Sholden Hall Residential Home
Sholden Hall Residential Home is a residential care home in Deal, Kent (CT14 0AB). It holds a CQC rating of Requires Improvement.
About Sholden Hall Residential Home
Sholden Hall Residential Home is a care home in Deal, Kent. We provide a home for older people, including those living with dementia, and we also support some younger adults and offer respite stays for shorter periods of care. What we aim to offer is a settled, familiar place where people keep their own routines and their own things around them. We ask about preferences in detail, because how somebody likes their morning to go is not a small matter when it shapes the rest of their day. For residents living with dementia, steadiness is what helps most, so we keep routines consistent and staff familiar and we take the time to understand what somebody is telling us when the words have become difficult. We should be straightforward with you about where we stand. Our most recent overall judgement from the Care Quality Commission was that we require improvement. We accepted the findings rather than arguing with them, we have a plan of work in place and we are progressing it alongside colleagues in health and the local authority. Families deserve to hear that from us directly rather than discovering it later. If you are considering Sholden Hall for someone you love, please come and visit. Look round properly, speak to our staff and residents, and ask us exactly what the concerns were and what we have changed since. We will answer plainly rather than steering you towards a brochure.
Care provided at Sholden Hall Residential Home
- Older person care
- Dementia care
- Younger adults care
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 22 May 2026
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
How Sholden Hall Residential Home compares in Dover
Measured against the 39 care homes for older people registered in Dover. The dark dot is this home.
- Size
- 27 places. Larger than 19 of the 39 homes. The local average is 29 places.
- CQC rating
- Requires improvement. 25 of the 39 homes (64%) are rated Good or Outstanding. Across Kent the figure is 68%.
- Latest report
- 22 May 2026. 7 of the 39 homes have published a newer inspection report since.
- Registered
- April 2022. One of the newer homes in the area. Only 7 of the 39 have registered more recently.
- Care offered
- Dementia care. Of the 39 homes, 23 offer dementia care.
- Food hygiene
- 3 out of 5. The same rating as 2 of the 33 homes that have one.
Powered by Orrery Intelligence. Data: CQC register and Food Standards Agency ratings. Counts cover registered care homes for older people in Dover.
The local picture: Dover
What the numbers say about care for older people in Dover, in Kent.
What care costs in Kent, per week
| Type of care | What the council pays | What self-funders are typically asked |
|---|
| Residential care | £1,187 | £1,409 to £1,600 (Middle half of prices from 22 Kent homes. Median £1,500.) |
| Nursing care | £1,378 | £1,550 to £1,865 (Middle half of prices from 11 Kent homes. Median £1,605.) |
| Residential dementia care | Not published separately | £1,500 to £1,619 (Middle half of prices from 18 Kent homes. Median £1,500.) |
| Nursing dementia care | Not published separately | £1,975 to £2,226 (South East figure, because too few Kent homes publish this price. 37 homes. Median £2,050.) |
Published prices are often starting prices, and come from homes that publish fees, so treat them as a guide. Ask the home for its own price.
- People aged 75 and over: 15,300. Rising to 18,000 by 2035, up 18%
- People aged 85 and over: 3,800. Rising to 5,800 by 2035, up 53%
- Living with dementia, aged 65 and over (estimate): 2,000. Rising to 2,500 by 2035, up 27%
- Dementia diagnosis rate: 59%. The NHS ambition is 67%. Kent as a whole is 62%.
- Care home beds per 1,000 people aged 75+: 75. Kent average is 77.
- Care homes, last 12 months: 0 opened, 1 closed. 1 changed owner, covering 21 beds.
- Care home beds filled across Kent: 88%. The 12 month average is 88%.
- Who pays, across Kent (estimate): 35% council, 43% self. The rest is NHS funded or other.
Powered by Orrery Intelligence. Market model built 22 October 2026 (ONS 2022 based population projections, dementia estimates, CQC register), published care home prices, council planning records.
