Chippendayle Lodge Residential Care Home

About Us

We at Chippendayle Lodge Residential Care Home are proud to offer a warm and welcoming residential care home in the heart of Maidstone, Kent, where compassionate support meets a genuine sense of community. Our home has been thoughtfully designed to feel like just that, a home, where every resident is treated with the dignity, kindness, and respect they deserve.

Nestled within the beautiful Kent countryside, our setting offers a peaceful and restorative environment for those in our care. Residents benefit from the calm surroundings of the ME postcode area, whilst remaining well connected to the wider Maidstone community and the South East region. The comfortable interiors of our home are complemented by inviting communal spaces where residents can socialise, relax, and enjoy quiet moments alike, creating an atmosphere that feels both familiar and reassuring.

Our specialisms reflect the diverse needs of the people we welcome through our doors. We provide dedicated older person care and residential care for those who require day to day support with the routines of daily living, always delivered with patience and a personal touch. Our dementia care is centred on understanding, familiarity, and gentle reassurance, helping residents to feel safe and valued whilst maintaining as much independence as possible. We also support adults living with learning disabilities and autism, tailoring our approach so that each person is truly seen and heard, with routines and communication styles that suit their individual preferences.

For residents with a physical disability, we work closely with them and their loved ones to ensure that daily life remains as comfortable and enabling as possible. We are proud to welcome younger adults into our community too, recognising that quality care is never defined by age alone. Our respite care option offers a valuable lifeline for families and regular carers, providing short term stays that give everyone peace of mind, whether following a hospital stay, during a holiday, or simply when a well earned break is needed.

In practice, this breadth of care means that families do not have to worry about whether their loved one's needs will change over time. Our team is experienced in adapting support as circumstances evolve, ensuring continuity, familiarity, and stability. We understand how difficult it can be to entrust the care of a family member to others, and we take that responsibility to heart every single day. From the smallest details of morning routines to the meaningful moments shared over a cup of tea, we aim to create days that feel purposeful, comfortable, and full of small joys.

We are pleased to hold an overall rating of Good from the Care Quality Commission, following their latest inspection in May 2021. This rating was awarded consistently across all five key areas assessed by the regulator, meaning we were rated Good for being Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive, and Well led. For families, this independent recognition offers reassurance that the standards of care, leadership, and responsiveness at our home meet the expectations set by the national regulator. We remain committed to building on these foundations, continually listening to residents, families, and our own team so that we can keep improving the experience we offer.

Choosing a care home is one of the most important decisions a family can make, and we understand that it comes with many questions, emotions, and considerations. Whether you are exploring long term residential care, looking for specialist dementia support, or considering a short respite stay, we would be delighted to hear from you. Please do get in touch to arrange a visit, meet our team, and see for yourself the warmth and care that define daily life at Chippendayle Lodge Residential Care Home. We are here to listen, to guide, and to welcome you and your loved one whenever you are ready.

Common questions about Chippendayle Lodge Residential Care Home

Where is Chippendayle Lodge Residential Care Home located?

Chippendayle Lodge Residential Care Home is a residential care home in Maidstone, Kent, ME17 1AD. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does Chippendayle Lodge Residential Care Home provide?

Chippendayle Lodge Residential Care Home is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Learning disability and autism support, Physical disability support, Younger adults care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.

What is Chippendayle Lodge Residential Care Home's CQC rating?

Chippendayle Lodge Residential Care Home is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 18 May 2021. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does Chippendayle Lodge Residential Care Home provide dementia care?

Yes. Chippendayle Lodge Residential Care Home supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.

Does Chippendayle Lodge Residential Care Home offer respite or short-term care?

Yes. Chippendayle Lodge Residential Care Home offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.

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Care We Offer

• Older Person Care: Support with daily living for older people, from companionship to help with washing, dressing and medication.
• Dementia: Specialist support for people living with dementia, in a calm, familiar setting with trained staff.
• Learning Disability / Autism: Person-centred support that helps people with a learning disability or autism live as independently as possible.
• Physical Disability: Accessible facilities and practical help with mobility, personal care and daily tasks.
• Younger Adults: Care designed around the needs and lifestyle of younger adults (typically 18 to 65).
• Respite Care: Short stays that give family carers a break, or help someone recover after illness or a hospital stay.
• Residential Care: Help with everyday living, meals and personal care in a supportive home setting.

