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Care homes in Sittingbourne

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There are 9 care homes in and around Sittingbourne on AskBart. 78% of those rated by the CQC are Good or Outstanding, against 79% nationally (CQC data, September 2026). Published fees average about £1,465 a week, while Kent usually pays £1,187. The largest is Hengist Field Care Home, with 75 beds.

care homes
9
rated Good or Outstanding by CQC
78%
typical residential fee
£1,465/wkbelow the UK average of £1,716
what Kent council pays
£1,187/wk

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Sittingbourne

Care homes in Sittingbourne (9)

★ With family reviews

6 in Sittingbourne, 3 more within 5 miles · nearest first · updated October 2026

  • Good
  • Requires improvement
  • Inadequate

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Distance
BeechfieldsGood · Jan 2019On request912.2 mi—3.7 mi
Blair Park Residential Care HomeGood · Sept 2024On request408.4 mi—0.5 mi
Court RegisGood · Apr 2020On request448.4 mi—0.9 mi
Elvy Court Care HomeGood£1,400557.8 mi—0.8 mi
Hanningfield Retirement Home LimitedGood · Jun 2019On request448.1 mi—0.5 mi
Hengist Field Care HomeGood£1,600757.5 mi—1.9 mi
Newington Court Care HomeGood£1,529586.6 mi—2.0 mi
Pine Lodge Care HomeInadequate · Oct 2025On request597.3 mi—1.3 mi
Woodstock Care CentreRequires improvement · Mar 2023On request608.9 mi—1.0 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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Sittingbourne in numbers

78% of Sittingbourne’s CQC-rated care homes are rated Good or Outstanding, in line with 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 Sittingbourne costs about £1,465/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 £278/week (about £14,456/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 listed9
Rated Good or Outstanding7 of 9 (78%)
Rated Outstanding0
Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate2
Average published weekly fee£1,465
Kent usual weekly rate (2025)£1,187
LargestHengist Field Care Home (75 beds)
Most recently inspectedPine Lodge Care Home (July 2023)
Homes by care typeResidential 4 · Nursing 3 · Dementia 4 · Respite 3
Average house price, Swale (HM Land Registry, June 2026)£298,394
Good7
Requires improvement1
Inadequate1
Average weekly fees
  • Residential, Sittingbourne£1,465/wk
  • Nursing, Sittingbourne£1,510/wk
  • Dementia, Sittingbourne£1,510/wk
  • Swale average£1,510/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 Swale. 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 September 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 Sittingbourne

Sittingbourne is a busy market town in Kent with solid everyday services and a notably above-average share of older residents — suggesting a settled retirement community. Care-home options are available, though you'll want to compare fees and proximity to family carefully before moving.

  • 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 18% 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 & CommunityC

Limited — libraries, galleries, museums & community venues nearby

337 crimes reported in April 2026, Police.uk.

  • Violent crime114
  • Anti-social behaviour68
  • Shoplifting56
  • Criminal damage & arson29
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 Sittingbourne

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

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…

0.2 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1179734)
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…

1.8 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1182986)
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…

6.9 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1155211)
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…

7.1 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1152234)
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…

7.6 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1133023)
Charity

Working Against Loneliness Together (Walt)

WALT helps to combat loneliness and social isolation in the ME5 postcode area of Medway

7.9 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1209551)

Sittingbourne: 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
8
Nearest: Boots (0.1 miles).
NHS dental practices within 3 miles
10
This doesn’t show whether they’re taking new NHS patients.
Air quality (NO₂)
11.5 µg/m³
Modelled background level for the town centre, 2026. England average 5.6; WHO guideline 10; legal limit 40.
Air quality (PM2.5)
7.2 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 30 neighbourhoods around the centre rank in England, in tenths (10 = least deprived). 2 are in the least deprived tenth.

Hospices near Sittingbourne

  • Demelza, Hospice Care for Children - Kent · 1.8 milesCQC Outstanding (report published January 2026). CQC page
  • Wisdom Hospice · 9.8 milesCQC Good (report published October 2021). CQC page
  • Wisdom Hospice · 9.8 milesCQC page

Hospitals near Sittingbourne

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

Is Sittingbourne a good retirement location?

Read our guide to living in Sittingbourne

Sittingbourne suits people who want a town with real shops, restaurants and green space nearby, and who are comfortable in a place where one in five residents is already retired or approaching it. It's a practical rather than picturesque choice — straightforward access to services, good company for your age group, but a fairly busy high street rather than a genteel retreat. Families should weigh whether their location keeps them close enough for regular visits.

Health & support

  • Medical access: Several GP surgeries and pharmacies are in the town; Sittingbourne is within reasonable reach of Medway Hospital's emergency and specialist services in nearby Gillingham.
  • Safety: Recorded crime in the latest quarter was 337 offences, with violent crime and anti-social behaviour among the most common types — higher than many rural retirement areas, though typical for an active market town.
  • Family & connection: Consider how easily family members can travel to visit — Sittingbourne's rail and road links are good, but the distance from your nearest relatives matters more than the town's size.

Finances & daily life

  • Cost of care: Care-home weekly fees in Sittingbourne sit broadly in line with the South East regional average; you'll want to request current quotes from local homes to compare against the national average and your budget.
  • Transport: The town has bus routes serving the surrounding area; rail links connect to London and regional centres. Town streets are walkable for everyday shopping, though some outlying care homes may be car-dependent.
  • Housing options: A range of care homes operate in and around Sittingbourne, giving you choice in location and care levels — ask your adviser or search the local directory for current availability and specialisms.

Lifestyle & environment

  • Green space & hobbies: Nineteen parks and five allotments offer walks and outdoor interests; the town has 27 restaurants and cafes, plus 27 pubs and bars, supporting an active social scene.
  • Community: Sittingbourne's above-average older population (20.5% aged 65+) means established networks of social groups and support — ask prospective care homes about memory cafés, clubs and visiting volunteers.
  • Climate: As a South East town, Sittingbourne enjoys a mild maritime climate with moderate rainfall — typical for the region, though winters can be damp.

Things to weigh up

  • Crime levels: Violent crime and anti-social behaviour are the most common recorded offences locally; this is higher than in quieter retirement destinations, though normal for a busy town.
  • Proximity to family: If your closest relatives live far away, factor in travel time and cost before choosing a home here — good transport links help, but distance is the real test of stay-connected living.

Questions about care homes in Sittingbourne

How many care homes are there in Sittingbourne?

There are 9 care homes listed in and around Sittingbourne on AskBart. You can filter them by care type, CQC rating and facilities to find the right fit.

How much does a care home in Sittingbourne cost?

Care homes in Sittingbourne range from around £1,400 to around £1,600 per week, with averages of £1,465 for residential, £1,510 for dementia, £1,510 for nursing care. Fees vary by home, care type and the level of support required.

How do care home fees in Sittingbourne compare to the national average?

The average residential care fee around Sittingbourne is about £1,465 per week — below the UK average of £1,716. Individual fees depend on the home, room and level of care.

Which care homes in Sittingbourne are rated Outstanding or Good by the CQC?

7 of the 9 care homes in and around Sittingbourne are rated Good or Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission. Ratings are published by the CQC following regular inspections.

What types of care are available in Sittingbourne?

Homes in and around Sittingbourne offer dementia (4), residential (4), nursing (3), respite (3). Availability varies by home — use the filters above to find homes offering the specific care type you need.

Weighing up your options in Sittingbourne?

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

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

Near Sittingbourne

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: John Salmon, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons