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Residential care homes in Sheerness
3 homes
There are 3 residential care homes in and around Sheerness on AskBart. The largest is Ocean Heights Residential Home, with 50 beds. The most recent inspection was at Island Sands Residential Care Home in September 2023.
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Care homes in Sheerness (3)
All within 3 miles · nearest first · updated November 2026
- Good
- Requires improvement
- Not rated
Distance from the town centre: 0.1 mi
Distance from the town centre: 1.1 miCQC Requires improvement
Fees on request
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| Distance | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Island Sands Residential Care Home | Good · May 2024 | On request | 44 | 9.9 mi | — | 0.1 mi |
| Oakdene Rest Home | Requires improvement · Mar 2026 | On request | 27 | 10.2 mi | — | 1.1 mi |
| Ocean Heights Residential Home | — | On request | 50 | 9.9 mi | — | 0.1 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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Sheerness in numbers
| Residential care homes listed | 3 |
|---|---|
| Rated Good or Outstanding | 1 of 2 (50%) |
| Rated Outstanding | 0 |
| Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate | 1 |
| Kent usual weekly rate (2025) | £1,187 |
| Largest | Ocean Heights Residential Home (50 beds) |
| Most recently inspected | Island Sands Residential Care Home (September 2023) |
| Homes by care type | Residential 3 · Dementia 3 · Respite 1 |
| Average house price, Swale (HM Land Registry, June 2026) | £298,394 |
Good1
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. 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 Sheerness
Safety & PeaceB
Good — quieter than 32% 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
86 crimes reported in July 2026, Police.uk.
- Violent crime29
- Anti-social behaviour29
- Vehicle crime6
- Drugs4
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.
Community & connection in Sheerness
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Charity
Age UK Sheppey
- day opportunities at 2 day centres in Sheerness and Leysdown, including transport, light breakfast, a freshly cooked lunch and activities - trips and outings, included escorted shopping every…
1.9 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1155211)
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…
7.1 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1179734)
Charity
The Southend-on-sea Stroke Club
Provide support, friendship and comfort by way of social activities for people who have suffered a stroke or strokes within the area of the Borough of Southend-on-Sea.
7.5 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (281750)
Sheerness: 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
1
Nearest: Minster Pharmacy (0.9 miles).
NHS dental practices within 3 miles
7
This doesn’t show whether they’re taking new NHS patients.
Superfast broadband
99.9%
of premises within a mile of the centre; 91.8% can get gigabit (England: 88.4%). Useful for video calls with family.
Air quality (NO₂)
9.2 µg/m³
Modelled background level for the town centre, 2026. England average 5.6; WHO guideline 10; legal limit 40.
Air quality (PM2.5)
6.2 µg/m³
Modelled background level, 2026. England average 5.8; WHO guideline 5; legal limit 20 (2040 target 10).
Deprivation ranking
1–6 out of 10
Where the 12 neighbourhoods around the centre rank in England, in tenths (10 = least deprived).
Hospices near Sheerness
- Demelza, Hospice Care for Children - Kent · 7.4 milesCQC Outstanding (report published January 2026). CQC page
- Fair Havens · 9.8 milesCQC Good (report published April 2017). CQC page
- Little Havens Children's Hospice · 13 milesCQC Good (report published February 2017). CQC page
Hospitals near Sheerness
- Care homes near Sheppey Community Hospital · urgent care · 1.2 miles
- Care homes near Sittingbourne Memorial Hospital · urgent care · 7.3 miles
- Care homes near Faversham Urgent Treatment Centre · minor injuries unit · 8.7 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.
Questions about care homes in Sheerness
How many residential care homes are there in Sheerness?
AskBart lists 3 residential care homes in and around Sheerness, each with its latest CQC rating.
How are residential care homes in Sheerness rated?
Of the 2 inspected, 0 are rated Outstanding, 1 Good, 1 Requires improvement and 0 Inadequate by the Care Quality Commission.
How do I choose between residential care homes in Sheerness?
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 Sheerness?
Care needs change over time. Compare the other kinds of later-life care in Sheerness:
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- Care homes in Charing 1
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.
Header photo: Penny Mayes, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons