Elderly care homes in Tonbridge and Malling

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Tonbridge and Malling has 11 elderly care homes registered with the Care Quality Commission, 7 of them with nursing. Of the homes on this page, the CQC rates 1 Outstanding, 8 Good and 2 Requires improvement. Kent council paid on average £1,096 a week for a residential care place and £1,277 for a nursing place for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025 (GOV.UK adult social care finance report).

All care homes in Tonbridge and Malling (17)

Tonbridge and Malling at a glance

11on this list

Official rating
  • Outstanding1
  • Good8
  • Requires improvement2
  • 82% rated Good or Outstanding
  • Average score7.5 / 10
  • Types of care91% offer dementia
How this list is ordered

Homes in Tonbridge and Malling are ordered by the MyCareCheck score, the average of the CQC's ratings for the five questions it asks at every inspection. Where two homes score the same, the better overall rating goes first.

Paying never changes a home's rating, score or place. Top places are only offered to homes rated Good or Outstanding and are always labelled.

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11 elderly care homes in Tonbridge and Malling

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Hale Place Farmhouse

Run by Hale Place Care Homes Limited

79 Old Road, East Peckham, Tonbridge, TN12 5EN
OutstandingCQC · Nov 2017

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 13 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care

Hale Place Farmhouse specialises in dementia care in Tonbridge, offering residential and day care alongside respite and supported living services within the wider Hale Place provision. The home supports people living with dementia through changing stages, with care shaped around routines, history, communication and personal preferences.

Day care provides daytime company, gentle activity and a familiar setting before residents return home, while…

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Bradbury House

Run by Eleanor Nursing and Social Care Limited

12 Milner Road, Aylesford, ME20 7FU
GoodCQC · Jan 2026
  • Nursing
  • 65 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Physical disabilities

Bradbury House offers nursing and dementia care in Aylesford, including support for Alzheimer’s, stroke and Parkinson’s. Its registration also covers older people, physical and sensory disabilities and younger adults.

Residents have access to nursing support, activities, dining and en-suite accommodation. The home can provide respite stays when families need short-term support during changing circumstances.

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Hyllden Heights Care Home

Run by Oakland Opco B Limited

140 Tonbridge Road, Hildenborough, Tonbridge, TN11 9HJ
GoodCQC · Oct 2025
  • Nursing
  • 78 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Physical disabilities

Hyllden Heights offers residential, nursing and dementia care for older people, with respite care and a Memory floor. Daily life includes activities and shared spaces, while facilities include a café, garden and minibus for outings.

Care UK’s assessment considers mobility, personal care, dietary requirements and religious or cultural needs before fees are set.

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Pilgrims View

Run by Avante Care and Support Limited

Roberts Road, Snodland, ME6 5HL
GoodCQC · Aug 2026
  • Residential
  • 40 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Younger adults

Residential care home for 40 residents in Snodland, run by Avante Care and Support Limited. Supports dementia, older people and younger adults.

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Tonbridge House Care Home

Run by Porthaven Care Homes No 2 Limited

36 Quarry Hill Road, Tonbridge, TN9 2RS
GoodCQC · Nov 2018

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Nursing
  • 63 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Younger adults

Tonbridge House Care Home provides residential, nursing and dementia care for older people, with respite stays available from one week. The home is designed for people who need ongoing support or a temporary setting while families arrange longer-term care.

Respite admissions begin with a conversation about the person’s situation, followed by a pre-admission assessment to establish the right level of care.

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Westbank Care Home

Run by Aurem Care (Westbank) Limited

64 Sevenoaks Road, Borough Green, Sevenoaks, TN15 8AP
GoodCQC · Jan 2023
  • Nursing
  • 40 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Physical disabilities

Westbank Care Home provides residential, nursing, dementia and respite care for people whose needs range from everyday assistance to specialist support. The home is in Borough Green near Sevenoaks, with space for up to 40 residents and a setting intended to feel homely rather than institutional.

Care can cover longer-term stays or short-term respite, with support tailored to each individual’s situation.

