Best Care Homes in Kent (2026)
496 care homes compared by CQC rating, type, beds, and specialisms.
Care Home Comparison Table
| Care Home | Rating | Type | Beds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wolverton Court | Outstanding | Residential | 6 |
| Rose Farm House | Outstanding | Residential | 5 |
| The Glen | Outstanding | Residential | 9 |
| SENSE - 89 Hastings Avenue | Outstanding | Residential | 4 |
| The Kent Autistic Trust - 118 Beaver Lane | Outstanding | Residential | 6 |
| The Goodwins | Outstanding | Residential | 8 |
| Hale Place Farmhouse | Outstanding | Residential | 13 |
| Family Investment (Four) Limited | Outstanding | Residential | 8 |
| Moordean | Outstanding | Residential | 6 |
| Gresham House | Outstanding | Residential | 12 |
| Weald Heights | Outstanding | Nursing | 80 |
| Weald Heights | Outstanding | Nursing | 80 |
| Aspley House | Outstanding | Residential | 4 |
| Insight SBS ltd 201 London Road | Outstanding | Residential | 3 |
| Rosedene Residential Care Limited | Outstanding | Residential | 21 |
| Avondale House | Outstanding | Residential | 8 |
| Chitty Barn | Outstanding | Residential | 3 |
| Bradstowe Lodge | Good | Residential | 27 |
| H M T Care - 48 Albany Drive | Good | Residential | 7 |
| Carnalea Residential Home | Good | Residential | 50 |
| Hawkinge House Proactive Assessment Unit | Good | Nursing | 62 |
| St Heliers Care Home | Good | Residential | 30 |
| Roper House | Good | Residential | 24 |
| Glendale Lodge | Good | Residential | 32 |
| Ashlea House | Good | Residential | 4 |
| Birch House | Good | Residential | 5 |
| Magenta | Good | Residential | 3 |
| Blythson Limited - 5 Ashley Avenue | Good | Residential | 3 |
| Blythson Limited - 3 Ashley Avenue | Good | Residential | 3 |
| Felbrigg House | Good | Residential | 11 |
| Beach House | Good | Residential | 9 |
| Russell Court Nursing Home | Good | Nursing | 40 |
| WYCHDENE CARE HOME | Good | Residential | 24 |
| Thorndene | Good | Residential | 17 |
| Camelot Lodge | Good | Residential | 10 |
| Hythe View | Good | Nursing | 40 |
| Balgowan Nursing Home | Good | Nursing | 40 |
| Homeleigh | Good | Residential | 18 |
| Kimberley Residential Home | Good | Residential | 21 |
| Tynwald Residential Home | Good | Residential | 26 |
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Choosing a Care Home in Kent
With 496 care homes in Kent, families have 373 well-rated options to choose from. 78 homes currently require improvement — always check the latest CQC inspection report before visiting. The area has 132 nursing homes for people with complex medical needs, alongside 364 residential homes.
We recommend shortlisting 3–5 homes, visiting each in person, and using our choosing guide to compare them systematically. Pay attention to staffing levels, the atmosphere on the day, and how staff interact with residents. Understanding how care home fees are funded — including local authority support and NHS Continuing Healthcare — is also essential before making a decision.
Kent care homes offer specialist support for residential care, dementia care, learning disability care, physical disability care and more. Use the links below to filter homes by care type.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many care homes are in Kent?
Kent has 496 CQC-registered care homes with a combined 15,219 beds across the area.
How many Outstanding care homes are in Kent?
Kent has 17 Outstanding-rated care homes and 356 Good-rated care homes. Outstanding is the highest possible CQC grade and means inspectors found exceptional, person-centred care.
What types of care are available in Kent?
Kent has 132 nursing care homes and 364 residential homes, including 227 specialising in dementia care. Other specialisms include residential care, dementia care, learning disability care.
What should I look for when choosing a care home in Kent?
Start with the CQC rating — Outstanding and Good-rated homes have passed independent inspections. Then visit in person: speak with staff and current residents' families, ask about staffing levels, activities, and how they handle changing health needs. Our choosing guide walks you through each step.
How are care home fees funded in Kent?
Kent Council will carry out a care needs and financial assessment for those seeking local authority funding. Anyone with assets above £23,250 typically funds their own care. NHS Continuing Healthcare is available for complex medical needs. See our funding guide for full details.