The 10 Best Care Homes In Maidstone
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If you’re looking for care in Maidstone, then we’ve eased your search by rounding up 10 of the best care homes in Maidstone below.
We’ve focused on homes rated ‘Outstanding’ or ‘Good’ by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) that offer high-quality care and state-of-the-art facilities for residents to enjoy. Many of these homes even organise regular activities, so there’s never a dull moment.
As the county town of Kent, Maidstone is a brilliant place for a care-seeker to live. Here, you or your loved one will be near countless restaurants, cafés and pubs, along with convenient amenities for older adults such as shops and health centres.
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Explore the best care homes in Maidstone:
- Eastfield
- The Oast
- The Poplars
- The Vale
- Loose Court
- Cavell Park
- Hillbeck
- Rose Water Place
- Friston House
- Chippendayle Lodge
Eastfield
First up on our list of the best care homes in Maidstone is Eastfield Care Home. This home is situated in the heart of Maidstone, near the town centre and lovely neighbourhoods such as Penenden Heath. You’ll also be within walking distance of idyllic green spaces like Vinters Valley Nature Reserve and Park Wood, so there’s plenty for you or your loved one to enjoy.
This modern home specialises in residential care, including for people living with a form of dementia such as Alzheimer’s. Residential care is aimed at people with some level of independence, but still require regular support with tasks such as getting washed and dressed, taking certain medication, and getting in and out of bed.
Temporary convalescent care is also offered at Eastfield, if you’re recovering after an operation, accident or illness, along with day care services for older adults who need looking after during the day.
Eastfield has premium facilities that help create a warm and welcoming setting, including cosy communal lounges, dining areas, a room dedicated to peace and quiet, and a tranquil garden space.
CQC rating:
- Overall - Good
- Safe - Good
- Effective - Good
- Caring - Good
- Responsive - Good
- Well-led - Good
CQC Publication Date: 22/06/2018
| Learn more about Eastfield: | |
|---|---|
| Type(s) of Care Offered | The main types offered are residential, dementia and respite care |
| Care Quality Commission Rating | Good |
| Are Bills Included in the Price? | No |
| Facilities | A dedicated quiet space, a communal dining area and an activity room |
| Are There En Suite Facilities? | 77% of bedrooms have en-suite bathrooms |
| Number of Beds | 43 |
| Is the Home Purpose-Built? | No |
| Care Home Operator | Nicholas James Care Homes |
Are you interested in viewing Eastfield?
For availability and pricing, call 03001 319235.
The Oast
The Oast Care Home is south of Maidstone’s town centre, in between the suburbs of Tovil and Shepway, and near Mote Park. This park is perfect for older adults, thanks to a series of flat and gentle paths.
One of the best things about this home is its specialist activity coordinator who organises regular social activities, ensuring there’s never a dull day. These activities include local outings across Maidstone and beyond, visits from entertainers, painting, gentle exercise, gardening and more.
Residents always look forward to meal times at The Oast, where delicious, freshly prepared dishes are served. The in-house chef has created a seasonal menu that can be tailored to suit residents' individual preferences and dietary needs.
The dedicated care team at The Oast provide high-quality residential care for up to 28 residents on a permanent or short-term basis, including those living with dementia. Respite care is often given for a few weeks or longer at a time, if you need to take a break from your regular caregiving duties.
CQC rating:
- Overall - Good
- Safe - Good
- Effective - Requires Improvement
- Caring - Good
- Responsive - Good
- Well-led - Good
CQC Publication Date: 02/03/2022
| Learn more about The Oast: | |
|---|---|
| Type(s) of Care Offered | The main types offered are residential, dementia and respite care |
| Care Quality Commission Rating | Good |
| Are Bills Included in the Price? | No |
| Facilities | Gardens, a dedicated quiet space, a communal dining area, a room for spending time with family, an activity room, and a hair and beauty salon |
| Are There En Suite Facilities? | 81% of bedrooms have en-suite bathrooms |
| Number of Beds | 27 |
| Is the Home Purpose-Built? | No |
| Care Home Operator | Charing Healthcare |
Are you interested in viewing The Oast?
For availability and pricing, call 01622 239717.
The Poplars
We love the location of The Poplars Care Home, near the banks of the River Medway in Maidstone, which is ideal for a relaxing waterside stroll.
Managed by Forest Healthcare, this home specialises in a range of person-centred care types, including expert nursing care. A team of registered nurses delivers this care, and it’s available around the clock. Your loved one may need nursing care if they have a condition that requires specific medical support from trained professionals.
