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Brampton Lodge aim to provide the very best facilities and care for all...
Care Provided by Brampton Lodge
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 26 Service Users
Dementia Care TypesMild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
Mild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
- Mild Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- Convalescent Care
- Day Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Stairlift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Brampton Lodge for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Brampton Lodge to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:
Funding Types Accepted
- Self-Funding (Private)
- Local Authority with Top-up
- Local Authority
- NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- Carewise Homes Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Michelle Baker(Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Last Refurbishment: 2019
Room Information
- Single Rooms (26)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (26)
Visiting
- Visitors are welcome at any time.
Parking
- Ample parking available on site and on the quiet residential streets close by.
Brampton Lodge Reviews (58)
Brampton Lodge has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.700) out of 10, based on 9 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Brampton Lodge has 58 reviews.
I have enjoyed my stay at Brampton Lodge, I cannot speak too highly of the kindness of the staff and of the care that they provide. If I need to return to care, I greatly hope that Brampton Lodge will be able to accommodate me.
Brampton Lodge in a 5-star care home. The residents are all treated with great dignity and care. My father-in-law is very well looked after and we feel very relieved that he is being so well treated. The food is excellent and the accommodation very comfortable. The residents still feel very much in control and it is not a strict regime which suits my father-in-law very well. I would highly recommend Brampton Lodge as a very efficient and effective care home which is very well run and makes a very good home for my father-in-law. He is happy here.
Choosing a care home is an important life decision and my mother in law (herself an expert in this field) had done very thorough research of all in the area. Brampton Lodge allows individuality to be maintained; residents are treated with respect and care and the staff always try to accommodate residents wishes.
There is a happy atmosphere and always plenty of activities organised by the activities manager. The meals are good and there is always a choice offered. All the benefits of a care home without feeling institutionalised.
The home is very comfortable.
The care and quality of services provided by the team at Brampton Lodge have been first class, in excellent surroundings. Would certainly recommend.
My relative has extremely high expectations and the whole staff do their utmost to provide everything to her satisfaction.
The staff have also helped me to provide emotional support for my relative, which is not always easy for any of us.
Brampton Lodge staff have looked after my friend very well. She has gained her health and has "blossomed" as her medication has been regulated and her diet has improved so much during her time in the care of Brampton staff. The home is kept beautiful and is of the standard of a small country hotel. Staff are polite and helpful. I would say this is the best care home in Folkestone.
I was particularly impressed with the help, understanding, care and time the staff at Brampton Lodge extended to my Aunt on entering residential care for the first time. This made the transition from living alone for 16 years in her own home until the impressive age of 90 much easier.
Brampton is a beautiful place with a great atmosphere. The Entertainments Manager goes to great lengths to provide interesting and engaging activities for all and demonstrates tremendous patience and empathy. The entire staff are very obliging to the needs residents and their families at all times and are keen to implement an individual care plan tailored to client need.
My mother in law is resident at Brampton Lodge since February 2014. During that time her overall health and wellbeing have benefited so much from an outstanding, caring, professional team who work very well together to provide a harmonious environment at all times. The fact that there are many members of staff who have worked at Brampton for a number of years is a testimony to the excellent well-managed care home. The activities coordinator provides an excellent programme based on the interests and needs of all residents.
My friend has been a resident in Brampton Lodge for about a year now following two strokes and I visit him regularly. The staff have been so kind, especially at times of crisis. They are efficient, calm and reassuring, quite simply they care. The daily activities are interesting, stimulating, often competitive and great fun. I have been encouraged to join in and made welcome by residents and staff alike. This is a happy home (although I refused to cuddle a rat!) If it becomes necessary, I would happily choose to live here.
Made very welcome. All staff very helpful - nothing is too much trouble. Excellent food served well - variety very good. A good range fo activities. Very well appointed room, with en-suite shower/toilet. Additional bath available. Have been very happy here.
The person I am the attorney for is a resident at Brampton Lodge, where she has been for almost three years. I have nothing but praise for the excellent way in which she has been cared for and looked after by a very dedicated team of people.
