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About
Echelforde is a 50-bed care home in Ashford, Kent, operated by Welltower. The home is rated Good overall by the Care Quality Commission, with an Outstanding rating for Caring. Its Safe, Effective, Responsive and Well-led services are all rated Good.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 10 February 2020 · Last inspected 5 December 2019
Inspectors found that staff at this residential home for older people, many living with dementia, provide kind, compassionate and personalised care that supports people's independence and dignity. The report describes a wide range of stimulating activities and links with community groups, along with care plans that guide staff in meeting individual needs.
- Staff are described as kind and compassionate, and care is tailored to each person's identity and dementia needs
- People are encouraged to stay independent and take part in decisions about their care
- A broad programme of activities and regular community involvement is in place
- Safeguarding, risk management, medicines and recruitment are judged to be safe, and the registered manager is seen as an open, effective leader
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
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected May 2026
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.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsAmple
- Play SpaceAmple
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkAmple
- Tennis CourtPlentiful
- Bowling GreenAdequate
- Playing FieldPlentiful
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesAdequate
- Retail ShoppingSparse
- SupermarketsPlentiful
- TakeawaysAdequate
Local crime statistics
112 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
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Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £930 |
| 2025 | £952 |
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Local health safety net
Echelforde is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is St Peter's Hospital, 4.8 miles away. The local GP practice is STUDHOLME MEDICAL CENTRE, 0.1 miles away.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Stanwell
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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