The Cumberland

The Cumberland is a residential care home in Herne Bay, in the Kent council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 29 residents. It provides care for people living with dementia and older people. It is run by St Brelades Retirement Homes, which operates 2 care homes in England. The home has been registered since December 2011.

At its latest inspection, published April 2025, the CQC rated The Cumberland Good, which means the CQC found the service performing well and meeting its expectations. Ratings can change after a new inspection, so check the CQC report before you visit.

The Cumberland has not published its fees and has not yet confirmed them to us. Care homes in Kent with a fee on record typically charge about £1,500 a week for residential care and £1,550 for nursing care, so expect a figure in that range and ask the home for a written quote.

There are 499 registered care homes in Kent. The nearest to The Cumberland include St Brelades, The Hailey Residential Care Home and Kingsley. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, costs from about £1,120 a week.