St Claire's Care Home
St Claire's Care Home is a residential care home in Folkestone, Kent (CT20 1DQ). It holds a CQC rating of Requires Improvement.
About St Claire's Care Home
St Claire's Care Home in Folkestone is a residential care home for older people who need help with daily living, including many people living with dementia. We offer respite stays as well as permanent places. We are a house rather than an institution and we work to keep it feeling that way. People bring their own furniture and photographs, keep their own hours, choose where to spend the day and get help with washing and dressing at their own pace and as privately as we can manage. Meals are cooked here with real choice at each one, and food matters a great deal to how people feel about a day. Dementia care here rests on familiarity and patience. We learn a person's life story with their family when they arrive and keep adding to it, so that when words become harder we still have ways of offering comfort and recognition, and we keep the rhythm of the day predictable. We keep an eye on health without turning the place into a clinic. If somebody seems off colour we act on it early and tell families what is happening rather than waiting for them to ask. Our most recent inspection by the Care Quality Commission rated the home good overall.
Care provided at St Claire's Care Home
- Older person care
- Dementia care
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 7 September 2026
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
How St Claire's Care Home compares in Folkestone and Hythe
Measured against the 46 care homes for older people registered in Folkestone and Hythe. The dark dot is this home.
- Size
- 39 places. Larger than 33 of the 46 homes. The local average is 30 places.
- CQC rating
- Requires improvement. 31 of the 46 homes (67%) are rated Good or Outstanding. Across Kent the figure is 68%.
- Latest report
- 7 September 2026. 1 of the 46 homes has published a newer inspection report since.
- Registered
- February 2011. 27 of the 46 homes registered more recently.
- Care offered
- Dementia care. Of the 46 homes, 21 offer dementia care.
- Food hygiene
- 3 out of 5. The same rating as 2 of the 34 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 Folkestone and Hythe.
The local picture: Folkestone and Hythe
What the numbers say about care for older people in Folkestone and Hythe, 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: 15,700. Rising to 18,000 by 2035, up 15%
- People aged 85 and over: 4,000. Rising to 6,200 by 2035, up 57%
- 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+: 88. Kent average is 77.
- Care homes, last 12 months: 1 opened, 0 closed
- 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 St Claire's Care Home
Facts from public registers, and what is close by.
- Registered with CQC
- 15 February 2011, so 15 years.
- Food hygiene rating
- 3 out of 5. Generally satisfactory. Last inspected by the local council on 5 August 2026.
- Run by
- Rosemere Care Home Ltd, which runs 2 adult social care services in England. 1 of the 2 that have a rating are rated Good or Outstanding.
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 St Claire's Care 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
- William Harvey Hospital, Ashford, 11.9 miles away
It is about 11.9 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
- Folkestone Central Station, 0.2 miles away
- Folkestone West Station, 0.9 miles away
- Sandling Station, 4.7 miles away
Around St Claire's Care Home
- H: St Claire's Care 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 St Claire's Care Home
Where is St Claire's Care Home located?
St Claire's Care Home is a residential care home in Folkestone, Kent, CT20 1DQ. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does St Claire's Care Home provide?
St Claire's Care Home is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is St Claire's Care Home's CQC rating?
St Claire's Care 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 7 September 2026. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does St Claire's Care Home provide dementia care?
Yes. St Claire's Care Home supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.
Does St Claire's Care Home offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. St Claire's Care Home offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about St Claire's Care Home
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
Yes. St Claire's Care 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. St Claire's Care 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. St Claire's Care 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?
No. St Claire's Care Home is registered for older people. Younger adults are not listed.
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
St Claire's Care 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 St Claire's Care Home. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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