Care homes · Kent · Oct 2026
Best rated care homes in Minster
The 5 care homes in Minster with the best CQC ratings, checked against the CQC register on 27 October 2026. 1 is rated Outstanding. Of all 9 care homes in Minster, 5 are rated Good or Outstanding.
How this list is ordered
- Outstanding before Good, then the most recent rating first. Nothing else changes the order.
- Paid partners are not moved up, and nobody can pay to be listed here.
- "Best for" labels come from each service's CQC registration and inspection date.
Cite this: The Care Panel, "Best rated care homes in Minster", analysis of the CQC register, Oct 2026. How we rank
The 5 best rated care homes in Minster
| # | Name | CQC rating | Rated | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Moordean | Outstanding | Dec 2017 | Rated Outstanding |
| 2 | 23 Oak Avenue | Good | Sep 2026 | Inspected recently |
| 3 | Barton Court | Good | Nov 2025 | Dementia, Inspected recently |
| 4 | Island Sands Residential Care Home | Good | May 2024 | Dementia, Physical disability |
| 5 | Willows Residential Home | Good | Jul 2019 |
Source: CQC register, checked 27 October 2026 (Open Government Licence). Ratings can change after an inspection, so read the latest report before you decide.
Details for the top 5
Moordean
What inspectors found: The inspection was carried out on 17 August 2017 and was announced.
Est. £1.4k–£1.71k/wk
23 Oak Avenue
What inspectors found: Instead, our findings focus on any areas where the service needs to improve or where we found exceptional practice.
Est. £1.4k–£1.71k/wk
Barton Court
What inspectors found: There were 49 people living at Barton Court on the date of the site visit.
Est. £1.46k–£1.78k/wk
Island Sands Residential Care Home
What inspectors found: The service supports people with learning disabilities and autism, physical disabilities and mental health conditions.
Est. £1.46k–£1.78k/wk
Willows Residential Home
Est. £1.4k–£1.71k/wk
Questions about the best rated care homes in Minster
What is the best rated care home in Minster?
1 is rated Outstanding by CQC: Moordean. Ordered by rating and then the most recent inspection, the top three are Moordean, 23 Oak Avenue, Barton Court. Read the latest CQC report before you decide.
How is this list ordered?
Only by the CQC rating (Outstanding before Good) and then by how recent the rating is. Paid partners are not moved up, and nobody can pay to appear here.
How many are rated Good or Outstanding in Minster?
5 of the 9 care homes in Minster are rated Good or Outstanding (CQC register, 27 October 2026).
Provider details from the Care Quality Commission register, updated Oct 2026. Contains CQC data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. The Care Panel is not a care provider.