Mayflower Care Home
Nursing home · Gravesend
Hartshill Road, Northfleet, Gravesend, DA11 7DX
Run by Mayflower Care Home (Northfleet) Limited
- Requires improvementCQC · Mar 2026
- 6.8Our score
- Beds76
- Type of careNursing
- Phone01474 531030
Inspectors asked it to improve: Safe and Well-led
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 11 March 2026
What the inspectors rate
- SafeRequires improvement
- EffectiveGood
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveGood
- Well-ledRequires improvement
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- Mayflower Care Home
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Requires improvement
- Register number
- 1-160563690
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About Mayflower Care Home
Mayflower Care Home supports residents with residential, nursing and dementia care in Northfleet, Gravesend. Respite and palliative care are also available, with support delivered around the clock and care plans reviewed as needs change.
The purpose-built home includes private secure gardens with wheelchair-accessible paths and seating, daily activities, a hair and nail salon and en-suite bedrooms. Short-term respite stays include access to the same care, dining, activities and facilities as permanent residents, giving families a consistent care setting for temporary support.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Gravesend
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mayflower Care HomeGravesend | 0 miles | Requires improvement | 6.8 | |
| Squadron ManorGravesend | 0.4 miles | |||
| Wombwell HallGravesend | 0.5 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Springwood Corner Care HomeGravesend | 0.6 miles | |||
| Springwood Corner Care HomeGravesend | 0.6 miles |
What stands out
What stands out
- Private secure wheelchair-accessible gardens
- Care plans adapted as needs change
Suits: People needing dementia, nursing or respite care
Types of care
Also works on: nursing
Location
Hartshill Road, Northfleet, Gravesend, DA11 7DX
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Questions families ask
Do they offer respite care?
Yes. Mayflower offers short-term respite stays, including care, activities, dining and access to facilities.
Do they provide palliative care?
Yes. Mayflower provides palliative care focused on comfort, dignity and emotional wellbeing, working with families and healthcare professionals.
What happens if a resident’s care needs change?
Their personalised care plan is reviewed and adapted with the resident and family. Mayflower offers a continuum of care, so residents do not have to move elsewhere if their needs increase.
Is there a hairdresser at the care home?
Yes. The in-house salon, The Cut Above, has weekly visits from a professional hairdresser. Pamper sessions and beauty treatments are also available.
Do they cater for special diets?
Yes. Mayflower prepares freshly cooked meals and caters for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and culturally specific diets, as well as other dietary needs and preferences.
Can families tour the care home before deciding?
Yes. Mayflower welcomes families for a guided tour, where they can meet staff, see the facilities and ask questions before making a decision.