Care Home Ratings
Residential care home

The Foam

3 Chapel Road, Dymchurch, Romney Marsh, TN29 0TD

Overall CQC rating

Good

Rating published 28 March 2020

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Last inspected 20 February 2020

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

Report published 28 Mar 2020

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 unchanged since last inspection

4 rated inspections on record · First rated June 2015

Local healthcare

Nearest A&E

WIlliam Harvey Hospital

8.7 mi

Nearest GP surgery

Martello Health Centre

0.1 mi

1 within 2 mi

Nearest pharmacy

0.1 mi

1 within 2 mi

Nearest dentist

3.4 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)

9

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

Parkcare Homes (No.2) Limited

105

locations

90%

rated Good or Outstanding

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

Details

Number of beds3
Local authorityKent
RegionSouth East
Last inspected20 February 2020
Registered with CQC since5 February 2012
Registered managerLouise Anne Ford

Services and specialisms

Caring for adults over 65 yrsCaring for adults under 65 yrsLearning disabilitiesMental health conditionsPhysical disabilities

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

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