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About
Balgowan Nursing Home is a 40-bed nursing home situated in Hythe, Kent. The home is registered to provide nursing care and is rated Good overall by the Care Quality Commission, with Good grades across all five key areas: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led (2020 report).
The home welcomes visits from family and friends at any time.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 15 January 2020 · Last inspected 30 December 2019
Inspectors found that people at Balgowan Nursing Home, which had 35 residents at the time of inspection, received safe, person-centred care from staff who were recruited, trained and supervised appropriately. The report describes a warm, relaxed atmosphere in which people's independence, privacy and family links were supported. The home was rated Good at this inspection.
- Staff are described as kind, caring and supportive, and people were seen to be relaxed and content in their company.
- Medicines are given safely by trained staff who had been assessed as competent, and staffing levels are adjusted when people's needs increase.
- Meals are described as varied and tasty, with weight monitoring and fortified food provided when needed, alongside regular input from health and social care professionals.
- Activities, trips out and contact with family and friends are encouraged, and residents are involved in running the home through meetings and a resident ambassador.
Written by AI from the report text and checked against it. Not an official CQC statement. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Read the full report on CQC.
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected November 2025
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
- Ambulance station about 250 m away
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). A&E departments from the NHS website. Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsAmple
- Play SpaceSparse
- Golf CourseAdequate
- Public ParkSparse
- Tennis CourtPlentiful
- Bowling GreenAdequate
- Playing FieldAdequate
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAdequate
- Restaurants & CafesAmple
- Retail ShoppingAmple
- SupermarketsAdequate
- TakeawaysSparse
Local crime statistics
47 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | Fees on request | — |
- Funding accepted
- Not stated
Fees depend on the room and the care needed, so ask the home for a written quote. Check who pays with the funding calculator, or see what Kent council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £1,063 |
| 2025 | £1,187 |
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Local health safety net
Balgowan Nursing Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is William Harvey Hospital (Ashford), 8.2 miles away. The local GP practice is SUN LANE, 0.7 miles away.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Hythe
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
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