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Greenbanks Care HomeKent

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Rated:GoodResidential

Greenbanks Care Home

31 Buckland Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 0SL

01622755859

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

3 November 2021

Provider

Dhyani Care Limited

Beds

19 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.

14 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

GoodJun 2019
GoodNov 2021

Rated Good at every inspection since 2019.

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

Costs and who runs this home

Run by Dhyani Care Limited, which runs 2 care homes in England: 2 rated Good.

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.

This home lists dementia care, which usually costs more than standard residential care. See dementia care home costs. NHS Continuing Healthcare may apply where someone's needs are primarily health needs.
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 Greenbanks Care Home

Greenbanks Care Home is a residential care home in Kent, offering personal care for older people, including those living with dementia. Further details on the CQC's most recent inspection findings are set out below.

Greenbanks Care Home provides personal care to up to 19 people aged 65 and over, including those living with dementia. People and their relatives reported feeling safe at the service. Staff and management demonstrated knowledge of identifying signs of abuse and escalating concerns appropriately.

The home maintained sufficient staffing levels and safe recruitment practices, with staff receiving support to develop their skills. Management reviewed accidents and incidents to prevent reoccurrences, and infection control procedures were in place.

Staff showed good knowledge of individual residents and supported them according to their personal wishes and preferences. The service worked with healthcare professionals to address residents' physical and mental health needs, as well as their nutrition and hydration. Medicines were administered safely as prescribed, and risks to residents' health, wellbeing and environmental safety were assessed and managed effectively.

Staff supported residents to maintain healthy lifestyles.

Source: CQC inspection report, 27 November 2021

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder peopleSensory impairmentsYounger 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.

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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: 19 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · ME16 0SL

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Dementia; Sensory impairment.

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 27 November 2021. Latest inspection date recorded: 3 November 2021.

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

Read Greenbanks Care 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 Greenbanks Care Home, consider asking...

1.What specific dementia training do staff receive and how recently?
2.How do you support a resident who becomes distressed or confused?
3.How does the home keep a record of a resident's life history and personal preferences?
4.How do you involve families as dementia progresses and communication becomes harder?
5.What happens when a resident's dementia reaches an advanced stage?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit Greenbanks Care Home, look out for...

1.Is the environment calm, uncluttered and easy to navigate?
2.Do staff speak to residents with patience and dignity, even if they repeat themselves?
3.Are there memory cues around the home -- photos, familiar objects, clear signage?
4.Do residents seem settled and safe, or agitated and unsupervised?
5.Is there meaningful activity happening, or are residents just sitting quietly with nothing to do?

Could the NHS fund Greenbanks Care 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