Brampton Lodge

4 Dixwell Road, Folkestone, Kent, CT20 2LG

01303258227

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

11 July 2019

Provider

Brampton Care Ltd

Beds

26 beds

About Brampton Lodge

Brampton Lodge is a residential care home in Kent, offering personal care to older people on both permanent and respite bases. The full findings from the Care Quality Commission's most recent inspection are set out below.

Brampton Lodge provides accommodation with personal care to older people, serving 20 residents during the inspection. Most residents are independent with their personal care needs, and the service offers both permanent placements and short spells of respite care.

People using the service continue to express positive feedback about their experience. One resident described the care as "very good" and highlighted their comfortable room. Another resident praised the staff for being "very kind" and particularly valued how well they respect privacy.

A relative also commended the care, noting the deputy manager's attentiveness to residents' wellbeing.

Source: CQC inspection report, 30 August 2019

Specialist Care

Older people

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 without nursing
Registered capacity: 26 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · CT20 2LG

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 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 30 August 2019. Latest inspection date recorded: 11 July 2019.

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

Read Brampton Lodge'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 Brampton Lodge, 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 Brampton Lodge, 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 Brampton Lodge'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