Bethany Lodge

Logo of Bethany Lodge, a nursing home in Romney Marsh, Kent, offering older person care, physical disability support, sensory impairment support and younger adults care.

Bethany Lodge is a nursing home in Romney Marsh, Kent (TN29 0PG). It holds a CQC rating of Good.

About Bethany Lodge

Bethany Lodge on Romney Marsh in Kent provides nursing care for older people and younger adults, including residents living with a physical disability or with sight or hearing loss. Qualified nurses are on hand throughout the day and night, so health needs are met here by people who know the resident well. Our aim in every case is to take the obstacle out of the way rather than to narrow what somebody does, so equipment, layout, lighting and unhurried communication all matter. The nursing work covers medication, mobility, nutrition, skin care, pain and comfort, done carefully and without fuss, and we watch for the quieter changes that usually come first. Life here is led by residents rather than by a rota. People choose when to get up, where to spend the day and how much company they want. Rooms are personalised and relatives are welcome whenever they can come. Respite stays are available for shorter periods. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is Good. If you are considering nursing care in this part of Kent, please come and visit on an ordinary day and ask us anything you like.

Care provided at Bethany Lodge

Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.

How Bethany Lodge 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
24 places. Smaller than 26 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
10 July 2024. 10 of the 46 homes have published a newer inspection report since.
Registered
December 2010. One of the longer established homes. 35 of the 46 registered more recently.
Care offered
Nursing care. Of the 46 homes, 14 offer nursing care.
Food hygiene
5 out of 5. The top rating, shared by 31 of the 34 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 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 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: 15,700. 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.

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 Bethany Lodge

Facts from public registers, and what is close by.

Registered with CQC
14 December 2010, so 15 years.
Food hygiene rating
5 out of 5. Very good. Last inspected by the local council on 11 June 2025.
Run by
Bethany Lodge Kent Limited, which runs 2 adult social care services in England. All 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 Bethany Lodge

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, 8.3 miles away

It is about 8.3 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

  • Westenhanger Station, 5 miles away
  • Sandling Station, 5.4 miles away
  • Ham Street Station, 6.3 miles away

Around Bethany Lodge

3 miles5 miles10 milesH24 hour A&E: William Harvey Hospital, Ashford, 8.3 miles awayAGP practice: Martello Health Centre, 0.5 miles awayGGP practice: Oak Hall Surgery, 3.7 miles awayGGP practice: Church Lane Health Centre, 3.7 miles awayGDentist: Pennypot Dental Practice, 3.4 miles awayDDentist: Oradent Dental Care Mayden, 3.5 miles awayDDentist: Pennypot Dental Surgery, 4.1 miles awayDPharmacy: Ferris Chemist, 0.5 miles awayPPharmacy: Allied Pharmacy New Romney, 3.7 miles awayPPharmacy: Well, 4.4 miles awayPRailway station: Westenhanger Station, 5 miles awaySRailway station: Sandling Station, 5.4 miles awaySRailway station: Ham Street Station, 6.3 miles awayS
  • H: Bethany Lodge
  • 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 Bethany Lodge

Where is Bethany Lodge located?

Bethany Lodge is a nursing home in Romney Marsh, Kent, TN29 0PG. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does Bethany Lodge provide?

Bethany Lodge 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 Bethany Lodge's CQC rating?

Bethany Lodge is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 10 July 2024. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does Bethany Lodge offer respite or short-term care?

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

Questions families ask about Bethany Lodge

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

No. Bethany Lodge 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. Bethany Lodge is registered to provide nursing care, so registered nurses are part of the team.

Can they try a short stay before deciding?

Yes. Yes. Bethany Lodge 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. Bethany Lodge 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

Bethany Lodge 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 Bethany Lodge. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.

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