
staff are friendly, cheerful and helpful but most of all they treat all the residents with respect,Mollie G(Sister of Resident/Service User)

I find that the care here is amazing, always makes us feel welcome when we visit.Maxine P(Granddaughter of Resident/Service User)

a real home from home where the residents are treated as members of the family.Cath M(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

staff are friendly, cheerful and helpful but most of all they treat all the residents with respect,Mollie G(Sister of Resident/Service User)

I find that the care here is amazing, always makes us feel welcome when we visit.Maxine P(Granddaughter of Resident/Service User)

a real home from home where the residents are treated as members of the family.Cath M(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

Carleton Lodge and Carleton Mead stand side by side, overlooking the busy sea bay, with views all the way to France.
The Royal Marines bandstand is on the green a few minutes away and musical concerts in the summer are a great feature of Deal life. The Deal Lifeboat centre and the yachting club nearby adds to the local marine interest of the Walmer area. Good local shops, the town centre...
Care Provided by Walmer Care Centre
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 37 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
- Advanced/Complex Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- Day Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Stairlift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Bar/Café
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Fees are dependent on the Room and the person-centred care
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Walmer Care Centre for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Walmer Care Centre 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
- Nicholas James Care Homes Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Jo Allen(Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Last Refurbishment: 2002
Room Information
- Single Rooms (30)
- Couples/Companion Rooms (3)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (19)
Walmer Care Centre Reviews (100)
Walmer Care Centre has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.798) out of 10, based on 30 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Walmer Care Centre has 100 reviews.
My nan went into walmer care centre for respite care. We noticed a change in nan almost immediately. She got her belly laugh back. Nans sleeping and appetite has improved since being a walmer care center. She also looks well presented and cared for. It didnt take the staff long to build a good connection with nan where she feels comfortable enough to be able to banter with them.
The care mum and ourselves received was amazing, although mum was not here long, everyone was kind and caring and treated mum with the utmost dignity. They were available 24/7, no matter what you needed, a cup of tea, a shoulder to cry on. I cannot thank them enough for the care and support we as a family received.
The carers are amazing and have looked after our mum with great care. Also looking after the residents families.They care alot about the families, feed you and ask if you want drinks etc.They treat all who come into the home like family and make you feel at home.Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.
I appreciate the care and attention all the staff provide to all the residents. The weekly updates show the activities and events organised by WCC, which always look fun for all!
Thank you for your kind words they mean a lot to all the staff.
Glad we were able to get mum in Walmer Care Centre. She loves the staff, they treat her as family, she is well cared for, excellent staff and home.
Staff - friendly and cheerful and caring. Room - functional. Food - fine. Building - convenient downstairs. A trial for the staff in getting me to my room upstairs. No doubt you are satisfied that the barriers are necessary. Residents - have my deepest sympathy.
The home had organised a birthday party for mum, I and the family were so overwhelmed with joy to see the effort involved to make mum's day special.
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My grandma has lived here since August 2025. Our whole family has never felt so reassured, and its been lovely to see her so happy. On her birthday the home organised a disco.
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Everyone at the place is helpful and friendly. Most importantly, my mother-in-law is very happy to be here. They held a wonderful birthday party, and we thoroughly enjoyed it. Thank you so much for helping us.
Staff friendly and welcoming, makes it a pleasure to visit.
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I feel at ease visiting Janet as I know she is being well looked after in every way.
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I have found the staff very friendly and supportive. They are all partticularly knowledgeable when discussing my aunt and her condition. In particular they are very patient and understanding when dealing with her. Regular checks are carried out and there always seems to be a member of staff available to deal with the residents needs.
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We have always enjoyed visiting our friend because the staff are always warm and welcoming. The home is well kept and clean.
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The home spent much time and effort in ensuring that all residents had an enjoyable Christmas period, with decorations, activities, presents and meals. Family and staff were integrated into the process....thank you.
Mum is safe, well cared for and content living at the home. I am confident and pleased that the Walmer Care Centre is the right home for her. The location at the seafront is special with good parking and access.
It is good that staff wear their name badges which is helpful for residents and visitors alike.
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The care home had a wonderful afternoon tea out in the garden. Pimms, scones, cakes etc, much prepared by the residents. Also, a man playing the saxophone. Later in the month, there was the summer lunch which had games, a singer and many of the residents dancing.
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My mum has been in the home for 3 weeks and appears to have settled well now. All our questions and concerns were answered during the transition stage. Mum appears clean and well dressed in her own clothes which is also important to me. All staff are approachable and happy to listen to me however minor my query is.
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An amazing team who provided the best care I could have hoped for. I felt confident that she was safe and cared for at all times.The staff not only provided my mother with loving care, they also provided support to me at a very difficult time.The home has a very happy upbeat atmosphere. I witness staff treating residents kindly and as individuals.
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The staff and management have been great. The little extra time and effort they do for all residents is lovely.
I feel comfortable that mum is being cared for.
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My friend and neighbour was admitted to Walmer Care Home in January. After two years of treatment for myloma where I was the main support and carer. He was very poorly, but after your most professional carers have nursed and supported him he has been able to retain his dignity whilst losing control of his independent life. All staff are so positive and helpful. It's a pleasure to be a visitor the encouragement of activities and continuing life is excellent.
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The care provided for my mother is second to none. The staff are friendly and approachable. Any concerns raised are dealt with quickly. I have no hesitation in recommending this home. My mother loves it, good food, a comfortable environment, and excellent care.
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Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 10 April 2018Good
- 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 (14)
- 18 Nov 2025Recipient: Walmer Care Centre
- 10 Sep 2025Recipient: Walmer Care Centre
- 28 Feb 2020Recipient: Nicholas James Care Homes Ltd
Accreditations
There are no accreditations posted yet for Walmer Care Centre.
Meet the Team (5)

