The Oast
- Care home
- 28 beds
- No nursing
- Registered since 2016
- Maidstone, Kent, South East
Good
Rated on
Rating from the Care Quality Commission.
At a glance
2 ratings
Rated Good at every inspection since 2017.
3 months
since the latest rating was published.
332 of 445
rated care homes in Kent are rated Good, like this one.
The Oast: inspection record
Rated Good in July 2026.
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Ratings published by the Care Quality Commission.
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What inspectors found
From the Care Quality Commission's assessment published 14 July 2026 (assessment visit 5 May 2026). Quoted under the Open Government Licence.
Date of Assessment 9 June to 20th June 2026. [KW1.1][KM1.2]The Oast is a care home providing accommodation for up to 28 people and at the time of our inspection was supporting 27 people.
- Safe Good
- Effective Good
- Caring Good
- Responsive Good
- Well-led Good
Read the rest of CQC's summary
The service was previously rated Good. Following our inspection this has remained Good.
We found that staff were caring and knew the people who lived there. The service was hygienic and in good condition, though we did raise some concerns regarding the cleanliness of the kitchen which was quickly resolved. People’s rooms were personalised and people were supported in ways that suited them. Staff were seen to be attentive and treated people with dignity and respect. The service was supported daily through district nurses who provided clinical support to people who needed it and were able to provide advice and support to staff.
Incidents and accidents were reported, analysed and where trends had been recognised staff had made changes to reduce risk. The registered manager was capable and compassionate, and this was reflected in what we saw and what staff told us. People were given choices of meals including vegetarian options if they desire and they were prepared according to people’s dietary requirements.
The service had an activities co-ordinator responsible for weekday activities such as games or themed days.
Not all staff were clear on who was responsible for ensuring food met people’s dietary requirements however this was immediately resolved by the registered manager. Care plans were not always person centred however we saw that staff knew people well and provided care that was person centred and treated people with dignity and respect.
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Safe
Good
Safe – this means we looked for evidence that people were protected from abuse and avoidable harm. At our last assessment we rated this key question Good. At this assessment the rating has remained Good.
This meant people were safe and protected from avoidable harm. -
Effective
Good
Effective – this means we looked for evidence that people’s care, treatment and support achieved good outcomes and promoted a good quality of life, based on best available evidence.
At our last assessment we rated this key question Good. At this assessment the rating has remained Good.
This meant people’s outcomes were consistently good, and people’s feedback confirmed this. -
Caring
Good
Caring – this means we looked for evidence that the provider involved people and treated them with compassion, kindness, dignity and respect.
At our last assessment we rated this key question Good. At this assessment the rating has remained Good.
This meant people were supported and treated with dignity and respect; and involved as partners in their care. -
Responsive
Good
Responsive – this means we looked for evidence that the provider met people’s needs.
At our last assessment we rated this key question Good. At this assessment the rating has remained Good.
This meant people’s needs were met through good organisation and delivery. -
Well-led
Good
Well-led – this means we looked for evidence that service leadership, management and governance assured high-quality, person-centred care; supported learning and innovation; and promoted an open, fair culture.
At our last assessment we rated this key question Good. At this assessment the rating has remained Good.
This meant the service was consistently managed and well-led. Leaders and the culture they created promoted high-quality, person-centred care.
Questions to ask when you visit
- Ask to see the most recent Care Quality Commission (CQC) report and what the home did about any points in it.
- Visit at different times of day, including a mealtime.
Registration details
- Registered manager
- Sarah Steed
- Registered with the CQC since
- What it provides
- Care home service without nursing
- Who it supports
- Older People, Younger Adults
Inspection report
Read the full inspection report (opens the Care Quality Commission website)2 inspection reports, latest 2 March 2022. Latest assessment published 14 July 2026; the Care Quality Commission's newer assessments are published on its website rather than as reports.
The rating is the Care Quality Commission's. We show it as published and do not change it.
Who runs it
- Provider
- Charing Oast LimitedBrand: Charing
- Ownership type
- Organisation
- Companies House number
- 10207856 (opens Companies House)
Getting help from Kent County Council
The council can assess what care someone needs and tell them what help with the cost they may get.
- Adult social care at Kent County Council
- Ask for a care needs assessment
- Phone: 03000 41 61 61, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm
- Contact adult social care online
- Support for carers
- Paying for care: Kent County Council
Checked on the council's website, November 2026.
Common questions
- Does The Oast provide nursing care?
- No. The Care Quality Commission lists The Oast as a care home without nursing.
- How many beds does The Oast have?
- The Care Quality Commission's register lists 28 beds at The Oast.
- When was The Oast last inspected?
- The Care Quality Commission's latest rating for The Oast was published on 14 July 2026.
- Who runs The Oast?
- The Oast is run by Charing Oast Limited.
- What is The Oast's CQC rating?
- Its overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is Good, published on 14 July 2026.
Contact
- Phone
- 01622 752969
- Address
- 2 Plains Avenue, Maidstone, ME15 7AT Map (opens Google Maps)
Compare nearby
- RI Betsy Clara Nursing Home Requires improvement, 0.6 miles away
- G Magnolia House Good, 0.6 miles away
- G Loose Court Good, 0.8 miles away
- G Maplewood Court Care Home Good, 1 mile away
- G Glenhurst Lodge Good, 1 mile away