St Winifreds Care Centre
Care home in Deal, Kent
Operated by Nellsar
What do these badges mean?
- Peaceful Neighbourhood — Among the lowest for recorded anti-social behaviour and public disorder of comparable areas (police-recorded crime).
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About
St Winifreds Care Centre is a 59-bed care home in Deal, Kent, operated as part of a family-run care business. The home was rated Good overall by the Care Quality Commission, with the report published in 2021. It achieved Good ratings for Safety, Effectiveness, Caring and Leadership, though Responsiveness was rated as Requires Improvement.
The home provides residential care with a focus on person-centred support, including end-of-life care for residents and their families.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 13 January 2021 · Last inspected 17 December 2020
Inspectors found that this residential home, which provides personal and nursing care for older people including those living with dementia, delivered good everyday care. Residents and relatives reported feeling safe, and care plans and risk assessments had been improved so staff had the information they needed. The report also describes a supportive atmosphere in which staff felt trained, supported and able to raise concerns, and relatives spoke highly of the management team during the pandemic.
- Residents and relatives said they felt safe, and allegations of abuse were reported and investigated appropriately.
- Care plans and risk assessments were improved, and lessons were learned from accidents and incidents.
- Staff were safely recruited, received relevant and up-to-date training, and were supported through meetings and supervision.
- Residents were supported to have a healthy diet with a choice of meals, and their choice and control were promoted in the least restrictive way.
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
- Near a main road
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
- AllotmentsPlentiful
- Play SpaceAdequate
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkSparse
- Tennis CourtPlentiful
- Bowling GreenAdequate
- Playing FieldSparse
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsPlentiful
- Restaurants & CafesAmple
- Retail ShoppingAmple
- SupermarketsSparse
- TakeawaysAdequate
Local crime statistics
10 recorded crimes in the local area (July 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
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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 |
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Local health safety net
St Winifreds Care Centre is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother Hospital, 11 miles away. The local GP practice is ST RICHARDS ROAD SURGERY, 0.5 miles away.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Deal
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Age UK South Kent Coast
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Age Concern Dover Limited
Provision of welfare and day centre facilities, information and advice for elderly and needy people in Dover and surrounding areas.
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 Nellsar
St Winifreds Care Centre is one of 10 homes run by Nellsar 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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