Care Homes in ME16
The ME16 postcode district has 13 CQC-registered care homes with a combined 420 beds, falling under Kent council. 11 are rated Good. 2 homes currently require improvement.
About care in ME16
ME16 covers the south-western and central areas of Maidstone in Kent — including Barming, Loose, Tovil, and the county town's inner western suburbs. Kent County Council manages adult social care for this area within the NHS Kent and Medway system. With 13 registered care homes, 11 rated Good and two Requires Improvement, ME16 has a solid quality baseline for a mixed urban-rural postcode. Maidstone Hospital on the Barming Road is close by, making this district practical for residents with ongoing medical appointments.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many care homes are in the ME16 postcode area?
There are 13 CQC-registered care homes in ME16, offering a combined 420 beds. These range from residential homes for older people through to specialist nursing and dementia care facilities.
What CQC ratings do care homes in ME16 have?
Of the 13 care homes in ME16: 0 are rated Outstanding; 11 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 ME16?
Poplars Care Centre is among the highest-rated care homes in ME16, holding a CQC rating of Good with 71 beds. You can view its full inspection results and contact details on its profile page.
Which local authority covers the ME16 postcode?
The ME16 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 ME16?
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