St Michael's Nursing Home
Nursing home in Margate, Kent
Operated by Charing
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- Cultural Hub — An excellent range of libraries, museums, galleries, theatres and community venues within easy reach (OpenStreetMap).
- Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, post offices, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
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About
St Michael's Nursing Home in Margate, Kent, provides nursing care for 65 residents. 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. The CQC report was published in 2023.
The home supports residents with personalised care tailored to individual needs, underpinned by a focus on both physical health and emotional wellbeing. Staff deliver daily care and support within a framework designed to uphold dignity and respect for each person.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 6 April 2023 · Last inspected 20 March 2023
Inspectors found that people are supported to make choices and keep control over their lives, with staff using the approach that places the fewest restrictions on them. Residents and their relatives said they felt content and secure, and staffing numbers, staff training and the handling of medicines were found to be sufficient. The report describes a positive culture at the home, which people, families, staff and health professionals credit to the registered manager.
- People are given choice and control over their daily lives, and staff support them in ways that limit restrictions as far as possible.
- Residents and relatives reported feeling content and secure, and their views are sought and acted on.
- Staffing levels and staff training were judged sufficient, and staff understand how to recognise and report abuse.
- The premises were clean and well maintained, with equipment checked by staff, and care plans give clear guidance on moving people and protecting their skin.
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.
Care provided
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected April 2025
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
- Fire station about 200 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 SpaceSparse
- Golf CourseAdequate
- Public ParkAdequate
- Tennis CourtSparse
- Bowling GreenLimited
- Playing FieldSparse
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesAmple
- Retail ShoppingAdequate
- SupermarketsSparse
- TakeawaysAdequate
Local crime statistics
429 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing 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 |
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Local health safety net
St Michael's Nursing Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother Hospital, 2.5 miles away. The local GP practice is WESTGATE SURGERY, 0.3 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Margate
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
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
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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 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 Charing
St Michael's Nursing Home is one of 11 homes run by Charing 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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