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Elm Lea Residential Care Home

Family-Run, Compassionate Care with Over 30 Years’ Experience

Elm Lea Residential Care Home is proudly family-owned and operated, with over 30 years of experience in elderly care. Our home has always been a place where compassion, respect, and dignity are at the heart of everything we do. Owner Mr Arvind R Khanna remains actively involved in the day-to-day running of Elm Lea, ensuring our values and high standards are always upheld.

We specialise in personalised residential and dementia care for adults over 65 and are committed to providing a genuine home-from-home experience. From our friendly staff to our cosy surroundings, Elm Lea is a place where residents can feel safe, supported and truly cared for.
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Dedicated Management and On-Hand Support
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A Small Home with a Big Heart
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Open and Welcoming to Families

Dedicated Management and On-Hand Support

Our Registered Manager, Leah Hirst, brings a wealth of knowledge, experience and warmth to Elm Lea. She’s not only a qualified and highly trained care professional, but also a strong advocate for our person-centred approach. Leah is local to the area and lives just minutes away, meaning she is available to respond quickly and effectively to any concerns or needs that may arise.

Leah believes wholeheartedly that Elm Lea is a home for life. Residents are encouraged to remain with us for as long as they feel comfortable and supported – and we do everything we can to ensure that care continues unless or until needs change beyond our scope.
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A Small Home with a Big Heart
Elm Lea is a small residential care home with space for just 15 residents, creating a warm and welcoming community where everyone feels like family. Our high staff-to-resident ratio (1.07) allows us to offer an exceptional level of personal care, with time to build meaningful connections that enhance the wellbeing of every resident.

We believe that smaller really is better – especially when it comes to the quality of relationships, comfort, and individual attention.
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Open and Welcoming to Families
At Elm Lea, we understand how important family is. That’s why we welcome visits 24/7, with the simple exception of meal times. We aim to keep loved ones involved and informed, and encourage regular interaction and participation wherever possible.

We are a TrustedCare recommended provider, giving families added confidence in the care and support we provide.
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Our Expert, Caring Team

We are proud to have a team of 14 dedicated staff, many of whom hold NVQ Level 2 and Level 3 qualifications in social care. Every new team member is required to complete The Care Certificate within their first six months. This nationally recognised training covers 15 core standards, including safeguarding, mental health awareness, duty of care, and more.

Ongoing training and development is essential to maintaining high-quality care. All staff members continue to build their skills with further training in:
Medication management
Dementia awareness
First aid
Moving and handling
Fire safety
Mental Capacity Act
We are committed to continuous improvement and support our staff in every stage of their professional development.
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Delicious Home-Cooked Food, Every Day

We have two fully trained chefs who prepare fresh, home-cooked meals on-site daily. Every meal is designed to be nutritious, hearty, and full of flavour, using traditional cooking methods and fresh ingredients, including daily fruit and vegetables – never frozen.

We can accommodate a wide range of dietary needs, including:
Swallowing difficulties
Diabetes
Food intolerances and allergies
Meals are served in our communal dining room, where residents can enjoy a sociable and relaxed environment. We provide jugs of water in lounges and bedrooms to encourage hydration, and mealtimes are an important part of our daily routine. For this reason, we kindly ask that family and friends avoid visiting during mealtimes, usually around 1pm.

Convenient Location with Easy Access

Elm Lea Residential Care Home is located in Saltwood, near Hythe, and is easily accessible from Folkestone, Ashford, and surrounding areas. We have limited on-site parking, but plenty of free parking is usually available in the neighbouring street.

We are proud of our peaceful setting, our dedicated team, and our passion for providing genuine, high-quality care to every resident who calls Elm Lea home.

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If you're looking for high-quality, person-centred residential or dementia care in Hythe and surrounding areas, we’d love to hear from you.

Let Elm Lea become your loved one’s next home – where compassionate care meets comfort, community and peace of mind.

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