Oakfield House
Care home in Canterbury, Kent
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- Cultural Hub — An excellent range of libraries, museums, galleries, theatres and community venues within easy reach (OpenStreetMap).
- 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).
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About
Oakfield House is a care home with 30 registered beds located in Wingham, near Canterbury in Kent. The home is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission, with Good grades across all five key questions: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led (2022 report).
The home provides residential care in a rural setting in the Kentish countryside, within walking distance of local shops and amenities.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 14 September 2022 · Last inspected 22 August 2022
Inspectors reported that people living at the home said they were content and felt safe. Risks to health and welfare were assessed, staff had guidance to reduce them, and incidents were reviewed for patterns, with action taken to prevent repeats. The home's overall rating improved from requires improvement to good after the provider addressed breaches in governance and staff recruitment found at the previous inspection.
- Staff recruitment checks were completed, and inspectors found enough staff to meet people's needs.
- Staff received role-appropriate training, and their competency was checked. Medicines were managed safely.
- People were supported to eat a balanced diet and offered a choice of meals, and staff monitored health and referred people to professionals when needs changed.
- Management carried out regular audits across the service, acted on shortfalls, and acted on suggestions from people and staff.
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
Good
Food Standards Agency · inspected January 2026
What's nearby
- Near a main road
- Fire station about 750 m away
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
- AllotmentsSparse
- Play SpaceLimited
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkLimited
- Tennis CourtSparse
- Bowling GreenLimited
- Playing FieldLimited
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesLimited
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsLimited
- TakeawaysLimited
Local crime statistics
553 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
Oakfield House is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother Hospital, 10.3 miles away. The local GP practice is ASH SURGERY, 2.8 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Canterbury
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Carers' Support East Kent
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Age Concern (Herne Bay)
DAY SERVICES FOR OLDER PEOPLE/LAUNDRY/BATHING/VISITING SERVICE/INFORMATION & ADVICE/HOME HELP SERVICE/TOE NAIL CUTTING SERVICE/ACTIVITIES/CARER SUPPORT SERVICE/hot meals delivery/Personal…
Keep Talking Services
The provision of telephone befriending to sufferers of loneliness and or ill health.
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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