Woodgate

Woodgate is a residential care home in Maidstone, Kent (ME16 0JG). It holds a CQC rating of Good.

About Woodgate

Woodgate is a residential care home in Maidstone. Those living here include older people, many living with dementia, adults with learning disabilities and autistic adults, people with physical disabilities and people living with sight or hearing loss. We support younger adults too, and respite stays are part of what we do. A household this mixed means one routine will not fit everybody, so we work out individually what a good day looks like for each person. For some that is company and something going on, and for others it is being left largely alone, which we treat as an equally reasonable preference. Where a resident communicates differently, whether through sight, hearing or anything else, we settle that properly at the start and everybody uses the same approach. It is the thing most often left half finished. Where somebody can do a thing themselves we support them to keep at it even when stepping in would be quicker. Our overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good. We keep asking residents and their families what we should be doing differently, and we act on it.

Care provided at Woodgate

Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.

How Woodgate compares in Maidstone

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

Size
6 places. Smaller than 37 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
5 July 2019. 30 of the 40 homes have published a newer inspection report since.
Registered
May 2023. One of the newer homes in the area. Only 8 of the 40 have 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

Type of careWhat the council paysWhat 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 careNot published separately£1,500 to £1,619 (Middle half of prices from 18 Kent homes. Median £1,500.)
Nursing dementia careNot 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: 19,200. 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.

Planned and recent building work within 5 miles

  • 1 miles: Memory Lane House 25 College Road Maidstone Kent. Application for a 12 bed care home through a change of use. Submitted 21 September 2026. Decision pending.
  • 4.6 miles: Land Adjacent To 419 Walderslade Road Walderslade Chatham Medway. Application for a 35 bed nursing home. Submitted 16 June 2026. Decision not yet recorded.
  • 5 miles: Land South Of Innovation Centre Medway Maidstone Road Chatham Medway. Application for a 80 bed care home. Submitted 1 July 2026. Decision not yet recorded.

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 Woodgate

Facts from public registers, and what is close by.

Registered with CQC
3 May 2023, so 3 years.
Food hygiene rating
5 out of 5. Very good. Last inspected by the local council on 9 April 2026.
Run by
Choice Support, which runs 26 adult social care services in England. 19 of the 24 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 Woodgate

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, 0.8 miles away

It is about 0.8 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

Nearest dentists

Nearest pharmacies

Nearest railway stations

  • Maidstone Barracks Station, 0.5 miles away
  • Maidstone West Station, 0.7 miles away
  • Maidstone East Station, 0.9 miles away

Around Woodgate

0.5 miles1 mileH24 hour A&E: Maidstone Hospital, Maidstone, 0.8 miles awayAGP practice: Bower Mount Medical Practice, 0.3 miles awayGGP practice: The Vine Medical Centre, 0.7 miles awayGGP practice: Blackthorn Surgery, 0.8 miles awayGDentist: Oakwood Dental Practice, 0.5 miles awayDDentist: Sunbury Dental Practice, 0.5 miles awayDDentist: Barming Dental Care, 0.8 miles awayDPharmacy: Hobbs Pharmacy, 0.3 miles awayPPharmacy: Maidstone Pharmacy, 0.7 miles awayPPharmacy: Allington Pharmacy, 0.8 miles awayPRailway station: Maidstone Barracks Station, 0.5 miles awaySRailway station: Maidstone West Station, 0.7 miles awaySRailway station: Maidstone East Station, 0.9 miles awayS
  • H: Woodgate
  • 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 Woodgate

Where is Woodgate located?

Woodgate is a residential care home in Maidstone, Kent, ME16 0JG. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does Woodgate provide?

Woodgate is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Learning disability and autism support, Physical disability support, Sensory impairment support, Younger adults care. The full list of services is shown on this page.

What is Woodgate's CQC rating?

Woodgate is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 5 July 2019. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does Woodgate provide dementia care?

Yes. Woodgate supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.

Does Woodgate offer respite or short-term care?

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

Questions families ask about Woodgate

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

Yes. Woodgate is registered for dementia care, so someone whose needs increase can usually stay rather than move.

Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?

No. Woodgate 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. Woodgate 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. Woodgate 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

Woodgate 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.

Indicative figures for the South East, not a quote from Woodgate. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.

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