Nellsar Care Homes

Lukestone Care Home

CQC requires_improvement44 bedsDementiaNursing
NeighbourhoodGreen SurroundingsWell Served
What do these badges mean?
  • Green SurroundingsExcellent access to parks, playing fields and other green space nearby (OpenStreetMap).
  • Well ServedExcellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
Address7 St Michael's Rd, Maidstone ME16 8BS, UK
Beds44
Weekly feefrom £1,300 · 2026
En-suite89%
Opened2003

About

Lukestone is a Nellsar care home in Maidstone, Kent, specialising in nursing dementia care and providing 24-hour residential and nursing care across 42 bedrooms in a homely Victorian-style building. Alongside dementia care it offers rehabilitation and physiotherapy, day and weekend care, respite and palliative care.

Secure gardens with raised flower beds surround the home, which includes a large lounge and dining room, a sensory lounge, an on-site hair salon and barber shop and 'Paula's Pantry' tea room in the garden. A Memory Lane theme runs through the corridors, with weekly Namaste sensory sessions, a Resident of the Day programme, minibus outings around Kent and freshly prepared meals, delivered by a team trained in dementia care under the Gold Standards Framework.

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

Nearby amenities

Bus stop0.09 mi
Train station1 mi
GP surgery0.3 mi
Hospital27.8 mi
Local pub0.5 mi
Shops0.2 mi

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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Local health safety net

Lukestone Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Croydon University Hospital, 27.8 miles away. The local GP practice is BOWER MOUNT MEDICAL PRACTICE, 0.3 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.

Nearest hospital · A&E
Croydon University Hospital · 27.8 mi
Nearest GP · CQC Good
BOWER MOUNT MEDICAL PRACTICE · 0.3 mi

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

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 September 2026.

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