Larchmere House Nursing Home
Nursing home · Cranbrook
Biddenden Road, Frittenden, Cranbrook, TN17 2EN
Run by Family Care UK Limited
- Requires improvementCQC · Nov 2025
- 6.8Our score
- Beds33
- Type of careNursing
- Phone01580 852335
Inspectors asked it to improve: Safe and Well-led
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 3 November 2025
What the inspectors rate
- SafeRequires improvement
- EffectiveGood
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveGood
- Well-ledRequires improvement
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- Larchmere House Nursing Home
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Requires improvement
- Register number
- 1-108620354
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About Larchmere House Nursing Home
Larchmere House Nursing Home provides 24-hour nursing care for older people, including residents with dementia, physical disabilities or sensory impairment. The home also offers residential, respite and palliative care, with personal care plans designed around each resident’s needs and wishes.
Set in the village of Frittenden near Cranbrook, the home accommodates up to 33 residents and provides home-cooked meals with dietary needs catered for. Residents can join a varied programme of entertainment, music and outings to local places of interest. The nursing team includes staff with experience in senior NHS and palliative care roles, while the home’s care offer is suitable for people seeking longer-term support or a short-term respite placement.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Cranbrook
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Staplehurst Manor Care HomeTonbridge | 1.8 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Iden Manor Nursing HomeTonbridge | 1.8 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Sobell Lodge - Care Home Physical DisabilitiesStaplehurst | 2.4 miles | Requires improvement | 5.6 | |
| 1 & 2 HedgerowsStaplehurst | 2.6 miles | Good | 8.4 | |
| Gresham HouseStaplehurst | 2.7 miles | Outstanding | 8.8 |
What stands out
What stands out
- Care for up to 33 residents
- Home-cooked meals with dietary needs catered for
- Music and local outings programme
Ask about
- Prices are subject to a health needs assessment
Suits: Older people needing 24-hour nursing or respite care
Types of care
Also works on: nursing
Location
Biddenden Road, Frittenden, Cranbrook, TN17 2EN
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Questions families ask
Do they provide nursing care around the clock?
Yes. They provide 24-hour nursing care with qualified nurses and carers supporting up to 33 residents.
Is care tailored to each resident?
Yes. They give every resident a personal care plan that recognises their needs and wishes and helps tailor care to their likes and dislikes.
Do they offer respite care?
Yes. They provide respite care alongside residential care and nursing care.
How much does Larchmere House Nursing Home cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask Larchmere House Nursing Home for its weekly fee. As a guide, Kent council paid on average £1,277 a week for a nursing care place for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025, against £1,102 across England (GOV.UK adult social care finance report). People who pay for their own care are usually charged more than councils pay.