England

Rated:GoodResidential

Westerham Place Residential Care Home

Westerham Place, Quebec Square, Westerham, Kent, TN16 1TD

01959565805

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

12 December 2017

Provider

Yewcare Limited

Beds

33 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 8 care homes for older people within 5 miles, 1 is rated higher by CQC, 5 are the same and 2 are lower.

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

Based on CQC ratings, updated 22 October 2026. How we compare homes | See the nearby homes

Rating history

GoodNov 2015
GoodFeb 2018

Rated Good at every inspection since 2015.

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 Yewcare 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.

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 Westerham Place Residential Care Home

Westerham Place is a residential care home in Kent, providing care and accommodation for older people with a range of needs. Full details of the CQC's most recent findings are set out below.

Westerham Place accommodates a maximum of 33 older people with varying levels of need, including those living with dementia, mobility issues, frailty and diabetes. At the time of this inspection, 24 people were living at the service. The home provides both care and accommodation as a single package to support residents' needs.

The service maintains its Good rating, demonstrating continued quality in the care provided to its residents.

Source: CQC inspection report, 13 February 2018

Specialist Care

Older people

Photographs of the home

Practical details from the provider

Bedrooms have fitted wardrobes and en-suite bathrooms, and residents can bring their own furniture and belongings.
Shared spaces include a conservatory overlooking the gardens and a separate garden room.

Published on the provider's website, checked 2 October 2026. Confirm arrangements with the home before deciding.

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 21 September 2026. This is a check of published information, not a visit to the home.

Registered service: Care home service without nursing
Registered capacity: 33 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · TN16 1TD

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 13 February 2018. Latest inspection date recorded: 12 December 2017.

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

Read Westerham Place Residential 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 Westerham Place Residential Care Home, 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 Westerham Place Residential Care Home, 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 Westerham Place Residential 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