Aspen House

62 Buckland Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 0SH

01634280703

Care Type

Residential Care

CQC rating published

22 October 2021

Provider

PureCare Care Services Limited

Beds

16 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 23 care homes for older people within 5 miles, none are rated higher by CQC, 16 are the same and 7 are lower.

15 of these nearby homes have been inspected more recently than this one.

Based on CQC ratings, updated 23 October 2026. How we compare homes | See the nearby homes

Rating history

GoodOct 2021

First inspected by CQC in 2021, rated Good.

Source: CQC inspection reports. Contains CQC data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Costs and who runs this home

Run by PureCare Care Services Limited, which runs 5 care homes in England: 2 rated Good, 1 Inadequate and 2 not yet rated.

Average care home fees in the South East: £1,243 a week for residential care and £1,579 for nursing care (2024-25 averages). Self-funders usually pay more. See our care home costs guide.

How to pay for a care home explains the council means test, what counts as capital and the funding you can ask to be assessed for.

About Aspen House

Located on Buckland Road in Maidstone, this 16-bed residential care home is operated by PureCare Care Services Limited. It provides care for older people, younger adults, and individuals with mental health needs, offering a smaller-scale environment compared to larger facilities in the area.

The home received a Good rating from the Care Quality Commission following its inspection in October 2021. As a residential service, it focuses on providing day-to-day support and accommodation rather than nursing care.

The mixed-age approach means residents with different care requirements and backgrounds may share the home. This setting suits those seeking a community-based alternative to hospital or institutional care, particularly those managing mental health conditions alongside other support needs. The Kent location provides access to local NHS services and community resources in the South East region.

Specialist Care

Mental healthOlder peopleYounger adults

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Aspen House, consider asking...

1.What happens if my relative's care needs increase significantly -- will they have to move?
2.How do you handle concerns or complaints from families?
3.What does the monthly fee cover and what will cost extra?
4.How do you keep families informed about their relative's day-to-day wellbeing?
5.What happens if my relative is unhappy here?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit Aspen House, look out for...

1.Do staff greet residents by name and stop to chat?
2.Are residents dressed, up and occupied, or sitting alone in front of a TV?
3.Does the home smell fresh and feel clean without being clinical?
4.Do residents look comfortable and at ease, or anxious and withdrawn?
5.Does the manager answer your questions openly or deflect?

Could the NHS fund Aspen House's fees?

The average nursing home costs £1,535 per week. That's £79,820 a year. NHS Continuing Healthcare could cover all of it. No means test, no contribution from you.

Find out if the NHS could fund these fees