Balgowan Nursing Home

46 Bartholomew Lane, Hythe, Kent, CT21 4BX

01303266782

Care Type

Nursing Care

Inspection date

30 December 2019

Provider

Premium Healthcare Limited

Beds

40 beds

About Balgowan Nursing Home

Balgowan Nursing Home is a nursing home in Kent for older people. Details of the Care Quality Commission's most recent findings are set out below.

Balgowan Nursing Home provides accommodation, nursing and personal care for up to 40 older people. At inspection, 35 residents were living at the home, which is housed in an old detached building with two newer purpose-built wings arranged over two floors. A lift makes all areas accessible to residents and visitors.

People receive safe care and support from appropriately recruited and trained staff who are equipped to recognise signs of abuse or risk. One resident said, "It's a good place to live and the staff look after our safety," and noted the locked door system that prevents unauthorised access.

Source: CQC inspection report, 16 January 2020

Specialist Care

Older peopleYounger adults

Fees and availability

We have not verified a current weekly fee for this home. Ask for a written quote based on the room and care needed, including any extra charges.

Check current vacancies, the admission assessment and visiting arrangements directly with the home.

Care and inspection details

Checked against the CQC register on 20 September 2026. This is a check of published information, not a visit to the home.

Registered service: Care home service with nursing
Registered capacity: 40 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · CT21 4BX

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Caring for adults under 65 yrs.

These describe the registration. The home must assess whether it can meet the individual person's needs and whether a place is available.

CQC ratings in more detail

Overall rating shown by CQC: Good.

Rating report published 16 January 2020. Latest inspection date recorded: 30 December 2019.

Safe: Good
Effective: Good
Caring: Good
Responsive: Good
Well-led: Good

Read Balgowan Nursing Home's CQC record and reports.

Contains Care Quality Commission information under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Ratings and registration details can change after the date checked.

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Balgowan Nursing Home, consider asking...

1.How many qualified nurses are on duty overnight and at weekends?
2.How do you manage a resident's relationship with their GP and hospital team?
3.What is your approach when a resident's condition deteriorates quickly?
4.What additional charges apply beyond the weekly fee?
5.How do you approach end of life care and involve families in those decisions?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit Balgowan Nursing Home, look out for...

1.Is the nursing station visible and staffed, or hard to find?
2.Do staff respond promptly when a resident needs attention?
3.Are call bells answered quickly or left ringing?
4.Does the home feel calm or rushed and understaffed?
5.Are residents' medical records and care plans visible and up to date?

Could the NHS fund Balgowan Nursing Home'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