Eaton Lodge Nursing Home
Eaton Lodge Nursing Home is a nursing home in Westgate-on-Sea, Kent (CT8 8SN). It holds a CQC rating of Requires Improvement.
About Eaton Lodge Nursing Home
Eaton Lodge Nursing Home is in Westgate on Sea, on the north Kent coast, providing nursing care for older people. Qualified nurses are here throughout the day and night, which means health needs are looked after on site by people who know the resident rather than by strangers at short notice. We care for residents living with a physical disability and for people with sight or hearing loss, and we adapt accordingly, with attention to lighting, mobility, equipment and the patience that good communication needs. Nursing here covers medication, skin care, nutrition, pain and comfort, and we watch closely for the quieter signals, appetite, mood and sleep, that often say the most. Daily life is led by residents. They decide when to get up, where to spend the day and how much company they want. Family and friends are welcome without formality. Respite stays are available for people needing nursing care for a short period, including after time in hospital. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is Requires Improvement. We would rather say that plainly than have families find it elsewhere. We took the findings seriously, we have been working through them, and we are willing to go through the detail with anyone who asks. Please come and visit, look round properly and judge us on what you find.
Care provided at Eaton Lodge Nursing Home
- Older person care
- Physical disability support
- Sensory impairment support
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 4 February 2026
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
How Eaton Lodge Nursing Home compares in Thanet
Measured against the 42 care homes for older people registered in Thanet. The dark dot is this home.
- Size
- 24 places. Smaller than 26 of the 42 homes. The local average is 37 places.
- CQC rating
- Requires improvement. 28 of the 42 homes (67%) are rated Good or Outstanding. Across Kent the figure is 68%.
- Latest report
- 4 February 2026. 2 of the 42 homes have published a newer inspection report since.
- Registered
- February 2011. 25 of the 42 homes registered more recently.
- Care offered
- Nursing care. Of the 42 homes, 9 offer nursing care.
- Food hygiene
- 5 out of 5. The top rating, shared by 37 of the 39 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 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 Eaton Lodge Nursing Home
Facts from public registers, and what is close by.
- Registered with CQC
- 25 February 2011, so 15 years.
- Food hygiene rating
- 5 out of 5. Very good. Last inspected by the local council on 11 June 2025.
- Run by
- Mr Mukesh Patel, which runs 3 adult social care services in England. 1 of the 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 Eaton Lodge Nursing 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
- Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Hospital, Margate, 2.2 miles away
It is about 2.2 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, under 0.1 miles away
- Birchington Medical Centre, 1.8 miles away
- The Limes Medical Centre, 2.1 miles away
Nearest dentists
- Mydentist, 0.1 miles away (NHS.uk details)
- Station Road Dental Surgery, 1.5 miles away (NHS.uk details)
- Egan Dental Care, 1.7 miles away (NHS.uk details)
Nearest pharmacies
- Boots, 0.1 miles away
- Paydens Pharmacy, 0.1 miles away
- Baxters Pharmacy, 0.7 miles away
Nearest railway stations
- Westgate-on-Sea Station, 0.1 miles away
- Margate Station, 1.5 miles away
- Birchington-on-Sea Station, 1.6 miles away
Around Eaton Lodge Nursing Home
- H: Eaton Lodge Nursing 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 Eaton Lodge Nursing Home
Where is Eaton Lodge Nursing Home located?
Eaton Lodge Nursing Home is a nursing home in Westgate-on-Sea, Kent, CT8 8SN. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Eaton Lodge Nursing Home provide?
Eaton Lodge Nursing Home is registered to provide nursing and personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Physical disability support, Sensory impairment support, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Eaton Lodge Nursing Home's CQC rating?
Eaton Lodge Nursing Home is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Requires Improvement following its last inspection on 4 February 2026. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Eaton Lodge Nursing Home offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Eaton Lodge Nursing Home offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Eaton Lodge Nursing Home
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
No. Eaton Lodge Nursing 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?
Yes. Yes. Eaton Lodge Nursing Home is registered to provide nursing care, so registered nurses are part of the team.
Can they try a short stay before deciding?
Yes. Yes. Eaton Lodge Nursing 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?
No. Eaton Lodge Nursing Home is registered for older people. Younger adults are not listed.
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
Eaton Lodge Nursing 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
- Nursing care: £1,350 to £1,750 per week per person, typical range
Indicative figures for the South East, not a quote from Eaton Lodge Nursing Home. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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