Deer Capital
Hawkinge House
Care home in Folkestone, Kent
Operated by Hartford Care
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About
Hawkinge House is a residential and nursing care home in Folkestone, Kent, operated by Deer Capital. It provides 24-hour nursing care, residential care, respite care, and specialist dementia support across 55 registered beds. The home is registered to deliver care for older adults requiring nursing and residential support, including those with dementia.
The Care Quality Commission rated Hawkinge House as Requires Improvement in its 2022 report. The home was rated Good for safety, caring, and responsiveness, but Requires Improvement for effectiveness and leadership.
What inspectors found
CQC: Requires improvementReport published 1 April 2022 · Last inspected 15 February 2022
Inspectors found that communication with people and relatives had improved since the last visit, though relatives felt it could still get better. Staff were described as knowing people well, and care plans and risk assessments had been recently reviewed. The report says people feel safe and enjoy living at the home, with staffing levels judged sufficient for safe care.
- Relatives report improved communication compared with the previous inspection, and one describes staff as courteous, warm and attentive.
- Risks to people are managed, and care plans and risk assessments were recently reviewed and kept up to date.
- Infection control measures are in place and medicines are managed safely.
- Staff have completed additional training in person-centred care and know the people they support well.
- Relatives feel communication could still be improved.
- The provider is recruiting more staff to increase social engagement and widen the range of activities on offer.
- Results from a recent survey of people and relatives had not been received or analysed at the time of the inspection.
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
- Set back from main road noise
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What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsSparse
- Play SpaceAdequate
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkSparse
- Tennis CourtSparse
- Bowling GreenLimited
- Playing FieldLimited
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesLimited
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsSparse
- TakeawaysSparse
Local crime statistics
39 recorded crimes in the local area (July 2026)
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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 | £1,063 |
| 2025 | £1,187 |
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Local health safety net
Hawkinge House is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is William Harvey Hospital (Ashford), 10.7 miles away. The local GP practice is WHITE HOUSE SURGERY, 1.7 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
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 Hartford Care
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