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Highfield Residential Care Home
77 Seabrook Road, Hythe, CT21 5QW — Care Home
Care Quality Commission (CQC) assessment
How Highfield Residential Care Home was rated
Rating published 11/08/2026. Read the full inspection report.
- 31 bedsRegistered capacity
- KentCouncil for care funding
- 01303 267036Care home's own number
- Silverleaf Care Homes LimitedOperator
- 4th March 2011Registered since
- Silverleaf Care Homes LimitedRegistered provider
Care offered
Care types at Highfield Residential Care Home
Highfield Residential Care Home is a Care Home in Hythe, Kent, offering Residential care.
Highfield Residential Care Home was registered with the Care Quality Commission in March 2011. It is run by Silverleaf Care Homes Limited, a company registered at Companies House (number 07130059). It is the only care home Silverleaf Care Homes Limited has registered with CQC.
CQC registers the home to care for older people.
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Considering Highfield Residential Care Home? See how live-in care compares
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Not a rotating rota of staff — a named, DBS-checked carer who gets to know your family member.
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0800 368 8558Lines open 8am–10pm, seven days a week See all questionsWhat rating has Highfield Residential Care Home been given by the regulator?
The Care Quality Commission rated Highfield Residential Care Home "Requires improvement" overall, in its most recent report, published August 2026.
What types of care does Highfield Residential Care Home provide?
Highfield Residential Care Home provides Residential care.
How many beds does Highfield Residential Care Home have?
Highfield Residential Care Home is registered for 31 beds with the Care Quality Commission.
Who runs Highfield Residential Care Home?
Highfield Residential Care Home is run by Silverleaf Care Homes Limited, a company registered at Companies House (number 07130059).
When was Highfield Residential Care Home registered with CQC?
Highfield Residential Care Home has been registered with the Care Quality Commission since March 2011. Its provider, Silverleaf Care Homes Limited, has held CQC registration since February 2011.
Who does Highfield Residential Care Home care for?
CQC registers Highfield Residential Care Home to care for older people.
Does Highfield Residential Care Home provide nursing care?
No. Highfield Residential Care Home is registered as a care home without nursing. Its staff give personal care, and residents who need nursing are usually visited by NHS community or district nurses.
Which council covers Highfield Residential Care Home?
Highfield Residential Care Home is in the Kent council area. The council carries out care needs assessments and decides council funding for residents who qualify.
Is live-in care an alternative to Highfield Residential Care Home?
For many families, yes. A live-in carer supports one person at home one-to-one in Hythe, so nobody has to move. It is often the clearer choice for a couple, since one carer can support both under a single weekly fee.