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Chestnut Lodge Care Home

Run by Tonbridge Care Ltd

18-20 London Road, Tonbridge, TN10 3DA
GoodCQC · Apr 2023
  • Safe Requires improvement
  • Residential
  • 60 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Younger adults

Chestnut Lodge Care Home accommodates older people needing residential, short-term or respite care, including residents living with dementia. Its 60 single rooms have en-suite or accessible shower facilities, with communal lounges, a conservatory and garden areas for daily life.

Residents are encouraged to join activities and outings, with suggestions welcomed when programmes are planned.

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Lavenders

Run by Eleanor Nursing and Social Care Limited

41 Lavenders Road, West Malling, ME19 6HP
GoodCQC · Jan 2019
  • Safe Requires improvement

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 59 beds
  • Elderly care

Knitting, gardening and bridge are among the activities offered at Lavenders, a residential care home for older people in West Malling. Films and the Teapot Club add further ways to spend time socially or pursue familiar interests.

The home’s published care approach centres on personalised elderly care and a homely setting. Lavenders is registered as a care home without nursing and forms part of Eleanor Healthcare Group’s care home services.

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Harpwood House

Run by Harpwood House Limited

Seven Mile Lane, Wrotham Heath, Sevenoaks, TN15 7RY
Requires improvementCQC · Nov 2025
  • Safe Requires improvement
  • Well-led Requires improvement
  • Nursing
  • 110 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Physical disabilities

Care home with nursing for 110 residents in Sevenoaks, run by Harpwood House Limited. Supports dementia, older people, physical disabilities and younger adults.

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Winchester House

Run by Barchester Healthcare Homes Limited

180 Wouldham Road, Rochester, ME1 3TR
GoodCQC · Aug 2021
  • Effective Requires improvement
  • Caring Requires improvement
  • Responsive Requires improvement

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Nursing
  • 123 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Physical disabilities

Winchester House provides residential, nursing, dementia and respite care for older people who need support while retaining as much independence as possible. Its care is shaped around each resident’s needs, routines and preferences, with support available from a few hours a week to 24-hour care.

Meals are prepared on site from locally sourced meat and vegetables, with seasonal choices, modified textures and family input into menus.

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Barnes Lodge

Run by Avante Care and Support Limited

Tudeley Lane, Tonbridge, TN11 0QJ
Requires improvementCQC · May 2023
  • Safe Requires improvement
  • Effective Requires improvement
  • Caring Requires improvement
  • Responsive Requires improvement
  • Well-led Requires improvement
  • Nursing
  • 101 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Younger adults

Barnes Lodge supports older people with residential, nursing, dementia and respite care in Tonbridge. Its care plans are tailored to individual requirements, allowing support to reflect changing needs while keeping different levels of care within one home.

The not-for-profit home is operated by Avante Care & Support, and families can explore fees, funding and care options alongside the care service itself.

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What to look for in elderly care homes

  1. Support with mobility

    Support with mobility, nutrition, medicines and day-to-day routines.

  2. Activities

    Activities and social contact that reflect residents’ interests.

  3. How the home involves residents

    How the home involves residents and families in care decisions.

Questions families ask

What should elderly care homes offer?

Older people may need different combinations of personal care, mobility support, medicines management and social activity. Compare what each home can support now and how it plans for needs that may change.

How many elderly care homes are there in Tonbridge and Malling?

11 elderly care homes in Tonbridge and Malling are on the CQC register (data of 2 November 2026).

Which elderly care homes in Tonbridge and Malling are rated Outstanding?

Hale Place Farmhouse.

How much does a care home cost in Tonbridge and Malling?

Kent council paid on average £1,096 a week for residential care and £1,277 for nursing care for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025. For adults aged 18 to 64 it paid £1,834 and £1,432. Across England the averages were £982 and £1,102 for people aged 65 and over. People who pay for their own care are often charged more, so ask each home for its weekly fee.

How are these care homes ordered?

Ordered by the MyCareCheck score: the average of the five CQC key-question ratings (safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led) on a 0 to 10 scale, where Outstanding is 10, Good 8, Requires improvement 5 and Inadequate 2. Homes the CQC has not rated yet come last. No home is left out because of its rating.

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