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Distance from the town centre: 0.7 miCQC Good
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Residential care homes in Maidstone
10 homes
There are 10 residential care homes in and around Maidstone on AskBart. 89% of those rated by the CQC are Good or Outstanding, against 79% nationally (CQC data, November 2026). Published fees average about £1,420 a week, while Kent usually pays £1,187. The largest is Invicta Court Care Home, with 75 beds.
- care homes
- 10
- rated Good or Outstanding by CQC
- 89%
- typical residential fee
- £1,420/wkbelow the UK average of £1,716
- what Kent council pays
- £1,187/wk
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Care homes in Maidstone (10)
All within 10 miles · nearest first · updated November 2026
- Good
- Requires improvement
- Not rated
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Distance from the town centre: 0.8 miCQC Requires improvement
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Distance from the town centre: 0.9 miCQC Good
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Distance from the town centre: 1.0 miCQC Good
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Distance from the town centre: 1.8 miCQC Good
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Distance from the town centre: 2.2 miCQC Good
from £1250/wk
Distance from the town centre: 2.9 miCQC Good
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Distance from the town centre: 3.2 miCQC Good
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Distance from the town centre: 4.7 miCQC Good
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Distance from the town centre: 8.0 miFees on request
Compare every home in Maidstone in one table
| Distance | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barty House Nursing Home | Good · May 2025 | On request | 59 | 4.6 mi | — | 2.9 mi |
| Bowercroft Care Limited | Good · Jun 2019 | On request | 18 | 1.1 mi | — | 0.7 mi |
| Cedardale Residential Home | Good · Nov 2025 | On request | 29 | 1.0 mi | — | 0.9 mi |
| Dickley Court | — | On request | 13 | 9.7 mi | — | 8.0 mi |
| Eastfield | Good · Aug 2025 | On request | 43 | 2.4 mi | — | 1.0 mi |
| Invicta Court Care Home | Good | £1,589 | 75 | 3.3 mi | — | 1.8 mi |
| Loose Valley Care Home | Good | £1,250 | 39 | 2.8 mi | — | 2.2 mi |
| Mont Calm Residential Home | Requires improvement · Jul 2025 | On request | 39 | 0.9 mi | — | 0.8 mi |
| Rose Water Place Care Home | Good · Jun 2025 | On request | 66 | 4.7 mi | — | 3.2 mi |
| Sutton Valence Care Home | Good · Jul 2022 | On request | 60 | 6.0 mi | — | 4.7 mi |
Fees are the home’s published “from” figure, or an indicative one; “on request” where none is published. Ratings are the regulator’s. Click a heading to sort.
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Maidstone in numbers
89% of Maidstone’s CQC-rated care homes are rated Good or Outstanding, above the England average of 79%. Based on 9 rated homes; England figure from CQC State of Care (2024/25).
The average residential care home in Maidstone costs about £1,420/week, while Kent’s published usual rate is around £1,187/week (2025). If the council funds care, expect a likely top-up of about £233/week (about £12,116/year), usually paid by a relative or friend. An estimate: councils fund care only below the means-test threshold, and fees vary by home, room and needs.
What Kent council pays care homes, and whether it will help with your fees
| Residential care homes listed | 10 |
|---|---|
| Rated Good or Outstanding | 8 of 9 (89%) |
| Rated Outstanding | 0 |
| Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate | 1 |
| Average published weekly fee | £1,420 |
| Kent usual weekly rate (2025) | £1,187 |
| Largest | Invicta Court Care Home (75 beds) |
| Most recently inspected | Sutton Valence Care Home (June 2022) |
| Homes by care type | Residential 10 · Nursing 4 · Dementia 8 · Respite 6 |
| Average house price, Maidstone (HM Land Registry, June 2026) | £352,191 |
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Requires improvement1
Not yet rated1
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. Council rate: Kent's usual cost of residential care (2025). 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 · Nursing homes · Dementia care homes · Respite care
Data: CQC register, updated November 2026. Figures are for the homes listed on this page.
House prices in Maidstone
The average house price in Maidstone is £352,191, 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
- £352,191
- Detached
- £609,810
- Semi-detached
- £377,855
- Terraced
- £294,489
- Flats & maisonettes
- £181,516
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 Maidstone
- Green Surroundings
- Well Served
What do these badges mean?
- Green Surroundings — Excellent access to parks, playing fields and other green space nearby (OpenStreetMap).
- Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, post offices, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
Safety & PeaceC
Limited — quieter than 5% of similar areas for anti-social behaviour & public disorder
Green SpacesA
Excellent — parks, playing fields & outdoor space nearby
Daily ConveniencesA
Excellent — shops, supermarkets & places to eat nearby
Culture & CommunityB
Good — libraries, galleries, museums & community venues nearby
573 crimes reported in April 2026, Police.uk.
- Violent crime193
- Anti-social behaviour119
- Shoplifting68
- Criminal damage & arson48
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, Apr 2026; amenities: OpenStreetMap, updated September 2026.
