Care home
Highfield Residential Care Home
Care home in Hythe, Kent
Highfield Residential Care Home
Care home in Hythe, Kent
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About
Highfield Residential Care Home is a 31-bed home in Hythe, Kent, operated as part of Silverleaf Care Homes Limited. The home's own description states that its priorities are the health, respect, dignity and happiness of its residents, and it presents its atmosphere, friendliness and personal warmth as central to its approach. Its website describes the setting as a true reflection of the home, and families are invited to visit in person.
The Care Quality Commission's most recent report, published in 2026, gives Highfield an overall rating of Requires Improvement. Within the key questions, the home was rated Good for Caring, and Requires Improvement for Safe, Effective, Responsive and Well-led.
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected August 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.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsAdequate
- Play SpaceSparse
- Golf CourseAdequate
- Public ParkSparse
- Tennis CourtPlentiful
- Bowling GreenAdequate
- Playing FieldAmple
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAdequate
- Restaurants & CafesAdequate
- Retail ShoppingAmple
- SupermarketsSparse
- TakeawaysSparse
Local crime statistics
47 recorded crimes in the local area (April 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
Highfield Residential Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is William Harvey Hospital (Ashford), 9.6 miles away. The local GP practice is SUN LANE, 0.9 miles away.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Hythe
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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