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Kent

South East · 943 adult social care services, as assigned to this local authority in CQC's bulk data · all local authorities

503
care homes
15,724
care-home beds
440
homecare & community services
18
rated Inadequate
126
rated Requires improvement
233
not yet rated

Data as published by CQC to 8 Jul 2026 · source: CQC

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Ratings mix vs England

Current overall ratings of the 710 rated adult social care locations in Kent, against all rated adult social care in England — rated locations only in both bars. The 233 local services not yet rated are counted separately above: "Not yet rated" means CQC has not published a rating, usual for recently registered services, and is not a judgement either way. What the ratings mean →

This area (rated)
All England (rated)
OutstandingGoodRequires improvementInadequateNot yet rated

Rated below Good (144 services)

Every service in Kent whose current overall rating is Inadequate or Requires improvement — Inadequate first, ratings verbatim with publication dates.

ServiceOverall rating (published)BedsProvider
Brooklands Homecare LtdInadequate, published 21 Oct 2025—Brooklands Homecare Ltd
Chaucer HouseInadequate, published 25 Jun 202660Avante Care and Support Limited
Dover HouseInadequate, published 10 Feb 202686Dover House (GC) Limited
Everycare West KentInadequate, published 15 Apr 2025—Everycare West Kent Limited
Harrier LodgeInadequate, published 27 Feb 202665Care UK Care Services Limited
Harrier LodgeInadequate, published 27 Feb 202665Care UK Community Partnerships Ltd
Hillbeck Residential Care HomeInadequate, published 3 Sep 202560Charing Hill Limited
Lavender FieldsInadequate, published 16 Oct 202575Greensleeves Homes Trust
ManordeneInadequate, published 7 Oct 202522Manorville Care Homes Ltd
Meadow View Residential Care HomeInadequate, published 4 Sep 202560Sanctuary Care Limited
Milestone HouseInadequate, published 19 May 202613Care and Normalisation Limited
Myable Care LimitedInadequate, published 5 Jun 2026—Myable Care Limited
PCAS Kent LtdInadequate, published 30 Jul 2025—PCAS Kent Ltd
Pine Lodge Care HomeInadequate, published 13 Oct 202559Eleanor Nursing and Social Care Limited
St Anselm's Nursing HomeInadequate, published 8 Apr 202626St Anselm's Nursing Home
The ChaseInadequate, published 24 Sep 202531Purelake (Chase) Limited
The Vale Residential Care HomeInadequate, published 16 Jan 202628Charing Vale Limited
West Hill Care HomeInadequate, published 11 Feb 202677West Hill Care Home LTD
Alandale Residential HomeRequires improvement, published 9 Feb 2023rating 3+ yrs old35Mr Paul Maple
Ami Group - The Knoll Unit and Ami Court UnitRequires improvement, published 9 Aug 2022rating 3+ yrs old67Raj & Knoll Limited
Angelus Homecare - AshfordRequires improvement, published 30 Dec 2022rating 3+ yrs old—South Eastern Solutions Limited
ApproCareRequires improvement, published 1 Aug 2023—Mrs Emma Lumsden
Arthur CourtRequires improvement, published 13 Dec 202319ACL Homes Plus Limited
Aspens Cornford LaneRequires improvement, published 30 Jun 202550Aspens Charities
Aspens Supported Living & Outreach (Kent)Requires improvement, published 29 Sep 2025—Aspens Charities
Athlone CareRequires improvement, published 28 Oct 2021rating 3+ yrs old—Athlone Care Ltd
Avenues South East - 492 Maidstone RoadRequires improvement, published 19 May 2020rating 3+ yrs old4Avenues South East
Averley HomeRequires improvement, published 16 Jun 20265Averley Qwara Healthcare Ltd
Barnes LodgeRequires improvement, published 26 May 2023rating 3+ yrs old101Avante Care and Support Limited
Beech Tree Total Care – ThanetRequires improvement, published 6 Nov 2021rating 3+ yrs old—Care at Home Services (South East) Limited
Best2 Care Ltd – Gravesend OfficeRequires improvement, published 27 Nov 2021rating 3+ yrs old—Best2 Care Ltd
Betsy Clara Nursing HomeRequires improvement, published 23 Dec 202550Betsy Clara and Southdowns Limited
Birchwood Care ServicesRequires improvement, published 19 May 2023rating 3+ yrs old—Malvirt Limited
Boldglen Limited Medway SwaleRequires improvement, published 28 Apr 2023rating 3+ yrs old—Boldglen Limited
Bon SecoursRequires improvement, published 25 Jun 2021rating 3+ yrs old3Optima Care Limited
Brabourne Care CentreRequires improvement, published 12 Jan 2022rating 3+ yrs old82Opus Care Limited
Bradbury GrangeRequires improvement, published 8 Oct 2022rating 3+ yrs old50Methodist Homes
Bramblings Residential HomeRequires improvement, published 5 Jul 2022rating 3+ yrs old42Bramblings (Kent) Limited
Brooklands Homecare Ltd - EdenbridgeRequires improvement, published 27 May 2026—Brooklands Homecare Ltd
BurnhamRequires improvement, published 27 Feb 20255MNP Complete Care Limited
Care at Home Services (South East) Limited – Canterbury, Herne Bay and WhitstableRequires improvement, published 24 Jun 2023rating 3+ yrs old—Care at Home Services (South East) Limited
