Ocean Swell
Care home in Westgate On Sea, Kent
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About
Ocean Swell is a 32-bed care home in Westgate On Sea, Kent. The home is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission, with all key-question grades assessed as Good: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led. This rating was published in 2023.
The home provides care and support to older people who require residential accommodation and personal care.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 14 April 2023 · Last inspected 13 March 2023
Inspectors found that people at Ocean Swell feel safe and well cared for, describing staff as approachable and supportive of their independence. Risks were identified and managed, medicines were handled safely, and the provider learned from incidents and sought feedback from people, relatives and professionals. The service was judged good overall, with the rating for the two areas reviewed this time reflecting no evidence of harm.
- People said they were happy living at the service and felt safe, with staff described as kind and caring.
- People were supported to remain independent, and risks to them were identified and acted on.
- Medicines were managed safely and people received them as prescribed.
- Staff felt supported by the provider and registered manager, and the provider acted on feedback.
- The inspection followed concerns about records and working with professionals, which the report says the inspectors examined during this focused visit.
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 July 2026
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
- Fire station about 700 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
- AllotmentsAdequate
- Play SpaceLimited
- Golf CourseAdequate
- Public ParkAdequate
- Tennis CourtSparse
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldLimited
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesAdequate
- Retail ShoppingSparse
- SupermarketsLimited
- TakeawaysSparse
Local crime statistics
58 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
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
Ocean Swell is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother Hospital, 2.3 miles away. The local GP practice is WESTGATE SURGERY, 0.1 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Westgate On Sea
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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