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H M T Care - 48 Albany Drive
Residential care home in Herne Bay, Kent
H M T Care - 48 Albany Drive
Residential care home in Herne Bay, Kent
Operated by HMT Care
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- Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, post offices, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
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About
H M T Care - 48 Albany Drive is a specialist residential care home in Herne Bay, Kent, providing care for younger and older adults living with Huntington's Disease and other acquired or degenerative neurological disorders, as well as those with physical disabilities. The home has 7 registered beds and employs staff trained in the support needs of residents with these conditions.
The home is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission, with Good ratings across all five key-question areas: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led (report published 2026).
Care provided
Specialist care
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
- AllotmentsAdequate
- Play SpaceAdequate
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkAmple
- Tennis CourtPlentiful
- Bowling GreenAdequate
- Playing FieldSparse
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAdequate
- Restaurants & CafesAmple
- Retail ShoppingAmple
- SupermarketsAmple
- TakeawaysAmple
Local crime statistics
197 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 |
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Local health safety net
H M T Care - 48 Albany Drive is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother Hospital, 11.9 miles away. The local GP practice is THE HERON MEDICAL PRACTICE, 0.4 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Herne Bay
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Keep Talking Services
The provision of telephone befriending to sufferers of loneliness and or ill health.
Age Concern (Herne Bay)
DAY SERVICES FOR OLDER PEOPLE/LAUNDRY/BATHING/VISITING SERVICE/INFORMATION & ADVICE/HOME HELP SERVICE/TOE NAIL CUTTING SERVICE/ACTIVITIES/CARER SUPPORT SERVICE/hot meals delivery/Personal…
Carers' Support East Kent
We will be the main contact for Carers' in East Kent, providing emotional support, information advice and guidance, training, advocacy and forums. We will work to promote the needs of Carers to…
Part of HMT Care
H M T Care - 48 Albany Drive is one of 2 homes run by HMT Care 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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