Fairby Grange
Residential care home · Longfield
Ash Road, Hartley, Longfield, DA3 8ER
Run by Mrs G L Reeve & Miss D M Reeve
- GoodCQC · May 2025
- 8.0Our score
- Beds27
- Type of careResidential
- Phone01474 702223
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 15 May 2025
What the inspectors rate
- SafeGood
- EffectiveGood
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveGood
- Well-ledGood
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- Fairby Grange
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Good
- Register number
- 1-2174257428
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About Fairby Grange
Fairby Grange supports older people and those with early-stage dementia in a residential care home for up to 27 residents. The family-owned home combines accommodation, food, personal laundry and care shaped around changing needs.
Residents can choose from home-cooked dishes, join weekly activities and personalise rooms with photographs or small furniture. Trial stays and assessments help prospective residents discuss their needs before moving in. A communal service with hymns takes place each Tuesday morning. The home’s current fees are between £1,150 and £1,300 per week, payable monthly in advance.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Longfield
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Old Downs Care CentreDartford | 0.4 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Hazelwood Care HomeLongfield | 0.9 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Bramblings Residential HomeHartley | 1 miles | Requires improvement | 6.8 | |
| Russell Court Nursing HomeLongfield | 1 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Withens Nursing HomeGravesend | 2.1 miles | Good | 8.0 |
What stands out
What stands out
- Family-owned since 1978
- Trial stays available
- Home-cooked meals with menu choice
Ask about
- Current fees are £1,150 to £1,300 per week, payable monthly in advance
Suits: Older adults and people with early-stage dementia
Types of care
Also works on: residential
Location
Ash Road, Hartley, Longfield, DA3 8ER
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Questions families ask
How much does care at Fairby Grange cost?
Current fees range from £1,150 to £1,300 per week and are payable calendar monthly in advance.
Can I try staying at Fairby Grange before moving in?
Yes. They recommend staying for a day or two to sample life at Fairby Grange.
How does Fairby Grange assess a new resident’s needs?
The manager can visit the person at home or where they are staying, or assess their needs during a visit or trial stay at Fairby Grange.
Can residents keep their own GP at Fairby Grange?
They can keep their doctor if that doctor agrees to continue after the move. Otherwise, Fairby Grange can register them with a doctor from the local Longfield surgery.
How are Fairby Grange care fees paid?
Fees are payable calendar monthly in advance. The preferred payment method is standing order, although cheque and cash are also accepted.