Which care homes in Folkestone appear on Care Assura?

Thirty one residential care homes registered in Folkestone are listed on this page. Every one of them is registered with the Care Quality Commission to provide personal care rather than nursing care. Each entry links through to a profile showing the current rating and the inspection report behind it. You can work through the list and compare them without contacting any home first.

What is the difference between a care home and a nursing home?

A residential care home supports people with everyday living, including washing, dressing, meals, medication prompts and company, delivered by trained care staff. A nursing home is registered to provide that same support plus clinical care from a registered nurse based on the premises. Nursing care becomes relevant for complex medication regimes, wound care, unstable long term conditions and care at the end of life. Because of the nursing cover, weekly fees in a nursing home are usually noticeably higher. Every provider listed on this page is a residential care home.

What should I ask when visiting a care home in Folkestone?

Ask how many staff are on duty during the day and overnight, and how much of that cover comes from agency workers. Ask how the home handles a resident whose needs increase, and whether that would eventually mean another move. Request a written fee schedule and a clear list of anything charged on top. It is also worth asking to see the most recent inspection report and what has changed since it was written.

How do I arrange a care needs assessment in Folkestone?

Contact the adult social care team at Kent County Council and request an assessment for the person needing support. The assessment is free and available regardless of income or savings, and it can be arranged by a relative or a professional acting on someone's behalf. A social care worker will look at daily tasks, mobility, medication, safety at home and the strain on any family carer. The written outcome then guides whether a residential placement is appropriate.

Can Kent County Council pay for a care home place?

It can contribute, but only after a financial assessment has established what the person is able to pay themselves. Capital above the national upper threshold generally means funding the placement privately, while assets below it bring a council contribution towards a suitable home. If the preferred home costs more than the council will pay, a third party top up is usually needed from a relative or another source. A property can sometimes be dealt with through a deferred payment agreement rather than being sold immediately.

How far in advance should we start looking for a care home?

Begin sooner than seems necessary, ideally while the current arrangement is still just about working. Assessments, financial checks and waiting lists all take time, and the home that suits best may not have a room free the week you need it. Starting early also means visits can be made calmly rather than under the pressure of a hospital discharge. Even if no move happens for months, early enquiries give you a realistic sense of availability and cost in the town.

Care Homes in Folkestone

Folkestone has 31 CQC registered care homes. 23 are rated Good, 8 Requires improvement. 23 of the 31 were last inspected more than three years ago.

Source: Care Quality Commission register, kept up to date as ratings change.

Folkestone at a glance

What the local numbers say about care for older people in Folkestone, to help you judge the options below.

Kent County Council pays, residential care: £1,187 a week. Self-funders are typically asked £1,409 to £1,600, median £1,500
Care home beds filled across Kent: 88%. The 12 month average is 88%.
Care home beds per 1,000 people aged 75+: 88. Kent average is 77.
People aged 75 and over: 15,700. Rising to 18,000 by 2035, up 15%
Care homes, last 12 months: 1 opened, 0 closed
Who pays, across Kent (estimate): 35% council, 43% self. The rest is NHS funded or other.
Living with dementia, aged 65 and over (estimate): 2,000. Rising to 2,500 by 2035, up 27%
People aged 85 and over: 4,000. Rising to 6,200 by 2035, up 57%

Planned and recent building work within 5 miles

50-52 Folkestone Care Centre & 56 Shorncliffe Road, Folkestone. Application for a 20 bed care home. Submitted 9 March 2026. Approved with conditions 1 May 2026. (1 miles away)

Powered by Orrery Intelligence. Market model built 22 October 2026 (ONS 2022 based population projections, CQC register), published care home prices, council planning records.

Choosing the Right Care Home in Folkestone

What the Ratings Actually Tell You

Thirty one residential care homes are listed for Folkestone, and the picture across them is mixed. Twenty four have been rated Good by the Care Quality Commission and seven are currently rated Requires Improvement. Those headline words are summaries of five separate judgements, covering whether a service is safe, effective, caring, responsive and well led, so two homes carrying the same rating can be strong and weak in quite different places. A Requires Improvement rating does not automatically mean poor day to day care either. It sometimes reflects gaps in record keeping, recruitment checks or management oversight that inspectors expect to see put right. Read the report itself, note the date it was published, and check whether the concerns raised have since been addressed.

Narrowing the Shortlist

Beyond the rating, the practical questions are usually about fit. Consider how large the home is, because a smaller house feels very different from a purpose built home with several floors. Ask whether the home can continue to support someone whose needs increase, or whether a further move to nursing care would eventually be necessary. Check how close it is to the people who will visit most often, since regular visitors matter more to wellbeing than almost anything else on a brochure.