The Poplars has 56 bedrooms and suites, most with en-suite bathrooms. This includes 15 companion bedrooms if you wish to continue living in care with your partner.
The care team have created a wonderful activity programme to keep residents engaged, with popular activities including flower arranging, garden parties, quiz nights and craft days.
The Poplars has a ‘Good’ overall CQC rating, and the team is commended for the quality of care provided.
CQC rating:
- Overall - Good
- Safe - Requires Improvement
- Effective - Good
- Caring - Good
- Responsive - Good
- Well-led - Good
CQC Publication Date: 12/08/2024
| Learn more about The Poplars: | |
|---|---|
| Type(s) of Care Offered | The main types offered are nursing, dementia and respite care |
| Care Quality Commission Rating | Good |
| Are Bills Included in the Price? | Yes |
| Facilities | Gardens, a library, a dedicated quiet space, communal and private dining areas, a room for spending time with family, outdoor terracing, an activity room, a meditation area, a cafe/restaurant, and a hair and beauty salon |
| Are There En Suite Facilities? | 59% of bedrooms have en-suite bathrooms |
| Number of Beds | 57 |
| Is the Home Purpose-Built? | No |
| Care Home Operator | Forest Healthcare |
Are you interested in viewing The Poplars?
For availability and pricing, call 01622 234732.
The Vale
Situated within a quiet area of Maidstone, The Vale Care Home offers easy access to the town centre and tranquil living in equal measure. This home's warm and welcoming atmosphere means you or your loved one will quickly feel welcome. Residents are even encouraged to decorate their rooms with personal possessions and furniture, helping to create home-from-home settings.
The Vale is packed with amazing facilities, including a large communal dining room and two lounge areas complete with comfortable furniture and flat-screen TVs. There’s also a hairdressing salon where residents enjoy well-deserved pampering sessions.
The Vale provides residential, dementia and respite care, along with compassionate palliative care if your loved one has been diagnosed with a terminal or chronic condition. The main goal of palliative care is to help people feel at ease while minimising symptoms.
Each carer at this home undergoes rigorous training and regularly attends refresher courses to keep their skill sets as up-to-date as possible. The Vale also has close connections with several local medical professionals, including district nurses, ambulance services and emergency medical centres.
CQC rating:
- Overall - Good
- Safe - Good
- Effective - Good
- Caring - Good
- Responsive - Good
- Well-led - Good
CQC Publication Date: 13/02/2018
| Learn more about The Vale: | |
|---|---|
| Type(s) of Care Offered | The main types offered are residential, dementia and respite care |
| Care Quality Commission Rating | Good |
| Are Bills Included in the Price? | No |
| Facilities | Gardens, a dedicated quiet space, a communal dining area, a room for spending time with family, and a hair and beauty salon |
| Are There En Suite Facilities? | 21% of bedrooms have en-suite bathrooms |
| Number of Beds | 28 |
| Is the Home Purpose-Built? | No |
| Care Home Operator | Charing Healthcare |
Are you interested in viewing The Vale?
For availability and pricing, call 01622 478120.
Loose Court
Loose Court Care Home is south of Maidstone’s town centre. This is the perfect home for a nature lover, set within beautiful private gardens and near green spaces such as Hamlet Wood and Amsbury Wood.
The passionate care team at Loose Court receive ongoing training so they’re able to provide high-quality, respectful care which is tailored to your loved one’s specific needs and preferences. A care plan is used to work out exactly what care to provide, such as dignified personal care in a residential setting. This includes assistance with using the bathroom and getting dressed. Specialist support is also available for people living with a physical disability, with a focus on minimising day-to-day challenges.
Loose Court has a ‘Good’ overall rating from the CQC, and is also rated ‘Good’ in all of the five main categories, including for how responsive the team are to changing care needs, and for the safe setting they’ve created.
The range of services and amenities at this home ensures that every resident will always have something to do and will always be properly looked after. Chiropody, laundry services, and beauty therapy are available, and facilities include tranquil gardens, an activity room, communal and private dining spaces, and a family room.
CQC rating:
- Overall - Good
- Safe - Good
- Effective - Good
- Caring - Good
- Responsive - Good
- Well-led - Good
CQC Publication Date: 11/02/2022
| Learn more about Loose Court: | |
|---|---|
| Type(s) of Care Offered | The main types offered are residential, dementia and respite care |
| Care Quality Commission Rating | Good |
| Are Bills Included in the Price? | Yes |
| Facilities | Gardens, a dedicated quiet space, communal and private dining areas, a room for spending time with family, an activity room, and a cafe/restaurant |
| Are There En Suite Facilities? | 60% of bedrooms have en-suite bathrooms |
| Number of Beds | 42 |
| Is the Home Purpose-Built? | No |
| Care Home Operator | Regal Care |
Are you interested in viewing Loose Court?
