Highfield Residential Home
Care home in Birchington, Kent
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About
Highfield Residential Home is a 23-bed residential care home located in Birchington, Kent. Set within a large Victorian building across two floors, the home provides care in single rooms, some of which are spacious enough to accommodate two residents.
The home was rated Good by the Care Quality Commission across all key areas inspected: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive, and Well-led.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 13 March 2020 · Last inspected 14 February 2020
Inspectors found that people at Highfield Residential Home felt safe and content, and that staff were available when needed and had time to spend with them without hurrying. Staff were described as showing real fondness for the people they support, and the home is noted for its warm relationships. Everyday life includes varied meals, personal touches in bedrooms and regular activities such as baking, crafts and visiting performers.
- Staff are described as caring and unhurried, and people have built close bonds with each other and with the team.
- Staffing levels are reviewed and adjusted as people's needs change, and new staff go through thorough pre-employment checks.
- Medicines are given on time and stored, handled and disposed of safely, and staff competence is checked regularly.
- A varied programme of activities and meals is offered, including social mealtimes and one-to-one time with the activities coordinator.
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 September 2026
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. Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsAdequate
- Play SpaceSparse
- Golf CourseAdequate
- Public ParkSparse
- Tennis CourtAdequate
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldSparse
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesAdequate
- Retail ShoppingAdequate
- SupermarketsSparse
- TakeawaysSparse
Local crime statistics
47 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
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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
Highfield Residential Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother Hospital, 3.5 miles away. The local GP practice is BIRCHINGTON MEDICAL CENTRE, 0.4 miles away, rated ‘Requires improvement’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Birchington
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
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Age Concern (Herne Bay)
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Keep Talking Services
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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