Mount Ephraim House
Residential care home · Tunbridge Wells
Mount Ephraim, Tunbridge Wells, TN4 8BU
Run by Greensleeves Homes Trust
- Requires improvementCQC · Nov 2025
- 5.0Our score
- Beds57
- Type of careResidential
- Phone01892 520316
Inspectors asked it to improve: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 25 November 2025
What the inspectors rate
- SafeRequires improvement
- EffectiveRequires improvement
- CaringRequires improvement
- ResponsiveRequires improvement
- Well-ledRequires improvement
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- Mount Ephraim House
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Requires improvement
- Register number
- 1-15920202846
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About Mount Ephraim House
Mount Ephraim House provides residential, dementia and respite care for older people in Tunbridge Wells. The home supports residents who need help with daily life while preserving choice over routines, meals, hobbies, social preferences and quiet time.
Its Home for Life funding assurance supports private residents if their personal funds run out, subject to the provider’s stated conditions and financial assessment process. Dementia support uses familiar belongings, personal routines, adapted activities and gentle communication. Respite stays and flexible trial stays are also available, making the home relevant to families comparing longer-term care with a short introduction or temporary break.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Tunbridge Wells
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hallmark Chamberlain Court Luxury Care HomeTunbridge Wells | 0.1 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Milward HouseTunbridge Wells | 0.6 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Crossways CommunityTunbridge Wells | 0.6 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Warwick Park Care HomeTunbridge Wells | 0.8 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Beulah Lodge Care HomeTunbridge Wells | 0.9 miles | Good | 8.4 |
Also run by Greensleeves Homes Trust
| Name | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lavender FieldsSevenoaks | Requires improvement | 6.2 | |
| Queen Elizabeth HouseBromley | Requires improvement | 6.2 | |
| Whitegates Care HomeHastings | Good | 8.0 | |
| Grosvenor HouseSt. Leonards-on-sea | Good | 8.0 | |
| The Meadowcroft Care HomeLondon | Requires improvement | 6.8 | |
| Speirs HouseNew Malden | Good | 8.0 | |
| Viera Gray HouseLondon | Good | 8.0 | |
| Torkington HouseLondon | Good | 8.0 | |
| The Manor Care HomeWindsor | Requires improvement | 6.8 | |
| Clarendon LodgeRickmansworth | Good | 8.0 | |
| Buckler's Lodge Care HomeCrowthorne | Requires improvement | 6.8 | |
| Glebelands HouseWokingham | Good | 8.0 |
What stands out
What stands out
- Home for Life funding assurance
- Flexible trial and respite stays
- Personal routines for dementia care
Ask about
- A financial assessment is required before moving in
Suits: Older people and families planning residential or respite care
Types of care
Also works on: residential
Location
Mount Ephraim, Tunbridge Wells, TN4 8BU
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Questions families ask
Do they offer respite care or a trial stay?
Yes. They offer short-term respite care and flexible, no-obligation trial stays. Residents receive the same care, meals, activities and support as during a longer stay.
What happens if their care funds run out?
They provide Home For Life funding assurance, so private residents can be supported to remain in the home if their personal funds run out, subject to the scheme’s conditions.
Can residents keep their independence in care?
Yes. They support each resident’s routines, preferences, hobbies and social choices, providing help when needed without taking over everyday life.
How do they support residents living with dementia?
They use familiar routines, personal belongings, adapted activities and gentle communication in a safe setting, while focusing on each resident’s life story and preferences.
How much does Mount Ephraim House cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask Mount Ephraim House for its weekly fee. As a guide, Kent council paid on average £1,096 a week for a residential care place for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025, against £982 across England (GOV.UK adult social care finance report). People who pay for their own care are usually charged more than councils pay.