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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...
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 privacy, dignity and independence at every step.
Whether it’s sharing a favourite pastime, enjoying a quiet moment in the lovely gardens, or joining in village celebrations like the much-loved ‘Day of Syn’, the home makes sure your days are filled with things that bring you joy.
The Old Rectory encourages everyone to play an active role in home life, shaping how you do things helping to keep the welcoming, family feel alive. Family and friends are always welcome, the doors are open to everyone.
If you’re looking for a place where care feels personal and life feels full, The Old Rectory is the perfect home for you. Residents are encouraged to personalise their spaces with personal furnishings to truly make it feel like home, although the home is more than happy to provide furniture as needed.
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
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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 (9.606) out of 10, based on 24 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Old Rectory Care Home has 66 reviews.
Very clean home, staff all pleasant and helpful as are the management/owners.
Very clean home, staff all pleasant and helpful as are the management/owners.
Very friendly, yet highly professional environment. The residents all seem well cared for, the decor of the home is bright and modern. Any queries raised are dealt with effectively and immediately. There seems to be a real buzz during the day with activities and outings. A lovely garden with easy...
Very friendly, yet highly professional environment. The residents all seem well cared for, the decor of the home is bright and modern. Any queries raised are dealt with effectively and immediately. There seems to be a real buzz during the day with activities and outings. A lovely garden with easy access from the lounge. A modern lift for ease of access to all floors.
On average I visited every week and was always welcomed by the staff and management. Staff encourage all the residents to join in with the activities but if they prefer to stay in their room or have a snooze their wishes are respected. Residents are treated with dignity and independence and...
On average I visited every week and was always welcomed by the staff and management. Staff encourage all the residents to join in with the activities but if they prefer to stay in their room or have a snooze their wishes are respected. Residents are treated with dignity and independence and self-reliance is encouraged. It is always a great upheaval to put a loved one into care but the staff work well to make the transition as happy as possible.
The way they run their home is excellent. The staff would help when they could or find someone who could help with issues.
The way they run their home is excellent. The staff would help when they could or find someone who could help with issues.
She did not want to be in a care home and her anxieties and frustrations about this were treated with kindness and patience by all the staff. She had nothing but good things...
She did not want to be in a care home and her anxieties and frustrations about this were treated with kindness and patience by all the staff. She had nothing but good things to say about the staff - but was sometimes irritated and confused by communal living.
Her general health was carefully monitored during her stay and her mobility improved considerably with the consistent encouragement that she received.
Family and friends could visit at any time and were always made to feel welcome. There were quiet areas available for a private chat or visitors could join in with the communal activities.
All the staff worked together to create a friendly "home-like" atmosphere - minimising any institution feel.
My brother, who has visited clients in care-homes over many years, found The Old Rectory to be one of the best that he had ever dealt with.
The owners and their staff have been very caring and professional in the way that they have looked after my husband since he became a resident. I am welcome to visit with family and friends at any time and always find my husband clean and content. The staff try to encourage him to retain mobility...
The owners and their staff have been very caring and professional in the way that they have looked after my husband since he became a resident. I am welcome to visit with family and friends at any time and always find my husband clean and content. The staff try to encourage him to retain mobility and awareness despite his dementia and have even provided him with specific activities to stimulate him.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 10 July 2021Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveOutstanding
- 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.
Bed Vacancies
Please contact us for latest vacancies.
News (30) & Events (0)
- 06 Oct 2026
The Old Rectory Care Home in Dymchurch is celebrating after being named a finalist in the Best Residential Care Team category at the Kent Care Awards. The shortlisting recognised the...
- 01 Sep 2026
Reminiscence Is More Than Memories, It’s Connection At The Old Rectory Care Home, residents have been enjoying calm and meaningful moments together as part of a reminiscence activity. Looking through...
- 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...
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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)

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...
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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