Care Homes in TN28
The TN28 postcode district has 12 CQC-registered care homes with a combined 206 beds, falling under Kent council. 8 are rated Good. 3 homes currently require improvement. 1 home has not yet been inspected.
About care in TN28
TN28 covers New Romney and the Romney Marsh — a flat, sparsely populated coastal and agricultural area in the south-west corner of Kent, south of Folkestone and inland from Dungeness. The 12 CQC-registered homes hold 206 beds in a dispersed geography. Eight homes are rated Good, three Require Improvement, and one is Not Yet Rated — a broadly acceptable picture, with a quarter of rated homes falling below Good standard. Fairways Care Home and Old School House are among the established Good-rated providers. Kent County Council is the commissioning authority. William Harvey Hospital in Ashford (approximately 12 miles) is the main acute trust for TN28 residents; ambulance response times to rural Romney Marsh addresses can be longer than in urban Kent — a relevant consideration for families assessing nursing care needs. The district has very limited regular public transport, making car access essential for visiting families. The three Requires Improvement homes should be checked individually — in a small market like TN28, families with limited options nearby should pay close attention to the direction of travel shown in successive CQC reports.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many care homes are in the TN28 postcode area?
There are 12 CQC-registered care homes in TN28, offering a combined 206 beds. These range from residential homes for older people through to specialist nursing and dementia care facilities.
What CQC ratings do care homes in TN28 have?
Of the 12 care homes in TN28: 0 are rated Outstanding; 8 are rated Good; 3 require improvement; and 1 has not yet been inspected. Ratings are awarded by the Care Quality Commission following on-site inspections.
What is the highest-rated care home in TN28?
Fairways Care Home is among the highest-rated care homes in TN28, holding a CQC rating of Good with 28 beds. You can view its full inspection results and contact details on its profile page.
Which local authority covers the TN28 postcode?
The TN28 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 TN28?
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