Lady Dane Farmhouse
Lady Dane Farmhouse is a residential care home in Faversham, Kent (ME13 8BJ). It holds a CQC rating of Outstanding.
About Lady Dane Farmhouse
Lady Dane Farmhouse is a residential care home in Faversham, Kent, supporting adults with a learning disability, autistic adults, people with physical disabilities and people with a visual or hearing impairment, alongside older people. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is outstanding. What sits behind that is not remarkable so much as steady: staff who stay long enough to know the people they support properly, time allowed to do things at the person's pace, and a willingness to say plainly when something needs putting right. Support is agreed with each person and built around them. Some need help with personal care and health needs. Others mainly want somebody alongside them so that a demanding world becomes manageable, and support to do things for themselves rather than have them done. For autistic residents especially, predictability does most of the work. Routines that hold, clear information, honest notice before anything changes and attention to sensory demands prevent far more distress than any reaction afterwards. Sight and hearing loss get the same practical attention, beginning with how we communicate. Respite stays are available. Please contact us if you would like to visit Lady Dane Farmhouse.
Care provided at Lady Dane Farmhouse
- Older person care
- Learning disability and autism support
- Physical disability support
- Sensory impairment support
- Younger adults care
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 15 April 2026
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
How Lady Dane Farmhouse compares in Swale
Measured against the 25 care homes for older people registered in Swale. The dark dot is this home.
- Size
- 15 places. Smaller than 16 of the 25 homes. The local average is 36 places.
- CQC rating
- Outstanding. 18 of the 25 homes (72%) are rated Good or Outstanding. Across Kent the figure is 68%.
- Latest report
- 15 April 2026. 1 of the 25 homes has published a newer inspection report since.
- Registered
- October 2018. 7 of the 25 homes registered more recently.
- Food hygiene
- 5 out of 5. The top rating, shared by 18 of the 22 homes that have one.
Powered by Orrery Intelligence. Data: CQC register and Food Standards Agency ratings. Counts cover registered care homes for older people in Swale.
The local picture: Swale
What the numbers say about care for older people in Swale, in Kent.
What care costs in Kent, per week
| Type of care | What the council pays | What self-funders are typically asked |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | £1,187 | £1,409 to £1,600 (Middle half of prices from 22 Kent homes. Median £1,500.) |
| Nursing care | £1,378 | £1,550 to £1,865 (Middle half of prices from 11 Kent homes. Median £1,605.) |
| Residential dementia care | Not published separately | £1,500 to £1,619 (Middle half of prices from 18 Kent homes. Median £1,500.) |
| Nursing dementia care | Not published separately | £1,975 to £2,226 (South East figure, because too few Kent homes publish this price. 37 homes. Median £2,050.) |
Published prices are often starting prices, and come from homes that publish fees, so treat them as a guide. Ask the home for its own price.
- People aged 75 and over: 15,500. Rising to 17,400 by 2035, up 12%
- People aged 85 and over: 3,700. Rising to 5,600 by 2035, up 51%
- Living with dementia, aged 65 and over (estimate): 2,000. Rising to 2,400 by 2035, up 24%
- Dementia diagnosis rate: 57%. The NHS ambition is 67%. Kent as a whole is 62%.
- Care home beds per 1,000 people aged 75+: 58. Kent average is 77.
- Care homes, last 12 months: 0 opened, 0 closed
- Care home beds filled across Kent: 88%. The 12 month average is 88%.
- Who pays, across Kent (estimate): 35% council, 43% self. The rest is NHS funded or other.
Powered by Orrery Intelligence. Market model built 22 October 2026 (ONS 2022 based population projections, dementia estimates, CQC register), published care home prices, council planning records.
Good to know about Lady Dane Farmhouse
Facts from public registers, and what is close by.
- Registered with CQC
- 2 October 2018, so 8 years.
- Food hygiene rating
- 5 out of 5. Very good. Last inspected by the local council on 20 January 2026.
- Run by
- Strode Park Foundation For People With Disabilities, which runs 6 adult social care services in England. All 6 that have a rating are rated Good or Outstanding.