Chestfield HouseRequires improvement, published 5 Jan 2023rating 3+ yrs old31Uniquehelp Limited
Chipstead Lake - Care Home Physical DisabilitiesRequires improvement, published 23 Dec 202424Leonard Cheshire Disability
Community Support ServicesRequires improvement, published 19 Apr 2023rating 3+ yrs old—Canterbury Oast Trust
Compass HouseRequires improvement, published 21 Mar 2023rating 3+ yrs old—Choice Support
Cornford HouseRequires improvement, published 19 Oct 2022rating 3+ yrs old74Cornford House Limited
Courage Healthcare LtdRequires improvement, published 2 Jun 2026—Courage Healthcare Ltd
Creedy HouseRequires improvement, published 12 Mar 202544Creedy Number 1 Limited
Deer Park Care CentreRequires improvement, published 31 Jul 202438Phoenix Care Homes Limited
Dependable Homecare LTDRequires improvement, published 23 Aug 2022rating 3+ yrs old—Dependable Homecare LTD
Dickley CourtRequires improvement, published 7 Apr 202613Symbol Family Support Services Limited
Eastry HouseRequires improvement, published 7 Apr 2021rating 3+ yrs old22Optima Care Limited
Eaton Lodge Nursing HomeRequires improvement, published 4 Feb 202624Mr Mukesh Patel
Eclectic Care LtdRequires improvement, published 22 Jan 2025—Eclectic Care Ltd
Edwin Therapeutic UnitRequires improvement, published 15 Oct 2022rating 3+ yrs old3Independence-Development Ltd
Enabling Care for You Limited Head OfficeRequires improvement, published 10 Jun 2023rating 3+ yrs old—Enabling Care For You Limited
Expertise Homecare (South East Coast)Requires improvement, published 26 Nov 2021rating 3+ yrs old—Cosmos Care Limited
Figtree Care Services LtdRequires improvement, published 18 Jan 2020rating 3+ yrs old—Figtree Care Services Ltd
Garland HouseRequires improvement, published 20 Feb 2020rating 3+ yrs old20Davis Care Limited
Grenham Bay CourtRequires improvement, published 30 Jun 202636Grenham Bay Care Limited
Harbledown LodgeRequires improvement, published 28 Apr 2023rating 3+ yrs old56Uniquehelp Limited
Harmonia VillageRequires improvement, published 31 Jul 202536Harmonia Care Village Limited
Harpwood HouseRequires improvement, published 6 Nov 2025110Harpwood House Limited
Hatfield LodgeRequires improvement, published 23 Jan 202634Hatfield lodge care home Limited
Hawkinge HouseRequires improvement, published 2 Apr 2022rating 3+ yrs old55Hawkinge House Limited
Haydon-MayerRequires improvement, published 7 Jun 2023rating 3+ yrs old32Uniquehelp Limited
Herne Place Care HomeRequires improvement, published 25 Feb 2023rating 3+ yrs old66Barchester Healthcare Homes Limited
HF Trust - Lympne Place (High Trees and The Beeches)Requires improvement, published 11 Aug 202512HF Trust Limited
HF Trust HytheRequires improvement, published 12 Mar 2025—HF Trust Limited
HighfieldRequires improvement, published 12 Jan 202418Avenues South East
Ivy Bank Residential Care HomeRequires improvement, published 16 Dec 2022rating 3+ yrs old27Ivybank Health Care Limited
Kaplan Care DartfordRequires improvement, published 3 Mar 2025—Kaplan Care Limited
Kent and Medway Domiciliary Care AgencyRequires improvement, published 2 Sep 2023—Voyage 1 Limited
Kent Social Care Professionals Domiciliary ServiceRequires improvement, published 21 Oct 2021rating 3+ yrs old—Kent Social Care Professionals Limited
Kentwood HouseRequires improvement, published 17 May 2023rating 3+ yrs old32Kentwood House Ltd
Krystal Solutions LimitedRequires improvement, published 26 Apr 2022rating 3+ yrs old—Krystal Solutions Limited
L'Arche Kent Faith HouseRequires improvement, published 9 Feb 2023rating 3+ yrs old4L'Arche
LANHRequires improvement, published 26 Feb 2026—Lanh Professionals LLP
Larchmere House Nursing HomeRequires improvement, published 3 Nov 202533Family Care UK Limited
Lark View Care HomeRequires improvement, published 27 Mar 202664Lark View Care Limited
Lauriem Complete Care Limited - DittonRequires improvement, published 17 Nov 2025—Lauriem Complete Care Limited
Lindau Residential HomeRequires improvement, published 2 Jan 202637Care Excellence Limited
Livingstone Care Office - Innovation HouseRequires improvement, published 21 Oct 2023—Livingstone Care Solutions Limited
Lucketts FarmRequires improvement, published 16 Oct 2025—Lucketts Care Agency Ltd
Lukestone Dementia Nursing HomeRequires improvement, published 2 Dec 2021rating 3+ yrs old44Nellsar Limited
Madeira LodgeRequires improvement, published 7 Feb 202548Belmont Healthcare (Madeira) Limited
Maidstone Care CentreRequires improvement, published 3 Mar 202658RCH Care Homes Limited
Maidstone Home Care LimitedRequires improvement, published 31 May 2022rating 3+ yrs old—Maidstone Home Care Limited
Mayflower Care HomeRequires improvement, published 11 Mar 202676Mayflower Care Home (Northfleet) Limited
Mayflower Care HomeRequires improvement, published 1 Apr 202676Ventas UK Opco Limited
MaylandsRequires improvement, published 1 Dec 2021rating 3+ yrs old18White Rose Care
Millfield HouseRequires improvement, published 25 Jun 20268MNP Complete Care Limited