Questions Worth Asking on a Visit

Arrange to visit at a busy time, such as late morning or over a meal, rather than a quiet afternoon. Watch whether staff know residents by name, whether people are occupied or simply sitting, and whether anyone is helped to eat with patience. Ask how many care staff are on duty overnight, how long the manager has been in post, and what the turnover of staff has been over the past year. Ask for the fee schedule in writing and check what falls outside it, as hairdressing, chiropody, escorted appointments and some activities are frequently charged separately.

Arranging and Paying for Care in Folkestone

The Care Needs Assessment

Anyone who appears to need care and support is entitled to a free assessment, whatever their savings. Kent County Council is the authority responsible for carrying that out for people living in Folkestone, and it is the sensible first step even for families who expect to pay privately. The assessment sets out what support a person needs and whether a residential setting is the right answer, and the written outcome is useful evidence when you approach homes directly.

What the Council Will and Will Not Fund

A financial assessment follows the needs assessment and looks at both income and capital. Someone with savings above the national upper threshold is normally expected to meet the full cost themselves, while those below it receive a contribution from the council towards a place it considers suitable. If a family chooses a more expensive home than the council will fund, a third party top up may be required, and that has to come from someone other than the resident in most circumstances. Where a person owns a property, a deferred payment agreement can allow the fees to be settled from its eventual sale rather than upfront.

Getting the Costs Clear Early

Weekly fees vary considerably between homes in the town, and the figure quoted is not always the figure paid. Ask what happens to the fee if needs increase, how much notice is given of an annual rise, and what the arrangement is if a resident goes into hospital for a period. Getting these answers in writing before a contract is signed avoids the most common source of dispute later on.

