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Distance from the town centre: 0.3 miCQC Good
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Care homes offering respite care in New Romney
1 home
There is 1 care home offering respite care in and around New Romney on AskBart. The largest is Fairways Care Home, with 28 beds. The most recent inspection was at Fairways Care Home in February 2018.
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Care homes in New Romney (1)
All within 3 miles · nearest first · updated November 2026
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New Romney in numbers
| Care homes offering respite care listed | 1 |
|---|---|
| Rated Good or Outstanding | 1 of 1 (100%) |
| Rated Outstanding | 0 |
| Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate | 0 |
| Kent usual weekly rate (2025) | £1,187 |
| Largest | Fairways Care Home (28 beds) |
| Most recently inspected | Fairways Care Home (February 2018) |
| Homes by care type | Residential 1 · Dementia 1 · Respite 1 |
| Average house price, Folkestone and Hythe (HM Land Registry, June 2026) | £304,717 |
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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 Folkestone and Hythe
The average house price in Folkestone and Hythe is £304,717, 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
- £304,717
- Detached
- £529,498
- Semi-detached
- £340,965
- Terraced
- £271,397
- Flats & maisonettes
- £167,405
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 New Romney
- Peaceful Neighbourhood
What do these badges mean?
- Peaceful Neighbourhood — Among the lowest for recorded anti-social behaviour and public disorder of comparable areas (police-recorded crime).
Safety & PeaceA
Excellent — quieter than 68% of similar areas for anti-social behaviour & public disorder
Green SpacesC
Limited — parks, playing fields & outdoor space nearby
Daily ConveniencesC
Limited — shops, supermarkets & places to eat nearby
Culture & CommunityC
Limited — libraries, galleries, museums & community venues nearby
Flood risk!
Flood warning area nearby — 4 Environment Agency flood warning areas within 3.1 miles, on the English Channel.
29 crimes reported in July 2026, Police.uk.
- Violent crime14
- Anti-social behaviour5
- Other theft3
- Burglary2
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 New Romney
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Charity
Romney Marsh Community Hub
Day Centre for people over 50 in Romney MarshProviding health and well-being services including chiropody clinics; hearing clinics; rehabilitation support; NHS clinics fitness classes; catering…
1.3 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1093388)
Charity
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,…
7.7 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1125274)
Charity
'tynwald' Residential Home for the Elderly, Hythe
Provides accommodation and care for the elderly
8.0 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (212297)
New Romney: health, services and environment
Official open data. Distances are straight-line from the town centre. Updated October 2026.
People aged 85+
+58.7%
Projected change in Folkestone and Hythe, 2025 to 2035 (3,915 to 6,212). England: +46.2%.
People aged 65+
+21%
Projected change in Folkestone and Hythe, 2025 to 2035 (29,436 to 35,621). England: +20.3%.
Pharmacies within 1 mile
0
Nearest: Well (1.1 miles).
NHS dental practices within 3 miles
2
This doesn’t show whether they’re taking new NHS patients.
Superfast broadband
93.9%
of premises within a mile of the centre; 88.9% can get gigabit (England: 88.4%). Useful for video calls with family.
Air quality (NO₂)
6.2 µg/m³
Modelled background level for the town centre, 2026. England average 5.6; WHO guideline 10; legal limit 40.
Air quality (PM2.5)
5.3 µg/m³
Modelled background level, 2026. England average 5.8; WHO guideline 5; legal limit 20 (2040 target 10).
Deprivation ranking
2–6 out of 10
Where the 4 neighbourhoods around the centre rank in England, in tenths (10 = least deprived).
Hospices near New Romney
- Pilgrims Hospice Ashford · 10.7 milesCQC Outstanding (report published October 2025). CQC page
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 New Romney a good retirement location?
Read our guide to living in New Romney
New Romney suits people seeking a quiet, established retirement area with a seaside flavour and lower crime. The older-resident share (20.5%) is above the national average, signalling a settled retirement community. However, care-home provision is limited, so choice and local competition may be constrained compared to larger towns. Families should check what homes are available before committing to the area.
Health & support
- Medical access: GP surgeries and a pharmacy serve the town; the nearest hospital with accident and emergency is several miles away in a larger centre — check your likely care needs and transport to hospital before moving.
- Safety: Recorded crime is very low: just 4 offences reported locally in the latest period, well below typical town figures.
- Family & connection: Consider how often family can visit by car or public transport, and whether your support network can reach you from where they live.
Finances & daily life
- Cost of care: Care-home weekly fees in the South East are generally above the national average; obtain current quotes from homes in New Romney itself to compare.
- Transport: The town is served by local buses and has rail links to nearby larger towns and cities; it is walkable in the centre but car-dependent for some trips outside town.
- Housing options: A modest range of care homes operates locally; availability and specialisms (dementia, nursing) may be limited, so early enquiry is wise.
Lifestyle & environment
- Green space & hobbies: The seafront and nearby coastal walks offer outdoor recreation; local clubs and groups cater to older residents.
- Community: Memory cafés and social support networks exist, though scale is smaller than in larger towns.
- Climate: The South East coast experiences a relatively mild climate with moderate rainfall, though winters can be damp.
Things to weigh up
- Limited choice of homes: With modest local provision, your preferred home may have a waiting list or may not offer the care level you need — research early.
- Distance to major hospital: A serious medical emergency will mean travel time to the nearest large hospital; confirm this is manageable for your health situation.
- Regional care costs: South East care fees are above the national average; budget accordingly and compare quotes carefully.
Questions about care homes in New Romney
How many care homes offering respite care are there in New Romney?
AskBart lists 1 care home offering respite care in and around New Romney, each with its latest CQC rating.
How are care homes offering respite care in New Romney rated?
Of the 1 inspected, 0 are rated Outstanding, 1 Good, 0 Requires improvement and 0 Inadequate by the Care Quality Commission.
How do I choose between care homes offering respite care in New Romney?
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 New Romney?
Care needs change over time. Compare the other kinds of later-life care in New Romney:
Near New Romney
- Care homes offering respite care in Romney Marsh 2
- Care homes offering respite care in Hythe 1
- Care homes offering respite care in Ashford 3
- Care homes offering respite care in Dover 4
- Care homes offering respite care in Hastings 6
- Care homes offering respite care in Cranbrook 2
- Care homes in Ashford 12
- Care homes in Aylesford 1
- Care homes in Birchington 3
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- Care homes in Canterbury 28
- Care homes in Charing 1
Paying for care? See how care is funded and check what the council may pay.
Guides for families
- What Is Respite Care? Benefits and How to Arrange It (2026)
- Who Pays for Respite Care? An Expert Guide In 2025
- Day Centres & Adult Day Care Explained
More in our respite care guides.
Header photo: Ian Dunster, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons