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Folkestone Care Centre

52-56 Shorncliffe Road, Folkestone, Kent CT20 2NB
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the care, friendship and compassion shown were very comforting for them and myselfA O(Son of Resident/Service User)
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A truly excellent experience.Ann B(Regular Volunteer)
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I cannot fault any of the staff who were so kind, friendly and helpful, wY H(Respite Resident/Service User)
Folkestone Care Centre, Folkestone

The Folkestone Care Centre offers high quality nursing care, specialist dementia care and residential care.

The home has modern features and staff do their utmost to improve, sustain and enhance their residents' quality of life.

Residents' independence, privacy and dignity are prioritised.

Each resident has a tailored care plan shaped around their individual needs. They can socialise in comfortable, warm, communal areas, which includes a cinema room, garden room and lounges.

Highly trained chefs offer residents a wide range of nutritious food, catering to specific dietary needs.

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Care Provided by Folkestone Care Centre

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Dementia
  • Physical Disability
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment
  • Younger Adults

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • For a maximum of 110 Service Users

Dementia Care Types

  • Mild Dementia
  • Moderate Dementia
  • Advanced/Complex Dementia

Other Care Provided

  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Stroke
  • Palliative / End of Life Care
  • COPD/Pulmonary Disease
  • Convalescent Care
  • Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)

Accreditations

  •  The National Dementia Care Accreditation Scheme (NaDCAS)

Facilities

  • Smoking not permitted
  • Close to Local shops
  • Near Public Transport
  • Lift
  • 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 CareFrom £1,725From £1,947
Residential Dementia CareFrom £1,824From £2,054
Nursing CareFrom £1,983From £2,225
Nursing Dementia CareFrom £2,169From £2,234

nursing fees plus FNC

Contact Folkestone 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)

Support you may be entitled to

  • If you choose a care home based in England, you may be eligible for NHS Funded Nursing Care (FNC), which helps cover the cost of nursing. This is worth £267.68 per week and is usually paid directly to the care home.

Good to Know

Group / Owner

Person in charge

  • Genevieve Rodrigues (Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Information

  • Ages 60+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: Yes
  • Year Purpose Built: 2018
  • Last Refurbishment: 2018

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (110)
  • Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (110)

Folkestone Care Centre Reviews (89)

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Folkestone Care Centre has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.835) out of 10, based on 32 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Folkestone Care Centre has 89 reviews.

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Review from Gordon T (Husband of Resident) published on 25 August 2026 Submitted via Postal Card•
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Review from Sharon B (Daughter of Resident) published on 8 July 2026 Submitted via Postal Card•
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Review from JP H (Son of Resident) published on 3 July 2026 Submitted via Postal Card•
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Review from Susan G (Partner of Resident) published on 21 May 2026 Submitted via Postal Card•
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Review from J P (Resident / Service User) published on 16 April 2026 Submitted via Postal Card•
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Review from M P (Husband of Resident) published on 6 March 2026 Submitted via Postal Card•
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Review from B G (Daughter of Resident) published on 15 January 2026 Submitted via Postal Card•
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Review from Anna B (Wife of Resident) published on 14 January 2026 Submitted via Postal Card•
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Review from Greg M (Grandson of Resident) published on 12 January 2026 Submitted via Website•
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Review from Sarah P (Daughter of Resident) published on 18 December 2025 Submitted via Postal Card•
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Review from A M (Daughter of Resident) published on 9 December 2025 Submitted via Postal Card•
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Review from D C (Nephew of Resident) published on 2 December 2025 Submitted via Postal Card•
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Review from L C (Daughter of Resident) published on 26 November 2025 Submitted via Postal Card•
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Review from C C (Daughter of Resident) published on 18 November 2025 Submitted via Postal Card•
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Review from Hannah M (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 4 November 2025 Submitted via Website•
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Review from Martyn G (Son of Resident) published on 17 October 2025 Submitted via Website•
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Review from Michelle S (Daughter of Resident) published on 17 October 2025 Submitted via Website•
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Review from Patricia M (Wife of Resident) published on 15 October 2025 Submitted via Website•
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Review from J C (Son of Resident) published on 12 August 2025 Submitted via Postal Card•
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Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 17 September 2022
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  • CaringGood
  • EffectiveGood
  • ResponsiveGood
  • SafeGood
  • Well-ledGood
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Bed Vacancies

Please contact us for latest vacancies.

News (4) & Events (0)

News
  • 20 Jan 2026

    We were delighted to be chosen to be part of a pilot project which encourages skill sharing through a nursing shadowing experience with the frailty specialists at QEQM Hospital. It...

  • 25 Nov 2025

    We are proud to be sponsors of the Folkestone Coastal 10k. Look out for our team members taking part on 31st May 2026. Please come along and give us a...

  • 25 Nov 2025

    We are delighted to have joined the Folkestone Rotarians in support of their community initiatives. Regular meetings and volunteering at local events have offered a great opportunity for us to...

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Meet the Team (6)

Genevieve Rodrigues
Genevieve RodriguesJob Title ManagerJoined 2018
Indu Venugopal
Indu VenugopalJob Title Group Clinical Lead
Petko Gestov
Petko GestovJob Title Residential and Dementia Lead
Daniella Birgauanu
Daniella BirgauanuJob Title Compliance Lead
Tina Tappenden
Tina TappendenJob Title Wellbeing LeadJoined 2001
David Rowland
David RowlandJob Title Group Head Chef

Frequently Asked Questions about Folkestone Care Centre

What types of Care is Folkestone Care Centre registered for?

Older Person Care, Dementia, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.

How many Rooms does Folkestone Care Centre have?

There are 110 Single Rooms.

What are the Facilities & Services at Folkestone Care Centre?

Smoking not permitted, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Lift, 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 Folkestone Care Centre to the centre of Folkestone?

0.9 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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