Wain House
Wain House is a nursing home in Westgate-on-sea, Kent (CT8 8EU).
About Wain House
We are Wain House, a nursing home in Westgate on Sea, Kent. We care for older people who need qualified nursing alongside support with daily living, including people living with dementia, and we also look after younger adults with nursing needs. Respite stays are available. Nurses on duty at every hour are what allow us to look after health needs as they change. Medication, wound care, continence, pain and the increasing frailty that often comes with great age can all be managed here, so nobody has to move again simply because their needs have grown. Alongside the nursing we work to keep ordinary life going. People get up when they want, eat what they like, choose where to sit and keep their own belongings and habits. We take the trouble to learn a person's history and preferences, because staff who know somebody well are the ones who notice quickly when they are not themselves. We have not yet received an overall rating from the Care Quality Commission. Until we have, we would encourage you to come and see the home and ask us detailed questions about nursing cover, staffing, training and how care is planned here. Relatives are welcome at any reasonable hour. Please ring us if you would like to arrange a visit.
Care provided at Wain House
- Older person care
- Dementia care
- Younger adults care
- Respite care
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
How Wain House compares in Thanet
Measured against the 42 care homes for older people registered in Thanet. The dark dot is this home.
- Size
- 70 places. Larger than 37 of the 42 homes. The local average is 37 places.
- CQC rating
- Not yet rated. 28 of the 42 homes (67%) are rated Good or Outstanding.
- Registered
- February 2026. One of the newer homes in the area. Only 0 of the 42 have registered more recently.
- Care offered
- Nursing and dementia care. Of the 42 homes, 9 offer nursing care and 24 offer dementia care.
- Food hygiene
- 5 out of 5. The top rating, shared by 37 of the 39 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 Thanet.
The local picture: Thanet
What the numbers say about care for older people in Thanet, 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: 18,100. Rising to 20,300 by 2035, up 12%
- People aged 85 and over: 4,400. Rising to 6,600 by 2035, up 48%
- Living with dementia, aged 65 and over (estimate): 2,300. Rising to 2,800 by 2035, up 22%
- Dementia diagnosis rate: 58%. The NHS ambition is 67%. Kent as a whole is 62%.
- Care home beds per 1,000 people aged 75+: 86. Kent average is 77.
- Care homes, last 12 months: 1 opened, 1 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 Wain House
Facts from public registers, and what is close by.
- Registered with CQC
- 5 February 2026, less than a year ago.
- Food hygiene rating
- 5 out of 5. Very good. Last inspected by the local council on 25 March 2026.
- Run by
- Avante Care and Support Limited, which runs 14 adult social care services in England. 9 of the 12 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 Wain 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, 2.5 miles away
It is about 2.5 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
- Westgate Surgery, 0.5 miles away
- Birchington Medical Centre, 1.4 miles away
- The Limes Medical Centre, 2.5 miles away
Nearest dentists
- Mydentist, 0.4 miles away (NHS.uk details)
- Station Road Dental Surgery, 1.1 miles away (NHS.uk details)
- Egan Dental Care, 1.3 miles away (NHS.uk details)
Nearest pharmacies
- Boots, 0.4 miles away
- Paydens Pharmacy, 0.4 miles away
- Baxters Pharmacy, 1.1 miles away
Nearest railway stations
- Westgate-on-Sea Station, 0.4 miles away
- Birchington-on-Sea Station, 1.3 miles away
- Margate Station, 1.9 miles away
Around Wain House
- H: Wain 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 Wain House
Where is Wain House located?
Wain House is a nursing home in Westgate-on-sea, Kent, CT8 8EU. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Wain House provide?
Wain House is registered to provide nursing and personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Younger adults care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
Does Wain House provide dementia care?
Yes. Wain House supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.
Does Wain House offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Wain House offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Wain House
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
Yes. Wain House 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. Wain 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. Wain 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. Wain 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
Wain 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.
- 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 Wain House. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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