Park View Care Centre

Park View Care Centre is a nursing home in Ashford, Kent (TN23 3NZ). It holds a CQC rating of Good.

About Park View Care Centre

Park View Care Centre in Ashford provides nursing and personal care for older people, including those living with dementia. Registered nurses are on duty here at all hours, working alongside carers who know the people they look after well. Nursing needs such as wound care, support with medication, continence care and the monitoring of long term conditions are met on the premises, and we work closely with GPs and community teams so that changes in health are acted on early rather than late. Caring for people with dementia alongside nursing needs takes patience and the right training. We keep the day predictable, keep familiar belongings in every room, adjust how we communicate rather than expecting people to adjust to us, and watch carefully for pain or discomfort that somebody may not be able to describe. Beyond the clinical work, we want people to have days worth having. Meals are cooked here with a genuine choice, there is company for those who want it and quiet for those who do not, and staff are expected to have time to sit and talk. Families are welcome and kept properly informed. Respite and short stays can be arranged, including after a hospital admission. If you are looking at nursing homes in Kent, please telephone us and arrange a visit.

Care provided at Park View Care Centre

Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.

How Park View Care Centre compares in Ashford

Measured against the 20 care homes for older people registered in Ashford. The dark dot is this home.

Size
88 places. Larger than 18 of the 20 homes. The local average is 48 places.
CQC rating
Good. 18 of the 20 homes (90%) are rated Good or Outstanding. Across Kent the figure is 68%.
Latest report
19 May 2026. The most recent report in the area. None of the other homes has published a newer one.
Registered
January 2011. 14 of the 20 homes registered more recently.
Care offered
Nursing and dementia care. Of the 20 homes, 12 offer nursing care and 12 offer dementia care.
Food hygiene
5 out of 5. The top rating, shared by 17 of the 17 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 Ashford.

The local picture: Ashford

What the numbers say about care for older people in Ashford, 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: 15,000. Rising to 17,600 by 2035, up 18%
  • People aged 85 and over: 3,700. Rising to 6,000 by 2035, up 61%
  • Living with dementia, aged 65 and over (estimate): 1,900. Rising to 2,500 by 2035, up 30%
  • Dementia diagnosis rate: 58%. The NHS ambition is 67%. Kent as a whole is 62%.
  • Care home beds per 1,000 people aged 75+: 60. Kent average is 77.
  • Care homes, last 12 months: 0 opened, 0 closed. 2 changed owner, covering 29 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 Park View Care Centre

Facts from public registers, and what is close by.

Registered with CQC
31 January 2011, so 15 years.
Food hygiene rating
5 out of 5. Very good. Last inspected by the local council on 11 July 2025.
Run by
RCH Care Homes Limited, which runs 9 adult social care services in England. 7 of the 9 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 Park View Care Centre

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

  • William Harvey Hospital, Ashford, 2.7 miles away

It is about 2.7 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

  • Ashford International Station, 1.7 miles away
  • Ham Street Station, 3.6 miles away
  • Wye Station, 5.3 miles away

Around Park View Care Centre

3 miles5 miles10 milesH24 hour A&E: William Harvey Hospital, Ashford, 2.7 miles awayAGP practice: Kingsnorth Medical Practice, 0.2 miles awayGGP practice: Ashford Medical Partnership, 1.9 miles awayGGP practice: Sydenham House Medical Centre, 1.9 miles awayGDentist: Beaconsfield Dental Practice, 0.9 miles awayDDentist: Starlight Dental Finberry, 1.2 miles awayDDentist: Beaconsfield Dental Practice - Ashford, 1.2 miles awayDPharmacy: Tesco Instore Pharmacy, 0.2 miles awayPPharmacy: Kamsons Pharmacy, 0.9 miles awayPPharmacy: Ashworth's Dispensing Chemist, 1.1 miles awayPRailway station: Ashford International Station, 1.7 miles awaySRailway station: Ham Street Station, 3.6 miles awaySRailway station: Wye Station, 5.3 miles awayS
  • H: Park View Care Centre
  • 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 Park View Care Centre

Where is Park View Care Centre located?

Park View Care Centre is a nursing home in Ashford, Kent, TN23 3NZ. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does Park View Care Centre provide?

Park View Care Centre is registered to provide nursing and 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 Park View Care Centre's CQC rating?

Park View Care Centre is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 12 December 2023. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does Park View Care Centre provide dementia care?

Yes. Park View Care Centre supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.

Does Park View Care Centre offer respite or short-term care?

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

Questions families ask about Park View Care Centre

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

Yes. Park View Care Centre 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?

Yes. Yes. Park View Care Centre is registered to provide nursing care, so registered nurses are part of the team.

Can they try a short stay before deciding?

Yes. Yes. Park View Care Centre 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. Park View Care Centre 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

Park View Care Centre 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 Park View Care Centre. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.

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