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The Vale Residential Care Home is a CQC-registered residential care home based in Maidstone, Kent. It is operated by Charing Vale Limited.
The home provides specialist care for adults under 65, dementia, older adults (65+). Families looking for care in these areas can contact the home directly for availability and assessments.
As a residential care home, The Vale Residential Care Home provides 24-hour personal care and support for residents who need help with daily activities such as washing, dressing, and meal times, in a safe and homely environment.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) last inspected The Vale Residential Care Home in January 2026 and rated the service as Inadequate. The CQC has taken enforcement action and the home is working to address serious concerns. Families should review the CQC report and consider all available options carefully.
The Vale Residential Care Home is located in Maidstone, within the Kent local authority area in South East.
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| CQC Rating | Inadequate |
| Address | 191 Willington Street, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 8ED |
| Phone | 01622 762332 |
| Website | www.charinghealthcare.co.uk/our-homes/the-vale-care-home-maidstone |
| Local authority | Kent |
| Region | South East |
| Last inspection | 16 January 2026 |
| Provider | Charing Vale Limited |
Is The Vale Residential Care Home registered with the CQC?
Yes. The Vale Residential Care Home is registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the independent regulator of health and social care in England. You can view the official CQC profile at https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-149402645
What type of care does The Vale Residential Care Home provide?
The Vale Residential Care Home provides residential homes, specialising in caring for adults under 65 yrs, dementia, caring for adults over 65 yrs.
How do I contact The Vale Residential Care Home?
You can contact The Vale Residential Care Home by phone on 01622 762332, or visit them at 191 Willington Street, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 8ED.
What is The Vale Residential Care Home's CQC rating?
The Vale Residential Care Home has been rated "Inadequate" by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). This means the service is performing badly and the CQC has taken action against the person or organisation that runs it. See the full CQC inspection report at https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-149402645
What are The Vale Residential Care Home's CQC domain ratings?
The CQC inspects care homes across five domains. The Vale Residential Care Home's latest published domain ratings are: Safe: Good, Effective: Good, Caring: Good, Responsive: Good, Well-led: Good.
How many care homes are in Maidstone?
There are 58 CQC-registered care homes in Maidstone. You can browse the full list at carehomeos.co.uk/care-homes/town/maidstone.
Residential care homes provide 24-hour personal care and support for older adults or people with disabilities who are unable to live independently. Staff assist with daily activities such as washing, dressing, and meals in a homely environment.
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