Mont Calm Residential HomeRequires improvement, published 25 Jul 202539MGL Healthcare Limited
Mount Ephraim HouseRequires improvement, published 25 Nov 202557Greensleeves Homes Trust
Neptune HouseRequires improvement, published 15 Jun 202615Neptune House Limited
NewlandsRequires improvement, published 18 Mar 2022rating 3+ yrs old19White Rose Care
Oakdene Rest HomeRequires improvement, published 5 Mar 202627Oak Health Uk Ltd
Orchard HouseRequires improvement, published 27 Aug 202510Caretech Community Services (No.2) Limited
Overcliffe HouseRequires improvement, published 19 Jan 2023rating 3+ yrs old3National Autistic Society (The)
Pelham ManorRequires improvement, published 24 Feb 20267National Autistic Society (The)
PentaCare (West Kent)Requires improvement, published 24 Feb 2023rating 3+ yrs old—Pentacare Services Ltd
Port RegisRequires improvement, published 6 Oct 202570Townsend Life Care Ltd
Priory Mews Care HomeRequires improvement, published 15 Dec 2023156Priory Mews Healthcare Limited
Q Leaf Care LimitedRequires improvement, published 12 Nov 2025—Q Leaf Care Limited
Rosemary CottageRequires improvement, published 20 Dec 2022rating 3+ yrs old6Canterbury Oast Trust
Royalcare AshfordRequires improvement, published 15 Jul 2022rating 3+ yrs old—Sreevijay Ltd
Royalcare- ThanetRequires improvement, published 25 May 2022rating 3+ yrs old—Sreevijay Ltd
Safe Choice CareRequires improvement, published 14 Sep 2022rating 3+ yrs old—Safe Choice Care Ltd
Sandgate ManorRequires improvement, published 22 Dec 202522MNP Complete Care Limited
Scodef CareRequires improvement, published 27 Apr 2026—Scodef Ltd
SeahavenRequires improvement, published 21 Jun 2023rating 3+ yrs old19Optima Care Limited
Shakti LodgeRequires improvement, published 4 Jun 2021rating 3+ yrs old26Shakti Lodge
Share the Care Limited OfficeRequires improvement, published 24 Feb 2026—Share The Care Ltd
Sheringham HouseRequires improvement, published 7 Jun 2023rating 3+ yrs old10Achieve Together Limited
Sholden Hall Residential HomeRequires improvement, published 22 May 202627Good Shepherd Care Limited
Sobell Lodge - Care Home Physical DisabilitiesRequires improvement, published 1 Apr 202621Leonard Cheshire Disability
Spencer HouseRequires improvement, published 18 Aug 2022rating 3+ yrs old25Covenant Mission Care Ltd
St BreladesRequires improvement, published 17 Feb 2023rating 3+ yrs old37St Brelades Retirement Homes Limited
St James HouseRequires improvement, published 3 Sep 2022rating 3+ yrs old6Liaise (London) Limited
St James MewsRequires improvement, published 31 Jan 2023rating 3+ yrs old9Liaise (London) Limited
St Stephens Nursing HomeRequires improvement, published 20 May 202617Charing Rose Limited
St. Helens HouseRequires improvement, published 24 Nov 2022rating 3+ yrs old4Otas Supported Living Limited
Sunnybanks Home Care ServiceRequires improvement, published 5 Jul 2019rating 3+ yrs old—Angela Czarnecka-Poulter
TerraBlu HomecareRequires improvement, published 23 Apr 2022rating 3+ yrs old—Terrablu Limited
The Avenues Care CentreRequires improvement, published 4 Mar 2023rating 3+ yrs old62Premiere Care (Southern) Limited
The CherriesRequires improvement, published 6 Apr 2022rating 3+ yrs old6Lothlorien Community Limited
The ChilternsRequires improvement, published 9 Sep 2021rating 3+ yrs old24Optima Care Limited
The Hailey Residential Care HomeRequires improvement, published 7 Jul 2023rating 3+ yrs old40All About Care Limited
The Hollies Residential HomeRequires improvement, published 18 Apr 2023rating 3+ yrs old40Evergreen Healthcare 2004 LTD
The LalehamRequires improvement, published 15 Oct 2022rating 3+ yrs old60The Laleham Ltd
The West GateRequires improvement, published 12 Nov 202452Bedstone Limited
Tudor LodgeRequires improvement, published 18 Nov 2022rating 3+ yrs old44Tudor Lodge Care Home Limited
Tulipa HouseRequires improvement, published 16 Mar 2023rating 3+ yrs old31Tulipa House Limited
Twyford HouseRequires improvement, published 22 Jul 2022rating 3+ yrs old12Voyage 1 Limited
Vibrant Home CareRequires improvement, published 12 Oct 2023—Faseha Healthcare Recruitment Ltd
Vibrant Homecare MaidstoneRequires improvement, published 11 Nov 2023—Faseha Healthcare Recruitment Ltd
Wellington HouseRequires improvement, published 1 Mar 2022rating 3+ yrs old10Voyage 1 Limited
Westcliffe VillaRequires improvement, published 18 Jan 202414Achieve Together Limited
Whitstable Nursing HomeRequires improvement, published 4 Mar 2023rating 3+ yrs old34Uniquehelp Limited
Wimbledon House Residential Care HomeRequires improvement, published 4 Feb 2023rating 3+ yrs old34All About Care Limited
Winchester HouseRequires improvement, published 28 Apr 2022rating 3+ yrs old12Achieve Together Limited
Woodford HouseRequires improvement, published 3 Oct 202441Woodford House Healthcare Limited
Woodside Residential Care HomeRequires improvement, published 12 Feb 202540Charing Way Limited
Woodstock Care CentreRequires improvement, published 18 Mar 2023rating 3+ yrs old60Nellsar Limited