31 care homes in Folkestone

Magenta · 31 St Johns Church Road, Folkestone, Kent, CT19 5BH
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Blythson Limited
We at Magenta are proud to offer a warm and welcoming residential care home in Folkestone, Kent, providing specialist support for adults with learning disabilities and autism. Our home has been thoughtfully created to feel like a true...
Specialisms: Learning Disability / Autism, Respite Care
Blythson - 5 Ashley Avenue · 5 Ashley Avenue, Folkestone, Kent, CT19 4PX
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Blythson Limited
We at Blythson 5 Ashley Avenue are proud to offer dedicated residential care in the welcoming coastal town of Folkestone, Kent. Our home provides specialist support for adults with learning disabilities and autism, creating a place where...
Specialisms: Learning Disability / Autism, Respite Care
Brampton Lodge · 4 Dixwell Road, Folkestone, Kent, CT20 2LG
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Brampton Care Ltd
Brampton Lodge is a residential care home in Folkestone, Kent, providing care for older people. We also welcome guests for respite stays, whether to give a family carer a break or to help somebody get their confidence back after a spell in...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Respite Care
Grimston House Care Home · 16 Grimston Gardens, Folkestone, Kent, CT20 2PU
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Rosemere Care Home Ltd
Grimston House Care Home is in Folkestone, and we provide residential care for older people, along with respite stays for those who need a shorter period of support. We keep things fairly simple. People come to us because managing at home...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Respite Care
Turketel Road · 8 Turketel Road, Folkestone, Kent, CT20 2PA
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Parkcare Homes (No.2) Limited
We are a residential home on Turketel Road in Folkestone, supporting adults with learning disabilities and autistic people, including younger adults. The house is run as a household rather than a service. The people who live here have...
Specialisms: Learning Disability / Autism, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Sandgate Manor · 46 Military Road, Folkestone, Kent, CT20 3BH
Care home · CQC Requires improvement · Run by MNP Complete Care Limited
Here at Sandgate Manor, we provide residential care for a wide range of people in the heart of Folkestone, Kent. Our team supports older adults, younger adults, people living with a learning disability or autism, and individuals with a...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Cumbria House Care Home · 84-86 Shorncliffe Road, Folkestone, Kent, CT20 2PG
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Ashwood Park Healthcare Ltd
Here at Cumbria House Care Home, we offer residential and respite care for older people in the heart of Folkestone, Kent. We are proud to have received a "Good" rating from the Care Quality Commission, which reflects the genuine commitment...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Respite Care
Maple House · 32 Julian Road, Folkestone, Kent, CT19 5HW
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Lothlorien Community Limited
Maple House is a residential care home in Folkestone, Kent. We support adults with a learning disability and autistic adults, including younger adults, and we offer respite stays for people who need somewhere to be for a short period. Our...
Specialisms: Learning Disability / Autism, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Grosvenor Court · 15 Julian Road, Folkestone, Kent, CT19 5HP
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Counticare Limited
We at Grosvenor Court are proud to offer a warm, welcoming residential care home in the coastal town of Folkestone, Kent, where every resident is supported to live life with dignity, purpose, and joy. Our home provides specialist...
Specialisms: Learning Disability / Autism, Respite Care
Laburnum House · 41 Grimston Avenue, Folkestone, Kent, CT20 2QD
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Lothlorien Community Limited
Laburnum House is a residential care home in Folkestone. We support older people and younger adults, including adults with learning disabilities and autism, and we offer planned respite stays as well as longer term places. We are not a...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Younger Adults, Respite Care
St Heliers Care Home · 25-26 Clifton Gardens, Folkestone, Kent, CT20 2EF
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Fraser Residential Limited
We at St Heliers Care Home are proud to offer compassionate residential care in the welcoming coastal town of Folkestone, Kent. Our home provides a nurturing environment where older people, younger adults, and those living with dementia...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Tanglewood · 252 Canterbury Road, Folkestone, Kent, CT18 7AY
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Specialised Housing and Care Ltd
We at Tanglewood are proud to offer a welcoming residential care home in Folkestone, providing dedicated support for adults with learning disabilities and autism within a calm and homely setting. Nestled in the Kent town of Folkestone, our...
Specialisms: Learning Disability / Autism, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Carlile Lodge · 17 Grimston Avenue, Folkestone, Kent, CT20 2QE
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Counticare Limited
Carlile Lodge is a residential care home in Folkestone supporting adults who have a learning disability and adults who are autistic. We are a small household rather than an institution, and the people who live here have a genuine say in...
Specialisms: Learning Disability / Autism, Respite Care
Tristford · 7 Radnor Park West, Folkestone, Kent, CT19 5HJ
Care home · CQC Good · Run by MNP Complete Care Limited
Here at Tristford, we provide residential care for a range of people in the heart of Folkestone, Kent. Our team supports older adults, younger adults, people living with a learning disability or autism, and those with physical...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Blythson - 3 Ashley Avenue · 3 Ashley Avenue, Folkestone, Kent, CT19 4PX
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Blythson Limited
3 Ashley Avenue is a small residential home in Folkestone, Kent, supporting adults with a learning disability or autism. Being small is the whole point: the household can be shaped around the people who live in it rather than around a...
Specialisms: Learning Disability / Autism, Respite Care
Broadstreet House · Broadstreet, Folkestone, Kent, CT18 8DZ
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Broadstreet House Limited
Broadstreet House is a residential care home in Folkestone supporting adults with a learning disability or autism. We offer permanent places and respite stays. We think a good home is one where the people living in it are genuinely in...
Specialisms: Learning Disability / Autism, Respite Care
Tudor Lodge · 18-20 Manor Road, Folkestone, Kent, CT20 2SA
Care home · CQC Requires improvement · Run by Tudor Lodge Care Home Limited
Tudor Lodge is a residential care home in Folkestone, and we provide a home for older people who need support with daily living. Respite stays are available too, for planned breaks and for the occasions when a family needs cover quickly....
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Respite Care
Camelot Lodge · 19 Christchurch Road, Folkestone, Kent, CT20 2SL
Care home · CQC Good · Run by ACL Homes Plus Limited
At Camelot Lodge, we provide residential care for adults in the heart of Folkestone, Kent. We support people with mental health needs as well as younger adults who require a caring and structured environment to help them live as fully and...
Specialisms: Mental Health, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Hatfield Lodge · 1-3 Trinity Gardens, Folkestone, Kent, CT20 2RP
Care home · CQC Requires improvement · Run by Hatfield lodge care home Limited
Hatfield Lodge is a residential care home in Folkestone, Kent. We provide care for older people, including people living with dementia, and we offer respite stays alongside permanent places. We are a residential home rather than a large...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Respite Care
Ravenlea · 11 Ravenlea Road, Folkestone, Kent, CT20 2JU
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Lothlorien Community Limited
Ravenlea is a residential care home in Folkestone, Kent. We support adults with learning disabilities and autism and adults with physical disabilities, including younger adults building their own adult lives. We run this as a home, not a...
Specialisms: Learning Disability / Autism, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care
The Cherries · 30 Julian Road, Folkestone, Kent, CT19 5HW
Care home · CQC Requires improvement · Run by Lothlorien Community Limited
The Cherries is a small residential home in Folkestone. We support adults with learning disabilities and autistic adults, including younger adults, and we offer respite stays. We should say plainly that our most recent overall rating from...
Specialisms: Learning Disability / Autism, Younger Adults, Respite Care
95 Ashley Avenue · 95 Ashley Avenue, Folkestone, Kent, CT19 4PJ
Care home · CQC Good · Run by CLBD Limited
We at 95 Ashley Avenue offer a warm, welcoming residential care home in Folkestone, Kent, where personalised support meets the comforts of everyday life. Nestled within a residential neighbourhood in the CT postcode area, our home provides...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Seaview · 23 Old Dover Road, Folkestone, Kent, CT18 7HW
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Voyage 1 Limited
Seaview is a residential care home in Folkestone, Kent. We support older people and younger adults, including adults with a learning disability, autistic adults and people living with mental health conditions, and we offer respite stays...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health, Younger Adults, Respite Care
The Grange Care Home · 22 Cornwallis Avenue, Folkestone, Kent, CT19 5JB
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Ashwood Court Healthcare Ltd
Here at The Grange Care Home, we offer residential care for older people in the heart of Folkestone, Kent. We are proud to have received a "Good" rating from the Care Quality Commission, which reflects the standard of care and the...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Respite Care
St Claire's Care Home · 18-24 Claremont Road, Folkestone, Kent, CT20 1DQ
Care home · CQC Requires improvement · Run by Rosemere Care Home Ltd
St Claire's Care Home in Folkestone is a residential care home for older people who need help with daily living, including many people living with dementia. We offer respite stays as well as permanent places. We are a house rather than an...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Respite Care
Burnham · 19 Julian Road, Folkestone, Kent, CT19 5HW
Care home · CQC Requires improvement · Run by MNP Complete Care Limited
We are a residential care home in Folkestone supporting adults with learning disabilities, autistic people and people with physical disabilities, including younger adults and older people who need help with daily living. The house is run...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Arthur Court · 22-24 Christ Church Road, Folkestone, Kent, CT20 2SL
Care home · CQC Requires improvement · Run by ACL Homes Plus Limited
We at Arthur Court are proud to offer a welcoming residential care home in the heart of Folkestone, Kent, providing thoughtful support for adults living with a range of needs. Nestled within the familiar surroundings of the CT postcode...
Specialisms: Mental Health, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Millfield House · 16 Millfield, Folkestone, Kent, CT20 1EU
Care home · CQC Requires improvement · Run by MNP Complete Care Limited
Millfield House is a care home in Folkestone. We provide residential care for adults with a learning disability and autistic adults, including people with a physical disability, and we support both younger adults and older people. Respite...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Westview · 2 Marten Road, Folkestone, Kent, CT20 2JR
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Lothlorien Community Limited
Westview is a residential care home in Folkestone. We provide care for older people and also support adults with a learning disability, autistic adults and younger adults. Respite stays are available too. Having residents of different ages...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Finn Farm Lodge · 2 Bathurst Road, Folkestone, Kent, CT20 2NJ
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Parkcare Homes (No.2) Limited
Finn Farm Lodge is a residential care home near Folkestone, Kent, supporting adults with learning disabilities and autistic adults. Most of those living here are younger adults, and we also offer respite stays. We treat this as somebody's...
Specialisms: Learning Disability / Autism, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Broadmeadow · Park Farm Road, Folkestone, Kent, CT19 5DN
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Kent County Council
Broadmeadow is a residential care home in Folkestone, Kent, supporting older people and younger adults, including people living with dementia and people with physical disabilities. We try to run a house rather than an institution, and the...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care

