Aquarius Lodge on Approach Road: the house with its white front door, a bench either side of the path and a tree in full leaf beside the front wall
A care home in Cliftonville, Margate

A place to feel known, cared for and at home.

Residential and dementia care in a small home in Cliftonville. Come and meet the team, see the rooms and talk through what your loved one needs.

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Or ring the home on 01843 292323
20 Approach Road, Cliftonville

Welcome to Aquarius Lodge.

Choosing a care home can feel like a lot to take in. We care for older people, including people living with mild or moderate dementia, and we start by listening. Tell us about your loved one, the help they need and the everyday things that matter to them.

You are welcome to look round before making any decisions. See the rooms and garden, meet the people who provide the care, and ask the questions that matter to your family.

Lynn and the team

See how we care or call 01843 292323
A resident in a dark cardigan painting a wooden cut-out yellow at the table

A garden to sit out in

The garden has a summer house, and there is stairlift access to it. Ask us about the best way for your loved one to use the space.

Meals from our own kitchen

Meals are made in the house. Tell us what your loved one enjoys and what they would rather avoid.

Visitors made welcome

Family and friends can call in whenever suits them. You don’t need to book, and if you let us know you’re coming, we’ll have the kettle on.

The right help for their needs.

Tell us what support is needed. We will talk through the options here and say clearly if a different kind of care would be more suitable.

A resident in a pink cardigan and red glasses painting small red hearts on a paper heart

Residential care

Help with daily care, medicines and moving around, while supporting people to keep doing what they can for themselves.

Permanent stays, for people over 65
A carer in a pink tunic holding a resident’s hand as they smile at each other beside her armchair

Dementia care

Care for people living with mild or moderate dementia, shaped around their routines, preferences and the support they need.

Mild and moderate dementia
The front of Aquarius Lodge from the right, under the branches of a tree

Respite stays

A break for a family carer, or a chance to see whether life here suits before anyone decides.

Trial stays are welcome too
A carer crouched beside a resident in her armchair, the two of them smiling at each other

Assessment beds

A short stay for someone coming out of hospital while their longer-term care needs are assessed.

Ring us to talk it through

There is more about each of these on our care page. See how our care works

A room that feels like theirs.

Familiar things can make a move easier. Ask about bringing a favourite chair, photos or other belongings, and about the room available for your loved one. TV and phone points and WiFi are available.

A front bedroom with a bay window and red curtains, a wooden bed with floral bedding, a wardrobe, an armchair, a television and a shelf of soft toys
A front bedroom, with the bay window and someone’s own things in it.
An upstairs bedroom with a sloped ceiling and a pine-clad wall, a made-up single bed, an armchair and a window onto trees
An upstairs room, made ready for someone new.

Families visit from across Thanet, including Broadstairs, Ramsgate and Westgate-on-Sea. More about finding us in Margate

Three residents and a member of the team at the seafront railings, looking out over a calm blue sea with a ship on the horizon
Two residents in straw sun hats on a bench beside the house as a carer brings a tray of tea, cakes and scones

The sea is close by, and residents often head down to the seafront to get some time in the sun.

Aquarius Lodge, Approach Road

Rated Good by the Care Quality Commission.

Aquarius Lodge is registered with and regulated by the Care Quality Commission, and the full inspection report is on their website.

Care Quality Commission
  • SafeGood
  • EffectiveGood
  • CaringGood
  • ResponsiveGood
  • Well-ledRequires improvement
Overall rating: Good Given by the Commission at the comprehensive inspection of January 2019, report published 22 February 2019.
Read the full report on the Commission’s website, cqc.org.uk

Talk through the cost.

Every fee is worked out around the care your loved one needs. Ring us and we will talk it through plainly, and the fee is confirmed in writing before anyone moves in.

Paying for your own care. Ask us what the fee would be for your loved one and what it covers.
Kent County Council funding. Council-funded residents are welcome, with or without a top-up from a family member.
NHS Continuing Healthcare. Where someone is eligible, we accept NHS funding for their care.
A resident’s hands colouring in a picture, with a row of coloured pencils on the table

Come and see the home for yourself.

Drop in, or ring or email first with any questions. You can look round, meet the team and talk through your loved one’s needs before making any decision.

Come and visit 01843 292323