For availability and pricing, call 03330 154889.
Cavell Park
Having only recently opened, Cavell Park Care Home is packed with state-of-the-art facilities. Our favourites include spacious and thoughtfully decorated bedrooms (all with en-suite bathrooms), inviting communal lounges, a stylish bistro-style restaurant, a treatment room, and a beauty salon.
Cavell Park is in the north of Maidstone, near wooded green spaces such as Park Wood and Horish Wood. You’ll also be close to the fascinating Leeds Castle and the eye-catching River Medway, so there’s a huge amount to explore nearby.
The care given at Cavell Park is experienced and empathetic. Residents’ physical, emotional and spiritual needs are all supported through several types of care, including residential and dementia care on a permanent or temporary respite basis. Convalescent care and dignified palliative care are also offered as required.
Residents are encouraged to socialise with each other through a range of enjoyable activities. These regularly rotate and are tailored to personal hobbies and interests, but they could include gardening, cooking, gentle exercise, poetry, and special celebrations.
| Learn more about Cavell Park: | |
|---|---|
| Type(s) of Care Offered | The main types offered are residential, dementia and respite care |
| Care Quality Commission Rating | Not Yet Inspected |
| Are Bills Included in the Price? | No |
| Facilities | A gym, a cinema room, gardens, a dedicated quiet space, communal and private dining areas, an activity room, a meditation area, a cafe/restaurant, and a hair and beauty salon |
| Are There En Suite Facilities? | All bedrooms have en-suite bathrooms |
| Number of Beds | 69 |
| Is the Home Purpose-Built? | Yes |
| Care Home Operator | Porthaven Care Homes |
Are you interested in viewing Cavell Park?
For availability and pricing, call 01622 321632.
Hillbeck
Hillbeck Care Home is located in the peaceful village of Bearsted, just a few miles east of Maidstone’s town centre. This quaint setting has classic local pubs, delicious restaurants, and a village green where residents often enjoy relaxing on warm summer afternoons and evenings.
Inside the home, you’ll find facilities such as comfortable communal areas with TVs, a hairdressing salon, and 60 bedrooms, nearly all with en-suite bathrooms. There’s also a dining room where a fantastic array of food is served. The menu updates monthly, with meals made using local produce while considering individual preferences and dietary requirements.
Residential care is available at Hillbeck, including if your loved one is living with dementia. Through residential care, they’ll be supported on a permanent or short-term basis with tasks relating to their personal hygiene and mobility.
Private, local authority and NHS funding can all be used at Hillbeck. In Maidstone, you’ll pay for your own care if the value of your savings, income and assets is above £23,250. You could also qualify for NHS funding if you’re classed as having complex healthcare needs.
CQC rating:
- Overall - Good
- Safe - Good
- Effective - Good
- Caring - Good
- Responsive - Good
- Well-led - Good
CQC Publication Date: 23/03/2019
| Learn more about Hillbeck: | |
|---|---|
| Type(s) of Care Offered | The main types offered are residential, dementia and respite care |
| Care Quality Commission Rating | Good |
| Are Bills Included in the Price? | No |
| Facilities | Gardens, a dedicated quiet space, a communal dining area, a room for spending time with family, outdoor terracing, an activity room, and a hair and beauty salon |
| Are There En Suite Facilities? | 95% of bedrooms have en-suite bathrooms |
| Number of Beds | 60 |
| Is the Home Purpose-Built? | Yes |
| Care Home Operator | Charing Healthcare |
Are you interested in viewing Hillbeck?
For availability and pricing, call 01622 589577.
Rose Water Place
Rose Water Place Care Home is managed by Barchester Healthcare, one of the UK’s largest home operators, so you can rest easy knowing your loved one is in safe and experienced hands.
The expert team at Rose Water Place specialises in dementia care, which is provided by the home’s dedicated Memory Lane Community. This area is packed with thoughtful touches to make everyday life easier. One of them is the Magic Table, an interactive light projector that stimulates the physical and emotional senses through engaging activities.
We love the facilities at this home, particularly the café, which serves hot drinks and homemade cakes, the sensory lounge with terrace access, and the dining room, where freshly prepared meals are served. Rose Water Place has 60 bedrooms, all spacious and with en-suite bathrooms.
