Shadowing Experience with Acute Frailty Team November 2025

We were delighted to be chosen to be part of a pilot project which encourages skill sharing through a nursing shadowing experience with the frailty specialists at QEQM Hospital.

It has offered valuable insight and learning opportunities for both nursing teams and we felt privileged to be part of this exciting new initiative.

The shadowing opportunity will roll out to other care homes and hospices in support of the NHS 10yr plan which focuses on neighbourhood health and community-based care, putting people at the heart of their health journey.

Thank you to all the teams involved in bringing this opportunity together and helping strengthen relationships and mutual understanding for the benefit of care for the elderly.

Gold Standard Dementia Care September 2025

Folkestone Care Centre has been awarded Two Star Gold Accreditation by the National Dementia Care Accreditation Scheme.

NaCDAS is designed to support homes in raising the national standards in dementia care. Its framework covers specific areas including, leadership, staff training. The care environment, activities, nutrition and family engagement.

Achieving a Two Star Gold NaDCAS accreditation demonstrates our commitment to high quality, Person-Centred care, giving reassurance to our residents and their families. The award celebrates our hard work, dedication and focus of all the team and shows our ongoing commitment to continuous improvement and learning.

Folkestone 10k race sponsors
31^st May 2026

We are delighted to be sponsors of Folkestone Coastal 10K event which takes place on Sunday 31^st May 2026. The 15^th consecutive year.

Last year’s race attracted over 1,000 runners and 330 virtual runners raising an amazing £91,000.

Join us and Register now for 2026. Home — Folkestone Coastal 10k we’ll have a team of enthusiastic runners who will appreciate lots of support on the day!

Profits from the event have enabled many donations to local good causes including: The Sports Trust, various Rotary Clubs for further distribution, Rainbow Centre, Folkestone Festivals, Folkestone Youth Project, Touchbase Care, Pilgrims Hospice and many others.

Lottie Top 100 Award July 2025

Folkestone Care Centre Named One of the UK’s Top 100 Care Homes in 2025

The UK’s top 100 care homes for 2025 have recently been announced by Online Care Finder Lottie, and we are very proud to be included on the list.

‘The first-ever Lottie Awards recognise and celebrate care homes across the UK that demonstrate exceptional commitment to residents, families, and staff. Lottie’s team conducted a comprehensive, data-driven review of thousands of homes across the UK, assessing them against key criteria that matter most to families when choosing care, including CQC ratings, enquiry response times, digital presence, team wellbeing, and resident feedback.

Folkestone Care Centre stood out for its Quality Of Care, earning its place among the nation’s best.’

“We are delighted to be named one of the UK’s top care homes,” said Genevieve Rodrigues, Care Home Manager at Folkestone Care Centre.

“We are a Kent based company, owned and run by medical professionals. Our team are passionate about providing the most up to date care for the elderly, and our elegant facilities in the heart of vibrant Folkestone, enable our residents to thrive and enjoy life’s daily pleasures.”

Will Donnelly, Co-Founder and CEO of Lottie, adds:

 “The launch of the Lottie Awards is about recognising the incredible dedication of care professionals who make a real difference in people’s lives every day. To be named among the Top 100 from over 14,000 care homes nationwide is a huge achievement. These care homes are not just meeting residents’ needs, they’re redefining later living by creating vibrant and supportive communities that deliver exceptional care and experiences.”