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Care homes in New Romney offering mental health care
5 out of 15 care homes in New Romney are registered for mental health care, holding 74 beds in total, run by 2 different providers. The largest is Parkcare Homes (No.2) Limited, with 4. Among the 5 with a CQC rating, 80% are Good or Outstanding, next to 82% for mental health care across England. Typical fees in New Romney come to about £1,560 a week for residential careestimated. 3 care homes have a rating more than four years old.
CQC register data as of 27 October 2026 · Open Government Licence
In short
- Among the 5 rated care homes, 4 hold a Good or Outstanding rating, and 1 is rated below Good.
- For dementia support, 1 have it on their CQC registration.
- New and changed CQC ratings across Kent, updated every day.
- A care needs assessment from Kent council is free, and your savings do not affect it.
Cite this: The Care Panel, "Care homes in New Romney offering mental health care", analysis of the CQC register, Oct 2026.
- 5CQC-registered care homes
- 80%Good or Outstanding, among those rated
- 1is registered for dementia
- 2rated or inspected within two years
Providers offering mental health care
Ranked by CQC rating and how recent it is, then distance. How we order providers
- All 15
- Residential care · 13
- Learning disability care · 11
- Elderly care · 8
- Physical disability care · 8
- Care for adults under 65 · 8
- Mental health care · 5
- Sensory impairment care · 5
- Dementia care · 4
| # | Home | Rating | Rated | Beds | Nursing care |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | St Brannocks | Apr 2025 | 6 | No | |
| 2 | Seabreezes | Apr 2020 | 6 | No | |
| 3 | Cotswold Lodge | Nov 2019 | 8 | No | |
| 4 | Homeleigh Farm | Mar 2017 | 6 | No | |
| 5 | Madeira Lodge | Feb 2025 | 48 | No |
This table lists each care home in New Romney registered for mental health care, highest CQC rating first, then the more recent rating.
Mental health care in New Romney by the numbers
5 of the 15 care homes in New Romney are registered with CQC for mental health care (33%). 80% of those rated are Good or Outstanding, in line with the 79% for all care homes here and below the 82% for care homes registered for mental health care across England.
Leading on CQC ratings for mental health care: St Brannocks, Seabreezes and Cotswold Lodge. The newest rating is from April 2025 and the oldest from March 2017; 2 fall within the last two years. Between them they have 74 registered beds.
For comparison, Kent has 95 care homes registered for mental health care; of those rated, 76% are Good or Outstanding. Mental health care is on 33% of registrations here and 19% across Kent.
In the South East, residential care typically costs about £1,555 a week and nursing care about £1,830. Specialist care may cost more, so check prices with each home. Where these figures come from.
Mental health care: what it means
Bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, severe depression and psychosis linked to dementia are among the conditions this care is for. Providers aim to keep people stable and help them recover, support them with their medicines, and work closely with the community mental health team.
Before you choose: questions on mental health care
- How do you keep physical health checked too?
- What mental health training do staff have?
- How do you support recovery goals, not just daily care?
- What would happen if the person needed hospital care?
- How do you involve the person in their own care plan?
Support: Mind Infoline, 0300 123 3393. Mental health care in Kent as a whole.
Nearby towns: mental health care
| Town | Miles | Number of care homes | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Romney | – | 5 | 4 |
| Hythe | 8.4 mi | 3 | 2 |
| Folkestone | 11.8 mi | 5 | 4 |
| Hastings | 18.5 mi | 16 | 12 |
| Dover | 18.6 mi | 6 | 5 |
| Aylesham | 20.1 mi | 3 | 3 |
Help from the council
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Free care cost report for New Romney
- Typical local prices for care homes and nursing homes
- What the council and the NHS may pay, with the 2026/27 savings limits
- The best-rated services near you, from the CQC register
Questions families ask about mental health care in New Romney
How many care homes in New Romney offer mental health care?
Mental health care is offered by 5 of the 15 registered care homes in New Romney (CQC register, Oct 2026). Top-rated names here include St Brannocks, Seabreezes and Cotswold Lodge.
How are care homes in New Romney rated by CQC?
CQC has rated 5. Of those, 4 (80%) are Good or Outstanding; 1 is Requires improvement or Inadequate.
How much should I expect to pay for a care home in New Romney?
Self-funder fees in South East: 2026 averages: residential care home £1,555 a week; nursing home £1,830 a week. Averages hide a wide range: fees depend on the room, the level of care and whether nursing is needed. Councils usually pay less than self-funders for the same room. Source: The Care Panel regional fee benchmarks, October 2026 (how we estimate). Read the full cost guide.
Can Kent council help pay for a care home?
It can. Start with the needs assessment, which Kent council must offer free (Care Act 2014). England's upper capital limit is £23,250; the value of a home normally counts towards a care home means test, except where a partner or some relatives still occupy it, and not for the first 12 weeks of a permanent stay. Towards nursing costs, the NHS pays NHS-funded nursing care for residents who qualify. Getting in touch with Kent council.
How can I pick between care homes in New Romney?
Check how recent each CQC report is first: 2 of the 5 on this page were inspected or rated in the past two years. Older reports: 3. Next ask three things: will staff be consistent, what happens about missed care, and what is the full price? A checklist to help.
What about mental health care in towns near New Romney?
New Romney has 5, with 4 rated Good or Outstanding. Nearby: Hythe (8.4 miles): 3, 2 rated Good or Outstanding; Ashford (11.1 miles): 2, 2 rated Good or Outstanding; Folkestone (11.8 miles): 5, 4 rated Good or Outstanding.
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Mental health care in nearby towns
- Mental health care in Hythe 8.4 mi
- Mental health care in Ashford 11.1 mi
- Mental health care in Folkestone 11.8 mi
- Mental health care in Tenterden 12.4 mi
- Mental health care in Hawkinge 12.9 mi
- Mental health care in Hastings 18.5 mi
- Mental health care in Dover 18.6 mi
- Mental health care in Whitfield 19.3 mi
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Source for provider details: CQC, Oct 2026 (Open Government Licence v3.0). The Care Panel is a comparison site, not a care company.