Dedicated activity coordinators ensure there’s always something to do here. Residents are regularly taken on trips to the centre of Maidstone and other nearby towns, and other activities take place in the home’s much-loved activity room.
| Learn more about Rose Water Place: | |
|---|---|
| Type(s) of Care Offered | The main types offered are residential, dementia and respite care |
| Care Quality Commission Rating | Not Yet Inspected |
| Are Bills Included in the Price? | No |
| Facilities | A bar, a spa, a cinema room, gardens, a library, a dedicated quiet space, communal and private dining areas, a room for spending time with family, an activity room, a meditation area, a cafe/restaurant, and a hair and beauty salon |
| Are There En Suite Facilities? | All bedrooms have en-suite bathrooms |
| Number of Beds | 60 |
| Is the Home Purpose-Built? | Yes |
| Care Home Operator | Barchester Healthcare |
Are you interested in viewing Rose Water Place?
For availability and pricing, call 03330 410302.
Friston House
Friston House Care Home is purpose-built and provides several types of specialist care to older adults, including nursing care for people who need 24/7 support from registered nurses due to a medical condition or their personal living needs. Nursing care is also used by people who intensive rehabilitative care following a stroke.
Friston House is near public transport, making it easy to reach and access the rest of Kent from here. When visiting, you can spend time with your loved one in the family room. Other popular facilities are a hair and beauty salon, a communal dining room, and a space dedicated to peace and quiet.
The varied activities programme means there’s always something to do at Friston House. Residents are taken on day trips across Kent, and regularly have parties and visits from local entertainers organised for them.
This home has a ‘Good’ overall CQC rating (the second highest available) and is also rated ‘Good’ in several of the main categories, including how well-led the care team is by management.
CQC rating:
- Overall - Good
- Safe - Good
- Effective - Good
- Caring - Good
- Responsive - Good
- Well-led - Requires Improvement
CQC Publication Date: 01/03/2022
| Learn more about Friston House: | |
|---|---|
| Type(s) of Care Offered | The main types offered are nursing, dementia and respite care |
| Care Quality Commission Rating | Good |
| Are Bills Included in the Price? | No |
| Facilities | Gardens, a dedicated quiet space, communal and private dining areas, a room for spending time with family, an activity room, and a hair and beauty salon |
| Are There En Suite Facilities? | 94% of bedrooms have en-suite bathrooms |
| Number of Beds | 81 |
| Is the Home Purpose-Built? | Yes |
| Care Home Operator | Barchester Healthcare |
Are you interested in viewing Friston House?
For availability and pricing, call 01634 557971.
Chippendayle Lodge
The final entry on our list of the best care homes in Maidstone is Chippendayle Lodge Care Home. This home east of Maidstone offers residential, dementia and respite care. Several additional options for elderly care are also available, including day care services, physical disability support, and physiotherapy.
For dementia residents, Chippendayle Lodge has a separate six-bedroom wing. All carers working in this part of the home have been trained in specialist dementia techniques, including when people exhibit challenging behaviour.
Most of Chippendayle Lodge is purpose-built, making it easy for your loved one to navigate. Here, you’ll find large en-suite bedrooms, along with two double bedrooms so couples can continue living together in care. There are also spacious lounges for socialising and watching TV together, and two dining rooms overlooking the home’s lovely garden space.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner are provided every day, along with tasty snacks and refreshments at regular intervals. There are several dishes to choose from, with a seasonal menu that rotates every four weeks. All food is freshly purchased, homemade and nutritionally balanced, so it ticks all the boxes.
CQC rating:
- Overall - Good
- Safe - Good
- Effective - Good
- Caring - Good
- Responsive - Good
- Well-led - Good
CQC Publication Date: 18/05/2021
| Learn more about Chippendayle Lodge: | |
|---|---|
| Type(s) of Care Offered | The main types offered are residential, dementia and respite care |
| Care Quality Commission Rating | Good |
| Are Bills Included in the Price? | No |
| Facilities | Gardens, a dedicated quiet space, a communal dining area, a room for spending time with family, outdoor terracing, and a hair and beauty salon |
| Are There En Suite Facilities? | 77% of bedrooms have en-suite bathrooms |
| Number of Beds | 52 |
| Is the Home Purpose-Built? | Yes |
| Care Home Operator | Charing Healthcare |
Are you interested in viewing Chippendayle Lodge?
For availability and pricing, call 01622 237428.
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