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Residential care homes in Faversham

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There are 2 residential care homes in and around Faversham on AskBart. The largest is Canterbury House Care Home, with 66 beds. The most recent inspection was at Carnalea Residential Home in November 2022.

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Faversham

Care homes in Faversham (2)

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All within 3 miles · nearest first · updated November 2026

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Faversham in numbers

What Kent council pays care homes, and whether it will help with your fees

Residential care homes listed2
Rated Good or Outstanding2 of 2 (100%)
Rated Outstanding0
Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate0
Kent usual weekly rate (2025)£1,187
LargestCanterbury House Care Home (66 beds)
Most recently inspectedCarnalea Residential Home (November 2022)
Homes by care typeResidential 2 · Dementia 1 · Respite 1
Average house price, Swale (HM Land Registry, June 2026)£298,394
Good2
Average weekly fees
  • Kent average£1,379/wk
  • UK average£1,716/wk

Fees: averages of the weekly fees published by the homes listed here and across Kent. UK average: published residential fees across all homes on AskBart. Actual costs vary with care needs and room.

See how care is funded or compare a care home with care at home.

Guides: Residential care homes · Dementia care homes · Respite care

Data: CQC register, updated November 2026. Figures are for the homes listed on this page.

House prices in Swale

The average house price in Swale is £298,394, based on HM Land Registry data. The graph shows sold-price trends by property type over the last 30 years.

Average price by property type

All property types
£298,394
Detached
£477,084
Semi-detached
£320,581
Terraced
£254,794
Flats & maisonettes
£152,456

Source: HM Land Registry UK House Price Index, to Jun 2026 (Open Government Licence v3.0). Figures are area averages for the wider local authority, not retirement properties specifically.

Living in Faversham

Safety & PeaceC

Limited — quieter than 19% of similar areas for anti-social behaviour & public disorder

Green SpacesB

Good — parks, playing fields & outdoor space nearby

Daily ConveniencesB

Good — shops, supermarkets & places to eat nearby

Culture & CommunityC

Limited — libraries, galleries, museums & community venues nearby

Flood risk!

Flood warning area nearby — 1 Environment Agency flood warning area within 3.1 miles, on the English Channel.

150 crimes reported in July 2026, Police.uk.

  • Violent crime48
  • Anti-social behaviour48
  • Shoplifting12
  • Vehicle crime9
How we grade areas

Grades are relative, comparing this area against others of the same type across the UK. Amenity grades are based on OpenStreetMap counts within a fixed radius. The Safety & Peace grade ranks recorded anti-social behaviour and public-disorder incidents (the offences most relevant to a quiet neighbourhood) — per head of population where ONS figures are available, otherwise by count. Scottish towns are graded against other Scottish towns, from Police Scotland’s 12-month figures for the council wards they sit in, per head of those wards’ population (National Records of Scotland). Figures are estimates to aid research, not a substitute for visiting an area.

Sources — crime: Police.uk, Jul 2026; amenities: OpenStreetMap, updated October 2026; flood: Environment Agency.

Community & connection in Faversham

Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.

Charity

Age UK Faversham and Sittingbourne

The charity provides a range of services to support older people including:Wellbeing activities, Physical activity opportunities, Social day centres, Information advice & guidance, community…

0.7 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1152234)
Charity

Bearsted and District University of the Third Age

A charity for the advancement of education and, in particular, the education of older people and those who have retired from fulltime work, including associated benefits conducive to learning and…

6.1 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1182986)
Charity

Swale Community and Voluntary Services

SCVS is an umbrella organisation offering support including training to voluntary organisations in Swale and as an accredited volunteer centre offer a volunteer brokerage service. We operate a…

6.6 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1179734)
Charity

Carers' Support East Kent

We will be the main contact for Carers' in East Kent, providing emotional support, information advice and guidance, training, advocacy and forums. We will work to promote the needs of Carers to…

7.1 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1136904)

Faversham: health, services and environment

Official open data. Distances are straight-line from the town centre. Updated October 2026.

