Sensory impairment care homes in Tunbridge Wells

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Tunbridge Wells has 11 sensory impairment care homes registered with the Care Quality Commission, 7 of them with nursing. Of the homes on this page, the CQC rates 8 Good and 2 Requires improvement. 1 home is not rated yet. 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 Tunbridge Wells (30)

Tunbridge Wells at a glance

11on this list

Official rating
  • Good8
  • Requires improvement2
  • Not yet rated1
  • 80% rated Good or Outstanding
  • Average score7.6 / 10
  • Types of care82% offer dementia
How this list is ordered

Homes in Tunbridge Wells 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 sensory impairment care homes in Tunbridge Wells

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Beulah Lodge Care Home

Run by BLTW Care Ltd

1 Beulah Road, Tunbridge Wells, TN1 2NP
GoodCQC · Nov 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 21 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Mental health

Beulah Lodge Care Home provides residential, transitional and respite care in a family-run setting in Tunbridge Wells. Short stays can support recovery after an operation or hospital treatment, while longer-term care is available when a loved one needs ongoing assistance and supervision.

The home creates individual care plans with residents, families and healthcare professionals, covering medical, dietary and other personal needs.

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Fountains Lodge Care Home

Run by Bupa Care Homes (ANS) Limited

13-17 London Road, Southborough, Tunbridge Wells, TN4 0RJ
GoodCQC · Jul 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

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

Care home with nursing for 76 residents in Tunbridge Wells, run by Bupa Care Homes (ANS) Limited. Supports dementia, older people, physical disabilities, sensory impairment and younger adults.

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Hallmark Chamberlain Court Luxury Care Home

Run by Hallmark Care Homes (Tunbridge Wells) Limited

77 Mount Ephraim, Tunbridge Wells, TN4 8BS
GoodCQC · Aug 2018

Inspected more than 4 years ago

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

Residential, nursing and dementia care at Hallmark Chamberlain Court is shaped around individual needs, with respite care also available through the wider Hallmark service. The home is presented as a luxury care setting with relationship-centred support for older people and those living with dementia or physical disabilities.

Families can explore care options through an enquiry and discussion about the person’s circumstances.

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Hawkhurst House Proactive Assessment Unit

Run by Hawkhurst House PAU Limited

Hawkhurst House, Cranbrook Road, Hawkhurst, Cranbrook, TN18 5EF
GoodCQC · Dec 2025
  • Nursing
  • 31 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Physical disabilities

Hawkhurst House provides nursing, dementia and respite care in private suites near Cranbrook. Its proactive assessment unit setting is supported by a wider care offer that includes residential, day and end-of-life care, while registered nurses are available around the clock for complex medical needs.

Private suites include their own living space, and the home describes facilities such as a café and gym.

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Rusthall Lodge Care Home

Run by Rusthall Lodge Housing Association Limited

Nellington Road, Rusthall, Tunbridge Wells, TN4 8SJ
GoodCQC · Jan 2020

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Nursing
  • 69 beds
  • Elderly care
  • Physical disabilities
  • Sensory impairment

Care home with nursing for 69 residents in Tunbridge Wells, run by Rusthall Lodge Housing Association Limited. Supports older people, physical disabilities and sensory impairment.

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Rusthall Respite

Run by Kent County Council

Middlefield Court, Edward Street, Rusthall, Tunbridge Wells, TN4 8RP
GoodCQC · Jul 2022

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 5 beds
  • Elderly care
  • Learning disabilities
  • Physical disabilities

Residential care home for 5 residents in Tunbridge Wells, run by Kent County Council. Supports older people, learning disabilities, physical disabilities, sensory impairment, younger adults and children.

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The Hollies Rest Home

Run by Regal Care Trading Ltd

14-16 Park Road, Southborough, TN4 0NX
GoodCQC · Mar 2020

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 31 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Physical disabilities

The Hollies Rest Home provides residential and dementia care for older people in Southborough, with a person-centred approach focused on independence, dignity and individuality. The home also offers day care, allowing people to spend time at the home while carers take a break, and provides respite and nursing services through the wider Regal Care offer.

Daily life can include group activities and entertainment, quiet relaxation or one-to-one…

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Tunbridge Wells Care Centre

Run by Tunbridge Wells Care Centre Limited

142 Upper Grosvenor Road, Tunbridge Wells, TN1 2ED
GoodCQC · Aug 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

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

Tunbridge Wells Care Centre provides residential, nursing, dementia and respite care in a modern, purpose-built home. It also supports people requiring palliative or end-of-life care, with care plans reviewed as needs change.

Residents have private en-suite bedrooms, private gardens and a varied activities programme, with lounges and a hair salon also available.

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Cornford House

Run by Cornford House Limited

Cornford Lane, Pembury, Tunbridge Wells, TN2 4QS
Requires improvementCQC · Oct 2022
  • Safe Requires improvement
  • Effective Requires improvement
  • Well-led Requires improvement

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Nursing
  • 74 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Mental health

Care home with nursing for 74 residents in Tunbridge Wells, run by Cornford House Limited. Supports dementia, older people, mental health, physical disabilities, sensory impairment and younger adults.

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Mount Ephraim House

Run by Greensleeves Homes Trust

Mount Ephraim, Tunbridge Wells, TN4 8BU
Requires improvementCQC · Nov 2025
  • Safe Requires improvement
  • Effective Requires improvement
  • Caring Requires improvement
  • Responsive Requires improvement
  • Well-led Requires improvement
  • Residential
  • 57 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Physical disabilities

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.

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Tunbridge Wells Care Centre

Run by Ventas UK Opco Limited

142 Upper Grosvenor Road, Tunbridge Wells, TN1 2ED
Not yet ratedCQC
  • Nursing
  • 70 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Physical disabilities

Tunbridge Wells Care Centre offers residential, nursing and dementia care in a modern, purpose-built home in Royal Tunbridge Wells. Its service also covers respite, palliative and end-of-life support, with care plans reviewed as needs change.

Residents have private en-suite bedrooms, communal and private dining spaces, gardens, a hair salon and a varied activities programme.

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What to look for in sensory impairment care homes

  1. Accessible communication

    Accessible communication and staff confidence using the methods the person needs.

  2. Lighting

    Lighting, contrast, acoustics and layout adapted to residents.

  3. Support with hearing aids

    Support with hearing aids, visual aids and other assistive technology.

Questions families ask

What should sensory impairment care homes offer?

People with sight or hearing loss may need adapted communication, lighting, acoustics, signage or technology. Ask how the home identifies and records individual communication needs.

How many sensory impairment care homes are there in Tunbridge Wells?

11 sensory impairment care homes in Tunbridge Wells are on the CQC register (data of 2 November 2026).

How much does a care home cost in Tunbridge Wells?

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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