Care Homes in Kent
Kent is a local authority in the South East region of England with 496 CQC-registered care homes and 15,219 beds in total. 17 homes have achieved an Outstanding rating from the Care Quality Commission , while 356 are rated Good. 78 homes require improvement. Care homes in Kent span 66 postcode districts.
Areas in Kent
Specialist Care in Kent
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CT15 (4)
CT12 (4)
CT17 (9)
CT9 (23)
TN23 (6)
CT14 (23)
TN12 (8)
CT4 (8)
ME12 (14)
TN13 (11)
ME10 (12)
CT8 (8)
CT16 (19)
CT10 (8)
CT6 (25)
ME13 (6)
CT18 (6)
CT20 (20)
CT2 (7)
TN24 (11)
TN26 (11)
CT19 (11)
CT7 (6)
DA3 (5)
CT21 (15)
TN27 (4)
ME9 (12)
CT5 (12)
TN11 (3)
TN29 (9)
TN28 (12)
ME16 (13)
CT3 (10)
TN2 (8)
DA13 (4)
TN15 (5)
TN4 (8)
TN25 (11)
DA2 (7)
ME15 (8)
TN16 (1)
ME5 (4)
CT1 (8)
TN18 (2)
DA11 (9)
ME14 (10)
CT11 (4)
ME17 (5)
DA4 (2)
TN9 (2)
TN3 (3)
TN17 (4)
TN30 (3)
DA12 (6)
TN1 (5)
DA9 (3)
TN8 (3)
BR8 (2)
ME6 (2)
ME20 (2)
CT13 (1)
DA1 (5)
Choosing a Care Home in Kent
With 496 care homes across Kent, families have 373 well-rated options to consider. 78 homes currently require improvement — always read the latest CQC inspection report before visiting.
We recommend shortlisting three to five homes, visiting each in person, and using our guide to choosing a care home to compare them systematically. Before committing, it is also worth understanding how care home fees are funded in Kent — the local authority may contribute towards costs depending on the level of assessed need and financial circumstances.
Kent has 17 Outstanding-rated homes — see the full comparison of best care homes in Kent.
Nearby Councils
Data from the Care Quality Commission, last updated March 2026. How we use this data