The Royal British Legion
Maurice House
Care home in Broadstairs, Kent
Operated by The Royal British Legion
What do these badges mean?
- Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, post offices, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
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About
Maurice House is a care home in Broadstairs, Kent, run by The Royal British Legion. It has 77 registered beds and provides dementia care and respite care, including a specialist dementia care lodge for up to 30 people. The home supports serving and former members of the Armed Forces, their dependants and carers, and it also offers care for people under 65 in some circumstances. Residents can take part in exercise classes, arts and crafts, bingo, film and computer clubs, regular outings and visits from musicians, and a weekly hairdresser, mobile shop and library. Those with an interest in gardening can use the greenhouse and raised flowerbeds.
The Care Quality Commission rated Maurice House Good overall in its 2025 report, with Good ratings for each of the five key questions: safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led. The home also works with Dementia UK to provide Admiral Nurses, who offer practical and psychological support to families caring for someone with dementia.
Care provided
Specialist care
Facilities
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 SpaceSparse
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkAdequate
- Tennis CourtAmple
- Bowling GreenAdequate
- Playing FieldAdequate
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsPlentiful
- Restaurants & CafesAmple
- Retail ShoppingAdequate
- SupermarketsAdequate
- TakeawaysAmple
Local crime statistics
94 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Dementia care | Fees 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
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £1,063 |
| 2025 | £1,187 |
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Local health safety net
Maurice House is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother Hospital, 2 miles away. The local GP practice is BROADSTAIRS MEDICAL PRACTICE, 0.7 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Broadstairs
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
East Kent Independent Dementia Support
EKIDS provide a range of support groups for those living with dementia and their carers across Thanet and East Kent. The support groups enable carers to gain access to help and advice from the…
Age UK Thanet Limited
Providing Social opportunities, information and Advice and community services for people over the age of 50 in Thanet. Branded partner of Age UK nationally
The Pipeline Youth Initiative
Pipeline provides a number of free services such as detached youth work provision within Thanet wards. Education program within schools on STI's, drugs and alcohol, self esteem. A single decker…
Age Concern Sandwich Centre for the Retired
Provision of Transport to enable clients to visit our "pop in" centre - provision of snacks, meals, bathing,choropody and Advocacy Services
Part of The Royal British Legion
Maurice House is one of 6 homes run by The Royal British Legion 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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