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Grimston House Care Home
Care home in Folkestone, Kent
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About
Grimston House Care Home is a small residential care home in Folkestone, Kent, providing care for 21 residents. The home was rated Good by the Care Quality Commission, with Good grades across all five key questions: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led (report published 2019).
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 26 July 2019 · Last inspected 17 June 2019
Inspectors found that people living at this 21-bed adapted home felt safe and well looked after, and that medicines, risk management, staffing and recruitment were handled well. Staff were described as trained, supervised and respectful, and people were supported with choice, independence, food and healthcare. The home was also rated as well led, with quality checks and feedback acted upon.
- Medicines were managed safely and people received them when needed
- Staff were trained, supervised and recruited through robust checks
- People were supported with choice, independence, meals and access to healthcare
- Quality audits and resident feedback led to visible improvements
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 February 2026
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. Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
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
Grimston House Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is William Harvey Hospital (Ashford), 11.6 miles away. The local GP practice is SANDGATE ROAD, 0.3 miles away.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Folkestone
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Part of Rosemere Care Home
Grimston House Care Home is one of 2 homes run by Rosemere Care Home 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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