Strode Park House

Logo of Strode Park House, a nursing home in Herne Bay, Kent, offering older person care, physical disability support, sensory impairment support and younger adults care.

Strode Park House is a nursing home in Herne Bay, Kent (CT6 7NE). It holds a CQC rating of Good.

About Strode Park House

We are a nursing home in Herne Bay, caring for people whose needs require qualified nursing alongside help with daily living. We look after older people and younger adults, including people with physical disabilities and people with loss of sight or hearing. Having registered nurses on duty means medication, pain, wounds, continence and the difficulties people have with eating, drinking and moving can be managed properly and without waiting, and that a change in somebody's health is noticed early rather than late. Necessary as that work is, it is not the whole of a life, so we try to make sure people still choose when they get up, what they wear, what they would like to eat and who they want beside them. Where somebody is younger and living with a disability, the ordinary business of having a life of their own matters just as much as the care itself, and it is easily lost in a setting organised around nursing. We try not to lose it, and we work at keeping people connected to family, friends and whatever they want to do outside the house. We work closely with general practitioners, community teams, therapists and hospital staff and keep families properly informed. Respite stays are available as well as permanent places. Our most recent inspection by the Care Quality Commission rated us good overall. Please come and see us and ask whatever you need to.

Care provided at Strode Park House

Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.

How Strode Park House compares in Canterbury

Measured against the 54 care homes for older people registered in Canterbury. The dark dot is this home.

Size
55 places. Larger than 40 of the 54 homes. The local average is 36 places.
CQC rating
Good. 34 of the 54 homes (63%) are rated Good or Outstanding. Across Kent the figure is 68%.
Latest report
18 February 2026. 8 of the 54 homes have published a newer inspection report since.
Registered
January 2011. 38 of the 54 homes registered more recently.
Care offered
Nursing care. Of the 54 homes, 15 offer nursing care.

Powered by Orrery Intelligence. Data: CQC register and Food Standards Agency ratings. Counts cover registered care homes for older people in Canterbury.

The local picture: Canterbury

What the numbers say about care for older people in Canterbury, 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: 19,800. Rising to 23,300 by 2035, up 17%
  • People aged 85 and over: 5,300. Rising to 8,200 by 2035, up 54%
  • Living with dementia, aged 65 and over (estimate): 2,600. Rising to 3,300 by 2035, up 28%
  • Dementia diagnosis rate: 73%. The NHS ambition is 67%. Kent as a whole is 62%.
  • Care home beds per 1,000 people aged 75+: 91. Kent average is 77.
  • Care homes, last 12 months: 1 opened, 2 closed. 5 changed owner, covering 153 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 Strode Park House

Facts from public registers, and what is close by.

Registered with CQC
21 January 2011, so 15 years.
Run by
Strode Park Foundation For People With Disabilities, which runs 6 adult social care services in England. All 6 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 Strode Park House

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

  • Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Hospital, Margate, 11.3 miles away

It is about 11.3 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

Nearest dentists

Nearest pharmacies

Nearest railway stations

  • Herne Bay Station, 1.1 miles away
  • Chestfield & Swalecliffe Station, 2.8 miles away
  • Sturry Station, 3.5 miles away

Around Strode Park House

1 mile3 miles5 milesH24 hour A&E: Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Hospital, Margate, 11.3 miles awayAGP practice: Park Surgery, 1.3 miles awayGGP practice: The Heron Medical Practice, 1.4 miles awayGGP practice: Sturry Surgery, 3.3 miles awayGDentist: Mydentist, 1.2 miles awayDDentist: Herne Bay Dental Surgery, 1.3 miles awayDDentist: Sea Street Dental Practice, 1.4 miles awayDPharmacy: Hollytree Pharmacy, 0.6 miles awayPPharmacy: Park Pharmacy, 1.3 miles awayPPharmacy: Sianora Pharmacy, 1.3 miles awayPRailway station: Herne Bay Station, 1.1 miles awaySRailway station: Chestfield & Swalecliffe Station, 2.8 miles awaySRailway station: Sturry Station, 3.5 miles awaySA&E 11.3 mi
  • H: Strode Park House
  • 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 Strode Park House

Where is Strode Park House located?

Strode Park House is a nursing home in Herne Bay, Kent, CT6 7NE. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does Strode Park House provide?

Strode Park House is registered to provide nursing and personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Physical disability support, Sensory impairment support, Younger adults care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.

What is Strode Park House's CQC rating?

Strode Park House is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 18 February 2026. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does Strode Park House offer respite or short-term care?

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

Questions families ask about Strode Park House

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

No. Strode Park House is not listed for dementia care on the CQC register. If dementia is likely, choose a home that is, so a second move is not needed later.

Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?

Yes. Yes. Strode Park House is registered to provide nursing care, so registered nurses are part of the team.

Can they try a short stay before deciding?

Yes. Yes. Strode Park House 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. Strode Park House 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

Strode Park House 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 Strode Park House. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.

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