Wells House Nursing Home

Well House, Radnor Cliff Crescent, Folkestone, Kent, CT20 2JQ

01303850727

Care Type

Nursing Care

CQC rating published

7 August 2018

Provider

Wells Haven Ltd

Beds

21 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.

20 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

Requires ImprovementJul 2017
GoodAug 2018

Improved from Requires Improvement to Good in 2018.

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 Wells Haven Ltd 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 Wells House Nursing Home

Wells House is a 21-bed nursing home located on Radnor Cliff Crescent in Folkestone, Kent. It provides care for older people, those with dementia, and individuals with physical disabilities. The home is registered with the Care Quality Commission and holds a Good rating from its most recent inspection in August 2018.

As a nursing home, it offers medical support alongside personal care, with staff trained to manage complex health needs. The relatively small size means residents benefit from a more intimate setting compared to larger facilities. The home is operated by Wells Haven Ltd and is situated within Folkestone's residential area, providing access to local amenities while maintaining a quieter environment.

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder peoplePhysical disabilities

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Wells House Nursing 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 Wells House Nursing 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 Wells House 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