Nicholas James and Regal Care Trading Limited
Whitstable Nursing Home
Care home in Whitstable, Kent
Operated by Nicholas James and Regal Care Trading
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- Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, post offices, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
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About
Whitstable Nursing Home is a 34-bed nursing care facility in Whitstable, Canterbury, Kent, providing care across the South East of England. The home is operated by Nicholas James and Regal Care Trading Limited and focuses on person-centred care tailored to individual residents' needs.
The home was rated Requires Improvement by the Care Quality Commission in 2023. It received Good ratings for Caring and Responsive care, though Safe, Effective and Well-led were rated Requires Improvement.
What inspectors found
CQC: Requires improvementReport published 6 March 2023 · Last inspected 9 January 2023
Inspectors visited Whitstable Nursing Home, a residential service for older people, including those living with dementia, that can support up to 34 people in one large adapted building. Their focused review found that people said they felt safe, that staff were recruited safely and trained, and that medicines were managed well, with referrals to healthcare professionals made when needs changed. Concerns centred on record keeping, risk guidance, and decision-making, including how restrictive decisions were recorded and whether the quality checks caught these shortfalls.
- People said they felt safe living at the service.
- Staff were recruited safely and received training and supervision, and enough staff were on duty, with gaps covered by regular agency staff.
- Medicines were managed safely by nursing staff and given as prescribed.
- People's suggestions led to improvements in the activities programme and the menu.
- Risks to people's health and welfare were assessed, but detailed guidance for staff to reduce those risks was not always in place.
- Care records were not always accurate, and there was a risk that people did not receive the care they needed to stay safe and well.
- Decisions that may have been restrictive were not always recorded with how and why they were made, and people were not always supported with maximum choice and control.
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 August 2026
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
- Fire station about 600 m away
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsAmple
- Play SpaceAmple
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkAmple
- Tennis CourtAmple
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldSparse
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAmple
- Restaurants & CafesAmple
- Retail ShoppingPlentiful
- SupermarketsAmple
- TakeawaysAdequate
Local crime statistics
107 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
Whitstable Nursing Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is William Harvey Hospital (Ashford), 15.4 miles away. The local GP practice is WHITSTABLE MEDICAL PRACTICE, 1 miles away, rated ‘Outstanding’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Whitstable
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
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…
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…
Age UK Faversham and Sittingbourne
The charity provides a range of services to support older people including:Wellbeing activities, Physical activity opportunities, Social day centres, Information advice & guidance, community…
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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