Community & connection in Maidstone
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Charity
Age UK Maidstone, Sevenoaks and Tonbridge
We operate a range of services supporting older within the Borough including Day care facilities, Independent Living Service, Foot care, Bathing, Befriending, Exercise and Socialise sessions,…
2.5 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1062723)
Charity
Working Against Loneliness Together (Walt)
WALT helps to combat loneliness and social isolation in the ME5 postcode area of Medway
7.1 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1209551)
Charity
Mccabe Day Centre Group
Provision of lunches and other social activity for older people
7.5 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1015413)
Charity
Age UK Kent Rivers
Age UK Medway provides a range of support and care services for older people in the Medway and Kent areas. We are committed to providing high quality services enabling older people to live safely…
7.8 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1133023)
Maidstone: health, services and environment
Official open data. Distances are straight-line from the town centre. Updated October 2026.
People aged 85+
+56.8%
Projected change in Maidstone, 2025 to 2035 (5,065 to 7,944). England: +46.2%.
People aged 65+
+22.9%
Projected change in Maidstone, 2025 to 2035 (36,359 to 44,688). England: +20.3%.
Pharmacies within 1 mile
6
Nearest: Boots (0.3 miles).
NHS dental practices within 3 miles
23
This doesn’t show whether they’re taking new NHS patients.
Superfast broadband
94%
of premises within a mile of the centre; 80.8% can get gigabit (England: 88.4%). Useful for video calls with family.
Air quality (NO₂)
11.9 µg/m³
Modelled background level for the town centre, 2026. England average 5.6; WHO guideline 10; legal limit 40.
Air quality (PM2.5)
7.6 µg/m³
Modelled background level, 2026. England average 5.8; WHO guideline 5; legal limit 20 (2040 target 10).
Deprivation ranking
1–10 out of 10
Where the 39 neighbourhoods around the centre rank in England, in tenths (10 = least deprived). 6 are in the least deprived tenth.
Hospices near Maidstone
- The Heart of Kent Hospice · 2.5 milesCQC Outstanding (report published April 2017). CQC page
- Wisdom Hospice · 7.1 milesCQC Good (report published October 2021). CQC page
- Wisdom Hospice · 7.1 milesCQC page
Hospitals near Maidstone
- Care homes near Maidstone Hospital · A&E · 1.7 miles
- Care homes near Medway Maritime Hospital · A&E · 7.6 miles
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 Maidstone a good retirement location?
Read our guide to living in Maidstone
Maidstone suits people who want town-centre convenience, walkable access to shops and services, and don't mind modest-sized care homes in a fairly urban setting. The area has more residents aged 65+ than the national average, suggesting an established later-life community. However, the range of care-home quality is mixed—some homes are rated good, others require improvement—so careful individual visits matter more than broad promises about the town. It's not a quiet countryside retreat, but it's well-connected and lively.
Health & support
- Medical access: The town has several GP surgeries and pharmacies within easy reach; larger hospitals serving the area are nearby.
- Safety: Recorded crime in the area is notably higher than many retirement destinations, with violent crime, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting the most common offences.
- Family & connection: Consider how close your family and support networks are—Maidstone's urban character means you'll be relying on local services and community rather than a tightly knit village feel.
Finances & daily life
- Cost of care: Weekly fees for local care homes vary; check individual homes against the national average to understand if costs suit your budget. Broad affordability depends on your means.
- Transport: Good bus links and railway connections to London and surrounding towns; the town is walkable in its centre, though some facilities require a short journey by car or bus.
- Housing options: Five care homes are listed locally, ranging from roughly 39 to 75 beds, offering a modest choice of provision.
Lifestyle & environment
- Green space & hobbies: Twenty-eight parks and nine allotments are available locally; there are also 50 restaurants and cafes and 36 pubs and bars to explore.
- Community: Nine supermarkets provide everyday shopping and informal meeting points; look for local clubs, memory cafés and support groups in your visits to homes.
- Climate: South East England enjoys relatively milder winters and warmer summers than northern regions, though expect typical British rainfall year-round.
Things to weigh up
- Variable care-home quality: Two of the five listed homes require improvement; three are rated good. Visit each one carefully to judge fit.
- Recorded crime levels: The area's crime rate is notably higher than quieter retirement areas, so weigh whether an urban, busier setting suits you.
Questions about care homes in Maidstone
How many residential care homes are there in Maidstone?
AskBart lists 10 residential care homes in and around Maidstone, each with its latest CQC rating.
How are residential care homes in Maidstone rated?
Of the 9 inspected, 0 are rated Outstanding, 8 Good, 1 Requires improvement and 0 Inadequate by the Care Quality Commission.
How much do residential care homes in Maidstone cost?
Among the listings that publish fees, the typical fee is about £1,420 a week. Fees vary with room and care needs, so ask each home for a quote.
How do I choose between residential care homes in Maidstone?
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 Maidstone?
Care needs change over time. Compare the other kinds of later-life care in Maidstone:
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Paying for care? See how care is funded and check what the council may pay.
Guides for families
- How to Choose a Care Home: A Step-by-Step Guide (2026)
- Residential vs Nursing Home: What’s the Difference? (2026)
- Care Home Contracts: What to Check Before You Sign
More in our choosing a care home guides.