Hawkinge House
At a Glance
The information you need to decide whether this home warrants a closer look.
Nursing homes
Staff warmth score
of reviewers answered yes
Good to know
- Registered beds62
- SpecialismsCaring for adults over 65 yrs, Caring for adults under 65 yrs, Dementia, Physical disabilities, Sensory impairment
- Last inspected2022-08-18
The Evidence
What the review data, the inspection reports, and the dementia-care evidence base tell us about this home.
What families say
The warmth here shows in small moments — staff who chat naturally with residents, who know their preferences without checking notes, who make visiting families feel part of the daily rhythm. People talk about feeling genuinely welcomed at mealtimes and being encouraged to help with care tasks if they want to.
The eight family priority themes
- Staff warmth72
- Compassion & dignity72
- Cleanliness70
- Activities & engagement65
- Food quality65
- Healthcare72
- Management & leadership72
- Resident happiness68
What inspectors found
Inspected 2022-08-18
Is this home safe?
Is the care effective?
The Effective domain was rated Good at the July 2022 inspection. This covers training, care planning, nutrition and hydration, and access to healthcare professionals including GPs and specialists. The home lists dementia as a specialism, and its name references a proactive assessment function, which suggests a clinical focus. No specific detail about training content, care plan quality, food provision, or GP involvement is reproduced in the published summary.Is this home caring?
The Caring domain was rated Good at the July 2022 inspection. This domain assesses how staff interact with residents, whether dignity and privacy are respected, whether people are treated as individuals, and whether independence is promoted. A Good rating indicates inspectors were satisfied on these points. No direct observations of staff interactions, no resident quotes, and no relative testimony are reproduced in the published summary.Is the home responsive?
The Responsive domain was rated Good at the July 2022 inspection. This covers how the home meets individual needs, the activities programme, complaint handling, and end-of-life care planning. The home's name, Proactive Assessment Unit, suggests it may have a particular focus on assessment and transition rather than long-term placement, though this is not confirmed in the published text. No specific information about activities, individual engagement, or end-of-life planning is reproduced in the summary.Is the home well-led?
The Well-Led domain was rated Good at the July 2022 inspection. The inspection record names Mrs Charlotte Ann Muir as registered manager and Mrs Nicola Jane Barnes as nominated individual, indicating a defined and registered leadership structure. A Good rating in this domain suggests inspectors were satisfied with governance, accountability, and the culture of the service. No specific observations about management visibility, staff culture, or improvement activity are reproduced in the published summary.
Source: CQC inspection report →
What the evidence base says
The unit cares for adults of all ages with physical disabilities, sensory impairments and dementia. They're set up for complex needs with accessible design throughout and staff experienced in supporting people through significant health challenges. For residents with dementia, the secure gardens provide safe wandering space and sensory stimulation. Staff work to maintain dignity and engagement even when cognitive changes are profound, though families should ask specifically about their approach to behavioural support. All areas worth probing directly during a visit.
The DCC Verdict
Our editorial view, built from the three lenses: what families tell us, what inspectors record, and how the home sits against good dementia-care practice.
DCC Family Score
Hawkinge House Proactive Assessment Unit was rated Good across all five inspection domains, which is a solid baseline. However, the published inspection report contains very little specific detail, so most scores reflect the rating itself rather than direct observations or testimony.
Homes in South East typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
The warmth here shows in small moments — staff who chat naturally with residents, who know their preferences without checking notes, who make visiting families feel part of the daily rhythm. People talk about feeling genuinely welcomed at mealtimes and being encouraged to help with care tasks if they want to.
What inspectors have recorded
Staff here seem to understand that good care means adapting to each person. They're described as responsive and present, especially during end-of-life care when families need them most. While there have been some concerns about basic supplies and managing complex situations, the overall picture is of a team that treats this work as more than just a job.
How it sits against good practice
What matters here is how they handle the hardest moments — with genuine presence and respect when families need it most.
Worth a visit
Hawkinge House Proactive Assessment Unit, at 1 Hurricane Way, Folkestone, was rated Good across all five inspection domains at its most recent inspection on 7 July 2022, with findings published on 18 August 2022. A subsequent review of available information in July 2023 found no reason to change that rating. The home is a 62-bed nursing home registered to care for people over and under 65, including those living with dementia, physical disabilities, and sensory impairments. A Good rating across every domain is a positive starting point and means inspectors did not identify significant concerns in safety, care quality, or leadership. The main limitation here is that the published inspection summary contains very little specific detail. There are no reproduced observations of staff interactions, no resident or relative quotes, and no breakdown of staffing arrangements, activities, or care plan quality. A Good rating tells you the legal threshold was met; it does not tell you whether your parent will be settled and well looked after in this particular home. Before or during a visit, ask the manager to show you the actual staffing rota for last week (counting permanent versus agency staff, especially on nights), ask how dementia training is delivered and how recently staff completed it, and ask how and when the home would contact you if your parent's health changed.
