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Old Rectory Care Home

New Hall Close, Dymchurch, Romney Marsh, Kent TN29 0LE
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Old Rectory Care Home, Romney Marsh

Nestled in the heart of Dymchurch, just a short stroll from the beach, this beautiful Victorian home offers a warm welcome, a strong sense of community and the peace of mind that comes with knowing you’re in safe hands.

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 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

Type of carePermanentRespite
Residential Care£1,055 - £1,561£1,055 - £1,561
Residential Dementia Care£1,055 - £1,561£1,055 - £1,561

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

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)

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9.6

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.

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Review from Helen F (Daughter of Resident) published on 6 January 2021 Submitted via Website
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I found The Old Rectory purely by chance. My mum started here with the odd bit of respite as I was her full-time carer. Mum became a permanent resident 4 years ago. Sadly she passed away recently. I always felt assured I'd found the best place for my mum. The home was always spotless and the staff really care about the residents. Communication has been excellent. Mum has been so well cared for, it is thanks to the amazing care she received that her final moments were so peaceful and dignified. It is a small, family-led home and is so cosy. The management team runs it like clockwork and the carers work tirelessly and with care and attention. Thank you for looking after my dear mum so well.

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Review from J N (Brother-in-law of Resident) published on 7 August 2020 Submitted via Website
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My sister-in-law lives here, but I seldom have the opportunity to visit her as I live so far away. However, during this current pandemic, I have been incredibly happy with how the manager has kept families in touch. My nieces send on weekly emails that the manager writes that explain how well everyone is doing and how they are keeping everyone happy and safe. The emails are very genial and make me smile when I read them. Also, the Facebook page is a great addition so I can see photos of my sister-in-law and what is going on. Well done to everyone involved!

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Review from Douglas S (Respite Resident) published on 26 June 2020 Submitted via Website
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I stayed at The Old Rectory for eight days having been discharged from hospital for a serious chest infection (Not Covid 19 - tested clear). I was still very shaky and unsteady. I had suffered a number of falls during the past year. In spite of Covid, all the staff were extremely friendly, caring, patient, kind and very professional, despite having to wear masks all the time. Nothing was too much trouble. Overall, I cannot praise them highly enough. My room was lovely, spotlessly clean with a very comfortable bed and a large LED TV. Free wi-fi throughout the whole home. I had a spotless en-suite shower room which was ideal. I had a lovely view of the church cemetery across the road. On a serious note, overall it was perfect. Food was excellent and plentiful, all fresh and sourced locally where possible, with plenty of tea and drinks served to your room, between meals. Overall I cannot praise the home highly enough. It has beautiful large gardens to walk in. I give it 5 stars.

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Review from Mervyn N (Son of Resident) published on 6 March 2020 Submitted via Website
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My mother is currently in The Old Rectory and is very happy with the care provided. I have also dealt with a number of staff, including the manager and everyone has been nothing but helpful. I would also say that although the cost is not cheap by comparison to other parts of the country it is not over expensive.

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Review from Cynthia G (Daughter of Resident) published on 27 January 2020 Submitted via Website
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My mother has been in this wonderful Care home for two years. My husband and I travel 12,000 miles each year to see her. She is relaxed and happy and she has an
excellent relationship with the staff, who are very accommodating. We phone her several times a week, but she doesn't like to talk for too long as she is always
anxious to get to lunch and her social life!

The manager and staff are very caring and understanding of any problems she might have. They contact us quickly should there be any problems.

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Review from Michael C (Wife of Resident) published on 28 May 2019 Submitted via Website
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The home was very helpful clean with lovely staff my husband was looked after very well. We could not have had better treatment.

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Review from Dawn G (Daughter of Resident) published on 24 February 2019 Submitted via Website
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My mother (91) moved to the Old Rectory last September after having to give up her home of over 60 years. The staff were so friendly and welcoming from the start and really helped her to settle in. Their care and attention saved me from worrying about her and her health improved. Her appetite returned with all the lovely home cooked meals.
Unfortunately, her health has deteriorated this month, but ALL the staff have been fantastic in looking after her and me. They are so kind, considerate, compassionate, and patient. Nothing is too much trouble.

I am so glad we chose The Old Rectory for my mother. A truly happy home from home.

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Review from Angela (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 18 February 2019 Submitted via Website
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My Mother in Law has been a resident for just over a year. She was very apprehensive about having to give up her independent living but the Management and Staff have helped her to adjust and she is now content and relaxed. She has no complaint about the food and is always complimentary about the staff who she considers as friends. Entertainment is laid on in the lounge on a regular basis and a fortnightly Church Service is held for those wishing to participate. I would be happy to recommend The Old Rectory to someone who is having to make the difficult decision of having to find full-time care for a relative.

