Respite Care Homes in Kent

Browse the best-rated respite care homes in or near Kent.

  1. Chippendayle Lodge-main-image
    Rooms Available

    Chippendayle Lodge

    Chippendayle Lodge Residential Home, Maidstone, ME17 1AD
    CQC Rating Good1.96 miles from centre
    Charing Healthcare-logo

    Located in the picturesque village of Harrietsham in Ashford, Kent, this Chippendayle Lodge offers residential, dementia and respite care.

    Care available

    From

    £1,050

    per week

    ResidentialDementiaRespiteDay carePhysiotherapy
  2. Barchester Healthcare Sutton Valence-main-image
    Rooms Available

    Barchester Healthcare Sutton Valence

    Maidstone Rd, Maidstone, ME17 3LW
    CQC Rating Good5.86 miles from centre
    Barchester Healthcare-logo

    Sitting within the picturesque Kent countryside, enveloped by parks and greenery, Sutton Valence is a stunning care home that provides expert residential respite and nursing care to older adults in Maidstone.

    Care available

    From

    £1,600

    per week

    ResidentialNursingRespiteConvalescentDay carePhysiotherapy
  3. Barchester Healthcare Rose Water Place -main-image
    Rooms Available

    Barchester Healthcare Rose Water Place

    Tuscany Way, Maidstone, ME17 3ZB
    CQC Rating Good6.37 miles from centre
    Barchester Healthcare-logo

    Rose Water Place is a brand new, purpose-built care home in Maidstone, offering exceptional 24-hour residential care in a warm and friendly environment.

    Care available

    From

    £1,682

    per week

    ResidentialDementiaRespite
  4. Elvy Court-main-image
    Rooms Available

    Elvy Court

    200 London Rd, Sittingbourne, ME10 1QA
    CQC Rating Good7.01 miles from centre
    Avery Healthcare-logo

    Located in a quiet residential area of Sittingbourne in Kent, Elvy Court is a friendly and high-quality nursing home providing dementia care, respite care, residential care and nursing care.

    Care available

    From

    £1,755

    per week

    ResidentialNursingDementiaRespite
  5. Pine Lodge-main-image
    Rooms Available

    Pine Lodge

    32 Key St, Sittingbourne, ME10 1YU
    CQC Rating Requires improvement7.11 miles from centre
    Eleanor Healthcare Group-logo

    Established in 1983, Pine Lodge by Eleanor Healthcare Group embodies a philosophy of care where you, as a resident, thrive in a safe and comfortable environment, treated with utmost respect and equality.

    Care available

    From

    £1,350

    per week

    ResidentialDementiaRespite
  6. Barchester Healthcare Newington Court-main-image
    Rooms Available

    Barchester Healthcare Newington Court

    Keycol Hill, Sittingbourne, ME9 7LG
    CQC Rating Good7.49 miles from centre
    Barchester Healthcare-logo

    Placed on the outskirts of Sittingbourne in the charming village of Newington, Newington Court is a welcoming care home that provides expert residential, respite, nursing and dementia care to those in need.

    Care available

    From

    £1,899

    per week

    ResidentialNursingDementiaRespiteConvalescentPhysiotherapy
  7. Cavell Park-main-image
    Rooms Available

    Cavell Park

    Sittingbourne Rd, Maidstone, ME14 3EN
    CQC Rating Not yet inspected8.15 miles from centre
    Porthaven Care Homes-logo

    Nestled in the historic town of Maidstone, Cavell Park is a luxurious sanctuary for the elderly, offering expert residential, dementia, and respite care.

    Care available

    From

    £1,995

    per week

    ResidentialDementiaRespiteConvalescent
  8. Warren Lodge-main-image
    Rooms Available

    Warren Lodge

    Warren Ln, Ashford, TN24 8UF
    CQC Rating Good8.50 miles from centre
    Bupa-logo

    Located in Ashford town, in the historic county of Kent, Warren Lodge is a welcoming care home that provides expert dementia care to the elderly.

    Care available

    From

    £1,540

    per week

    DementiaRespiteDay care
  9. Admiralty-main-image
    Rooms Available

    Admiralty

    Rogers House, Gillingham, ME8 0NX
    CQC Rating Requires improvement9.34 miles from centre
    Agincare-logo

    Located in Gillingham, Admiralty Care Home, operated by Agincare, offers residential and dementia care.

    Care available

    From

    £809

    per week

    ResidentialDementiaRespite
  10. Staplehurst Manor-main-image
    Rooms Available

    Staplehurst Manor

    Frittenden Rd, Tonbridge, TN12 0DG
    CQC Rating Good9.44 miles from centre
    Bupa-logo

    A peaceful place to live and surrounded by the very best nature has to offer, Staplehurst Manor in Kent is a Bupa care home that supports those requiring nursing or residential care, including people living with Parkinson's.

