There are 6 CQC-registered nursing homes in Folkestone (including Hawkinge and Sandgate) listed on Docorix. 3 currently hold a CQC rating: 2 rated Good or Outstanding, 1 Requires improvement and 0 Inadequate. 3 have not yet been rated under their current registration. Together they are registered for 330 beds.
CQC register data updated 4 October 2026 · ratings link to each provider’s official CQC report
- Folkestone Care Centre Independent CQC: Good 01303765700
- Hawkinge House Proactive Assessment Unit Independent CQC: Good 01303895072
- Hawkinge House Independent CQC: Requires improvement 01303890100
- Hawkinge House 2nd Floor Unit Independent Not yet rated 01303890100
- Wells House Nursing Home Independent Not yet rated 01303850727
- Wells Lodge Nursing Home Independent Not yet rated 01303850898
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Order: official CQC rating only – Outstanding first, then Good. Providers cannot pay to appear higher.
Top 2 nursing homes in Folkestone by CQC rating
How we rank: only by the official CQC rating – Outstanding first, then Good, most recently inspected first. Providers cannot pay to appear here. Services the CQC has not yet rated are listed further down the page.
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Folkestone Care Centre
Good
CT20
Rated Good in all five areas the CQC inspects. Rating published September 2022.
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Hawkinge House Proactive Assessment Unit
Good
CT18
Rated Good in all five areas the CQC inspects. Rating published August 2022.
Choosing nursing homes in Folkestone
Nursing homes provide 24-hour care from registered nurses as well as personal care, which suits people with complex health needs. Check the CQC rating, ask about nurse-to-resident ratios, how clinical needs such as wound care or PEG feeding are managed, and whether NHS-funded nursing care is available towards the fees.
Frequently asked questions
How many nursing homes are there in Folkestone?
Docorix lists 6 CQC-registered nursing homes in Folkestone, taken from the Care Quality Commission register (last updated 4 October 2026).
Which nursing homes in Folkestone are rated Good?
2 are currently rated Good by the CQC: Folkestone Care Centre and Hawkinge House Proactive Assessment Unit.
Where do these ratings come from?
Ratings are published by the Care Quality Commission, the independent regulator of health and adult social care in England. We show each provider’s current rating with its publication date and link to the full CQC report. Contains CQC data © Care Quality Commission.
