Shakti Lodge
Residential care home · Dartford
208-212 Princes Road, Dartford, DA1 3HR
Run by Shakti Lodge
- Requires improvementCQC · Jun 2021
- 6.8Our score
- Beds26
- Type of careResidential
- Phone01322 288070
Inspectors asked it to improve: Safe and Well-led
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 4 June 2021
Inspected more than 4 years ago
What the inspectors rate
- SafeRequires improvement
- EffectiveGood
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveGood
- Well-ledRequires improvement
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- Shakti Lodge
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Requires improvement
- Register number
- 1-7331960808
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About Shakti Lodge
Shakti Lodge provides residential care for older people, including those living with dementia, in a smaller home with 23 rooms. Residents have private space alongside communal areas for family visits and shared meals, and rooms can be personalised with familiar furniture and belongings.
Daily life includes an accessible garden and a wheelchair-accessible vehicle for outings. Activities include gardening, gentle exercise and quizzes, giving residents ways to stay active and connected. Food is freshly cooked with a seasonal menu, and individual dietary needs can be accommodated. Visiting hairdressing and wellbeing treatments add practical support to everyday routines. Food is freshly cooked with a seasonal menu while communal spaces support social contact and family time.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Dartford
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Hill Care HomeDartford | 0.7 miles | Inadequate | 4.4 | |
| Wilmington Manor Care HomeDartford | 0.8 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| St James MewsDartford | 0.9 miles | Requires improvement | 5.0 | |
| St James HouseDartford | 0.9 miles | Requires improvement | 5.0 | |
| Chapel HillDartford | 1.1 miles | Good | 8.0 |
What stands out
What stands out
- Wheelchair-accessible vehicle
- 23-room smaller community
- Seasonal home-cooked menu
Suits: Older people needing dementia-aware residential care
Types of care
Also works on: residential
Location
208-212 Princes Road, Dartford, DA1 3HR
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Questions families ask
Does Shakti Lodge provide accessible transport for residents?
Yes. They offer transport in a wheelchair-accessible vehicle for day trips or evenings out with friends and family.
How many rooms does Shakti Lodge have?
Shakti Lodge has 23 comfortable rooms for residents.
Can residents bring their own furniture to Shakti Lodge?
Yes. Residents can bring furniture from home, along with ornaments and pictures, to make their room their own.
Can Shakti Lodge cater for individual dietary requirements?
Yes. Their cook prepares fresh, home-cooked food and can cater to individual dietary needs.
What activities does Shakti Lodge offer residents?
Activities include gardening, gentle exercise, quizzes and trips in the accessible vehicle, with the programme based on residents' interests.
How much does Shakti Lodge cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask Shakti Lodge 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.