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The Willows Care Centre
5-13 Second Avenue, Margate, CT9 2LL — Care Home

Care Quality Commission (CQC) assessment
How The Willows Care Centre was rated
Rating published 28/04/2025. Read the full inspection report.
- 40 bedsRegistered capacity
- KentCouncil for care funding
- 01843 228570Care home's own number
- Premiere Care (Southern) LimitedOperator
- 19th January 2012Registered since
- Premiere Care (Southern) Limited, ME16 0LSRegistered provider
Care offered
Care types at The Willows Care Centre
Serving Margate, Kent, The Willows Care Centre offers Residential, Dementia and Respite care, and has been registered with the CQC since 19th January 2012.
In more detail
Support and specialisms
Support for
Disability support
Dementia care
Dementia specialisms
Medication support
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0800 368 8558Lines open 8am–10pm, seven days a week See all questionsWhat rating has The Willows Care Centre been given by the regulator?
The Care Quality Commission rated The Willows Care Centre "Good" overall, in its most recent report, published April 2025.
What types of care does The Willows Care Centre provide?
The Willows Care Centre provides Residential, Dementia and Respite care.
How many beds does The Willows Care Centre have?
The Willows Care Centre is registered with the Care Quality Commission for 40 beds.
Who owns The Willows Care Centre?
The Willows Care Centre is owned by Premiere Care (Southern) Limited.
Does The Willows Care Centre provide care for people with Dementia?
Yes. The Willows Care Centre does provide care for people with Dementia.
Which local authority does The Willows Care Centre come under?
The Willows Care Centre comes under Kent, the council that carries out care needs assessments and decides on council funding for care there.