Nursing Homes in Maidstone
Maidstone has 15 CQC registered nursing homes. 9 are rated Good, 3 Requires improvement, and 3 have not yet been rated. 4 of the 15 were last inspected more than three years ago.
Source: Care Quality Commission register, kept up to date as ratings change.
Maidstone at a glance
What the local numbers say about care for older people in Maidstone, 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+: 79. Kent average is 77.
- People aged 75 and over: 19,200. Rising to 22,400 by 2035, up 17%
- Care homes, last 12 months: 0 opened, 0 closed. 4 changed owner, covering 174 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): 2,500. Rising to 3,200 by 2035, up 28%
- People aged 85 and over: 5,200. Rising to 7,900 by 2035, up 54%
Planned and recent building work within 5 miles
- Memory Lane House 25 College Road Maidstone Kent. Application for a 12 bed care home through a change of use. Submitted 21 September 2026. Decision pending. (2 miles away)
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 and funding a nursing home place in Maidstone
More parties than a residential placement
Nursing placements involve an extra layer, because health funding may cover part or all of the nursing element while the local authority looks at the accommodation and personal care. Establishing who is assessing what, and when, is the single most useful thing to do early, since the answer determines who pays for which part and how quickly a decision arrives.
The care needs assessment
Anyone who appears to need care and support has a right to an assessment, whatever their savings. It is carried out by Kent County Council, which considers what the person can manage safely alone and what support would close the gap. Ask for it in writing where you can and keep a note of names and dates. A relative providing regular unpaid support can request a separate carer's assessment, and a hospital discharge team can begin the process for someone currently an inpatient.
What a nursing placement costs
A financial assessment establishes what, if anything, the local authority contributes towards accommodation and personal care. Savings and most income are counted, and the value of a property may also be taken into account for a permanent placement, depending on who else still lives there. Weekly fees are typically higher than for residential care and vary between the fourteen homes listed here. Ask for the figure in writing together with a clear statement of what falls outside it, and ask how any contribution towards nursing costs appears on the invoice.
Choosing the right nursing home in Maidstone and what to look for
Ask about nurses, not simply staff
When visiting, ask specifically how many registered nurses are on duty during the day and overnight, and how many residents each covers. Ask how cover is arranged when a nurse calls in sick, because heavy reliance on agency staff tends to show up in continuity. Ask which GP practice covers the home, how quickly a doctor attends, and what happens when a resident becomes acutely unwell at night.
Reading the ratings and the reports
Three homes here are rated Requires Improvement and two have yet to be rated. A rating below Good is a reason to read rather than a reason to stop, since the report sets out what inspectors found and what the provider was asked to put right, and medicines management is worth particular attention in a nursing setting. Homes such as Loose Valley Nursing Home, Barty House Nursing Home and Poplars Care Centre will each differ in ways no summary conveys.
Communication when things change
Ask how the home contacts families when a resident's condition changes overnight. In nursing care that single habit separates the homes families come to trust from the ones they end up chasing for answers. Ask as well what the home does when a resident needs to go into hospital and how the place is held open, because that arrangement varies more than families expect and is easier to settle in advance than in an emergency. It is also worth asking how often the registered manager works on the floor rather than in the office.
