Old Rectory Care Home

New Hall Close, Dymchurch, Romney Marsh TN29 0LE
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9.7 61 Reviews
  • 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 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.
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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 What's included?

Weekly Charges per Person

  • Self-Funded Residential Care: £1005 – £1500
  • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: £1005 – £1500
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care: £1005 – £1500
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: £1005 – £1500

These prices are only a guideline, please contact Old Rectory Care Home to find out the exact price for your requirements.

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)

Contact Old Rectory Care Home to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:

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 (61)

9.7

Old Rectory Care Home has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.663) out of 10, based on 21 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Old Rectory Care Home has 61 reviews.

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Reviewer Connection to Old Rectory Care Home
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Review from Thelma W (Wife of Resident) published on 16 March 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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.
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  • Cleanliness
  • Treated with Dignity
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  • Value for Money
Current Review Score: 9.7 (9.663)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.7 (9.663) out of 10 for Old Rectory Care Home is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.7 out of 5 from 21 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 20 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Care Home is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.663 for Old Rectory Care Home is calculated as follows: ( (176 Excellents x 5) + (62 Goods x 4) + (11 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 249 Ratings = 4.663
  2. 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5'). The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Old Rectory Care Home is based on 20 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 4 points are available for the first 20 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews, 0.05 Points for the next five Positive Reviews, and finally 0.025 Points for the next ten Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.050, 7th = 0.050, 8th = 0.050, 9th = 0.050, 10th = 0.050, 11th = 0.025, 12th = 0.025, 13th = 0.025, 14th = 0.025, 15th = 0.025, 16th = 0.025, 17th = 0.025, 18th = 0.025, 19th = 0.025, 20th = 0.025) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 = 4
    2. 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the registered maximum number of service users in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Care Home registered for a maximum of 50 service users has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 35 registered maximum number of service users is 7, which has been reached with 20 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 10 Jul 2021

Overall Good

  • Caring Good
  • Effective Good
  • Responsive Outstanding
  • Safe Good
  • Well-led Good
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Bed Vacancies

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Awards / Recognitions (6)

Meet the Team (1)

Cheryl

Cheryl Waters

Job Title: Manager Joined: 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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