Finding a place to call Home

Posted 22nd July 2026

Why Choose Yoakley House?

At Yoakley House, we believe that choosing a residential care home is about finding more than just a place to live, it’s about finding a place to call home.

When you’re looking for residential or respite care for a loved one, you want the assurance that they’re in safe, caring hands. At Yoakley House, we offer a unique combination of quality care, comfort and value.

Independent and locally managed
As an independent care home, we focus on the individual needs of every resident, providing personalised care in a warm and welcoming environment.

Convenient Margate location
Our home is off the main road between Margate and Broadstairs in a quiet location. The single storey building is fully accessible with on-site parking for family and friends, making it easy to keep connected with loved ones.

Kind, compassionate, specialist care
Our dedicated team provides high-quality residential care tailored to each resident. Yoakley House is proudly rated Good by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), reflecting our commitment to safe, effective and compassionate care.

A truly homely environment
With 31 comfortable bedrooms and inviting communal spaces, residents enjoy a relaxed, friendly atmosphere with views and easy access to the Award-winning gardens.

Not-for-profit care with over 300 years of history
Michael Yoakley’s Charity has been supporting older people since 1708, providing exceptional stability and ensuring our focus remains on delivering outstanding care rather than generating profits.

Excellent value for money
Fees are assessed on an individual basis according to each resident’s care needs, with prices starting from £1,225 per week. We also welcome Kent County Council-funded residents however we recommend that a financial assessment is completed with Kent County Council before making an application.
Please note that we are not registered for EMI (dementia) or nursing care.

We understand that choosing a care home is one of life’s most important decisions. We’d be delighted to welcome you to Yoakley House for a visit, so you can experience our friendly atmosphere and meet our dedicated team.

If you or a loved one are considering residential care or respite care in Margate, we would be delighted to help.

📞 Please call us on 01843 223652 to arrange a visit or discuss your needs.

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