Respite Care Homes in Kent

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

Care Homes in Kent

  1. Groveland Park-main-image
    Rooms Available

    Groveland Park

    43 Stephen Rd, Bexleyheath, DA7 6EF
    CQC Rating Outstanding

    Groveland Park care home is located in Bexleyheath and provides residential, dementia, day and respite care in a picturesque setting surrounded by private gardens.

    Care available

    From

    £1,800

    per week

    ResidentialDementiaRespiteConvalescentDay carePhysiotherapy
  2. Fairways-main-image
    Rooms Available

    Fairways

    Madeira Rd, New Romney, TN28 8QX
    CQC Rating Good
    ACI Care Group-logo

    Fairways is a relaxed and friendly care home that provides compassionate residential, respite and dementia care for the elderly in New Romney.

    Care available

    From

    £840

    per week

    ResidentialDementiaRespiteConvalescentDay carePhysiotherapy
  3. Abbey Lodge-main-image
    Rooms Available

    Abbey Lodge

    91 Seabrook Rd, Hythe, CT21 5QP
    CQC Rating Good
    Abbey Lodge (Residential Home)-logo

    Abbey Lodge is a wonderful family-run care home that provides high-quality residential, respite and day care for the elderly.

    Care available

    From

    £975

    per week

    ResidentialDementiaRespiteConvalescentDay carePhysiotherapy
  4. Applecroft-main-image
    Rooms Available

    Applecroft

    Sanctuary Cl, Dover, CT17 0ER
    CQC Rating Good
    Abbey Healthcare-logo

    Situated in a friendly residential area in River, near the historic town of Dover, Applecroft is a modern care home that provides exceptional levels of residential, dementia, nursing, palliative and respite care to the elderly.

    Care available

    From

    £1,000

    per week

    ResidentialNursingDementiaRespiteConvalescent
  5. The Old Rectory-main-image
    Rooms Available

    The Old Rectory

    The Old Rectory, Romney Marsh, TN29 0LE
    CQC Rating Good
    ACI Care Group-logo

    Ideally-located close to the seafront in Romney Marsh, Kent, The Old Rectory provides person-centred residential, respite and dementia care in beautiful surroundings.

    Care available

    From

    £1,015

    per week

    ResidentialDementiaRespiteConvalescentDay carePhysiotherapy
  6. The Oast-main-image
    Rooms Available

    The Oast

    2 Plains Ave, Maidstone, ME15 7AT
    CQC Rating Good
    Charing Healthcare-logo

    Situated within the heart of Maidstone, Kent, The Oast can provide residential and respite care for up to 28 residents.

    Care available

    From

    £1,025

    per week

    ResidentialDementiaRespite
  7. Cross Lane House-main-image
    Rooms Available

    Cross Lane House

    Cross Lane, Wadhurst, TN5 7HQ
    CQC Rating Good
    A Better Care-logo

    Cross Lane House Care Home, managed by A Better Care, is situated in the tranquil village of Ticehurst, East Sussex.

    Care available

    From

    £1,100

    per week

    ResidentialDementiaRespiteConvalescentDay care
  8. Wombwell Hall-main-image
    Rooms Available

    Wombwell Hall

    Wombwell Gardens, Northfleet, DA11 8BL
    CQC Rating Good
    Belmont Healthcare-logo

    The charming market town of Northfleet is home Wombwell Hall, a 112 bed care home set within tranquil tree canopied surroundings offering expert nursing and palliative care.

    Care available

    From

    £1,300

    per week

    ResidentialNursingDementiaRespiteDay careRehabilitation services
  9. Oakdene-main-image
    Rooms Available

    Oakdene

    165 Minster Road, Sheerness, ME12 3LH
    CQC Rating Good
    Sohal Healthcare-logo

    Oakdene Rest Home, managed by Sohal Healthcare in Minster-On-Sea, Sheerness, is a welcoming care home dedicated to providing quality care for the elderly.

    Care available

    From

    £1,149

    per week

    ResidentialDementiaRespiteConvalescentDay careRehabilitation services
  10. Haslington Lodge-main-image
    Rooms Available

    Haslington Lodge

    Bean Rd, Greenhithe, DA9 9JB
    CQC Rating Good
    Belmont Healthcare-logo

    Haslington Lodge in Greenhithe, near Dartford is a specialist person-centred 24 hour residential, dementia and respite care home, situated in the Kent countryside.

    Care available

    From

    £1,150

    per week

    ResidentialDementiaRespiteDay careRehabilitation services
  11. The Poplars-main-image
    Rooms Available

    The Poplars

    158 Tonbridge Rd, Maidstone, ME16 8SU
    CQC Rating Good
    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

    ResidentialNursingDementiaRespiteRehabilitation services
  12. Blair Park-main-image
    Rooms Available

    Blair Park

    Blair Park Care Home, Sittingbourne, ME10 2AL
    CQC Rating Good
    Charing Healthcare-logo

    Formerly a doctor’s surgery Blair Park is located in Sittingbourne, Kent and was awarded the highest standard rating from Kent County Council for their dementia residential and respite care.

    Care available

    From

    £1,250

    per week

    ResidentialDementiaRespite
  13. Copper Beeches-main-image
    Rooms Available

    Copper Beeches

    5 Sylewood Cl, Rochester, ME1 3LL
    CQC Rating Good
    Belmont Healthcare-logo

    Part of the Belmont Healthcare group, Copper Beeches Care Home in Borstal, Kent is a family-friendly purpose-built home offering specialist nursing, dementia and respite care.

    Care available

    From

    £1,300

    per week

    ResidentialNursingDementiaRespiteDay careRehabilitation services
  14. Birkin Lodge-main-image
    Rooms Available

    Birkin Lodge

    Camden Park, Tunbridge Wells, TN2 5AE
    CQC Rating Good
    Country Court-logo

    Birkin Lodge is a friendly family-led care home that provides compassionate nursing and residential care to the elderly in the popular town of Tunbridge Wells, Kent.

    Care available

    From

    £1,350

    per week

    ResidentialNursingDementiaRespiteConvalescent
  15. Firtree House-main-image
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    Firtree House

    30 St James' Rd, Tunbridge Wells, TN1 2JZ
    CQC Rating Good
    Aria Care-logo

    Firtree House Care Home, a proud member of the Aria Care group, is nestled in Tunbridge Wells, one of Kent's, premier care destinations.

    Care available

    From

    £1,375

    per week

    ResidentialNursingDementiaRespiteConvalescentDay carePhysiotherapy

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 79 homes in Kent that offer temporary, respite care, including Groveland Park, Fairways and Abbey Lodge.

Average respite care home costs in Kent

Average cost of residential care
£1,450per week
Average cost of nursing care
£1,571per week
Average cost of dementia care
£1,470per week
Average cost of nursing & dementia care
£1,513per week

Kent's Care Regulator:

Care Quality Commission

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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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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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