    Care available

    From

    £1,540

    per week

    ResidentialNursingRespiteConvalescent
  11. Iden Manor-main-image
    Rooms Available

    Iden Manor

    Cranbrook Rd, Tonbridge, TN12 0ER
    CQC Rating Good9.71 miles from centre
    Hoama Group-logo

    Established in 2003, Iden Manor is a family-run care home situated in Staplehurst, offering exceptional residential, dementia, complex nursing care and day care both short and long term.

    Care available

    From

    £1,795

    per week

    ResidentialNursingDementiaRespiteConvalescentDay care
  12. The Poplars-main-image
    Rooms Available

    The Poplars

    158 Tonbridge Rd, Maidstone, ME16 8SU
    CQC Rating Good9.76 miles from centre
    Forest Healthcare-logo

    The Poplars is situated close to the banks of the River Medway in Maidstone, the county town of Kent.

    Care available

    From

    £1,200

    per week

    NursingDementiaRespiteRehabilitation services
  13. Halden Heights-main-image
    Rooms Available

    Halden Heights

    Ashford Rd, Ashford, TN26 3BP
    CQC Rating Good9.84 miles from centre
    Eleanor Healthcare Group-logo

    Halden Heights Care Community, located in the serene village of High Halden near Ashford, in the county of Kent, offers exceptional nursing care for older individuals requiring round-the-clock support.

    Care available

    From

    £1,925

    per week

    NursingDementiaRespite
  14. Brabourne-main-image
    Rooms Available

    Brabourne

    209 Hythe Rd, Ashford, TN24 8PL
    CQC Rating Requires improvement9.86 miles from centre
    Opus Care-logo

    Conveniently placed close to the plethora of local amenities and transport links that Ashford has to offer, Brabourne Care Centre is a well-appointed home that provides expert residential, nursing, day, convalescent and end of life care to those in need.

    Care available

    From

    £1,786

    per week

    ResidentialNursingDementiaRespiteConvalescentDay care
  15. Barchester Healthcare Ashminster House-main-image
    Rooms Available

    Barchester Healthcare Ashminster House

    Ashminster House, Ashford, TN24 0LX
    CQC Rating Good10.04 miles from centre
    Barchester Healthcare-logo

    Situated close to the historic market town of Ashford, Ashminster House is a purpose-built care home that provides specialised residential, respite, nursing and dementia care to those in need.

    Care available

    From

    £1,863

    per week

    NursingDementiaRespiteConvalescent

Frequently asked questions

Here is some further information about respite care homes in Kent.

Are all respite care homes in Kent regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC)?

Yes, every respite care home in Kent has been given a rating by England's Care Quality Commission (CQC).

How many respite care homes are there in Kent?

There are 127 homes in Kent that offer temporary, respite care, including Chippendayle Lodge, Barchester Healthcare Sutton Valence and Barchester Healthcare Rose Water Place .

Average respite care home costs in Kent

Average cost of residential care
£1,439per week
Average cost of nursing care
£1,552per week
Average cost of dementia care
£1,444per week
Average cost of nursing & dementia care
£1,487per week

Kent's Care Regulator:

Care Quality Commission

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Here’s what our care-seekers are saying...

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Lottie was a great service. Very quick and easy to use and managed to book a home for respite care within 24 hours of contacting the service.

P Cavanagh

2 June 2025

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Klara at Lottie was knowledgeable about respite care and took stress away at a hard time. Highly recommend this service.

Gemma

21 April 2025

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Eva’s voice and caring manner put me at ease while exploring 10-day respite for my 97yr old mum. She sent info tailored to Mum’s needs.

Gillian

16 April 2025

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Very helpful with respite care. Mum moves in tomorrow! Katie called to check in. Lovely Mum gets a welcome gift. Highly recommend.

Sue

6 April 2025

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Joe was very sympathetic and helpful. He rang around and found us a home with space. We would not have managed this without Lottie's great free service.

E Pritchett

21 March 2025

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I was able to speak to a real person who was helpful and understanding. She is doing all the research for me into respite care for my elderly mother-in-law.

Penny

5 February 2025

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Spoke with Klara, who was lovely, kind, and understanding, and provided helpful advice regarding dementia respite care for Dad.

Filipa

11 November 2024

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We were given a few options within a few hours which relieved anxiety and stress. We then organised respite care after visiting one of the recommended care homes.

Catherine

23 October 2024

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