When you’re looking for a care home, one of the most important factors to consider is the location of any home that you’re considering.

The county of Kent, in the South-East of England is known as "the Garden of England", because it has an abundance of beautiful gardens, orchards and vineyards. It also has traditional seaside resorts, areas of ancient woodland, picturesque villages and historic towns, as well as being the home of the world-famous White Cliffs of Dover. With so much to offer, Kent is a great place to live, and there are plenty of residential care and nursing homes to choose from.

Kent Care Homes – Care Homes in Maidstone

Maidstone is Kent’s County Town and is known for its historic attractions, such as the Riverside, Archbishop’s Palace and the nearby Leeds Castle. It also has excellent shopping centres, a wide range of restaurants and cafes, and parks and gardens to explore.

Maidstone’s care homes include:
• Abbeyrose House (1 St. Michael’s Road, Maidstone, Kent) – a small, family-run residential care home in a quiet area of the town, within easy reach of local amenities. The building was formerly a vicarage and has gardens and a decked area. There are communal lounges, a dining room and a quiet room, and a range of activities are organised.
• The Poplars Nursing Home (158 Tonbridge Road, Maidstone, Kent) – a 71-bedded residential and nursing home, close to Maidstone town centre. The home offers specialised care for people with terminal illnesses together with general nursing care.

Kent Care Homes – Care Homes in Canterbury

The city of Canterbury is probably best known for its magnificent cathedral, but it has many other attractions as well, including historic buildings, museums, parks and restaurants. It’s also home to the Whitefriars Shopping Centre, where you’ll find more than 100 stores.

Canterbury’s care homes include:
• The Red House Nursing Home (London Road, Canterbury, Kent) – a 31-bedded, family-run care home with nursing close to Canterbury city centre. Many of the bedrooms in this former vicarage are en-suite, and there are several communal rooms. There is also a varied schedule of activities.
• RNID Roper House (St. Dunstan’s Street, Canterbury, Kent) – a 28-bedded residential home operated by the Royal National Institute for the Deaf. Roper House is located in Canterbury city centre and provides care for people aged 43 and older who are deaf or deaf-blind.

Kent Care Homes – Care Homes in Thanet

The Isle of Thanet is the name given to an area of Kent that includes a 26-mile stretch of coast, the resorts of Margate, Broadstairs and Ramsgate, and villages like Westgate-on-Sea, Birchington, Minster, Sarre, Acol, St. Nicholas-at-Wade and St. Peter’s.

The Isle of Thanet’s care homes include:

• Keele House (176 High Street, Ramsgate, Kent) – a 31-bedded residential care home, located close to shops and other local amenities. Many of the rooms are en-suite, and there are several communal rooms and a garden. Residents are encouraged to maintain their independence and there is a range of activities on offer.
• Eaton Lodge Nursing Home (62 Westgate Bay Avenue, Westgate-on-Sea, Kent) – a 24-bedded residential and nursing home within easy reach of both Westgate-on-Sea’s town centre and sea front. The care home organises a range of activities and outings, and focuses on meeting the needs of individual residents.

You can find out more about these and other care homes and nursing homes in Kent and elsewhere in the South-East of England by consulting an online care home guide. Using a guide like this allows you to make a list of the Kent care homes that look the most suitable so that you can visit them before making your decision.