The Cherries
30 Julian Road, Folkestone, CT19 5HW
Overall CQC rating
Rating published 6 April 2022
Last inspected 27 January 2022
The rating above may date from an earlier inspection. CQC only updates ratings when they assess the relevant quality areas.
Report published 6 Apr 2022
Ratings by quality area
Are people protected from abuse and avoidable harm?
Does the leadership ensure high-quality, person-centred care?
Do staff involve and treat people with compassion, kindness and respect?
Are services organised so they meet people’s needs?
Does the care achieve good outcomes and help maintain quality of life?
Rating declined from Good
3 rated inspections on record · First rated September 2016
Local healthcare
Nearest A&E
WIlliam Harvey Hospital
Nearest GP surgery
The Manor Clinic
0.5 mi
5 within 2 mi
Nearest pharmacy
Central Pharmacy
0.3 mi
5 within 2 mi
Nearest dentist
0.3 mi
8 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)
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
Lothlorien Community Limited
12
locations
83%
rated Good or Outstanding
Provider data from CQC. Portfolio ratings calculated from our database.