Kent County Council
Broadmeadow
Care home in Folkestone, Kent
Operated by Kent County Council
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About
Broadmeadow is a 48-bed care home in Folkestone, Kent, operated by Kent County Council. It is registered to provide residential care for older people. The home was rated Good overall by the Care Quality Commission in 2019, with Good ratings for safety, caring, responsiveness and leadership. The Effective key question was rated as Requires Improvement.
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
- Fire station about 350 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
- AllotmentsAdequate
- Play SpaceAmple
- Golf CourseAdequate
- Public ParkAmple
- Tennis CourtPlentiful
- Bowling GreenAmple
- Playing FieldSparse
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsPlentiful
- Restaurants & CafesPlentiful
- Retail ShoppingAmple
- SupermarketsAmple
- TakeawaysPlentiful
Local crime statistics
39 recorded crimes in the local area (July 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 |
What Kent council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
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Local health safety net
Broadmeadow is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is William Harvey Hospital (Ashford), 11.7 miles away. The local GP practice is THE NEW SURGERY, 0.4 miles away.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Folkestone
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
'tynwald' Residential Home for the Elderly, Hythe
Provides accommodation and care for the elderly
Age UK Hythe, Lyminge and Ashford
Age UK Hythe & Lyminge encourage and enable independence and wellbeing in later life. We aim to reduce social isolation and loneliness, improve the quality of life and reduce financial hardship,…
Age Concern Dover Limited
Provision of welfare and day centre facilities, information and advice for elderly and needy people in Dover and surrounding areas.
Part of Kent County Council
Broadmeadow is one of 9 homes run by Kent County Council on AskBart. See how the group's homes are rated and where it operates.
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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