Church Lane
Church Lane is a residential care home in Maidstone, Kent (ME14 4EF). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About Church Lane
Church Lane is a residential care home in Maidstone, Kent, supporting adults living with a learning disability or autism and adults with a physical disability. We also offer respite stays for people who live at home with family. We support people to run their own lives as far as they are able and to be helped where they are not. That means being involved in the ordinary business of a household, such as planning meals, doing a shop, keeping a room how you like it and choosing how to spend the weekend. Where someone needs support with personal care, mobility, communication or medication, we give it in a way that protects dignity and does not draw attention. Everyone here has a plan built around them, and we write those plans with the person rather than about them. We also pay attention to the things that make a week worth having, including work, college, clubs, faith, friendships and time with family. Maidstone and the surrounding Kent area give us plenty to make use of, and we would rather people were out in the community than sitting indoors. Respite guests are properly welcomed and we take the time to learn how someone likes things done before they arrive. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is Good. If you are considering Church Lane, please come and meet us.
Care provided at Church Lane
- Learning disability and autism support
- Physical disability support
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 14 May 2022
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
How Church Lane compares in Maidstone
Measured against the 45 care homes registered in Maidstone. The dark dot is this home.
- Size
- 20 places. Smaller than 33 of the 45 homes. The local average is 41 places.
- CQC rating
- Good. 34 of the 45 homes (76%) are rated Good or Outstanding. Across Kent the figure is 73%.
- Latest report
- 14 May 2022. 20 of the 45 homes have published a newer inspection report since.
- Registered
- November 2010. One of the longer established homes. 42 of the 45 registered more recently.
- Food hygiene
- 4 out of 5. The same rating as 3 of the 36 homes that have one.
Powered by Orrery Intelligence. Data: CQC register and Food Standards Agency ratings. Counts cover registered care homes 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
- 2.5 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.
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 Church Lane
Facts from public registers, and what is close by.
- Registered with CQC
- 25 November 2010, so 15 years.
- Food hygiene rating
- 4 out of 5. Good. Last inspected by the local council on 28 July 2026.
- Run by
- Caretech Community Services (No.2) Limited, which runs 24 adult social care services in England. 22 of the 24 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 Church Lane
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, 4.1 miles away
It is about 4.1 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
- Bearsted Station, 0.3 miles away
- Hollingbourne Station, 2.1 miles away
- Maidstone East Station, 2.5 miles away
Around Church Lane
- H: Church Lane
- 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 Church Lane
Where is Church Lane located?
Church Lane is a residential care home in Maidstone, Kent, ME14 4EF. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Church Lane provide?
Church Lane is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Learning disability and autism support, Physical disability support, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Church Lane's CQC rating?
Church Lane is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 14 May 2022. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Church Lane offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Church Lane offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Church Lane
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
No. Church Lane 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. Church Lane 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. Church Lane 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?
Ask the home. The register does not say which age groups the home supports. Ask the home.
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
Church Lane 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 Church Lane. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
More about the care at Church Lane
Respite Care at Church Lane
Booking a short break at Church Lane means giving notice, since respite rooms are usually planned around existing residents. Two weeks is a common minimum, though some families arrange longer. Pack medication in its original boxes, a copy of the current care plan, clothing for indoor and outdoor days, and anything that helps the person feel settled. A well run respite stay can also work as a trial run before considering a permanent move.
Residential Care at Church Lane
Living at Church Lane in Maidstone falls under residential care, which covers help with the everyday rather than clinical nursing. That usually means support with meals, washing and dressing, medication prompts, laundry and the routines that keep a household running, alongside company and things to do during the week. Where someone needs district nurse input, it is arranged through the NHS rather than provided on site, which is the main line between residential and nursing care. The home holds a good CQC rating from its May 2022 inspection. Weekly fees across the South East tend to sit between £1100 and £1450, while Kent County Council typically pays somewhere around £800 to £950, so it is worth asking directly about current rates and any top up.
Learning Disability and Autism at Church Lane
Church Lane is registered to support adults with a learning disability or autism, which normally involves person centred plans, predictable routines, attention to sensory needs and building independence skills at the person's own pace. Placements are usually commissioned by the local authority or NHS, with annual reviews and best interests decisions where capacity is limited. Ask how plans are written with the person, how communication preferences are recorded, and how choice is protected day to day.
Physical Disability at Church Lane
Adults with mobility or dexterity needs rely on a home being physically accessible as well as sensitive with personal care. Church Lane is registered for physical disability support, so it is worth asking about step free access, bathroom adaptations, hoists, wheelchair turning space in bedrooms and how equipment is maintained. Also check how support is offered in a way that keeps independence intact rather than doing everything for the person.
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