Charing
The Oast
Care home in Maidstone, Kent
Operated by Charing
What do these badges mean?
- Green Surroundings — Excellent access to parks, playing fields and other green space nearby (OpenStreetMap).
- Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, post offices, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
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About
The Oast is a care home in central Maidstone, Kent, run by Charing, with 28 registered beds. It provides 24-hour residential care on a long-term, short-term or respite basis. The building has been extensively refurbished in recent years and sits in a residential part of town, reachable by car and public transport. Bedrooms are fully furnished and are either en suite or share a bathroom. The home has a passenger lift serving all floors, a large lounge, an outdoor garden and a separate dining room. Meals are homemade and the menu changes every four weeks. An activities coordinator arranges events, visiting entertainers and outings.
The Care Quality Commission rated The Oast Good overall in its 2026 report, and gave Good ratings for each of the five key questions: safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led. Staff are trained in infection control, first aid, dementia care and safe moving and handling.
Facilities
What's nearby
- Near a main road
- Ambulance station about 800 m away
- Fire station about 650 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 SpacePlentiful
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkAmple
- Tennis CourtAmple
- Bowling GreenAdequate
- Playing FieldPlentiful
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAmple
- Restaurants & CafesAmple
- Retail ShoppingPlentiful
- SupermarketsAmple
- TakeawaysAmple
Local crime statistics
573 recorded crimes in the local area (April 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
The Oast is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Maidstone Hospital, 2.3 miles away. The local GP practice is THE COLLEGE PRACTICE, 0.7 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Maidstone
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Age UK Maidstone, Sevenoaks and Tonbridge
We operate a range of services supporting older within the Borough including Day care facilities, Independent Living Service, Foot care, Bathing, Befriending, Exercise and Socialise sessions,…
Working Against Loneliness Together (Walt)
WALT helps to combat loneliness and social isolation in the ME5 postcode area of Medway
Mccabe Day Centre Group
Provision of lunches and other social activity for older people
Age UK Kent Rivers
Age UK Medway provides a range of support and care services for older people in the Medway and Kent areas. We are committed to providing high quality services enabling older people to live safely…
Part of Charing
The Oast 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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