Care Home Ratings
Nursing home

Brabourne Care Centre

209 Hythe Road, Ashford, TN24 8PL

Overall CQC rating

Requires Improvement

Rating published 12 January 2022

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Last inspected 2 December 2021

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

Report published 12 Jan 2022

Ratings by quality area

Safe

Are people protected from abuse and avoidable harm?

Requires Improvement
Well-led

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

Requires Improvement
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 declined from Good

4 rated inspections on record · First rated March 2015

Local healthcare

Nearest A&E

William Harvey Hospital

1.2 mi

Nearest GP surgery

North Street Surgery

0.7 mi

6 within 2 mi

Nearest pharmacy

Paydens Ltd

0.3 mi

9 within 2 mi

Nearest dentist

0.6 mi

9 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)

125

Most common: anti social behaviour

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

Opus Care Limited

3

locations

50%

rated Good or Outstanding

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

Details

Number of beds82
Local authorityKent
RegionSouth East
Last inspected2 December 2021
Registered with CQC since4 February 2011
Registered managerGenevieve Hyacinth Rodrigues

Services and specialisms

Caring for adults over 65 yrsCaring for adults under 65 yrsDementiaLearning disabilitiesSensory impairment

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

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