The Old Downs Care Centre
Nursing home · Dartford
Castle Hill, Hartley, Dartford, DA3 7BH
Run by Nellsar Limited
- GoodCQC · Nov 2024
- 8.0Our score
- Beds41
- Type of careNursing
- Phone01474 702146
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 5 November 2024
What the inspectors rate
- SafeGood
- EffectiveGood
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveGood
- Well-ledGood
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- The Old Downs Care Centre
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Good
- Register number
- 1-122186071
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About The Old Downs Care Centre
The Old Downs Care Centre provides residential, dementia and nursing care for older adults in a historic home surrounded by greenery in the village of Hartley. Its wider care menu includes palliative support, respite stays, rehabilitation and day care, subject to the service available at the home.
Residents can take part in creative activities, exercise sessions and community-based events, with indoor and outdoor areas supporting recreation and wellbeing. The home has a private driveway and sits within the village community, close to local shops and transport links. Residential and dementia care in Dartford is the central focus of its local service.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Dartford
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairby GrangeLongfield | 0.4 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Russell Court Nursing HomeLongfield | 0.6 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Bramblings Residential HomeHartley | 0.7 miles | Requires improvement | 6.8 | |
| Hazelwood Care HomeLongfield | 0.9 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Withens Nursing HomeGravesend | 1.9 miles | Good | 8.0 |
Also run by Nellsar Limited
| Name | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sonya Lodge Dementia Residential Care HomeDartford | Good | 8.0 | |
| Meyer House Nursing and Residential Care HomeErith | Good | 8.0 | |
| Lulworth House Dementia Residential Care HomeMaidstone | Good | 7.4 | |
| Lukestone Dementia Nursing HomeMaidstone | Requires improvement | 6.8 | |
| Bromley Park Dementia Nursing HomeBeckenham | Good | 8.0 | |
| Loose Valley Nursing HomeMaidstone | Good | 8.0 | |
| Silverpoint Court Residential Care HomeCanvey Island | Requires improvement | 6.8 | |
| Hengist Field Care CentreSittingbourne | Good | 8.0 | |
| Abbotsleigh Dementia Nursing and Residential Care HomeStaplehurst | Good | 8.0 | |
| Woodstock Care CentreSittingbourne | Requires improvement | 6.8 | |
| Princess Christian Residential and Nursing Care HomeWoking | Good | 8.4 | |
| St Winifreds Care CentreDeal | Good | 7.4 |
What stands out
What stands out
- Residential and dementia care
- Historic village setting
- Creative and exercise activities
Suits: Older adults needing dementia or nursing care
Types of care
Also works on: nursing
Location
Castle Hill, Hartley, Dartford, DA3 7BH
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Questions families ask
How much does The Old Downs Care Centre cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask The Old Downs Care Centre 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.
Who pays for a place in this home?
Ask The Old Downs Care Centre whether it takes residents funded by Kent council and what it charges people who pay for themselves. In England the council may help after a needs assessment and a financial assessment if savings and assets are below £23,250 (2026 to 2027 rules). In a nursing home the NHS also pays £267.68 a week towards the nursing care of residents assessed as needing it. People whose needs are mainly health needs may qualify for NHS Continuing Healthcare, which pays the full fee.