Care Centre
Care Centre is a nursing home in Folkestone, Kent (CT20 2NB). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About Care Centre
Here at Folkestone Care Centre, we provide nursing home care for people in Folkestone, Kent, and the surrounding areas. Our team works hard every day to make sure that everyone who lives with us feels safe, comfortable and genuinely at home. We support a wide range of people and needs. This includes older people, those living with dementia, individuals with physical disabilities or visual and hearing impairments, and younger adults who require nursing level support. We also offer respite care for those who need a short stay, whether that is to recover after a hospital admission or to give a family carer some time to rest. Nursing care sits at the heart of what we do. Having qualified nurses on site around the clock means that residents with complex or changing health needs are looked after properly, and families can feel reassured that someone who knows their loved one is always close at hand. Dementia care is an area we take seriously. We understand how much difference the right environment and the right approach can make for someone living with dementia, and we work to ensure that life here feels calm, familiar and respectful of each person's history and identity. We are pleased that our most recent Care Quality Commission inspection resulted in an overall rating of good. We see that as meaningful recognition of the effort our whole team puts in, though we are always looking at how we can continue to improve. If you are considering care for yourself or someone you love, we warmly encourage you to get in touch or come and visit us. Seeing a place for yourself, meeting the team and asking questions is always the best way to get a genuine feel for whether Folkestone Care Centre is the right fit.
Care provided at Care Centre
- Older person care
- Dementia care
- Physical disability support
- Sensory impairment support
- Younger adults care
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 17 September 2022
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
How Folkestone Care Centre compares in Folkestone and Hythe
Measured against the 46 care homes for older people registered in Folkestone and Hythe. The dark dot is this home.
- Size
- 110 places. Larger than 45 of the 46 homes. The local average is 30 places.
- CQC rating
- Good. 31 of the 46 homes (67%) are rated Good or Outstanding. Across Kent the figure is 68%.
- Latest report
- 17 September 2022. 13 of the 46 homes have published a newer inspection report since.
- Registered
- September 2018. 12 of the 46 homes registered more recently.
- Care offered
- Nursing and dementia care. Of the 46 homes, 14 offer nursing care and 21 offer dementia care.
Powered by Orrery Intelligence. Data: CQC register and Food Standards Agency ratings. Counts cover registered care homes for older people in Folkestone and Hythe.
The local picture: Folkestone and Hythe
What the numbers say about care for older people in Folkestone and Hythe, 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: 15,700. Rising to 18,000 by 2035, up 15%
- People aged 85 and over: 4,000. Rising to 6,200 by 2035, up 57%
- Living with dementia, aged 65 and over (estimate): 2,000. Rising to 2,500 by 2035, up 27%
- Dementia diagnosis rate: 59%. The NHS ambition is 67%. Kent as a whole is 62%.
- Care home beds per 1,000 people aged 75+: 88. Kent average is 77.
- Care homes, last 12 months: 1 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.
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Good to know about Folkestone Care Centre
Facts from public registers, and what is close by.
- Registered with CQC
- 21 September 2018, so 8 years.
- Run by
- Opus Care Limited, which runs 2 adult social care services in England. 1 of the 2 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 Folkestone 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, 11.5 miles away
It is about 11.5 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
- Sandgate Road Surgery, 0.4 miles away
- Manor Clinic, 0.4 miles away
- Guildhall Street Surgery, 0.6 miles away
Nearest dentists
- Bupa Dental Care Folkestone, 0.6 miles away (NHS.uk details)
- Leas Dental Studio, 0.6 miles away (NHS.uk details)
- Portman Smile Clinic Folkestone, 0.7 miles away (NHS.uk details)
Nearest pharmacies
- Central Pharmacy, 0.3 miles away
- Folkestone Pharmacy, 0.4 miles away
- Guildhall Pharmacy, 0.6 miles away
Nearest railway stations
- Folkestone Central Station, 0.3 miles away
- Folkestone West Station, 0.5 miles away
- Sandling Station, 4.3 miles away
Around Folkestone Care Centre
- H: Folkestone 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 Care Centre
Where is Care Centre located?
