Abbey Lodge Residential Home
Abbey Lodge Residential Home is a residential care home in Hythe, Kent (CT21 5QP). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About Abbey Lodge Residential Home
We are a residential care home in Hythe, providing a home for older people and younger adults who need help with daily living but who do not require nursing care. We are not a large place and we do not try to run like one. Residents have their own rooms with their own belongings, get up and go to bed when they choose and decide how they want to spend their days. Meals are cooked here and we pay attention when somebody says they would rather have something else. A great deal of what makes a care home worth living in is small and unglamorous: being helped to wash without being rushed, a hot drink at the time you actually want it, somebody noticing that you have gone quiet and sitting with you for a while. Being near the coast has its uses, and a walk or a change of view is part of ordinary life here when the weather allows. Family and friends are welcome whenever they would like to come, and we would always rather a relative raised a concern straight away. Respite stays are available as well as permanent places. Our most recent inspection by the Care Quality Commission rated us good overall. If you are considering a home for yourself or someone in your family, do come and look round and ask us anything, including about what we are not able to provide.
Care provided at Abbey Lodge Residential Home
- Older person care
- Younger adults care
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 19 February 2019
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
What the inspectors found
A plain English summary of the Care Quality Commission inspection behind the current rating of Abbey Lodge Residential Home. Report published 19 February 2019.
- 22 January 2019
- 25 places, 24 people were using the service at the time
Safe
Inspectors found good systems to protect people from possible harm and abuse. Staff knew people well and worked to reduce risks, while encouraging people to keep their independence. People received their medicines when they needed them and as prescribed, and the home was clean with enough staff.
Effective
Staff continued to receive training and supervision to support people effectively. Inspectors saw people being supported to eat and drink safely. When people's needs changed, staff involved healthcare professionals, and staff worked with other professionals to deliver joined up care.
Caring
Inspectors found a warm, friendly and welcoming atmosphere at the home. People told inspectors that staff treated them with kindness, respect and compassion. When staff spoke about people, they did so in a respectful manner.
Responsive
Inspectors saw staff supporting people in a person centred way, and people told inspectors they received person centred care. People were supported to take part in activities they enjoyed, and birthdays were celebrated with parties. People were encouraged to be partners in their care planning where possible, and were aware of the complaints procedure and able to raise concerns with staff.
Well-led
Inspectors found systems in place to check the quality of the service. These included gaining feedback from people and making improvements as a result. Staff worked with other professionals to deliver joined up care.
What people told the inspectors
People told inspectors they were happy living at the home. They said staff treated them with kindness, respect and compassion.
Since the last inspection
Rated Good in February 2019, the same overall rating as before (Good).
Safe is still Good; Effective is still Good; Caring is still Good; Responsive is still Good; Well-led is still Good.
- 12 December 2020: Inspection looking at part of the service
- 19 February 2019: Routine inspection, rated Good. This inspection gave the current rating.
- 20 July 2016: Routine inspection, rated Good
- 4 July 2014: Routine inspection
- 17 December 2013: Routine inspection
- 14 March 2013: Routine inspection
Read the full report on the CQC website
Source: Care Quality Commission inspection report, summarised by CareAssura. Contains CQC data used under the Open Government Licence.
How Abbey Lodge Residential 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
- 25 places. Smaller than 24 of the 46 homes. The local average is 30 places.
- CQC rating
- Good. 31 of the 46 homes (67%) are rated Good or Outstanding. Across Kent the figure is 68%.
- Latest report
- 19 February 2019. 32 of the 46 homes have published a newer inspection report since.
- Registered
- November 2010. One of the longer established homes. 44 of the 46 registered more recently.
- Food hygiene
- 5 out of 5. The top rating, shared by 31 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 Abbey Lodge Residential Home
Facts from public registers, and what is close by.
- Registered with CQC
- 19 November 2010, so 15 years.
- Food hygiene rating
- 5 out of 5. Very good. Last inspected by the local council on 7 October 2025.
- Run by
- Abbey Lodge (Residential Home) Ltd, 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 Abbey Lodge 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
- William Harvey Hospital, Ashford, 9.7 miles away
It is about 9.7 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 West Station, 2.1 miles away
- Sandling Station, 2.3 miles away
- Folkestone Central Station, 2.7 miles away
Around Abbey Lodge Residential Home
- H: Abbey Lodge 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 Abbey Lodge Residential Home
Where is Abbey Lodge Residential Home located?
Abbey Lodge Residential Home is a residential care home in Hythe, Kent, CT21 5QP. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Abbey Lodge Residential Home provide?
Abbey Lodge Residential Home is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Younger adults care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Abbey Lodge Residential Home's CQC rating?
Abbey Lodge Residential Home is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 19 February 2019. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Abbey Lodge Residential Home offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Abbey Lodge Residential Home offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Abbey Lodge Residential Home
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
No. Abbey Lodge Residential Home is not listed for dementia care on the CQC register. If dementia is likely, choose a home that is, so a second move is not needed later.
Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?
No. Abbey Lodge 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. Abbey Lodge 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. Abbey Lodge 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
Abbey Lodge 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
Indicative figures for the South East, not a quote from Abbey Lodge Residential Home. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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