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Care homes offering respite care in Maidstone

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There are 8 care homes offering respite care in and around Maidstone on AskBart. 63% 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
8
rated Good or Outstanding by CQC
63%
typical residential fee
£1,420/wkbelow the UK average of £1,716
what Kent council pays
£1,187/wk

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Maidstone

Care homes in Maidstone (8)

★ With family reviews

All within 5 miles · nearest first · updated November 2026

  • Good
  • Requires improvement

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Distance
Cedardale Residential HomeGood · Nov 2025On request291.0 mi—0.9 mi
Invicta Court Care HomeGood£1,589753.3 mi—1.8 mi
Loose Valley Care HomeGood£1,250392.8 mi—2.2 mi
Lukestone Care HomeRequires improvement£1,300441.0 mi—0.7 mi
Mont Calm Residential HomeRequires improvement · Jul 2025On request390.9 mi—0.8 mi
Rose Water Place Care HomeGood · Jun 2025On request664.7 mi—3.2 mi
Sutton Valence Care HomeGood · Jul 2022On request606.0 mi—4.7 mi
The Poplars Care HomeRequires improvement£1,200570.8 mi—0.9 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

63% of Maidstone’s CQC-rated care homes are rated Good or Outstanding, below the England average of 79%. Based on 8 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

Care homes offering respite care listed8
Rated Good or Outstanding5 of 8 (63%)
Rated Outstanding0
Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate3
Average published weekly fee£1,420
Kent usual weekly rate (2025)£1,187
LargestInvicta Court Care Home (75 beds)
Most recently inspectedSutton Valence Care Home (June 2022)
Homes by care typeResidential 6 · Nursing 5 · Dementia 6 · Respite 8
Average house price, Maidstone (HM Land Registry, June 2026)£352,191
Good5
Requires improvement3
Average weekly fees
  • Residential, Maidstone£1,420/wk
  • Nursing, Maidstone£1,335/wk
  • Dementia, Maidstone£1,363/wk
  • Kent average£1,379/wk
  • UK average£1,716/wk
  • Kent usual rate£1,187/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. 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

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 care homes offering respite care are there in Maidstone?

AskBart lists 8 care homes offering respite care in and around Maidstone, each with its latest CQC rating.

How are care homes offering respite care in Maidstone rated?

Of the 8 inspected, 0 are rated Outstanding, 5 Good, 3 Requires improvement and 0 Inadequate by the Care Quality Commission.

How much do care homes offering respite care in Maidstone cost?

Published fees range from £1,200 to £1,589 a week. Fees vary with room and care needs, so ask each home for a quote.

How do I choose between care homes offering respite care 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 "Respite care explained" 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:

Prefer to stay in your own home with visiting carers?See home care in Maidstone

Near Maidstone

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

Guides for families

More in our respite care guides.

Header photo: Rodney Burton, John Stratford, Penny Mayes, Diliff and Stacey Harris, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons