
The home is run in a truly professional manner whilst providing a genuinely caring atmosphereLinda L(Daughter of Resident/Service User)


The staff have been brilliant, not only to my dad but the rest of the familyDarren S(Son of Resident/Service User)

The home is run in a truly professional manner whilst providing a genuinely caring atmosphereLinda L(Daughter of Resident/Service User)


The staff have been brilliant, not only to my dad but the rest of the familyDarren S(Son of Resident/Service User)

The Oast Care Home in Maidstone provides high-quality residential and respite care catering for up to twenty-eight residents.
The home offers a homely, friendly environment with a stylish home from home feel. The home’s main focus is to provide individual, bespoke care, putting residents and their families first. The home offers 24-hour care for long term, short term and respite care.
The Oast’s professional and high-quality care in a safe, homely...
Care Provided by The Oast Care Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 28 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
- Moderate Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- Day Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Lift
- 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 The Oast Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact The Oast Care Home 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
- Charing Healthcare Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Sarah Steed (Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Last Refurbishment: 2023
- Number of floors: 1
Room Information
- Single Rooms (26)
- Couples/Companion Rooms (1)
Visiting
- The Oast welcomes visitors at anytime, however do ask if visiting after 8pm that visitors please call first.
Parking
- Parking is available
The Oast Care Home Reviews (51)
The Oast Care Home has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.836) out of 10, based on 15 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time The Oast Care Home has 51 reviews.
When I go in to see mum I am always greeted warmly. Mum is happy to be in The Oast Care Home she has been there for 19 years. When the drinks trolley comes around I am always offered a drink. The staff are very pleasant. Mum's room is always kept neat and tidy.
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My mother is extremely happy and content at The Oast Care Home. The staff and management are warm and caring; attentive to her every need. The activities and events always include visitors of family or friends. The garden and conservatory area are lovely and well-kept. I am so grateful for all the care and attention for my mum. She loves the food! Wonderful care home.
My Mum has been at The Oast for over a year now and during this time the staff have taken good care of her, attending to her care needs and making sure she is clean and well dressed. Christmas at The Oast was lovely with decorations put up and a wonderful Christmas dinner put on, it was a lovely day.
The Oast has looked after my mum extremely well during her time there. The staff are all very caring and respectful to my mum, and even through the lockdown periods, they continued to go above and beyond to ensure mum continued to get the care she needed. The home itself is delightful and provides a lovely homely environment. The bedroom is attractively decorated, spacious and there is a lovely garden which residents can go out into.
My mother has resided at The Oast a little while now and I’ve found the care they provide to be very good. Whenever I visit her, I have found the staff to be approachable and able to answer any queries I have about her care. The home is spotlessly clean both in her room and communal areas and the activities are very good with there always something going on to keep residents happy and busy.
The team of staff at The Oast Care Home are fantastic. They have looked after my Mum so well and it really does show as I can see such an improvement in her day to day living when I visit her. She enjoys the food and outdoor garden space which is of great importance to her. The activities staff do a great job in arranging events and activities for my Mum and other residents to take part in.
I am pleased with the care my mum has received at The Oast and the staff have been amazing keeping me informed about my mum's well being. There are many activities and events which take place to keep my mum and other residents entertained and active, whether it be puzzles, gardening or knitting. The home is neat, tidy and has lovely home-cooked food.
I am happy with the care my father is receiving at The Oast. All the staff are very welcoming and have shown nothing but kindness and care towards my father. During the pandemic, all the staff have gone beyond their normal duties to ensure the safety of everyone. The manager is always happy to talk to me about any questions I have, regarding my father's care and the care home is maintained to a good standard.
The staff are compassionate and have treated my mum with respect and dignity during her time at The Oast and she has received the highest level of care. She enjoys the entertainment and activities that take place, both indoors and outdoors and the food is excellent, with a varied menu. Should she need anything, we are informed and have always been made welcome, when visiting.
My Dad is a resident at The Oast Care Home. During his time there I have found the care he has received to be excellent. The staff are respectful and treat him with dignity and are attentive to his needs, should there be any problems they let me know. The Oast is very homely with lovely rooms and good facilities.
My mother settled in very quickly at The Oast. The Oast has a very homely feel to it with exemplary staff that are polite and caring. Despite the restriction with visiting due to the pandemic the activities staff have done a great job in organising garden visits and online calls. I have no concerns about my mothers welfare as I know she is being well cared for.
I have nothing but good things to say about The Oast. The manager has helped me a lot and has been very supportive when I was looking for a care home for my Dad. The carers are always there for my dad, making sure he is well looked after, clean-shaven etc. Since my dad moved into The Oast, I have noticed his general well being improve, which is good to see. The home is clean, and my dad enjoys taking part in the activities that the home put on. I would highly recommend this home.
I can’t fault the care at The Oast Care Home. My Dad is well looked after, the staff are friendly and nothing is ever too much trouble - they are always happy to help. The food is lovely and the cleanliness of the home is second to none. Dad's bedroom is spacious, nicely decorated and clean. For anyone looking for a care home for a loved one, I’d strongly recommend The Oast.
The Oast is a lovely care home with committed and dedicated staff, which go above and beyond to care for people. It has been tough not being able to go into the home the past few months due to the current pandemic, however, the home has done such a great job in keeping everyone safe and arranging window visits and Skype/FaceTime calls. I have been kept informed about how Mum is getting on, if ever I have the slightest concerns, especially during these difficult times it was addressed right away, which gave me peace of mind.
The care is excellent. My mum is happy and content with living at The Oast. The staff are caring to both residents and families. Mum's room is kept clean, the food is good and there is a lovely garden, which residents can go into whenever they choose.
I have been very pleased with the care my Dad is receiving at The Oast Care Home. The staff and management are always very caring and welcoming, and the home is very clean. His room is spacious, and he enjoys the food.
Mum was made very welcome on her arrival, and as she deteriorated, I feel the staff treated her as part of the family.
I can only praise all the staff at the home; they are always very helpful, polite and very caring.
The staff are always helpful when I ring to enquire on how mum is.
If mum could choose where she wanted to be; I'm sure it would be there.
The staff are friendly, professional, helpful and diligent. Mostly they’ve been proactive in seeking equipment vital to mum’s care including the facilitation of a specialist cushion and mattress.
During what has been a challenging time for care homes, due to COVID 19, the management has kept my family informed of my mother’s health.
It is to the credit of the whole team that the home so far remains COVID free. I extend my gratitude to all staff from cleaners, carers, chef, and management for taking such good care of my wonderful mum.
Throughout the pandemic, the group has provided information on visiting and precautions as and when new government guidance has been available. When visiting has not been possible, they have enabled Skype and phone calls.
My father spends his remaining time here and is looked after very well at The Oast. Whenever I visit the home, there always seems to be some sort of positive change in appearance and facilities, which makes the visit all the more welcoming. Due to the current pandemic, I haven't been able to see my father for several months, however, the home has kept me informed on how my father has been doing, and how the current guidelines are being followed.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 05 May 2026Good
- 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.
Bed Vacancies
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Awards / Recognitions (7)
- 31 Jan 2024Recipient: Charing Healthcare Ltd
- 28 Feb 2023Recipient: Charing Healthcare Ltd
- 30 Jun 2022Recipient: Charing Healthcare Ltd
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