Magnolia House
Magnolia House is a residential care home in Maidstone, Kent (ME15 6BA). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About Magnolia House
Magnolia House is a small residential care home in Maidstone, Kent, supporting adults who need help with daily living in an ordinary house rather than an institutional setting. Most of our work is with adults who have a learning disability or who are autistic. Being small lets staff know everybody here properly, and that shapes everything else. It means noticing when somebody is not themselves, knowing which situations unsettle a person and which reassure them, and understanding how each individual prefers to be approached on a difficult day. We start with the person rather than with a list of needs. We learn how somebody communicates, what a good day looks like for them, what they would rather do for themselves and what they would like to work towards. Support plans are written with the person, and with family or an advocate where that is wanted, and we revisit them as things change. Where someone can do something themselves, or could learn to with patient support, our job is to make that possible rather than to take it over. We also offer respite stays, giving family carers a planned break while their relative stays somewhere welcoming and well staffed. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good. If you are looking at options for yourself or someone you care about, please get in touch and come and see the house for yourself.
Care provided at Magnolia House
- Learning disability and autism support
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 12 June 2026
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
How Magnolia House compares in Maidstone
Measured against the 45 care homes registered in Maidstone. The dark dot is this home.
- Size
- 6 places. Smaller than 39 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
- 12 June 2026. 2 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
- 5 out of 5. The top rating, shared by 33 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
- 1.1 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 Magnolia House
Facts from public registers, and what is close by.
- Registered with CQC
- 25 November 2010, so 15 years.
- Food hygiene rating
- 5 out of 5. Very good. Last inspected by the local council on 18 August 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 Magnolia 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, 2.3 miles away
It is about 2.3 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 West Station, 1.3 miles away
- Maidstone East Station, 1.7 miles away
- East Farleigh Station, 1.7 miles away
Around Magnolia House
- H: Magnolia 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 Magnolia House
Where is Magnolia House located?
Magnolia House is a residential care home in Maidstone, Kent, ME15 6BA. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Magnolia House provide?
Magnolia House is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Learning disability and autism support, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Magnolia House's CQC rating?
Magnolia House is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 12 June 2026. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Magnolia House offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Magnolia House offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Magnolia House
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
No. Magnolia 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. Magnolia 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. Magnolia 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?
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
Magnolia 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 Magnolia House. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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