Good to know about Sholden Hall Residential Home
Facts from public registers, and what is close by.
- Registered with CQC
- 8 April 2022, so 4 years.
- Food hygiene rating
- 3 out of 5. Generally satisfactory. Last inspected by the local council on 24 July 2026.
- Run by
- Good Shepherd Care Limited, which runs this service only.
Sources: CQC register, Food Standards Agency, OpenStreetMap contributors. Distances are in a straight line from the postcode, not walking or driving routes.
Local services near Sholden Hall Residential Home
The closest places to this home, measured in a straight line from its postcode. They are the nearest, not necessarily the ones the home uses. Ask the home which GP, dentist and pharmacy its residents are registered with.
Nearest 24 hour A&E
- Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Hospital, Margate, 10.9 miles away
It is about 10.9 miles in a straight line from the postcode. The drive is usually longer. In an emergency call 999; the ambulance may take you elsewhere.
Nearest GP practices
Nearest dentists
Nearest pharmacies
Nearest railway stations
- Deal Station, 1.1 miles away
- Walmer Station, 1.3 miles away
- Martin Mill Station, 3.6 miles away
Around Sholden Hall Residential Home
- H: Sholden Hall Residential Home
- A: 24 hour A&E
- G: GP practice
- D: Dentist
- P: Pharmacy
- S: Railway station
Straight line distances, not routes. Places very close to the home are spread out slightly so they can be told apart.
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Practice and pharmacy details from the NHS England Organisation Data Service. A&E sites from NHS England A&E data and the Organisation Data Service. Railway stations from the Department for Transport NaPTAN dataset. Distances are straight line and approximate.
Common questions about Sholden Hall Residential Home
Where is Sholden Hall Residential Home located?
Sholden Hall Residential Home is a residential care home in Deal, Kent, CT14 0AB. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Sholden Hall Residential Home provide?
Sholden Hall Residential Home is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Younger adults care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Sholden Hall Residential Home's CQC rating?
Sholden Hall Residential Home is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Requires Improvement following its last inspection on 22 May 2026. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Sholden Hall Residential Home provide dementia care?
Yes. Sholden Hall Residential Home supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.
Does Sholden Hall Residential Home offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Sholden Hall Residential Home offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Sholden Hall Residential Home
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
Yes. Sholden Hall Residential Home is registered for dementia care, so someone whose needs increase can usually stay rather than move.
Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?
No. Sholden Hall Residential Home is a residential care home without on-site nursing. District nurses and GPs visit, but someone who needs daily nursing may have to move to a nursing home.
Can they try a short stay before deciding?
Yes. Yes. Sholden Hall Residential Home offers respite and short stays, which is a good way to see whether the home is the right fit.
Will they support end of life care, so there is no move at the hardest time?
Ask the home. End of life care is not listed on the register. Ask the manager whether residents can remain in the home with hospice or district nurse support.
Can she bring her cat or dog?
Ask the home. The home has not told us its pet policy yet. Ask directly; some homes allow small pets in residents' rooms or welcome visiting dogs.
Can a couple stay together?
Ask the home. We do not know whether the home has rooms for couples. Ask about shared or adjoining rooms if this matters.
Will the council help pay, or is it self funded only?
Ask the home. The home has not told us which funding it accepts. Most homes take both council funded and self funded residents; ask about council rates and any top up.
Do they take younger adults as well as older people?
Yes. Yes. Sholden Hall Residential Home supports younger adults as well as older people.
Can I visit before deciding, and are there visiting hours?
Ask the home. Every home should welcome a visit. Call to arrange one, ideally at a mealtime or during an activity, and ask about visiting hours for family.
Typical weekly fees in the South East
Sholden Hall Residential Home has not published its fees yet. These are typical weekly fees for the South East, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.
- Residential care: £1,100 to £1,450 per week per person, typical range
- Dementia care: £1,200 to £1,550 per week per person, typical range
Indicative figures for the South East, not a quote from Sholden Hall Residential Home. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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