Cumbria House Care Home
Care home in Folkestone, Kent
Operated by Ashwood Park Healthcare
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About
Cumbria House Care Home is a 32-bed care home in Folkestone, Kent. The home is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission across all key questions: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led (2018).
The home is staffed around the clock with trained care workers who support residents' physical and psychological needs. Cumbria House operates on principles of independence, respect and trust, with emphasis on involving family and friends in residents' care and daily life.
What's nearby
- Near a main road
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). A&E departments from the NHS website.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsAdequate
- Play SpacePlentiful
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkAmple
- Tennis CourtPlentiful
- Bowling GreenAmple
- Playing FieldAdequate
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsPlentiful
- Restaurants & CafesPlentiful
- Retail ShoppingAmple
- SupermarketsAmple
- TakeawaysPlentiful
Local crime statistics
39 recorded crimes in the local area (July 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
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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
Weighing up the options? Compare a care home with care at home, or check who pays with the means-test calculator.
Local health safety net
Cumbria House Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is William Harvey Hospital (Ashford), 11.3 miles away. The local GP practice is SANDGATE ROAD, 0.4 miles away.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Folkestone
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
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Part of Ashwood Park Healthcare
Cumbria House Care Home is one of 2 homes run by Ashwood Park Healthcare on AskBart. See how the group's homes are rated and where it operates.
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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