Avondale House
Avondale House is a residential care home in Westgate On Sea, Kent (CT8 8RX).
About Avondale House
Avondale House is a residential care home in Westgate on Sea, Kent. We support older people and younger adults, autistic adults and people with a learning disability, and adults managing mental ill health. We also offer respite stays for people who need a place for a shorter period. We run a home rather than an institution. People have their own rooms and their own routines, and they take part in the ordinary business of the house as much as they want to. Some of those living here want a full week with plenty going on, others want quiet and their own company, and both are perfectly reasonable ways to live. Supporting this mix of people takes attention to individuals rather than categories. We learn what unsettles somebody and what steadies them, we keep staff and routines as consistent as we can, and we communicate in whatever way works for the person. Where somebody's mental health is fragile we watch for early signs and involve their GP and the community team promptly rather than waiting for a crisis. We work closely with families, social workers and health colleagues, and we welcome being told when we have got something wrong. We have not yet had a full inspection under our current registration, so please come and look closely and ask us whatever you want. Enquiries from families and referrers in Kent are welcome.
Care provided at Avondale House
- Older person care
- Mental health care
- Learning disability and autism support
- Younger adults care
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 15 January 2026
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
How Avondale House compares in Thanet
Measured against the 42 care homes for older people registered in Thanet. The dark dot is this home.
- Size
- 8 places. Smaller than 39 of the 42 homes. The local average is 37 places.
- CQC rating
- Not yet rated. 28 of the 42 homes (67%) are rated Good or Outstanding.
- Registered
- December 2010. One of the longer established homes. 40 of the 42 registered more recently.
Powered by Orrery Intelligence. Data: CQC register and Food Standards Agency ratings. Counts cover registered care homes for older people in Thanet.
The local picture: Thanet
What the numbers say about care for older people in Thanet, 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: 18,100. Rising to 20,300 by 2035, up 12%
- People aged 85 and over: 4,400. Rising to 6,600 by 2035, up 48%
- Living with dementia, aged 65 and over (estimate): 2,300. Rising to 2,800 by 2035, up 22%
- Dementia diagnosis rate: 58%. The NHS ambition is 67%. Kent as a whole is 62%.
- Care home beds per 1,000 people aged 75+: 86. Kent average is 77.
- Care homes, last 12 months: 1 opened, 1 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 Avondale House
Facts from public registers, and what is close by.
- Registered with CQC
- 2 December 2010, so 15 years.
- Run by
- Avondalecare (Kent) Limited, which runs 3 adult social care services in England. All 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 Avondale 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
- Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Hospital, Margate, 2.1 miles away
It is about 2.1 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
- Westgate Surgery, 0.2 miles away
- Birchington Medical Centre, 2 miles away
- The Limes Medical Centre, 2 miles away
Nearest dentists
- Mydentist, 0.2 miles away (NHS.uk details)
- Station Road Dental Surgery, 1.7 miles away (NHS.uk details)
- Portman Smile Clinic Margate, 1.7 miles away (NHS.uk details)
Nearest pharmacies
- Boots, 0.2 miles away
- Paydens Pharmacy, 0.2 miles away
- Baxters Pharmacy, 0.6 miles away
Nearest railway stations
- Westgate-on-Sea Station, 0.2 miles away
- Margate Station, 1.3 miles away
- Birchington-on-Sea Station, 1.8 miles away
Around Avondale House
- H: Avondale 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 Avondale House
Where is Avondale House located?
Avondale House is a residential care home in Westgate On Sea, Kent, CT8 8RX. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Avondale House provide?
Avondale House is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Mental health care, Learning disability and autism support, Younger adults care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
Does Avondale House offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Avondale House offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Avondale House
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
No. Avondale 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. Avondale 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. Avondale 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. Avondale 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
Avondale 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 Avondale House. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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