My friend, who I had been helping while in her flat, was admitted to the residential home as she had a history of falls. She was not keen to be there but appreciated the care she was given. The staff were caring and supportive - encouraged her to join in activities. The manager visited her when she was in hospital and ensured that relatives were informed of the status. The staff ensured that she was seen by a doctor whenever necessary. The home has a happy caring atmosphere - patients were not just sat around a room in front of a TV. The standard of the staff was excellent caring and knowledgeable. Her nearly 2 years were happy.
During all my mother's stays at Brampton, the care she received was outstanding. Much attention was given to her individual needs and preferences and she could say if she wanted things done differently. The staff were totally professional, yet developed a relationship with Mum that was very personal. They were always patient and kind even when Mum became muddled or irritable. In December when she was ill, I was immensely grateful for the 'End of Life' care together with visiting doctors and nurses. The care was first class, not just for Mum but for us as a family. The staff looked after Mum with total compassion and a special mention for the night staff who stayed with her and me until the end. Mum's death was peaceful and I'm sure she felt safe with people she knew. Thank you.
My father has been at Brampton Lodge for a year. The care is excellent. The staff are caring. Plenty of good food. The activities are varied and interesting, the social interaction between staff and residents are good. I am very pleased with the standard of care from the staff. Nothing is too much trouble whether it's making a cup of tea or attending an appointment.
My father lived at Brampton Lodge from June 2011 until his death in October 2015. He was very happy and satisfied - he became close friends with all of the staff and always talk about how good they were. Brampton Lodge is always superbly clean, tidy and well managed, staff responses are always very quick. Father was always satisfied with the food and refreshments. The house has a lovely well kept sheltered garden and the rooms are very light and comfortable. Visitors are welcomed with tea/coffee. The staff are amazing and it feels very much like an extended caring family atmosphere. End of life care was superb.
Brampton Lodge provided a very caring and homely environment for my Mother. The staff cared for her to an excellent standard right through to her end of life. They worked well with the external agencies (Dr, District nurses) in a very timely way. The management and staff provided excellent communication with the family in a very respectful way. We would have no hesitation in recommending Brampton Lodge.
I could not have been happier with the care that Brampton Lodge took of my 93 year-old mother in the last nine months of her life. The staff were extremely friendly, kind, caring and compassionate. My mother required a lot of help with the everyday necessities of life, particularly towards the end, and the staff were always ready to assist her with whatever she needed. She was treated with great respect and dignity. At the very end, it was wonderful that she was able to take her last breath in her own bed at Brampton Lodge. All the carers were terrific, but the three who assisted in her room on the day she died were just extraordinarily wonderful in the way that they comforted her (and me) and made her as physically comfortable as they could. I thank the three of you from the bottom of my heart and thank the entire team for making Brampton Lodge the great care home that it is.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 30 August 2019Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledGood
Inspection ratings
We rate most services according to how safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led they are, using four levels:
- Outstanding - The service is performing exceptionally well.
- Good - The service is performing well and meeting our expectations.
- Requires Improvement - The service isn't performing as well as it should and we have told the service how it must improve.
- Inadequate - The service is performing badly and we've taken action against the person or organisation that runs it.
- Not rated - we have not yet rated this area of the service, this is normally because the assessments we have carried out have been focused on other key questions.
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Awards / Recognitions (15)
- 30 Jan 2026Recipient: Carewise Homes Ltd
- 31 Jan 2025Recipient: Carewise Homes Ltd
- 31 Jan 2024Recipient: Carewise Homes Ltd
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Meet the Team (1)

Brampton Lodge is owned by Carewise Homes Group and is run by Michelle Baker.
She has extensive experience and has been managing care services for the last thirteen years.
Our outstanding care team are also dedicated and highly qualified; most have completed NVQ levels 2 or 3. We insist on a high standard of care, so our employees are carefully selected, full induction training is provided and continuing professional development is undertaken by each member of staff.
Attentive and compassionate carers are available twenty-four hours a day. The high staff-resident ratio enables us to provide companionship and stimulation, as well as tending to your physical needs.
In addition to the Care staff, Brampton Lodge employs an expert cook, domestic staff, catering and kitchen assistants and a maintenance person.
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