What care costs in Kent, per week

Type of care	What the council pays	What self-funders are typically asked
Residential care Middle half of prices from 22 Kent homes. Median £1,500.	£1,187	£1,409 to £1,600
Nursing care Middle half of prices from 11 Kent homes. Median £1,605.	£1,378	£1,550 to £1,865
Residential dementia care Middle half of prices from 18 Kent homes. Median £1,500.	Not published separately	£1,500 to £1,619
Nursing dementia care South East figure, because too few Kent homes publish this price. 37 homes. Median £2,050.	Not published separately	£1,975 to £2,226

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. Powered by Orrery Intelligence.

Inspected most recently

St Claire's Care Home, 7 September 2026, Requires improvement
Millfield House, 25 June 2026, Requires improvement
Hatfield Lodge, 23 January 2026, Requires improvement

Longest since a report

Broadstreet House, 21 December 2017, Good
Camelot Lodge, 20 February 2018, Good
Westview, 26 April 2018, Good

Frequently asked questions about care homes in Folkestone

How many care homes are there in Folkestone?

Folkestone has 31 CQC registered care homes: 23 Good, 8 Requires improvement. Counts come from the CQC register and are kept up to date as ratings change.

How much does a care home cost in Folkestone?

Kent County Council pays an average of £1,187 a week for residential care. Self-funders are typically asked £1,409 to £1,600 a week. Middle half of prices from 22 Kent homes. Median £1,500. 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.

Which care homes in Folkestone were inspected most recently?

St Claire's Care Home (7 September 2026), Millfield House (25 June 2026) and Hatfield Lodge (23 January 2026) have the most recent CQC reports.