Sources: CQC register, Food Standards Agency, OpenStreetMap contributors. Distances are in a straight line from the postcode, not walking or driving routes.
Local services near Lady Dane Farmhouse
The closest places to this home, measured in a straight line from its postcode. They are the nearest, not necessarily the ones the home uses. Ask the home which GP, dentist and pharmacy its residents are registered with.
Nearest 24 hour A&E
- William Harvey Hospital, Ashford, 11.8 miles away
It is about 11.8 miles in a straight line from the postcode. The drive is usually longer. In an emergency call 999; the ambulance may take you elsewhere.
Nearest GP practices
- Faversham Medical Group, 0.6 miles away
- Faversham Medical Practice, 0.8 miles away
- Whitstable Medical Practice, 5 miles away
Nearest dentists
- Capital House (Dental Surgery), 0.3 miles away (NHS.uk details)
- Mydentist Faversham, 0.3 miles away (NHS.uk details)
- Faversham Smiles, 0.7 miles away (NHS.uk details)
Nearest pharmacies
- Newton Place Pharmacy, 0.6 miles away
- Tesco Instore Pharmacy, 0.7 miles away
- Boots, 0.7 miles away
Nearest railway stations
- Faversham Station, 0.7 miles away
- Selling Station, 2.8 miles away
- Teynham Station, 4.5 miles away
Around Lady Dane Farmhouse
- H: Lady Dane Farmhouse
- A: 24 hour A&E
- G: GP practice
- D: Dentist
- P: Pharmacy
- S: Railway station
Straight line distances, not routes. Places very close to the home are spread out slightly so they can be told apart.
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Practice and pharmacy details from the NHS England Organisation Data Service. A&E sites from NHS England A&E data and the Organisation Data Service. Railway stations from the Department for Transport NaPTAN dataset. Distances are straight line and approximate.
Common questions about Lady Dane Farmhouse
Where is Lady Dane Farmhouse located?
Lady Dane Farmhouse is a residential care home in Faversham, Kent, ME13 8BJ. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Lady Dane Farmhouse provide?
Lady Dane Farmhouse is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Learning disability and autism support, Physical disability support, Sensory impairment support, Younger adults care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Lady Dane Farmhouse's CQC rating?
Lady Dane Farmhouse is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Outstanding following its last inspection on 15 April 2026. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Lady Dane Farmhouse offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Lady Dane Farmhouse offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Lady Dane Farmhouse
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
No. Lady Dane Farmhouse is not listed for dementia care on the CQC register. If dementia is likely, choose a home that is, so a second move is not needed later.
Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?
No. Lady Dane Farmhouse is a residential care home without on-site nursing. District nurses and GPs visit, but someone who needs daily nursing may have to move to a nursing home.
Can they try a short stay before deciding?
Yes. Yes. Lady Dane Farmhouse offers respite and short stays, which is a good way to see whether the home is the right fit.
Will they support end of life care, so there is no move at the hardest time?
Ask the home. End of life care is not listed on the register. Ask the manager whether residents can remain in the home with hospice or district nurse support.
Can she bring her cat or dog?
Ask the home. The home has not told us its pet policy yet. Ask directly; some homes allow small pets in residents' rooms or welcome visiting dogs.
Can a couple stay together?
Ask the home. We do not know whether the home has rooms for couples. Ask about shared or adjoining rooms if this matters.
Will the council help pay, or is it self funded only?
Ask the home. The home has not told us which funding it accepts. Most homes take both council funded and self funded residents; ask about council rates and any top up.
Do they take younger adults as well as older people?
Yes. Yes. Lady Dane Farmhouse supports younger adults as well as older people.
Can I visit before deciding, and are there visiting hours?
Ask the home. Every home should welcome a visit. Call to arrange one, ideally at a mealtime or during an activity, and ask about visiting hours for family.
Typical weekly fees in the South East
Lady Dane Farmhouse has not published its fees yet. These are typical weekly fees for the South East, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.
- Residential care: £1,100 to £1,450 per week per person, typical range
Indicative figures for the South East, not a quote from Lady Dane Farmhouse. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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