Opening Summer 2026, Martello Manor is located in the historic coastal town of Hythe, Kent. The home features high-quality interiors and sea views, offering a warm and tranquil environment where comfort meets elegance. The team will value and empower each resident as an individual, dedicated to providing care that is personalised and family-centred.
At Martello Manor, care is more than just a service; it's a feeling of comfort, security, and genuine...
Care Provided by Martello Manor
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 70 Service Users
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
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
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- Convalescent Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Bar/Café
- Residents Kitchenette
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
- Self-Funded Residential Care: from £1,600
- Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: from £1,700
- RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care: from £1,900
- RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: from £1,900
Weekly fees are subject to the choice of room and your loved one’s specific care needs.
Contact Martello Manor to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:
Funding Types Accepted
- Self-Funding (Private)
- Local Authority with Top-up
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Local Authority - NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)
Good to Know
Group/Owner
- Boutique Care Homes
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Martin Murphy (Director of Operations)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Year Purpose Built: 2025
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (70)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (66)
Visiting
- Martello Manor Care Home is delighted to welcome families, visitors and members of the wider community to their home.
Parking
- Martello Manor Care Home offers on site parking.
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Regulatory Rating
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News (28) & Events (2)
- Posted: Wednesday 15 Jul 2026Boutique Care Homes has been recognised with three awards at the Lottie Awards 2026, one of the care sector’s most rigorous independently assessed accolades. The group has been named one...
- Posted: Monday 22 Jun 2026Martello Manor by Boutique Care Homes is officially open. On Monday 22 June 2026, one of Kent's most anticipated new care homes welcomed its first residents through the doors, with...
- Posted: Monday 22 Jun 2026Not many care homes invite the community in for a sleepover before the first residents arrive. At Boutique Care Homes, it is simply what they do. On the evening of...
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- Recipient: Boutique Care HomesDate: Friday 30 Jan 2026
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Meet the Team (2)
As Home Manager at Martello Manor, Marlene brings over ten years of nursing experience to create a welcoming, person-centred environment for residents and their families. Her career has included working with some of the UK's most prestigious care providers, notably Royal Hospital Chelsea, where she cared for the Chelsea Pensioners.
Marlene's approach focuses on understanding each resident as an individual – their preferences, life stories, and what matters most to them. She works closely with families to develop tailored care plans that support residents to live with dignity, purpose and joy.
A registered nurse with specialist knowledge in residential and dementia care, Marlene combines clinical excellence with genuine warmth. Originally from Madeira Island, Portugal, she has made Kent her home and brings that island spirit of community and care to everything she does at Martello Manor.
Under her leadership, residents enjoy a supportive environment where they're known, valued, and encouraged to make the most of every day.
Jude has a wealth of experience working in care settings. Understanding the emotions and complexities of delivering and receiving care, she is fully committed to supporting families on their care journey. Jude is passionate about investing time and energy into promoting excellence in care and ensuring the very best for the residents she is entrusted to look after. Jude’s values are strongly aligned with Martello Manor and those of Boutique Care Homes. Her mantra is to do at least one good deed a day, with her positivity echoing through the home. Jude looks forward to supporting you and your loved one on your journey and welcoming you to the Martello Manor family.
Frequently Asked Questions about Martello Manor
What types of Care is Martello Manor registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Martello Manor have?
There are 70 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Martello Manor?
Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Bar/Café, Residents Kitchenette, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Martello Manor to the centre of Hythe?
0.7 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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