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Care Homes in Kent
There are 34 CQC-registered care homes in Kent: 22 registered for residential care and 13 for nursing care, run by 30 registered operators. Figures are from official Care Quality Commission records (as of 2026-06-12).
Quick answer
Kent has 34 CQC-registered care homes β 21 residential-only, 12 nursing-only and 1 dual-registered. The most recent CQC inspection on record is dated 28 May 2026. CQC rates each home Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement or Inadequate β always check a home's own report at cqc.org.uk before deciding.
Care-home types in Kent
34 of 34 homes (100%) have a phone number on the CQC record; 20 (58.8%) have a website. Run by 30 distinct registered operators.
Care homes in Kent: frequently asked questions
- How many care homes are there in Kent?
- There are 34 CQC-registered care homes in Kent: 22 are registered for residential care and 13 for nursing care (1 are registered for both). Figures are real Care Quality Commission records, as of 2026-06-12.
- What is the difference between a residential and a nursing home in Kent?
- A residential home provides accommodation and personal care (help with washing, dressing, meals and medication). A nursing home additionally has registered nurses on site 24 hours a day for residents with medical needs. In Kent, 21 homes are residential-only, 12 are nursing-only, and 1 are registered for both, as of 2026-06-12.
- Who runs the care homes in Kent?
- The 34 care homes in Kent are run by 30 distinct registered operators (provider companies). The largest by number of homes is Avenues South East (2 homes). Each operator is a company you can look up on Companies House to check it is still active. Data as of 2026-06-12.
- How can I check if a care home in Kent is safe?
- Every care home in Kent is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), which rates each home Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement or Inadequate. Look up a specific home's current rating and full inspection report at cqc.org.uk, and check the operating company's status on Companies House. This directory links both. CQC does not use a star or 0β5 score, so we never show a numeric rating β always read the home's own CQC report. Data as of 2026-06-12.
- When were care homes in Kent last inspected?
- The most recent CQC inspection on record for a care home in Kent is dated 28 May 2026. CQC inspects on a risk-based cycle, so different homes are inspected at different times β always check the individual home's latest report on cqc.org.uk. Data as of 2026-06-12.
Care homes by area in Kent
Largest care-home operators in Kent
- Avenues South East2 homes
- Willowbrook Healthcare Limited2 homes
- Leonard Cheshire Disability2 homes
- Regal Care Trading Ltd2 homes
- Vivendo Care Limited1 home
- Good Shepherd Care Limited1 home
- Charing Rose Limited1 home
- Care and Normalisation Limited1 home
Each operator is a registered company β look it up on Companies House to confirm it is active before placing a relative.
CQC-registered care homes in Kent
- Highfield Care HomeNursingBekesbourne Lane, Bekesbourne, CT4 5DX Β· CT4 5DXOperated by Vivendo Care Limited01227831941CQC record updated 28 May 2026
- Sholden Hall Residential HomeResidentialSholden Hall, London Road, Sholden, CT14 0AB Β· CT14 0ABOperated by Good Shepherd Care Limited01304375445CQC record updated 22 May 2026
- St Stephens Nursing HomeNursingGodwyne Road, CT16 1SW Β· CT16 1SWOperated by Charing Rose Limited01304202864CQC record updated 20 May 2026
- Milestone HouseResidential188 London Road, CT14 9PW Β· CT14 9PWOperated by Care and Normalisation Limited01304381776CQC record updated 19 May 2026
- Park View Care CentreNursingField View, Park Farm, TN23 3NZ Β· TN23 3NZOperated by RCH Care Homes Limited01233501748CQC record updated 19 May 2026
- The Bridge Care HomeResidentialBrunel Way, DA1 5FW Β· DA1 5FWOperated by HBC 2021 Limited07928962593CQC record updated 15 May 2026
- 55 Sandwich RoadResidential55 Sandwich Road, Whitfield, CT16 3LT Β· CT16 3LTOperated by High Quality Lifestyles Limited01304820803CQC record updated 20 April 2026
- Avenues South East - 87 Westbrook AvenueResidential87 Westbrook Avenue, CT9 5HB Β· CT9 5HBOperated by Avenues South East01843291751CQC record updated 19 April 2026
- Lady Dane FarmhouseResidentialLove Lane, ME13 8BJ Β· ME13 8BJOperated by Strode Park Foundation For People With Disabilities01227373292CQC record updated 15 April 2026
- Applecroft Care HomeNursingSanctuary Close, River, CT17 0ER Β· CT17 0EROperated by Applecroft Care Home Ltd01304821331CQC record updated 14 April 2026
Showing a sample of contactable homes from the 34 registered in Kent. For the full register and each home's current CQC rating, see cqc.org.uk.
Other counties
Across the Gera ecosystem
- All CQC-registered providers β GPs, dentists and clinics in Kent.
- GeraHome β book vetted home-care and domiciliary providers.
- Gera Verify β check any UK care home's CQC registration in seconds.
Methodology
Figures are computed from 34 real Care Quality Commission records for care homes in Kent (CQC service type "Residential homes" or "Nursing homes"). Every number is an exact count of registered homes β CQC publishes a categorical inspection scheme (Outstanding / Good / Requires improvement / Inadequate), never a 0β5 numeric scale, so we show no average and no AggregateRating. Operator company status, where shown, is an exact name match against Companies House. No estimates or survey data are mixed in. Data as of 2026-06-12.
Source: Care Quality Commission www.cqc.org.uk. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Care-home records are sourced from the Care Quality Commission at www.cqc.org.uk. Operator company status, where shown, is from Companies House (public statutory data, Open Government Licence v3.0). Details reflect the most recent record and may have changed since publication. This directory is not affiliated with the CQC or Companies House.