Care Homes in CT19
The CT19 postcode district has 11 CQC-registered care homes with a combined 132 beds, falling under Kent council. 9 are rated Good. 2 homes currently require improvement.
About care in CT19
CT19 covers Folkestone central and the harbour quarter in Kent — a Channel port town undergoing creative and economic regeneration. The 11 care homes are notably compact, holding just 132 beds across all providers — the smallest average home size of any postcode in this district set, suggesting a market of smaller residential care rather than large nursing homes. Nine are rated Good and two Require Improvement. The small scale can mean a more personalised environment but also less on-site specialist nursing provision. Families needing nursing or dementia-specialist beds may need to look to neighbouring CT20 or further into the Shepway district.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many care homes are in the CT19 postcode area?
There are 11 CQC-registered care homes in CT19, offering a combined 132 beds. These range from residential homes for older people through to specialist nursing and dementia care facilities.
What CQC ratings do care homes in CT19 have?
Of the 11 care homes in CT19: 0 are rated Outstanding; 9 are rated Good; 2 require improvement; and 0 have not yet been inspected. Ratings are awarded by the Care Quality Commission following on-site inspections.
What is the highest-rated care home in CT19?
Broadmeadow is among the highest-rated care homes in CT19, holding a CQC rating of Good with 48 beds. You can view its full inspection results and contact details on its profile page.
Which local authority covers the CT19 postcode?
The CT19 postcode area falls under Kent. Your local council's adult social care team can carry out a needs assessment and, if eligible, help fund or arrange care home placements within their area.
How do I choose a care home in CT19?
Start by checking each home's CQC rating and reading the latest inspection report, which you can access via the CQC website or each home's page on carehome.page. Consider visiting your shortlisted homes in person and asking about staffing ratios, activities programmes, and how the home manages residents' specific needs — whether that's dementia care, nursing support, or specialist conditions. If funding is a concern, contact Kent's adult social care team for a needs and financial assessment.
Data from the Care Quality Commission, last updated March 2026. How we use this data