The Chestnuts Care Home
Residential care home · Gravesend
Wrotham Road, Meopham, Gravesend, DA13 9AH
Run by Chestnuts Home Ltd
- GoodCQC · May 2023
- 8.0Our score
- Beds30
- Type of careResidential
- Phone01474 812152
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 11 May 2023
What the inspectors rate
- SafeGood
- EffectiveGood
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveGood
- Well-ledGood
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- The Chestnuts Care Home
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Good
- Register number
- 1-12039820541
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About The Chestnuts Care Home
The Chestnuts Care Home combines residential and day care for older people in a family-run setting. It has 29 single rooms across three floors, most with en-suite facilities, alongside communal lounges, a library and extensive gardens.
Care is available 24 hours a day and is shaped around individual needs. Residents can bring personal belongings, join activities and choose flexible dining, including meals served in their rooms. Charges vary according to room type, while some extras such as hairdressing, dry cleaning and toiletries are excluded.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Gravesend
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hazelwood Care HomeLongfield | 1.7 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Fairby GrangeLongfield | 2.2 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| The Old Downs Care CentreDartford | 2.4 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Bramblings Residential HomeHartley | 2.4 miles | Requires improvement | 6.8 | |
| Withens Nursing HomeGravesend | 2.4 miles | Good | 8.0 |
What stands out
What stands out
- Residential and day care
- 29 single rooms
- Victorian building with later wings
Ask about
- Accommodation charges vary by room type and some extras are excluded
Suits: Older people seeking residential or day care
Types of care
Also works on: residential
Location
Wrotham Road, Meopham, Gravesend, DA13 9AH
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Questions families ask
Can I try The Chestnuts before moving in permanently?
Yes. The Chestnuts advises prospective residents to stay for a month on a trial basis, so they can decide whether the home meets their needs.
How much does accommodation at The Chestnuts cost?
Accommodation costs £950–1,300 per week, depending on the room. Fees include accommodation, 24-hour care, meals, snacks, drinks and laundry.
Can residents keep their own doctor at The Chestnuts?
Yes, if the doctor agrees to remain their patient and provides home visits after the move. Otherwise, residents can register with doctors from the local surgery in Meopham.
Can visitors come to The Chestnuts at any time?
Yes. The Chestnuts welcomes visitors at any time, without limiting visits to specified visiting periods.
Can residents eat meals in their room at The Chestnuts?
Yes. Meals can be served in a resident’s room, or residents can choose to attend the dining room only for selected meals.
Can residents bring their own furniture to The Chestnuts?
Yes. Residents may bring small items of furniture and personal belongings, provided furniture is fire retardant for safety reasons.