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Review from Steve A (Son of Resident) published on 5 July 2018 Submitted via Website
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My mother spent 3 years in this most wonderful and caring care home. Her sister, my aunt, was here 5 years. They were both very well looked after, my aunt especially so in her final months. Everyone working there, in any role, that I met over the years has impressed me with their caring attitude. The Old Rectory - I salute you. Thank you for caring for them.

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Review from Sue B (Daughter of Resident) published on 4 June 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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My mother was a resident here for 5 weeks of respite from 9th April to 14th May 2018. She was very nervous about going into respite. The staff were kind and supportive of her encouraging her to mix, sitting with her, talking to her and making her feel at home.

My mother has said she would be happy to go again at any time.

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Review from Henry M (Son of Resident) published on 16 May 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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My mother is being very well looked after and has made friends with all the staff.

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Review from Karen G (Daughter of Resident) published on 15 January 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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The Old Rectory provides a safe, cosy "home from home" environment for my father. The staff are caring and attentive and provide very good care as my father needs help with many aspects of his daily life.
The management is always very helpful and available to speak to about any concerns I have. They have gone to great lengths to ensure his medical care I.e hospital appointments etc have gone smoothly. They always offer advice and help about ways to improve my father's quality of life.

My father is happy and feels safe and secure. I am always happy with my father's care and would recommend The Old Rectory.

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Review from Peter H (Brother-in-law of Resident) published on 27 December 2017 Submitted via Website
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I found the organisation at the Rectory to be extremely good with everything from patient care to the running of the home. In fact, it's excellent.
The home is run with the welfare of the residents uppermost in all the staffs' minds, they always have a smile on their faces and speak very kindly to the residents.
The home is very clean and tidy and anything requiring attention is dealt with promptly.
There are activities organised nearly every day and the staff encourage the patients to take part and the staff also join in themselves.

The food seems to be of good standard and the residents have a choice and enjoy it.

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Review from Karin J (Daughter of Resident) published on 16 November 2017 Submitted via Postal Card
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We had to get our 92-year-old mother into respite care and The Old Rectory couldn't be more accommodating. I was shown around and all aspect of the care and day to day running were explained. Mum was very well looked after, at first in her pleasant, sunny room and also about the home as she became more confident and mobile.
All the staff and management were caring and friendly, catering for all her needs and giving her every attention.

We would highly recommend this care home.

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Review from S F (Sister of Resident) published on 23 October 2017 Submitted via Postal Card
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A well run home with a good local reputation. Rooms adequate but could do with the addition of showers.

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Review from Laura C (Daughter of Resident) published on 3 October 2017 Submitted via Website
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Mum was happy and well cared for over the last eighteen months and all the staff and management are very caring and compassionate at all times. The Old Rectory has a lovely atmosphere and is warm and very clean, the food is good and there are lots of activities for the residents, family and friends are always made welcome at any time.

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Review from Paul B (Son of Resident) published on 12 April 2017 Submitted via Website
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This is a small privately owned care home which has a wonderful and caring atmosphere. My father lived here for almost six years untill his death and he was very happy, with wonderful considerate staff to look after him. We were always made welcome when we visited and were fully informed about his welfare and activities. We would higly recommend this care home.

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Review from Glenn D (Son of Resident) published on 10 April 2017 Submitted via Postal Card
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My mother is happy and well cared for. The management are helpful and obliging. The staff show care and thoughtfulness when required. The overall cleanliness of the care home is excellent and they cater very well for everyone's needs.

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Review from Clive S (Son of Resident) published on 7 April 2017 Submitted via Website
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A wonderful residential home, very proactive with activities and inclusion of residents. A wonderful setting, lovely garden, fantastic and friendly staff. Epitomises what a residential home should be.

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Review from James M (Friend of Resident) published on 20 March 2017 Submitted via Website
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My friend, Thomas C, is 87 years old and has been widowed for some seven years. We attempted to look after him at home but this was not possible as he is suffering from advanced Alzheimer's disease and lived some distance away and both my wife and I are in our late seventies. He was admitted to The Old Rectory some five years ago and has never been happier or better looked after.
The staff are very kind and helpful and the management are always ready to help in the unlikely event that we have a problem
We are very happy with the situation as is he.
The home is very clean and is kept warm even in the coldest weather

Tom is well looked after even though he is mentally failing.

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Regulatory Rating

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Date: 10 July 2021
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  • ResponsiveOutstanding
  • SafeGood
  • Well-ledGood
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  • 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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Meet the Team (1)

Cheryl Waters
Cheryl WatersJob Title:ManagerJoined: 2018
Cheryl brings over 25 years of experience in the social care sector, with a specialised focus on elderly care. As the Manager of the Old Rectory Care Home, Cheryl is known for a compassionate leadership style, underpinned by a deep commitment to providing high-quality, person-centred care.

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.

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