Data as published by CQC to 8 Jul 2026 · source: CQC

June 2026 in Kent

Register movements in the reporting month, from the same data as the national changes digest. Ownership-change flags are a heuristic — a recently deregistered service of the same type at the same postcode — stated honestly, not a legal record of sale.

New registrations (9)

ServiceRegisteredBedsProvider
The Clarendon Royal Communitylikely ownership change17 Jun 2026—Age Concern Gillingham
The Old Fire Stationlikely ownership change17 Jun 2026—Age Concern Gillingham
Private Homecare Kent LTD (Stelling Minnis)25 Jun 2026—Private Homecare Kent Ltd
Serene Touch Care Services Ltd24 Jun 2026—Serene Touch Care Services Ltd
Gem Quality Care Ltd24 Jun 2026—Gem Quality Care Ltd
Martello Manor Hythe Limited12 Jun 202670Martello Manor Hythe Limited
Lakrizz Care Maidstone12 Jun 2026—Lakrizz Care Limited
Elderwood House10 Jun 202662Scarborough Hall Limited
Elderwood House10 Jun 202662Barchester Healthcare Homes Limited

Deregistrations (5)

ServiceLast rating (published)DeregisteredBeds
The Clarendon Royal CommunityNot yet rated17 Jun 2026—
Age UK Kent RiversGood, published 14 Aug 2019rating 3+ yrs old17 Jun 2026—
Topstar Healthcare LtdNot yet rated15 Jun 2026—
Curant Care MaidstoneRequires improvement, published 30 Jun 2023rating 3+ yrs old9 Jun 2026—
First Solution Healthcare LtdNot yet rated5 Jun 2026—

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Data as published by CQC to 8 Jul 2026 · source: CQC

Largest groups operating in Kent

Brands as recorded by CQC, by active sites in this local authority. Independents (no recorded brand) are not listed.

Group / brandSites hereof which care homes
CareTech Community Services2726
Priory Group2322
Kent County Council159
Nicholas James and Regal Care Trading Limited1313
Welltower1212
Achieve Together1110
Cera Care100
Deer Capital1010
Clece Care Services90
Voyage98

Data as published by CQC to 8 Jul 2026 · source: CQC