Care Centre is a nursing home in Folkestone, Kent, CT20 2NB. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Care Centre provide?
Care Centre is registered to provide nursing and personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Physical disability support, Sensory impairment support, Younger adults care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Care Centre's CQC rating?
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 17 September 2022. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Care Centre provide dementia care?
Yes. Care Centre supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.
Does Care Centre offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Care Centre offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Care Centre
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
Yes. Folkestone 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. Folkestone 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. Folkestone 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?
Yes. Yes. Folkestone Care Centre 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
Folkestone 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.
- 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
- Nursing care: £1,350 to £1,750 per week per person, typical range
Indicative figures for the South East, not a quote from Folkestone Care Centre. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
More about the care at Care Centre
Respite Care at Care Centre
Hospital discharges and carer holidays are the two reasons most short stays happen, and they need very different notice. Respite care is part of the registration at Folkestone Care Centre, including stays after a hospital admission. Pack clothes, medication in original boxes, and written details of routines, allergies and who to ring. Ask the minimum length of stay, the weekly rate, and whether a short stay can convert into a permanent place.
Nursing Care at Care Centre
Nursing care means a registered nurse is on duty around the clock rather than on call, which is the dividing line that matters when somebody has a feeding tube, unstable diabetes or wounds needing dressing. Folkestone Care Centre in Folkestone is registered as a nursing home, so that level of cover sits within what it provides. Where a nurse's skills are genuinely needed the NHS pays a contribution called Funded Nursing Care, worth roughly 235 pounds a week, which comes off the bill. Fees for nursing beds across the South East typically run between £1350 and £1750 a week. Inspectors rated the service good when they visited in September 2022. Ask whether Funded Nursing Care has been assessed and what the fee looks like once applied.
Dementia Care at Care Centre
Confusion gets worse in noise and better in quiet, which is why layout, light and a predictable rhythm do more for dementia than almost anything else. Folkestone Care Centre holds a dementia registration alongside its nursing one, a combination suited to people whose dementia sits beside real medical needs. The test of any home is what happens on a bad afternoon rather than a good morning. Ask how staff respond when somebody is frightened or wants to go home, and whether sedation is ever part of the answer. Ask what the home does about walking, exit doors and the risk of somebody leaving unnoticed. Ask too how far dementia can progress before a move elsewhere becomes necessary.
Older Person Care at Care Centre
Age rarely arrives as one large problem, more often as a dozen small ones, from unsteady legs to a pill organiser nobody can keep straight. Folkestone Care Centre is registered for older person care, which covers help with washing, dressing, medication and the plain human business of company. Whether somebody settles usually turns on small things, such as being able to have breakfast late or keep a favourite chair. Ask how mornings run and how much choice a resident keeps over their own timetable. Ask who is awake at night, how many of them there are, and what happens when two bells ring at once. Kent County Council commonly pays around £950 to £1150 a week towards nursing placements, so clarify early how any gap is handled.
Visual and Hearing Impairment at Care Centre
Sight and hearing loss are often treated as minor next to a medical diagnosis, yet they shape every conversation and meal. Visual and hearing impairment fall within what Folkestone Care Centre is registered to support. Small habits carry the day, such as saying who you are on entering a room and checking that aids are switched on. Ask about lighting, signage, loop systems and who arranges optician and audiology appointments.
Younger Adults at Care Centre
Needing nursing care at forty is a different experience from needing it at ninety, and the social side is where that gap shows. Younger adults are included in the registration at Folkestone Care Centre. Peers, internet access, choice over bedtimes and getting out of the building all matter more at that age. Ask who else of a similar age lives there and what support exists for keeping work or study going.
Physical Disability at Care Centre
Equipment is the difference between being lifted and being helped, so the hoists, beds and bathing aids a home holds matter more than its decor. Physical disability is named in the registration at Folkestone Care Centre. Independence survives where the right kit is already in the right room, rather than ordered after a fall. Ask what adaptations exist, who assesses for them, and how transfers are managed by day and night.
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