
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.
The care and compassion shown to residents by all members of staff at Carlton Lodge is excellent. Management is aware of each residents requirements both medically and socially. Activities are arranged on a regular basis for the residents, and family members can often be involved. There is a true family atmosphere and the staff are striving continually to offer more opportunities to enhance the residents well being.
Thank you so much.
Lovely helpful staff at a very nicely kept home in a beautiful position by the sea with good views. The care and organization of the residents is a high standard. Also most importantly the residents have entertainment and interactive with music, cooking and themes. What I appreciate is they are kept mobilised if possible with exercise and are taken out in the fresh air if it is possible. The food is excellent. My mum has had various health issues cleared up which have been long term problems in the past. She is clean, well cared for in hygiene, clean clothes and other services like hairdressing provided where possible. I feel she is extremely well looked after and the most important thing is the attitude of the staff. They treat her with respect, humour and a caring attitude.
Thank you so much.
There are monthly care plan reviews to which family members are invited as well as regular meetings to update family and friends on practice and new developments within the Home. Attendance and participation of relatives and friends in activities which are arranged is often encouraged.
Thank you so much.
Dad has been here just over a year now and is very happy. He has settled well and treats some of the staff the way he treated me when he was at home, which is lovely. Seeing that, I know he is happy and relaxed. Throughout the COVID time, the care has been absolutely marvelous. I cannot fault anything and just feel so lucky that my Dad has a place there.
Thank you so much.
I cannot praise Walmer Care Centre enough for their continuing care towards Mum. Mum has been in and out of hospital with infections and the last time my sister and I visited Mum she looked so poorly that we as a family thought we were going to lose her. Since being back at Walmer Care Centre, Mum has flourished and this is down to the wonderful care, staff and management. Mum is laughing and smiling again. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.
Staff are polite, courteous and happy. Their interaction with the patients in their care is extremely good too. They are helpful and extremely patient and have a good rapport with the guests. I consider my brother to be fortunate to have been placed here.
Thank you for your review. All feedback is much appreciated.
We have looked round lots of homes and this is one of the best.
The care for my grandad is beyond amazing, always does activities every day.
I cannot recommend the care enough.
Thank you so much for this feedback.
All the staff are friendly, cheerful and helpful but most of all they treat all the residents with respect, dignity and compassion. The staff keep me well informed as to my sister's care plan/needs etc and if I have any queries they are addressed promptly and efficiently.
Very happy with the care my mum is receiving. The management and staff are always available to help. They are very caring and helpful. I have found them very supportive towards me in this difficult time. The home is in a wonderful location and is clean and very homely.
Thank you for feedback. All feedback is much appreciated.
We now realise that it has been a very positive move for her.
We have been very impressed with the care and kindness my mother has received at this home, she has gone from being very stressed and anxious, one of the effects of her illness, to being happy, relaxed, much calmer and is thriving in the community of this home.
She has settled in surprisingly quickly.
All visitors are made very welcome by all the staff who are dedicated, professional and caring.
They cared for mum for 5 years until she passed away 18 months ago and I was happy to find nearly all the same staff members were still there and greeted me like one of the family.
They have treated dad with respect and dignity continually striving to help with the management of his pain. Their patience is endless and they cared for him in a cheerful manner always trying to take advantage of his sense of humour even when times were hard.
Towards the end, I could not have wanted him to be in a better place. They were always happy to communicate with me and have supported me through my bereavement.
I could not have managed to get through the last month without the support of all the staff at Carleton Lodge. They are all wonderful!
Our mother was a resident for approximately four months. During that time we were extremely happy with the excellent care she received, it certainly made our life so very much easier. We were able to see her as much as we liked, and spend time that we came to appreciate as quality time with her. The entire staff could not have been more helpful, understanding and efficient. I would have absolutely no hesitation in recommending this care home to anyone interested.
Thank you for your feedback. All feedback is much appreciated, thank you.
Hugely impressed by the management of and care provided by this care home. Always clean and staff and residents all seem so happy. Have been to other care homes where the residents sit in front of a tv screen all day, having no idea what's on. This home always has activities for the residents: entertainers, singing, bingo, stories, themed days, etc etc. Not sure they even have a tv!
You can visit your relative at any time - they don't need notice - which tells me they are a home with nothing to hide. They also have open days for residents and regular meetings when relatives of residents are invited to come along and hear what's planned for the future. Care plans are always up to date, and the manager knows the residents' health issues without even needing to resort to the paperwork when she's talking to you. That's someone who is on top of their job and knows the people she is looking after. If I ever have to go into a home, I hope someone finds me a place as good as this.
Thank you so much for the feedback and lovely review. Thank you.
The staff are always friendly and welcoming. They show care and compassion to the residents and engage them in activities as well as having many visits from diverse occupants and skills eg. singing, schoolchildren visits and interact with residents playing games etc, crafts. There is NO unpleasant smell at all; only nice ones of baking cakes etc and tasty dinners. Food is freshly cooked on the premises. Always a bonus!
Thank you so much for your feedback. I will pass it onto the team. thank you
I cannot praise the staff enough for the care and kindness that has been shown to my mother. The food always looks good and wholesome, and they take the time to feed her when necessary. Mum's mobility is nil now and they check on her every 15 mins when she's in her room. Wonderful staff and care.
Thank you for your feedback. I will pass the comments to the team. Thank you.
I would recommend it to anyone.
Thank you so much. It is a pleasure to look after your husband and I am happy you feel we do it well. Thank you for the feedback.
All the staff are very good and the level of care is amazing.
Thank you so much for your review and feedback. We appreciate all feedback to help us continue to improve. thank you
I am very pleased with the care that my mum is receiving at the home. Mum's general health has improved since moving in 2 months ago. She has gained weight and her mood has improved. The staff are very caring and attentive and pick up quickly if things are not OK. Every person is treated as an individual and not just given blanket care. There are activities every day (even on weekends) and weekly trips out. They recently have been to the ballet, the carnival, Walmer Castle even the pub. A couple of weeks ago, they had a summer BBQ in the garden. The staff are all very approachable and listen to any concerns. I would say my mum is thriving since moving in and I feel confident that she is getting very good care and attention. The home is currently being decorated throughout which helps with the feeling of being homely. Throughout the summer I have sat in the garden with mum overlooking Walmer Beach. Couldn't ask for a better view. Overall I would recommend this home to anyone thinking of placing a resident here knowing they would be well cared and looked after in pleasant surroundings.
Thank you so much for the review. Feedback is always welcome.
My mother has been a resident at Carleton Mead for over five years and the difference it has made to our lives has been enormous. The staff are patient, conscientious and work well together as a team. The management team always look for ways to enhance the quality of life of the residents and make maximum use of the available facilities. My mother is safe and happy. Despite her illness, she has a good quality of life and that is down to the team at Carleton Mead.
Thank you so much for your feedback . Feedback is always welcome.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 10 April 2018Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledGood
Inspection ratings
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- 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 (14)
- 18 Nov 2025Recipient: Walmer Care Centre
- 10 Sep 2025Recipient: Walmer Care Centre
- 28 Feb 2020Recipient: Nicholas James Care Homes Ltd
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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.
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