Hazelwood Care Home
Nursing home · Longfield
Brickfield Farm, Main Road, Longfield, DA3 7PW
Run by Smartmove Homes Limited
- GoodCQC · Jul 2025
- 8.0Our score
- Beds50
- Type of careNursing
- Phone01474 573800
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 1 July 2025
What the inspectors rate
- SafeGood
- EffectiveGood
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveGood
- Well-ledGood
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- Hazelwood Care Home
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Good
- Register number
- 1-112056211
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About Hazelwood Care Home
Hazelwood Care Home offers residential, nursing, dementia, palliative and respite care for older people in Longfield. A pre-admission assessment explores each resident’s needs, preferences and routines, with families involved in creating a person-centred care plan.
Residents have en-suite bedrooms, communal lounges and a private garden, with care plans reviewed monthly or sooner when needs change. A four-week trial stay is available for prospective residents who want to experience life at the home before deciding about a permanent move. The home also provides a range of activities and wellbeing facilities.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Longfield
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bramblings Residential HomeHartley | 0.7 miles | Requires improvement | 6.8 | |
| The Old Downs Care CentreDartford | 0.9 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Russell Court Nursing HomeLongfield | 0.9 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Fairby GrangeLongfield | 0.9 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Withens Nursing HomeGravesend | 1.3 miles | Good | 8.0 |
What stands out
What stands out
- Four-week trial stays
- Monthly care-plan reviews
- Five care types under one roof
Ask about
- Care plans are reviewed monthly, or sooner if needs change
Suits: Older people needing residential or dementia care
Types of care
Also works on: nursing
Location
Brickfield Farm, Main Road, Longfield, DA3 7PW
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Questions families ask
Can residents try Hazelwood Care Home before moving in permanently?
Yes. Prospective residents can schedule a four-week trial stay to experience life at Hazelwood before deciding whether to move in permanently.
How often is care reviewed at Hazelwood Care Home?
The team reviews each resident’s care plan every month, or sooner if needs change. Families are kept informed of updates and recommendations.
How is a new resident’s care plan created at Hazelwood?
Before moving in, each resident has a pre-admission assessment covering their needs, preferences and routines. The team also meets family members to understand the resident’s life story.
Does Hazelwood Care Home offer respite care?
Yes. They offer respite care for people recovering from illness, injury or an operation, and for full-time carers needing a break. Care needs and the stay duration are assessed before admission.
What activities does Hazelwood Care Home provide?
They provide activities every day led by four activity coordinators, including pet therapy, arts and crafts, film nights, pamper sessions, gardening, exercise, live entertainment, games and quizzes.
How many residents can Hazelwood Care Home accommodate?
The purpose-built home accommodates up to 50 residents and has two floors designed around residents’ needs.