England / South East England / Kent
Your guide to the best care homes around Kent.
Navigating care can be difficult, especially when you’re trying to find the right care home for a loved one. At Lottie, we’ve reduced the pressure by curating the best-rated care homes in Kent, reviewed by our in-house Care Experts and regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), to ensure you only see trusted, high-quality options, including from providers such as Barchester Healthcare and Avery Healthcare.
Across Kent, you’ll find homes offering compassionate, high-quality care. Whether you're looking for a cosy, affordable home or a luxury residence such as Newington Court with features like private dining rooms, landscaped gardens, and state-of-the-art facilities, there are care homes in Kent to suit a wide variety of care needs and other preferences. Homes like Invicta Court provide expert support for residential, nursing, dementia, and respite care. We list homes throughout the county, including in the towns of Rainham, Gillingham, Chatham, and Dartford.
Many homes welcome couples, while others allow you to continue living with your pet, subject to an assessment. For those with specific needs, such as Parkinson’s or mobility challenges, we showcase homes equipped with the right support, often located near major hospitals such as Kent and Canterbury Hospital for added peace of mind.
Our free platform makes it easy to compare homes local to you by care type, your budget, availability, and facilities - all in one place. If you’re unsure about care costs, our Care Experts are on hand to explain how these work and what funding support could be available. They’ll even build you a personalised shortlist of care homes suited to your specific needs.
Hale Place - Situated in the heart of Kent, Hale Place offers permanent and short-term care. The care team at this ‘Outstanding’ rated home has over 30 years of experience looking after people living with dementia, and they can support residents with specific behavioural and communication challenges.
Staplehurst Manor - This home is in an idyllic location, just outside the village of Staplehurst and situated near popular green spaces like Brewer’s Wood and Leggs Wood. Staplehurst Manor provides residential and nursing care. Here, you’ll enjoy state-of-the-art facilities and meaningful activities such as a beauty salon, a wildlife pond, woodland walks, and tai chi sessions.
Applecroft - Near the historic town of Dover, Applecroft provides residential, nursing, dementia, and respite care. This contemporary home boasts luxurious facilities such as spacious en-suite bedrooms, comfortable communal lounges, a cosy café and tranquil landscaped gardens.
Here is some further information about care homes in Kent.
We have 926 care homes in Kent. All our homes have been hand-picked by our team of care experts based on a number of factors, including the quality of care and the home's culture.
Care home costs vary significantly across the country. If you're looking for a care home in Kent, the average cost of care is £1,186. You may be eligible for care home funding - you can check through a care needs assessment.
Yes, every Kent care home has been given a rating by England's Care Quality Commission (CQC).
We have 31 in Kent that provide specialist, 24/7 support. All of our nursing homes in Kent offer personalised support for anyone who has a medical condition or disability that requires round-the-clock care from registered nurses in a home-from-home environment.
We have 59 care homes in Kent that offer residential care, which provides support and care for those who may find it difficult to live independently. Our residential care homes in Kent provide support for everyday tasks, including washing, mobility, and dressing.
We have 60 Kent care homes that provide round-the-clock dementia care. Those with dementia will need more care as the condition progresses, and specialist dementia care homes in Kent can provide the level of support they need.
We've rounded up the best Alzheimer's care homes across the UK - they've been handpicked by our team of care experts for their specialised care, round-the-clock support and comforting environments.
If you're looking for temporary respite care, we have 62 care homes in Kent that provide short-term stays.
Respite care homes in Kent provide relief for caregivers, offering a few weeks of support in a care home for a loved one while you recuperate. We've rounded up the best respite care homes in the UK to ease your care search.
43 Kent care homes provide palliative care for your loved one. A palliative care home aims to provide the highest level of support and comfort to every resident. End-of-life care can be an emotional experience for everyone, so our care experts will support you at every step.
Kent's Care Regulator:
Care Quality Commission