Aspen House
Aspen House is a residential care home in Maidstone, Kent (ME16 0SH). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About Aspen House
Aspen House is a residential care home in Maidstone. We support older people and adults living with mental ill health, including younger adults, and we offer respite stays as well as longer term places. What we try to provide first is somewhere settled. A good many of the people who come to us have had an unsettled time beforehand, whether through illness, a hospital admission or a placement that did not work out. Nobody is expected to settle quickly here, and we do not treat a slow start as a failure. The home is run around the people in it. Residents choose when to get up, what to eat and how to spend their time, and we would far rather someone sat quietly with a cup of tea than joined in with something out of politeness. Rooms are personalised from the beginning. Practical support covers personal care, medication, appointments, benefits and paperwork, and keeping in touch with family and friends. For younger adults we also look at the skills and confidence that make a more independent life possible later, because for some people this is a stage rather than a final destination. We work closely with community mental health teams and local GPs and raise concerns early. Respite stays give family carers a break and can offer somebody breathing space in a hard patch. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good. Please come and visit Aspen House and ask us whatever you need to.
Care provided at Aspen House
- Older person care
- Mental health care
- Younger adults care
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 22 October 2021
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
How Aspen House compares in Maidstone
Measured against the 40 care homes for older people registered in Maidstone. The dark dot is this home.
- Size
- 16 places. Smaller than 35 of the 40 homes. The local average is 44 places.
- CQC rating
- Good. 29 of the 40 homes (73%) are rated Good or Outstanding. Across Kent the figure is 68%.
- Latest report
- 22 October 2021. 21 of the 40 homes have published a newer inspection report since.
- Registered
- July 2022. One of the newer homes in the area. Only 9 of the 40 have registered more recently.
Powered by Orrery Intelligence. Data: CQC register and Food Standards Agency ratings. Counts cover registered care homes for older people in Maidstone.
The local picture: Maidstone
What the numbers say about care for older people in Maidstone, 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: 19,200. Rising to 22,400 by 2035, up 17%
- People aged 85 and over: 5,200. Rising to 7,900 by 2035, up 54%
- Living with dementia, aged 65 and over (estimate): 2,500. Rising to 3,200 by 2035, up 28%
- Dementia diagnosis rate: 65%. The NHS ambition is 67%. Kent as a whole is 62%.
- Care home beds per 1,000 people aged 75+: 79. Kent average is 77.
- Care homes, last 12 months: 0 opened, 0 closed. 4 changed owner, covering 174 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.
Planned and recent building work within 5 miles
- 0.7 miles: Memory Lane House 25 College Road Maidstone Kent. Application for a 12 bed care home through a change of use. Submitted 21 September 2026. Decision pending.
- 4.5 miles: Land Adjacent To 419 Walderslade Road Walderslade Chatham Medway. Application for a 35 bed nursing home. Submitted 16 June 2026. Decision not yet recorded.
- 5 miles: Land South Of Innovation Centre Medway Maidstone Road Chatham Medway. Application for a 80 bed care home. Submitted 1 July 2026. Decision not yet recorded.
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 Aspen House
Facts from public registers, and what is close by.
- Registered with CQC
- 1 July 2022, so 4 years.
- Run by
- PureCare Care Services Limited, which runs 5 adult social care services in England. All 3 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 Aspen House
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
- Maidstone Hospital, Maidstone, 1.3 miles away
It is about 1.3 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
- Maidstone Barracks Station, 0.1 miles away
- Maidstone West Station, 0.4 miles away
- Maidstone East Station, 0.4 miles away
Around Aspen House
- H: Aspen House
- 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 Aspen House
Where is Aspen House located?
Aspen House is a residential care home in Maidstone, Kent, ME16 0SH. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Aspen House provide?
Aspen House is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Mental health care, Younger adults care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Aspen House's CQC rating?
Aspen House is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 22 October 2021. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Aspen House offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Aspen House offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Aspen House
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
No. Aspen House 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. Aspen House 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. Aspen House 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. Aspen House 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
Aspen House 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 Aspen House. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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