Nursing Homes in Deal
Deal has 4 CQC registered nursing homes. 3 are rated Good, 1 Inadequate. 2 of the 4 were last inspected more than three years ago.
Source: Care Quality Commission register, kept up to date as ratings change.
Deal at a glance
What the local numbers say about care for older people in Deal, to help you judge the options below.
- Kent County Council pays, residential care: £1,187 a week. Self-funders are typically asked £1,409 to £1,600, median £1,500
- Care home beds filled across Kent: 88%. The 12 month average is 88%.
- Care home beds per 1,000 people aged 75+: 75. Kent average is 77.
- People aged 75 and over: 15,300. Rising to 18,000 by 2035, up 18%
- Care homes, last 12 months: 0 opened, 1 closed. 1 changed owner, covering 21 beds.
- Who pays, across Kent (estimate): 35% council, 43% self. The rest is NHS funded or other.
- Living with dementia, aged 65 and over (estimate): 2,000. Rising to 2,500 by 2035, up 27%
- People aged 85 and over: 3,800. Rising to 5,800 by 2035, up 53%
Powered by Orrery Intelligence. Market model built 22 October 2026 (ONS 2022 based population projections, CQC register), published care home prices, council planning records.
Arranging Nursing Care in Deal and Paying for It
The assessment to ask for first
An independent statement of what someone needs is the most useful document to take into any conversation with a home, and a care needs assessment is how it is produced. Anyone who appears to need care and support can request one free of charge, whatever their savings. Kent County Council carries out that assessment for people in Deal and arranges funded support where a person qualifies. The assessor considers health needs, personal care, mobility, medication and safety. If the person is in hospital, ask the ward to involve the hospital social work team, since discharge assessments follow their own timescale.
Where the money may come from
Funding nursing care rarely comes down to a single question. A financial assessment measures income, savings and other capital against the national threshold, and above it a placement is normally self funded. Separately, where a resident requires care from a registered nurse, the health service may contribute towards that nursing element whatever their savings. Where health needs are the main reason care is needed at all, NHS continuing healthcare may meet the whole cost and is assessed against different criteria again. Ask which of these has been looked at, and ask each home for its weekly fee in writing.
Choosing a Nursing Home in Deal and What to Check
Reading a divided set of reports
Two homes here are rated Good, one Requires Improvement and one Inadequate. A home in the lowest category is under close regulatory attention and its report sets out in plain terms what inspectors found and what must change, which makes it worth reading rather than simply avoiding. For every home, check the date of the report, read the sections on medicines management and staffing, and ask the manager directly what has changed since the visit and what evidence supports that answer.
Questions for the manager
Ask how many registered nurses are on duty during the day and overnight, and how shifts are covered during absence. Ask whether the team has looked after someone with the same clinical needs and request real examples. Find out how the home works with local health services and how quickly a resident is reviewed when their condition changes. Ask as well what training staff have in pain management, pressure care and end of life support, and what circumstances would lead to a hospital admission rather than treatment within the home.
4 nursing homes in Deal
- Martha House · Martha Trust, Deal, Kent, CT14 0PG
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Martha Trust
Martha House is a nursing home in Deal, Kent. We support adults who need nursing care, including adults who are autistic or have a learning disability and people living with a physical disability, and we welcome people for respite stays as...
Specialisms: Learning Disability / Autism, Physical Disability, Respite Care - St Winifreds Care Centre · 236 London Road, Deal, Kent, CT14 9PP
Nursing home · Care home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Nellsar Limited
Here at St Winifreds Care Centre, we are a nursing home based in Deal, Kent, providing a range of care for people with a variety of needs and circumstances. We support older adults, people living with dementia, those with physical...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Ami Group - The Knoll Unit and Ami Court Unit · 196-198 Dover Road, Deal, Kent, CT14 7NB
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Raj & Knoll Limited
We at Ami Group, The Knoll Unit and Ami Court Unit, are proud to offer specialist nursing home care in the coastal town of Deal, Kent. Our home provides dedicated older person care, nursing support, and respite stays for families across...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Respite Care - St Anselm's Nursing Home · St Clare Road, Deal, Kent, CT14 7QB
Nursing home · CQC Inadequate · Nursing on site · Run by St Anselm's Nursing Home
We at St Anselm's Nursing Home offer nursing care in the coastal town of Deal, Kent, providing a supportive home for older people who need skilled, round the clock support. Nestled within the CT postcode area of this welcoming seaside...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Mental Health, Respite Care
What care costs in Kent, per week
| Type of care | What the council pays | What self-funders are typically asked |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care Middle half of prices from 22 Kent homes. Median £1,500. | £1,187 | £1,409 to £1,600 |
| Nursing care Middle half of prices from 11 Kent homes. Median £1,605. | £1,378 | £1,550 to £1,865 |
| Residential dementia care Middle half of prices from 18 Kent homes. Median £1,500. | Not published separately | £1,500 to £1,619 |
| Nursing dementia care South East figure, because too few Kent homes publish this price. 37 homes. Median £2,050. | Not published separately | £1,975 to £2,226 |
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. Powered by Orrery Intelligence.
Inspected most recently
- Ami Group - The Knoll Unit and Ami Court Unit, 6 July 2026, Good
- St Anselm's Nursing Home, 8 April 2026, Inadequate
- Martha House, 7 May 2020, Good
Longest since a report
- St Winifreds Care Centre, 8 January 2020, Good
- Martha House, 7 May 2020, Good
- St Anselm's Nursing Home, 8 April 2026, Inadequate
Frequently asked questions about nursing homes in Deal
How many nursing homes are there in Deal?
Deal has 4 CQC registered nursing homes: 3 Good, 1 Inadequate. Counts come from the CQC register and are kept up to date as ratings change.
How much does a nursing home cost in Deal?
Kent County Council pays an average of £1,187 a week for residential care. Self-funders are typically asked £1,409 to £1,600 a week. Middle half of prices from 22 Kent homes. Median £1,500. 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.
Which nursing homes in Deal were inspected most recently?
Ami Group - The Knoll Unit and Ami Court Unit (6 July 2026), St Anselm's Nursing Home (8 April 2026) and Martha House (7 May 2020) have the most recent CQC reports.