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About
Cornerways Residential Home is a 20-bed residential care home in Hythe, Kent. It is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission, with Good grades across all key questions: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led (2020).
The home provides residential care for older people who need support with daily living and personal care.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 28 January 2020 · Last inspected 10 January 2020
Inspectors found that people felt safe and enjoyed living at the home, with risks identified and managed and enough trained staff in place. Staff were described as gentle, reassuring and respectful, and the atmosphere was calm and relaxed. People took part in a range of activities, and the report describes an open and inclusive culture.
- People said they felt safe, and risks to their health and welfare were identified and kept to a minimum.
- Staff were recruited safely and had a thorough induction followed by regular training.
- Medicines were given safely and on time, supported by regular checks and assessed staff competence.
- Staff treated people with dignity and privacy, and people took part in activities such as cooking, gardening and visits from local school children.
Written by AI from the report text and checked against it. Not an official CQC statement. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Read the full report on CQC.
Food hygiene rating
Good
Food Standards Agency · inspected December 2025
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
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 SpaceSparse
- Golf CourseAdequate
- Public ParkSparse
- Tennis CourtPlentiful
- Bowling GreenAdequate
- Playing FieldAdequate
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAdequate
- Restaurants & CafesAmple
- Retail ShoppingAmple
- SupermarketsAdequate
- TakeawaysSparse
Local crime statistics
47 recorded crimes in the local area (April 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
Cornerways Residential Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is William Harvey Hospital (Ashford), 8.9 miles away. The local GP practice is SUN LANE, 0.1 miles away.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Hythe
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
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Part of Merryhill Care
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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