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About
Folkestone Care Centre is a nursing home in Folkestone, Kent, with 110 registered beds. It provides nursing care, residential care, and specialist dementia care for older adults. The home is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission across all key questions: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive, and Well-led (report published 2022).
The home operates 24-hour care and develops individualised care plans for each resident, with attention to independence, privacy and dignity alongside physical and mental wellbeing.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 5 September 2022 · Last inspected 10 July 2022
Inspectors found that people living at Folkestone Care Centre said they were happy there, that staffing levels met their needs, and that staff treated them kindly and helped them stay independent. Medicines management and risk assessments had been improved since the last inspection, and the building was clean with staff following infection control guidance. Care plans were more person centred, people were supported to make their own decisions, and there was a positive culture within the service.
- People said they felt safe and were happy living at the service, and staff understood how to safeguard them from abuse.
- Medicines management and risk assessments had improved, with guidance in place for staff on people's health needs.
- Staff were described as kind and caring, with the skills and experience to support people, and they received regular supervision.
- A new electronic audit system and continuous improvement plan were introduced, and the provider was no longer in breach of regulations.
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.
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 FieldSparse
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
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
Folkestone Care Centre is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is William Harvey Hospital (Ashford), 11.5 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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