Nellsar Care Homes

Lukestone Care Home

Nursing home in Maidstone, Kent

CQC Requires improvement44 bedsDementiaNursing
NeighbourhoodGreen SurroundingsWell Served
What do these badges mean?
  • Green Surroundings — Excellent access to parks, playing fields and other green space nearby (OpenStreetMap).
  • Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, post offices, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
Address7 St Michael's Rd, Maidstone ME16 8BS, UK
Beds44
Weekly feefrom £1,300 · 2026
En-suite89%
Opened2003

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About

Lukestone Care Home in Maidstone, Kent provides nursing and dementia care for older people with complex and long-term support needs. The home has 44 registered beds and offers both permanent placements and respite stays.

The Care Quality Commission rated Lukestone as Requires Improvement overall. The home was rated Good for Effective, Caring and Responsive care, but Requires Improvement for Safety and Well-led.

Care provided

Dementia
Nursing
Respite

Facilities

Activity Room
Cafe or Restaurant
Dining Area
Gardens
Hair & Beauty Salon
Lift
Own Furniture Allowed
Pets Allowed
Quiet Area
Wifi

Activities

Arts & Crafts
Baking & Cooking
Birthday & Holiday Celebrations
Book and Poetry
Dance & Music
Exercise & Fitness
Gardening & Flower Arranging
Hair & Beauty Treatments
Visits from Children
Wellbeing Classes

Food hygiene rating

Very good

Food Standards Agency · inspected August 2026

What's nearby

GP surgery500 m
A&E: Maidstone Hospital1.0 miles
Bus stop150 m
Train station1.0 miles
Shops300 m
Pub or bar200 m
  • 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

  • AllotmentsPlentiful
  • Play SpacePlentiful
  • Golf CourseLimited
  • Public ParkPlentiful
  • Tennis CourtAmple
  • Bowling GreenAmple
  • Playing FieldAmple

Local Amenities

  • Pubs & BarsPlentiful
  • Restaurants & CafesAmple
  • Retail ShoppingPlentiful
  • SupermarketsPlentiful
  • TakeawaysAmple

Local crime statistics

573 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)

Top categories:

Violent crime34%
Anti-social behaviour21%
Shoplifting12%
Criminal damage & arson8%

Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile

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Fees and funding

Care typeWeekly feeSource
Dementia careFees on request—
Nursing careFees on request—
Respite (short stay)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

Indicative weekly fee by year, against what Kent pays care homes.
YearThis home (per week)Council rate (per week)
2024—£1,063
2025—£1,187
2026£1,300—

What Kent council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees

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Local health safety net

Lukestone Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Maidstone Hospital, 1 miles away. The local GP practice is BOWER MOUNT MEDICAL PRACTICE, 0.3 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.

Nearest hospital · A&E
Maidstone Hospital · 1 mi
Nearest GP · CQC Good
BOWER MOUNT MEDICAL PRACTICE · 0.3 mi

Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.

Community & connection in Maidstone

Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.

Charity

Age UK Maidstone, Sevenoaks and Tonbridge

We operate a range of services supporting older within the Borough including Day care facilities, Independent Living Service, Foot care, Bathing, Befriending, Exercise and Socialise sessions,…

2.5 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1062723)
Charity

Working Against Loneliness Together (Walt)

WALT helps to combat loneliness and social isolation in the ME5 postcode area of Medway

7.1 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1209551)
Charity

Mccabe Day Centre Group

Provision of lunches and other social activity for older people

7.5 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1015413)
Charity

Age UK Kent Rivers

Age UK Medway provides a range of support and care services for older people in the Medway and Kent areas. We are committed to providing high quality services enabling older people to live safely…

7.8 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1133023)

Frequently asked questions

Where is Lukestone located?
It is situated in Maidstone and is close to popular amenities.
What is the CQC rating of Lukestone?
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) is England's health and social care services regulator. Lukestone is rated as requires improvement, based on the level of care and safety at the home.
What types of elderly care are available at Lukestone?
The following types of elderly care are available at this home: nursing, respite, dementia.
How many beds does Lukestone have?
Currently, there are 44 beds at the home.
Who owns Lukestone?
This care home is owned and operated by Nellsar Care Homes.
What types of activities and events are available at this care home?
There are a variety of health and wellness activities available at Lukestone, including: Baking & Cooking, Exercise & Fitness, Arts & Crafts.
What is the cost of care at Lukestone?
Prices will vary from home to home, depending on the level of elderly care required. At Lukestone the cost of care starts from £1,300 per week.

It's best to call the home directly on 01622 478148 to find out about the total cost of care for your unique needs.

Information last reviewed October 2026.

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