Pine Lodge Care Home
Pine Lodge Care Home is a residential care home in Sittingbourne, Kent (ME10 1YU). It holds a CQC rating of Inadequate.
About Pine Lodge Care Home
We are Pine Lodge Care Home in Sittingbourne, Kent. We provide residential care for older people, including those living with dementia, and we also take respite stays. Residential care means supporting people with the parts of daily life that have become hard work and leaving everything else in the hands of the person themselves. Washing and dressing, meals, medication, getting about safely, and the ordinary company that makes a day worth getting up for. For health needs beyond what we provide, we work alongside district nurses and GPs rather than stretching to cover something we should not, and we are straightforward with families about where that line falls. A home of our size has an advantage worth mentioning, which is that staff genuinely know everybody who lives here. Not just the care plan but the preferences, the history, the small things that make a difference to somebody's day. That knowledge is what good care is actually built on. Dementia shapes a good deal of our work. We have found that correcting somebody's account of things achieves nothing, and that knowing who a person has been tells us far more than any list of symptoms. Distress nearly always has a cause, and it is more often practical than people expect. Respite guests are assessed and welcomed exactly as permanent residents are, whether they are recovering from illness or giving a family carer a break.
Care provided at Pine Lodge Care Home
- Older person care
- Dementia care
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 13 October 2025
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
How Pine Lodge Care Home compares in Swale
Measured against the 25 care homes for older people registered in Swale. The dark dot is this home.
- Size
- 59 places. Larger than 20 of the 25 homes. The local average is 36 places.
- CQC rating
- Inadequate. 18 of the 25 homes (72%) are rated Good or Outstanding. Across Kent the figure is 68%.
- Latest report
- 13 October 2025. 4 of the 25 homes have published a newer inspection report since.
- Registered
- January 2022. One of the newer homes in the area. Only 4 of the 25 have registered more recently.
- Care offered
- Dementia care. Of the 25 homes, 16 offer dementia care.
- 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 Pine Lodge Care Home
Facts from public registers, and what is close by.
- Registered with CQC
- 6 January 2022, so 4 years.
- Food hygiene rating
- 5 out of 5. Very good. Last inspected by the local council on 28 April 2026.
- Run by
- Eleanor Nursing and Social Care Limited, which runs 20 adult social care services in England. 13 of the 18 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 Pine Lodge 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
- Medway Maritime Hospital, Gillingham, 7.3 miles away
It is about 7.3 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
- The Meads Medical Practice, 0.7 miles away
- London Road Medical Centre, 1.1 miles away
- Memorial Medical Centre, 1.7 miles away
Nearest dentists
- Chopra Dental Ltd, 1 mile away (NHS.uk details)
- The London Road Dental Practice, 1.1 miles away (NHS.uk details)
- Milton Regis Dental Clinic, 1.3 miles away (NHS.uk details)
Nearest pharmacies
- Kamsons Pharmacy, 0.7 miles away
- Kamsons Pharmacy, 1 mile away
- Milton Regis Pharmacy, 1.3 miles away
Nearest railway stations
- Sittingbourne Station, 1.4 miles away
- Newington Station, 1.6 miles away
- Kemsley Station, 1.8 miles away
Around Pine Lodge Care Home
- H: Pine Lodge 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.
Common questions about Pine Lodge Care Home
Where is Pine Lodge Care Home located?
Pine Lodge Care Home is a residential care home in Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 1YU. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Pine Lodge Care Home provide?
Pine Lodge Care Home is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Pine Lodge Care Home's CQC rating?
Pine Lodge Care Home is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Inadequate following its last inspection on 13 October 2025. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Pine Lodge Care Home provide dementia care?
Yes. Pine Lodge Care Home supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.
Does Pine Lodge Care Home offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Pine Lodge Care Home offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Pine Lodge Care Home
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
Yes. Pine Lodge Care Home 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. Pine Lodge 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.
Can they try a short stay before deciding?
Yes. Yes. Pine Lodge Care Home 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?
No. Pine Lodge Care Home is registered for older people. Younger adults are not listed.
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
Pine Lodge Care Home 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
- Dementia care: £1,200 to £1,550 per week per person, typical range
Indicative figures for the South East, not a quote from Pine Lodge Care Home. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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