People aged 85+
+52.9%
Projected change in Swale, 2025 to 2035 (3,664 to 5,603). England: +46.2%.
People aged 65+
+20.8%
Projected change in Swale, 2025 to 2035 (30,806 to 37,204). England: +20.3%.
Pharmacies within 1 mile
4
Nearest: Paydens Pharmacy (0.5 miles).
NHS dental practices within 3 miles
6
This doesn’t show whether they’re taking new NHS patients.
Superfast broadband
97.7%
of premises within a mile of the centre; 80.5% can get gigabit (England: 88.4%). Useful for video calls with family.
Air quality (NO₂)
7.6 µg/m³
Modelled background level for the town centre, 2026. England average 5.6; WHO guideline 10; legal limit 40.
Air quality (PM2.5)
6 µg/m³
Modelled background level, 2026. England average 5.8; WHO guideline 5; legal limit 20 (2040 target 10).
Deprivation ranking
1–9 out of 10
Where the 12 neighbourhoods around the centre rank in England, in tenths (10 = least deprived).

Hospices near Faversham

  • Pilgrims Hospice Canterbury · 8.2 milesCQC Good (report published March 2015). CQC page
  • Demelza, Hospice Care for Children - Kent · 8.5 milesCQC Outstanding (report published January 2026). CQC page
  • Pilgrims Hospice Ashford · 12.2 milesCQC Outstanding (report published October 2025). CQC page

Hospitals near Faversham

Sources: ONS 2022-based subnational population projections; NHS organisation data (ODS); Ofcom Connected Nations; Defra background pollution maps; English Indices of Deprivation 2025; CQC.

Is Faversham a good retirement location?

Read our guide to living in Faversham

Faversham suits people seeking a gentler pace in a well-established South East community. With a retired population share of 20.5% — above the national average of 18.6% — it has the feel of a place where later-life living is familiar and accepted. The town offers modest care-home provision, though choice may be more limited than in larger cities nearby.

Health & support

  • Medical access: GP surgeries and a pharmacy serve the town; Sittingbourne and Canterbury hospitals are within reach by car or bus for specialist or emergency care.
  • Safety: Recorded crime was low at 4 offences in 2026–04 (the most common being other crime, other theft, and violent crime), suggesting a peaceful environment.
  • Family & connection: Consider how far adult children or regular support networks live — Faversham has good road and rail links westward to London and eastward to the Kent coast, which may help or hinder visiting ease depending on where your family is based.

Finances & daily life

  • Cost of care: Care-home fees in this part of South East England tend to run above the national average; weigh the exact quotes against your budget and any local authority funding you may access.
  • Transport: The town has regular bus services and a railway station with direct trains to London and other regional centres, useful if you or visitors need to travel.
  • Housing options: Care-home provision in Faversham is more modest than in larger towns, so viewings and choice may require patience and early planning.

Lifestyle & environment

  • Green space & hobbies: Faversham has parks and sits near the Kent countryside and the Swale estuary walks; the town hosts community groups and local history interests.
  • Community: Social clubs and memory cafés operate in and around the town, supported by local charitable and NHS services.
  • Climate: As a South East England location, Faversham has a temperate UK climate — mild winters by national standards, moderate rainfall year-round.

Things to weigh up

  • Limited care-home choice: The town's modest provision means you may have fewer homes to compare or face waiting times; start viewing and registering early.
  • South East fees: Care costs in this region run above the national average, so affordability is a key conversation with the home or your local authority.

Questions about care homes in Faversham

How many residential care homes are there in Faversham?

AskBart lists 2 residential care homes in and around Faversham, each with its latest CQC rating.

How are residential care homes in Faversham rated?

Of the 2 inspected, 0 are rated Outstanding, 2 Good, 0 Requires improvement and 0 Inadequate by the Care Quality Commission.

How do I choose between residential care homes in Faversham?

Start with the CQC rating and the latest inspection report, visit more than once, and ask how the home supports the person's needs. Our guide "How to choose a care home" covers what to look for.

Weighing up your options in Faversham?

Care needs change over time. Compare the other kinds of later-life care in Faversham:

Thinking about downsizing to an independent community?Explore retirement living in FavershamPrefer to stay in your own home with visiting carers?See home care in Faversham

Near Faversham

Paying for care? See how care is funded and check what the council may pay.

Guides for families

More in our choosing a care home guides.

Header photo: Ed Webster, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons