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Carnalea Residential Home
Residential care home in Faversham, Kent
Carnalea Residential Home
Residential care home in Faversham, Kent
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About
Carnalea Residential Home is a residential care home in Faversham, Kent, with 50 registered beds. The Care Quality Commission rates the home Good overall, with Good grades for the Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led key questions, in a report published in 2025. Residents are free to set their own routines, with breakfast served when they are ready, no enforced bedtimes, and the option to bring personal belongings such as photographs and favourite chairs into their rooms. Meals are prepared by an in-house chef, and a weekly hairdresser visit and other services such as an optician, chiropractor and clergy visits are available.
The home has a garden with lawns and flower borders, where residents can sit outside, watch the birds, or help with the flowers. Activities run through the day and include live entertainment, arts and crafts in a dedicated room, and gentle exercise, though taking part is optional. Families are encouraged to keep up visits and outings, such as Sunday lunches and visits to grandchildren.
Care provided
Facilities
What's nearby
- Near a main road
- Ambulance station about 900 m away
- Fire station about 600 m away
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). A&E departments from the NHS website. Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsAmple
- Play SpaceAmple
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkAdequate
- Tennis CourtAmple
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldAmple
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAmple
- Restaurants & CafesAmple
- Retail ShoppingAdequate
- SupermarketsAdequate
- TakeawaysAdequate
Local crime statistics
150 recorded crimes in the local area (July 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | Fees on request | — |
- Funding accepted
- Not stated
Fees depend on the room and the care needed, so ask the home for a written quote. Check who pays with the funding calculator, or see what Kent council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £1,063 |
| 2025 | £1,187 |
What Kent council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
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Local health safety net
Carnalea Residential Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is William Harvey Hospital (Ashford), 11.8 miles away. The local GP practice is FAVERSHAM MEDICAL PRACTICE, 0.5 miles away.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Faversham
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
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…
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…
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…
Carers' Support East Kent
We will be the main contact for Carers' in East Kent, providing emotional support, information advice and guidance, training, advocacy and forums. We will work to promote the needs of Carers to…
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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