Care home
The Cumberland
Residential care home in Herne Bay, Kent
The Cumberland
Residential care home in Herne Bay, Kent
Operated by St Brelades Retirement Homes
What do these badges mean?
- Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, post offices, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
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About
The Cumberland is a 29-bed residential care home in Herne Bay, Kent, providing care for older people and those living with dementia. The home is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission, with Good grades across all five key areas: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led (report published 2025).
Care provided
Specialist care
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected June 2026
What's nearby
- Near a main road
- Fire station about 450 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 CourseLimited
- Public ParkPlentiful
- Tennis CourtPlentiful
- Bowling GreenAdequate
- Playing FieldAdequate
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAdequate
- Restaurants & CafesAmple
- Retail ShoppingAmple
- SupermarketsAmple
- TakeawaysAmple
Local crime statistics
197 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 | — |
| Dementia 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
The Cumberland 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 PARK SURGERY, 0.5 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Herne Bay
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Keep Talking Services
The provision of telephone befriending to sufferers of loneliness and or ill health.
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…
Carers' Support East Kent
We will be the main contact for Carers' in East Kent, providing emotional support, information advice and guidance, training, advocacy and forums. We will work to promote the needs of Carers to…
Part of St Brelades Retirement Homes
The Cumberland is one of 2 homes run by St Brelades Retirement Homes 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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