Hawkinge House Proactive Assessment Unit

1 Hurricane Way, Hawkinge, Folkestone, CT18 7SS

01303895072

Care Type

Nursing Care

Inspection date

12 July 2022

Provider

Hawkinge House PAU Limited

Beds

62 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 23 care homes for older people within 5 miles, none are rated higher by CQC, 19 are the same and 4 are lower.

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

Based on CQC ratings, updated 25 October 2026. How we compare homes | See the nearby homes

Rating history

GoodAug 2022

First inspected by CQC in 2022, rated Good.

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

Costs and who runs this home

This is the only care home Hawkinge House PAU Limited runs in England.

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.

NHS-funded Nursing Care pays £267.68 a week to the home towards registered nursing care for eligible residents (2026/27). A quoted fee may already exclude it.
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 Hawkinge House Proactive Assessment Unit

Hawkinge House Proactive Assessment Unit is a nursing home in Kent providing short-term care and support for people awaiting assessment of their ongoing care needs. Details of the most recent CQC inspection are set out below.

This residential care home provides short-term nursing and personal care for up to 62 people across two floors with lift access. At the time of inspection, 57 people were using the service, with 193 admissions over the previous three months, the majority being new admissions. The service primarily cares for people awaiting assessments of their ongoing care and support needs from health and social care teams.

People using the service reported feeling safe and content. One resident said, "I'm living like a Lord," while another commented, "Yes I feel safe. I like to be independent.

Source: CQC inspection report, 18 August 2022

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder peoplePhysical disabilitiesSensory 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.

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: 62 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · CT18 7SS

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Dementia; Physical disabilities; 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 18 August 2022. Latest inspection date recorded: 12 July 2022.

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

Read Hawkinge House Proactive Assessment Unit'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 Hawkinge House Proactive Assessment Unit, 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 Hawkinge House Proactive Assessment Unit, 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 Hawkinge House Proactive Assessment Unit'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