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Wantsum Lodge

Wantsum Lodge Care Home

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A friendly care home by the coast in Ramsgate, Kent. Providing residential, dementia and respite care in comfortable surroundings with a welcoming atmosphere and support shaped around each individual. 

Wantsum Lodge

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Our Home

Welcome to Wantsum Lodge

Wantsum Lodge is a friendly care home in the heart of Ramsgate, close to the harbour and seafront. With comfortable communal spaces, a welcoming atmosphere and a friendly team, it is a place where residents can feel at home, enjoy time with others and spend their days in ways that matter to them.

Life here is about more than care. There are activities to enjoy, meals to share, time in the garden and opportunities to get out and about in the local area. Families are always welcome too, and with a dedicated team member as a main point of contact, they can stay closely connected to life at the home.

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Welcome to Wantsum Lodge, I have been part of this home for many years, and the transition to Hartford Care has been a very positive experience. I truly love my home, our residents, and the team I work with. I am proud to uphold a high standard of care and feel privileged to do the job I do.

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Tracy Clements

Home Manager

Wantsum Lodge

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About the home

Wantsum Lodge has 40 comfortable bedrooms that residents can personalise with their own belongings. We have a large lounge for group activities, smaller sitting areas for quieter moments, and a dining room where home-cooked meals are served daily. Outside, secure gardens provide a relaxing spot for fresh air and family visits. Our care home in Ramsgate offers a full activities programme and regular visits from healthcare professionals and a local hairdresser.

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Comfortable Personal Bedrooms

Bedrooms that residents are encouraged to make their own, with space to bring furniture, photographs and belongings that make a room feel like home. 

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Purpose-Built Home

Designed as a care home with easy, step-free access throughout, so residents can move around safely and comfortably. 

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Garden

A peaceful outdoor space where residents can spend time with family, enjoy some fresh air or simply sit and watch the day go by.  

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Welcoming Communal Spaces 

A large lounge, smaller sitting areas and a welcoming dining room give residents different places to socialise, take part in activities or enjoy some quieter time.  

Visit our home and meet the team

If you’re considering care for yourself or someone close to you, we’d love to welcome you to Wantsum Lodge. Come and meet the team, look around our home and get a feel for everyday life here. 

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Read about our facilities and care at your own leisure to see if our home is right for your needs. 

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Life at Wantsum Lodge

Where every day is yours to enjoy

As a resident at Wantsum Lodge, you can spend your days in whatever way feels right for you. Join an activity, spend time chatting with friends or take part in one of the home’s celebrations. You might prefer a quiet moment with a book, some time in the garden or an outing to explore Ramsgate with the team. With a choice of activities and places to enjoy, there’s always room for the things that make your day your own. 

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Facilities

Facilities at Wantsum Lodge

Everything at Wantsum Lodge is arranged around comfort and a genuine sense of home. The purpose-built layout provides easy access throughout, with welcoming communal lounges, quieter seating areas and comfortable bedrooms that residents can make their own. Outside, the garden provides somewhere to enjoy the fresh air, while the harbour, seafront and local shops are all close by.

Dining Room and home cooked meals

Activity room and programme

Large landscaped gardens ideal for relaxing

Family room

Quiet area

Hair and beauty salon

Own furniture allowed

24hr care with call bell

Visitor car parking

Laundry service

Wi-Fi

Lifts

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Community

The community and location

Wantsum Lodge is on St Mildred’s Road, close to Ramsgate’s harbour and within easy reach of the seafront. Residents can enjoy accompanied outings in the local area, whether that’s watching the boats in the Royal Harbour, enjoying a stroll along Main Sands or following the coastal path towards Broadstairs. The town’s shops and cafés are close by, and good train and bus links across Thanet make visiting easy for families. 

Management and staff work extremely hard, giving amazing care to my mother and all the residents. Me and my family are very thankful.

Son of resident

Wantsum Lodge

My Mum stayed a week, and loved it, she was very calm and relaxed eveytime I popped in. The staff are very welcoming and caring and I could see my Mum and others were getting a lot of attention by all the staff. It was such a relief for me that my Mum was getting such good care for the week she was there, and seeing my Mum happy. We hope to be back next time. Tracy said they are like family there and it certainly felt like that. Thank you all!

Daughter of resident

Wantsum Lodge

My husband immediately felt at home in his room. It had a warm, welcoming feel to it, and it was number 10, which made him feel important! It had its own bathroom and TV. He soon looked on it as his home. The staff were very attentive and kind. I can’t praise them enough for their efforts with his care. Physically and mentally. I could visit any time, day or night. Our dog, ‘Poppy’ was allowed to visit as well. We were made to feel like part of a family. A truly memorable experience. A huge thanks to everybody from me.

Wife of resident

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Frequently Asked Questions

Wantsum Lodge Care Home in Ramsgate, Kent, provides residential care, dementia care, respite stays, day care and end-of-life care. We support each resident according to their individual needs, with care plans reviewed as those needs change.

Yes. Wantsum Lodge provides person-centred dementia care, delivered by a team trained in supporting residents living with memory loss. A calm, familiar environment and consistent staffing help residents feel safe and settled, and we take time to learn each person’s history and routines so their care always feels personal.

Fees at Wantsum Lodge cover accommodation, all meals and refreshments, 24-hour nursing or residential care, a full activities programme, laundry services, and access to all facilities. As everyone’s care needs are different, we’ll talk through your requirements and provide clear information about the costs following an assessment.  

Absolutely. We work closely with residents and families to develop personalised care plans from the very beginning. Care plans are reviewed regularly and adapted as needs change, ensuring the right support is always in place. 

Yes. Respite stays are available for people who need short-term care and support, whether that’s to give a family carer a break, provide support following an illness or hospital stay, or simply try life at Wantsum Lodge before making a longer-term decision. 

Yes. Wantsum Lodge welcomes residents funded by Kent County Council and NHS Continuing Healthcare. Our team can provide guidance on funding options and support families through the process. 

Yes. We encourage residents to personalise their bedrooms with their own furniture, photographs, and treasured belongings. This helps create a familiar, comfortable space that feels like home. 

Wantsum Lodges offers a varied activities programme including arts and crafts, music, gentle exercise, gardening, games and quizzes, as well as accompanied outings around Ramsgate and along the coast. Activities are shaped around residents’ interests and abilities. 

Family and friends are welcome to visit throughout the day. Visitors are encouraged to spend time with residents, join them for activities or enjoy the gardens and shared spaces together. 

You can contact our team by phone or through the website to arrange a visit. We’ll be happy to show you around the home, introduce you to the team and answer any questions you have about care at Wantsum Lodge. 

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