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Life here is about more than care, it’s about companionship, connection and living well. The dedicated team takes the time to truly know you, tailoring support to your needs and respecting your...
Care Provided by Old Rectory 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 35 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
- Parkinson's Disease
- Convalescent Care
- Day Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Smoking not permitted
- 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 Old Rectory Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Old Rectory 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
- ACI Care
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Cheryl Waters (Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 60+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Last Refurbishment: 2014
Room Information
- Single Rooms (27)
- Couples/Companion Rooms (4)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (4)
Visiting
- Please visit their website for the latest visiting information.
Parking
- They have a car park at the front of their building.
Old Rectory Care Home Reviews (66)
Old Rectory Care Home has a Review Score of 9.6 (9.641) out of 10, based on 24 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Old Rectory Care Home has 66 reviews.
I am well looked after staff kind and meet all my needs.
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Lovely care home with wonderful caring friendly staff. Food is exceptionally good and activities are enjoyable. Accommodation is always keep clean and fresh and well maintained. Gardens are kept beautifully with fresh flowers and residents are encouraged to enjoy it.
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My father been at the Old Rectory for 3.5yrs now he is well looked after i have no complaints. What i like is the consistancy of staff and their friendliness. I would thoroughly recommend to anyone looking for a care home.
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The home is lovely and clean at all times and feels very homely.
Mums room is always lovely and clean.
The home has a lovely garden which is lovely to sit in to enjoy the plants and nature. The food always looks lovely and Mum gets a choice daily on what her preferences are. Overall brilliant
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review. I am very glad that you are happy with the care and support!
Overall good experience Always feel my parents are being well cared fore
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Having been visiting JR for about 15 years now the care and concern has never diminished
He may make some observations but when we discuss his care he then appreciates what they do for him
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The staff are always friendly and courteous and my mother is treated with dignity and respect. They are always welcoming when I visit the home and I know that she is safely looked after in their care.
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I am confident that my Mother is well cared for in a safe, clean & comfortable environment. The staff are all friendly and approachable and focused on the residents well-being. They know the residents well, treat them with respect and kindness, whilst not forgetting to inject a bit of fun! There have been a number of occasions in the past year where Mother's health has deteriorated and the staff have been very quick to respond to her needs and called on external support if and when needed. They have always been very prompt in contacting me so that I am fully informed and I cannot thank them enough for their care and diligence. Mother says the food is good, she likes all her meals, she enjoys the company of the friends she has made and she loves her room, which she says is the best one!
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My mother arrived from the hospital to the home and was made very welcome and put at ease. It was my first visit to the home and the staff let me wait for my mother's arrival and showed me around. The staff are lovely and very helpful.
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Care was very good as was meals.
She finally left at the end of October 2025 as she suffered a stroke
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I found this care home to be pleasant and homely. Staff were approachable and always on hand to assist with any issues raised. My mother felt comfortable and at home after only a few days at this facility. All in all a good choice and would go back if required in the future.
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Very friendly + helpful staff. Took my mum in at very short notice. Sorted her medical health problems out. Very happy.
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My mother went into The Old Rectory Care Home on July 24th 2025. This was after three falls at home and although did not have to be hospitalised she was unsafe to live independently at home. She is 98 and had lived in her home for 65 years. I have been very impressed by the help I have received, and she has received in this difficult transition. The managers, staff and care is excellent and very professional. Also it is extremely clean. Nothing is too much trouble. A lovely atmosphere.
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I have been here for three weeks now and generally, I am very happy. Most of the staff are extremely kind and very helpful. I wish they could spend a little more time helping us but I realise that they are very busy. My problem is the cost, it is very expensive and I hope my money lasts but that remains to be seen.
I have no adverse comments on my care here. The staff are very attentive and very helpful.
I have found nothing but kindness and care since being here, The staff members are so willing to give us the best environment that they and we wish to have while living here, The rooms are warm and comfortable. The food is excellent and varied and I look forward to meal times when I can chat to my friends and enjoy the food.
The Ole Rectory Care Home is an excellent home. The management is effective and always approachable. There is a good team spirit among the staff, the members of which are all very positive and kind, as well as being practical in their care of the residents. Rooms and bathrooms are kept clean daily and sanitised regularly. I am happy here and comfortable, and I am looked after very well.
My mother was on end of life at The Old Rectory care home Dymchurch. The staff were amazing, throughout her stay. The day she passed away, they couldn't of been more supportive. To my mother and also to myself whilst I sat with her until the end.
My mum and dad both lived in The Old Rectory together for 3 years, my mum on her own for 1 year. My dad loved the food and his chats with the staff, he felt safe. My mum loved the company of staff and residents. She would enjoy the entertainment always joining in. It was a place she could be herself. When my mum passed away we stayed in the home with my mum for 4 days and nights. The staff were amazing they fed us and held our hands when needed. Can not thank them enough.
The food is lovely.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 10 July 2021Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveOutstanding
- 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
Please contact us for latest vacancies.
News (29) & Events (0)
- 03 Aug 2026
We are incredibly proud to announce that the Old Rectory Care Home has been named as a finalist in the Care Team Award category at the Kent Care Awards. This...
- 01 Jul 2026
While the recent heatwave encouraged many of us to seek the comfort of cooler indoor spaces, it certainly didn't stop the summer fun at Old Rectory Care Home. Instead, we...
- 01 Jul 2026
While the recent heatwave encouraged many of us to seek the comfort of cooler indoor spaces, it certainly didn't stop the summer fun at Old Rectory Care Home. Instead, we...
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Awards / Recognitions (6)
- 28 Feb 2023Recipient: Old Rectory Care Home
- 21 Feb 2023Recipient: Old Rectory Care Home
- 31 Mar 2017Recipient: Old Rectory Care Home
Accreditations
There are no accreditations posted yet for Old Rectory Care Home.
Meet the Team (1)

With a qualification of 2 and 3 in health and social care and level 4 and working towards level 5 in management also a trainer of manual handling, first aid, medication and fire and have a background as a carer, senior, deputy manager and now a manager Cheryl combines clinical expertise with strong operational management skills.
Cheryl is dedicated to advancing the future of care by fostering an environment of empathy, and understanding, and advocating for dignified, person-centred care that supports the well-being of both residents and the care team.
Frequently Asked Questions about Old Rectory Care Home
What types of Care is Old Rectory Care Home registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Old Rectory Care Home have?
There are 27 Single Rooms and 4 Couples/Companion Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Old Rectory Care Home?
Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Smoking not permitted, 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 are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Old Rectory Care Home to the centre of Romney Marsh?
3.7 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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