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In Their Own Words
How Hawkinge House describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Where final chapters are written with genuine dignity and warmth
Compassionate Care in Folkestone at Hawkinge House Proactive Assessment Unit
When you're looking for somewhere that understands the weight of this moment, Hawkinge House Proactive Assessment Unit in Folkestone stands out for the way they handle life's most delicate transitions. Families describe staff who sit with residents through difficult nights, who remember the small things that matter, and who create calm in uncertain times. This purpose-built unit brings natural light and garden views into every day.
Who they care for
The unit cares for adults of all ages with physical disabilities, sensory impairments and dementia. They're set up for complex needs with accessible design throughout and staff experienced in supporting people through significant health challenges.
For residents with dementia, the secure gardens provide safe wandering space and sensory stimulation. Staff work to maintain dignity and engagement even when cognitive changes are profound, though families should ask specifically about their approach to behavioural support.
“What matters here is how they handle the hardest moments — with genuine presence and respect when families need it most.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
The DCC Verdict
Our editorial view, built from the three lenses: what families tell us, what inspectors record, and how the home sits against good dementia-care practice.
DCC Family Score
Hawkinge House Proactive Assessment Unit was rated Good across all five inspection domains, which is a solid baseline. However, the published inspection report contains very little specific detail, so most scores reflect the rating itself rather than direct observations or testimony.
Homes in South East typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
The warmth here shows in small moments — staff who chat naturally with residents, who know their preferences without checking notes, who make visiting families feel part of the daily rhythm. People talk about feeling genuinely welcomed at mealtimes and being encouraged to help with care tasks if they want to.
What inspectors have recorded
Staff here seem to understand that good care means adapting to each person. They're described as responsive and present, especially during end-of-life care when families need them most. While there have been some concerns about basic supplies and managing complex situations, the overall picture is of a team that treats this work as more than just a job.
How it sits against good practice
What matters here is how they handle the hardest moments — with genuine presence and respect when families need it most.
Worth a visit
Hawkinge House Proactive Assessment Unit, at 1 Hurricane Way, Folkestone, was rated Good across all five inspection domains at its most recent inspection on 7 July 2022, with findings published on 18 August 2022. A subsequent review of available information in July 2023 found no reason to change that rating. The home is a 62-bed nursing home registered to care for people over and under 65, including those living with dementia, physical disabilities, and sensory impairments. A Good rating across every domain is a positive starting point and means inspectors did not identify significant concerns in safety, care quality, or leadership. The main limitation here is that the published inspection summary contains very little specific detail. There are no reproduced observations of staff interactions, no resident or relative quotes, and no breakdown of staffing arrangements, activities, or care plan quality. A Good rating tells you the legal threshold was met; it does not tell you whether your parent will be settled and well looked after in this particular home. Before or during a visit, ask the manager to show you the actual staffing rota for last week (counting permanent versus agency staff, especially on nights), ask how dementia training is delivered and how recently staff completed it, and ask how and when the home would contact you if your parent's health changed.
The three questions to ask when you visitSave this home. Compare it against your shortlist.
Let our analysis show you how Hawkinge House measures up against the other homes you’re considering. Free account.
In Their Own Words
How Hawkinge House describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Where final chapters are written with genuine dignity and warmth
Compassionate Care in Folkestone at Hawkinge House Proactive Assessment Unit
When you're looking for somewhere that understands the weight of this moment, Hawkinge House Proactive Assessment Unit in Folkestone stands out for the way they handle life's most delicate transitions. Families describe staff who sit with residents through difficult nights, who remember the small things that matter, and who create calm in uncertain times. This purpose-built unit brings natural light and garden views into every day.
Who they care for
The unit cares for adults of all ages with physical disabilities, sensory impairments and dementia. They're set up for complex needs with accessible design throughout and staff experienced in supporting people through significant health challenges.
For residents with dementia, the secure gardens provide safe wandering space and sensory stimulation. Staff work to maintain dignity and engagement even when cognitive changes are profound, though families should ask specifically about their approach to behavioural support.
Management & ethos
Staff here seem to understand that good care means adapting to each person. They're described as responsive and present, especially during end-of-life care when families need them most. While there have been some concerns about basic supplies and managing complex situations, the overall picture is of a team that treats this work as more than just a job.
The home & environment
The bright, airy spaces open onto therapeutic gardens where residents can watch birds, tend vegetables, or simply enjoy fresh air. Meals arrive when people are hungry rather than by the clock, with alternatives appearing quickly if something isn't quite right. The whole environment feels designed around comfort and dignity.
“What matters here is how they handle the hardest moments — with genuine presence and respect when families need it most.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
