Care Home Ratings
Residential care home

H M T Care - 48 Albany Drive

48 Albany Drive, Herne Bay, CT6 8PX

Overall CQC rating

Good

Rating published 1 May 2018

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Last inspected 13 February 2018

The rating above may date from an earlier inspection. CQC only updates ratings when they assess the relevant quality areas.

Report published 1 May 2018

Ratings by quality area

Safe

Are people protected from abuse and avoidable harm?

Good
Well-led

Does the leadership ensure high-quality, person-centred care?

Good
Caring

Do staff involve and treat people with compassion, kindness and respect?

Good
Responsive

Are services organised so they meet people’s needs?

Good
Effective

Does the care achieve good outcomes and help maintain quality of life?

Good

Rating improved from Requires improvement

3 rated inspections on record · First rated February 2016

Local healthcare

Nearest A&E

Estuary View Medical Centre

53.8% of patients seen within 4 hours (Jan 2026)

4.7 mi

Nearest GP surgery

A & E Mulvaney Chiropody Centre

0.3 mi

5 within 2 mi

Nearest pharmacy

Lloyds Pharmacy

0.2 mi

7 within 2 mi

Nearest dentist

0.5 mi

4 within 2 mi

Healthcare locations from OpenStreetMap. Distances are approximate (straight line).

Area information

Council-funded care home fees

Average rates paid by Kent (2025–26)

£1,187

per week, residential

£1,378

per week, nursing

Self-funded residents typically pay more. These are the rates local authorities pay providers on behalf of council-funded residents.

Recorded crime nearby

Street-level crimes reported in this area (December 2025)

182

Most common: violent crime

Elderly population

17.7% of people in Kent are aged 65 or over

50.1

beds per 1,000 aged 65+

Fee data from DHSC. Crime data from police.uk. Population data from ONS. All under the Open Government Licence.

Provider

HMT Care Limited

2

locations

100%

rated Good or Outstanding

Provider data from CQC. Portfolio ratings calculated from our database.

Details

Number of beds7
Local authorityKent
RegionSouth East
Last inspected13 February 2018
Registered with CQC since16 December 2010
Registered managerKatie Elizabeth Payne

Services and specialisms

Caring for adults over 65 yrsCaring for adults under 65 yrsPhysical disabilities

Ratings and inspection data from the Care Quality Commission under the Open Government Licence. Hospital data from OpenStreetMap.

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