I have been working at Walmer Care for 10 years, I started as a health care assistant and have progressed until becoming the registered manager 2 years ago after completing my level 5. During my time at Walmer I have completed Dementia Care matters course, implementing person centred care and breaking down barriers within the home through staff training and environmental changes. I am motivated to improve our residents quality of life from the moment they get here and ensure they receive an outstanding level of care.

I have been working at Walmer Care Centre for 18 years, I started as a health care assistant, completed both NVQ 2 & 3 and progressed to Deputy manager. During this time I have also been given the opportunity to become a Dementia Care mapper to help enhance person centred care.

I have been a team member at Walmer Care centre for over 20 years, during that time I have been supported and encouraged to develop professionally, currently doing my level 5. I am now the deputy manager which makes me feel valued, respected and appreciated. During my time here I have been instrumental in implementing the Gold standard framework, this leading to improving end of life care at the home.

I have been at Walmer Care Centre for 17 years, and have been providing activates at the home for 10 years, I have an NVQ2 in Health and social care and have completed both Napa Training and daily sparkle training to enable we to provide those activities in the best way possible. In 2016, I was the first person to win the Kent in Care award for putting people first. My hope is to provide person centred and life history driven activities for all our residents however far along their dementia journey they are.

I have been with Walmer Care Centre for over 20 years, providing a balanced and nutritious diet for the residents. I have a City & Guilds qualification in food preparation and food safety from Canterbury Technical College and have also achieved a supervisory kitchen management qualification. I really enjoy a themed challenge but the most rewarding part is seeing our residents enjoy lovely home cooked food.
Frequently Asked Questions about Walmer Care Centre
What types of Care is Walmer Care Centre registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Walmer Care Centre have?
There are 30 Single Rooms and 3 Couples/Companion Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Walmer Care Centre?
Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Stairlift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Bar/Café, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Walmer Care Centre to the centre of Deal?
0.1 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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