphere for all who live there. Spread over three floors, the accommodation is airy, bright and varied – and residents enjoy decorating their rooms to their own taste. A lift ensures wheelchair accessibility. The spacious sitting room/dining room is a hub at meal times and social occasions of which there are many, ranging from carol singing to beauty treatments or film nights. Being so close to Folkestone and beautiful Radnor Park offers everyone the opportunity to get out and about with trips arranged on a regular basis.

Sandgate Manor is the largest of MNP Care’s 4 homes with 19 bedrooms set in beautiful grounds which include 3 woodland lodges for independent living. Sandgate is a striking former manor house located just 5 minutes walk from bustling Sandgate offering residents a spacious home to make their own. The bright, hospitable sitting room leads out through French doors to a sunny patio and garden which is the pride of Sandgate’s team of gardeners. Residents are encouraged to decorate rooms to ensure they feel at home and each room is equipped with the latest technology to ensure residents physical disabilities are sensitively managed. Residents at Sandgate are physically disabled and tend to be younger adults, beautifully cared for by the 60 strong team of 24 hours a day highly committed and dedicated staff who work hard to provide a compassionate, family-oriented atmosphere for all who live there. The in-house chefs are constantly changing menus and offering residents a wide nutritious choice at every meal. BBQ’s in the garden for residents and families are a great occasion to enjoy the stunning grounds. The activities co-ordinator arranges activities at Sandgate including exercise mornings, karaoke, beauty treatments and for the more adventurous, sponsored fundraising walks and trips into town. Short term respite can be arranged subject to availability.

Tristford house is a detached 12-bedroom Edwardian house situated in a leafy street overlooking beautiful Radnor Park in central Folkestone. Residents’ needs include learning and physical disabilities and the 24 hours a day highly committed and dedicated staff work hard to provide a compassionate, family-oriented atmosphere for all who live there. Bedrooms are large and residents are encouraged to decorate to their taste to make them feel truly at home. Residents share a large sitting room with dining room in a sunny conservatory overlooking the garden where staff and residents enjoy gardening, BBQ’s and time in the fresh air. Activities in the home and regular excursions are organised to ensure there is plenty to enjoy. Food is an important part of life at Tristford and our in-house chef enjoys creating culinary delights for all tastes! Short term respite can be arranged subject to availability.