Questions families ask about Chippendayle Lodge Residential Care Home

Answered from the CQC register where we can. 5 of these the home has not told us yet, so ask when you call.

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

Yes. Chippendayle Lodge Residential Care Home is registered for dementia care, so someone whose needs increase can usually stay rather than move. Ask how they support people in the later stages. Source: CQC register

Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?

No. Chippendayle Lodge Residential Care Home 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. Source: CQC register

Can they try a short stay before deciding?

Yes. Chippendayle Lodge Residential Care Home offers respite and short stays, which is a good way to see whether the home is the right fit. Source: CQC register

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. Use our funding calculator to check what you might pay.

Do they take younger adults as well as older people?

Yes. Chippendayle Lodge Residential Care Home supports younger adults as well as older people. Source: CQC register

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.

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Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

• Latest inspection: 18 May 2021
• Report published: 18 May 2021

Overall: Good

• Safe: Good
• Effective: Good
• Caring: Good
• Responsive: Good
• Well-led: Good

Care Quality Commission is responsible for the registration and inspection of social care services in England.

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Ratings are as published by the CQC and may not reflect the current position of the service.

How Chippendayle Lodge Residential Care Home compares in Maidstone

Measured against the 40 care homes for older people registered in Maidstone. The dark dot is this home.

Size

52 places. Larger than 23 of the 40 homes. The local average is 44 places.

CQC rating

Good. 29 of the 40 homes (73%) are rated Good or Outstanding. Across Kent the figure is 68%.

Latest report

18 May 2021. 23 of the 40 homes have published a newer inspection report since.

Registered

December 2010. One of the longer established homes. 33 of the 40 registered more recently.

Care offered

Dementia care. Of the 40 homes, 30 offer dementia care.

Food hygiene

5 out of 5. The top rating, shared by 31 of the 33 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 Maidstone.

The local picture: Maidstone

What the numbers say about care for older people in Maidstone, in Kent.

What care costs in Kent, per week

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: 19,200. Rising to 22,400 by 2035, up 17%
• People aged 85 and over: 5,200. Rising to 7,900 by 2035, up 54%
• Living with dementia, aged 65 and over (estimate): 2,500. Rising to 3,200 by 2035, up 28%
• Dementia diagnosis rate: 65%. The NHS ambition is 67%. Kent as a whole is 62%.
• Care home beds per 1,000 people aged 75+: 79. Kent average is 77.
• Care homes, last 12 months: 0 opened, 0 closed. 4 changed owner, covering 174 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.

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 Chippendayle Lodge Residential Care Home

Facts from public registers, and what is close by.

Registered with CQC

3 December 2010, so 15 years.

Food hygiene rating

5 out of 5. Very good. Last inspected by the local council on 22 January 2026.

Run by

Charing Dale 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 Chippendayle Lodge Residential Care Home

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

• Maidstone Hospital, Maidstone, 8.6 miles away

It is about 8.6 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

• Len Valley Practice, 2 miles away
• Langley Surgery, 3.6 miles away
• Sutton Valence Group Practice, 4.2 miles away

Nearest dentists

• Lenham Dental Surgery, 1.8 miles away (NHS.uk details)
• K2 Smiles Ltd, 4.8 miles away (NHS.uk details)
• Senacre Dental Practice, 5.3 miles away (NHS.uk details)

Nearest pharmacies

• Saxon Warrior Pharmacy, 1.8 miles away
• Paydens Ltd, 4.9 miles away
• Paydens Pharmacy, 5.1 miles away

Nearest railway stations

• Harrietsham Station, 0.2 miles away
• Lenham Station, 1.5 miles away
• Hollingbourne Station, 2.6 miles away

Around Chippendayle Lodge Residential Care Home

• H: Chippendayle Lodge Residential Care Home
• 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.

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