Kingsley

Kingsley is a residential care home in Herne Bay, Kent (CT6 6BZ). It holds a CQC rating of Requires Improvement.

About Kingsley

Kingsley is a residential care home in Herne Bay, Kent, supporting adults with learning disabilities and autistic adults. We also offer respite stays. Being small lets us be flexible in ways bigger settings cannot. Plans change to suit people rather than people fitting round a plan. People arrange their own rooms, have a real say in the food and the shopping, and are involved in how the place runs. Where somebody can do something themselves, our job is to make that possible rather than to do it faster for them. Where somebody wants a job, a course or a club, we treat that as the purpose of our support rather than an extra. Being in a small seaside town helps, because people become known in the shops and cafes they use, and being recognised locally does more for confidence than arranged activity. We keep records honestly, including when something has gone wrong. A tidy account of a bad day helps nobody. Our overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good. We keep asking the people who live here what they would change about the place.

Care provided at Kingsley

Learning disability and autism support
Respite care

Last CQC inspection: 16 July 2026

Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.

How Kingsley compares in Canterbury

Measured against the 66 care homes registered in Canterbury. The dark dot is this home.

Size: 9 places. Smaller than 51 of the 66 homes. The local average is 31 places.
CQC rating: Requires improvement. 45 of the 66 homes (68%) are rated Good or Outstanding. Across Kent the figure is 73%.
Latest report: 16 July 2026. 2 of the 66 homes have published a newer inspection report since.
Registered: December 2010. One of the longer established homes. 50 of the 66 registered more recently.

Powered by Orrery Intelligence. Data: CQC register and Food Standards Agency ratings. Counts cover registered care homes in Canterbury.

The local picture: Canterbury

What the numbers say about care for older people in Canterbury, 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: 19,800. Rising to 23,300 by 2035, up 17%
People aged 85 and over: 5,300. Rising to 8,200 by 2035, up 54%
Living with dementia, aged 65 and over (estimate): 2,600. Rising to 3,300 by 2035, up 28%
Dementia diagnosis rate: 73%. The NHS ambition is 67%. Kent as a whole is 62%.
Care home beds per 1,000 people aged 75+: 91. Kent average is 77.
Care homes, last 12 months: 1 opened, 2 closed. 5 changed owner, covering 153 beds.
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.

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Good to know about Kingsley

Facts from public registers, and what is close by.

Registered with CQC: 31 December 2010, so 15 years.
Run by: Radlett Care Limited, which runs this service only.

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 Kingsley

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

Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Hospital, Margate, 10.9 miles away

It is about 10.9 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

Park Surgery, 0.5 miles away
The Heron Medical Practice, 0.7 miles away
Sturry Surgery, 4.4 miles away

Nearest dentists

Mydentist, 0.2 miles away (NHS.uk details)
Herne Bay Dental Surgery, 0.5 miles away (NHS.uk details)
Anele de Novo Dental Practice, 0.8 miles away (NHS.uk details)

Nearest pharmacies

Boots, 0.4 miles away
Park Pharmacy, 0.5 miles away
Borno Chemists, 0.7 miles away

Nearest railway stations

Herne Bay Station, 0.9 miles away
Chestfield & Swalecliffe Station, 3.1 miles away
Whitstable Station, 4.6 miles away

Around Kingsley

H: Kingsley
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 Kingsley

Where is Kingsley located?

Kingsley is a residential care home in Herne Bay, Kent, CT6 6BZ. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does Kingsley provide?

Kingsley is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Learning disability and autism support, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.

What is Kingsley's CQC rating?

Kingsley is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Requires Improvement following its last inspection on 16 July 2026. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does Kingsley offer respite or short-term care?

Yes. Kingsley offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.

Questions families ask about Kingsley

Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?

No. Kingsley 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. Kingsley 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. Kingsley 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?

Ask the home. The register does not say which age groups the home supports. Ask the home.

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

Kingsley 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 Kingsley. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.

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