15 nursing homes in Maidstone
- Glenhurst Lodge · Virginia House, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 5DX
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Bramley Health Limited
Glenhurst Lodge in Maidstone is a nursing home caring for older people and younger adults who need qualified nursing support, including residents living with dementia and residents managing mental health conditions. Nurses are on site at...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Mental Health, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Barty House Nursing Home · Roundwell, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 4HN
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Barty House Nursing Home Limited
We at Barty House Nursing Home are proud to offer compassionate nursing care in a warm, welcoming setting in Maidstone, Kent. Our home provides specialist support for older people and younger adults alike, with a focus on nursing,...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Poplars Care Centre · 158 Tonbridge Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 8SU
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Tamehaven Limited
We provide nursing care in Maidstone for people whose needs are complex enough to require qualified nurses alongside day to day support. The people we care for include older people, those living with dementia, adults with learning...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Respite Care, Alcohol / Drug Misuse - Cavell Park Care Home · Eclipse Park, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 3EN
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Porthaven Care Homes No 3 Limited
Cavell Park is a nursing home in Maidstone. We care for older people and younger adults who need qualified nursing on the premises, including many people living with dementia, and we also offer respite stays for those who need nursing care...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Invicta Court · Invicta Court, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 5FY
Nursing home · Nursing on site · Run by Care UK Care Services Limited
We are Invicta Court, a nursing home in Maidstone caring for older people who need qualified nursing alongside daily support, including those living with dementia. We also take respite admissions for planned short stays and for people...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Respite Care - Pilgrims Way Care Home with Nursing · 10 Bower Mount Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 8AU
Nursing home · Care home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Pilgrims Way Limited
Pilgrims Way Care Home with Nursing is in Maidstone, Kent. We provide residential and nursing care for older people and younger adults, including people living with dementia and people living with mental ill health, and we offer respite...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Mental Health, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Lukestone Dementia Nursing Home · 7 St Michaels Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 8BS
Nursing home · CQC Requires improvement · Nursing on site · Run by Nellsar Limited
Lukestone is a nursing home in Maidstone, Kent, caring for older people living with dementia who also have nursing needs. Having qualified nurses on the team alongside our care staff means we can look after people whose health needs go...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Respite Care - Betsy Clara Nursing Home · Courtenay Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 6UW
Nursing home · CQC Requires improvement · Nursing on site · Run by Betsy Clara and Southdowns Limited
Betsy Clara Nursing Home is in Maidstone, Kent. We care for older people who need qualified nursing alongside everyday support, for residents living with dementia and for people with mental health needs. We also offer respite stays. We...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Mental Health, Respite Care - Ashley Gardens Care Centre · 419 Sutton Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 8RA
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Healthcare Homes (LSC) Limited
Ashley Gardens Care Centre is a nursing home in Maidstone, Kent. We care for older people who need registered nursing as well as help with daily life, and we also support younger adults whose health needs call for nursing care. A large...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Care Centre · 259 Boxley Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 2AR
Nursing home · CQC Requires improvement · Nursing on site · Run by RCH Care Homes Limited
Maidstone Care Centre is a nursing home in Maidstone, with qualified nurses on duty at all times. We care for older people whose health needs require nursing, including many people living with dementia, and we also offer respite stays. Our...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Respite Care - Sutton Valence Care Home · Maidstone Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME17 3LW
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Barchester Hellens Limited
Sutton Valence Care Home near Maidstone is a nursing home, with qualified nurses on duty at all times alongside our care team. We care for older people and younger adults, and we offer respite stays as well as permanent places. People...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Nurse Plus UK · The Studio, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 5PP
Nursing home · Home care · Run by Nurse Plus and Carer Plus (UK) Limited
Nurse Plus in Maidstone provides nursing and care support to people in Kent, both in their own homes and in settings where qualified nursing is needed. We work with older people and younger adults across a wide range of circumstances,...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care, Eating Disorders, Alcohol / Drug Misuse - Maplewood Court Care Home · Northumberland Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 7TA
Nursing home · Nursing on site · Run by Care UK Care Services Limited
Maplewood Court is a nursing home in Maidstone. We care for adults who need skilled nursing alongside help with washing, dressing, eating and moving about, and we have registered nurses on shift through the night as well as the day. That...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Younger Adults - Loose Valley Nursing Home · 15 Linton Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 0AG
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Nellsar Limited
We are a nursing home in Maidstone, caring for older people who need qualified nursing support alongside help with the everyday parts of life. Nurses are on hand at any hour, so a change in somebody's health is picked up early rather than...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Respite Care - Maplewood Court Care Home · Northumberland Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 7TA
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Oakland Opco B Limited
Maplewood Court is a nursing home in Maidstone, Kent. We support older people and younger adults whose needs include nursing care, including many living with dementia, people with physical disabilities and people living with sight or...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, 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
- Maidstone Care Centre, 3 March 2026, Requires improvement
- Betsy Clara Nursing Home, 23 December 2025, Requires improvement
- Cavell Park Care Home, 24 June 2025, Good
Longest since a report
- Loose Valley Nursing Home, 23 January 2019, Good
- Glenhurst Lodge, 8 April 2020, Good
- Lukestone Dementia Nursing Home, 2 December 2021, Requires improvement
Frequently asked questions about nursing homes in Maidstone
How many nursing homes are there in Maidstone?
Maidstone has 15 CQC registered nursing homes: 9 Good, 3 Requires improvement, 3 not yet rated. Counts come from the CQC register and are kept up to date as ratings change.
How much does a nursing home cost in Maidstone?
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 Maidstone were inspected most recently?
Maidstone Care Centre (3 March 2026), Betsy Clara Nursing Home (23 December 2025) and Cavell Park Care Home (24 June 2025) have the most recent CQC reports.