Nellsar Care Homes

Abbotsleigh Care Home

Nursing home in Tonbridge, Kent

Operated by Nellsar Care Homes

CQC Good61 bedsDementiaNursing
AddressGeorge St, Staplehurst, Cross-at-Hand, Tonbridge TN12 0RB, UK
Beds61
Weekly feefrom £1,350 · 2026
En-suite77%
Opened2003
All-inclusiveNo

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About

Abbotsleigh Care Home is a purpose-built residential and nursing home in Tonbridge, Kent, operated by Nellsar Care Homes. It provides care for 61 residents and specialises in dementia support, alongside residential and respite care.

The home is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission across all key areas: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led.

Care provided

Dementia
Nursing
Residential
Respite

Facilities

Activity Room
Dining Area
Gardens
Hair & Beauty Salon
Lift
Own Furniture Allowed
Pets Allowed
Quiet Area
Terrace Area
Wifi

Activities

Arts & Crafts
Baking & Cooking
Birthday & Holiday Celebrations
Book and Poetry
Dance & Music
Exercise & Fitness
Gardening & Flower Arranging
Hair & Beauty Treatments
Visits from Children

Food hygiene rating

Very good

Food Standards Agency · inspected January 2026

What's nearby

GP surgery2.3 miles
A&E: Maidstone Hospital7.5 miles
Bus stop0.9 miles
Train station0.9 miles
Shops0.8 miles
Pub or bar2.3 miles
  • Near a main road

Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). A&E departments from the NHS website.

What’s in the area

Outdoor Spaces

  • AllotmentsLimited
  • Play SpaceLimited
  • Golf CourseSparse
  • Public ParkLimited
  • Tennis CourtSparse
  • Bowling GreenLimited
  • Playing FieldSparse

Local Amenities

  • Pubs & BarsLimited
  • Restaurants & CafesLimited
  • Retail ShoppingLimited
  • SupermarketsSparse
  • TakeawaysSparse

Local crime statistics

193 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)

Top categories:

Violent crime32%
Shoplifting20%
Anti-social behaviour18%
Criminal damage & arson9%

Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile

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Fees and funding

Care typeWeekly feeSource
Residential carefrom £1,350
Published by the home, captured 2026
Published by the home, captured 2026
Dementia careFees on request—
Nursing careFees on request—
Respite (short stay)Fees on request—
Funding accepted
Not stated

Kent usually pays £1,187 a week for residential care; families typically top up about £163 a week.

Fees depend on the room and the care needed, so ask the home for a written quote. Check who pays with the funding calculator, or see what Kent council pays.

Care fee trajectory

Indicative weekly fee by year, against what Kent pays care homes.
YearThis home (per week)Council rate (per week)
2024—£1,063
2025—£1,187
2026£1,350—

What Kent council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees

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Local health safety net

Abbotsleigh Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Maidstone Hospital, 7.4 miles away. The local GP practice is MARDEN MEDICAL CENTRE, 2.3 miles away, rated ‘Outstanding’ by the CQC.

Nearest hospital · A&E
Maidstone Hospital · 7.4 mi
Nearest GP · CQC Outstanding
MARDEN MEDICAL CENTRE · 2.3 mi

Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.

Community & connection in Tonbridge

Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.

Charity

Age UK Sevenoaks Tonbridge & District

Services provided for older people in and around Sevenoaks, Tonbridge and surrounding districts. These include the provision of day care and a co-ordinated lunch club scheme throughout the area,…

0.1 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1088213)
Charity

Southborough and High Brooms Age Concern

Currently we manage a "Trust Fund". We believe that it is no longer financially viable for a Day Centre to be run as we have in the past. Following consultation with the Charity Commission and…

3.9 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (275874)
Charity

Age UK Tunbridge Wells

Age UK Tunbridge Wells is the new name for Tunbridge Wells Age Concern, the Charity has been working in the borough of Tunbridge Wells since 1948 and currently provides a range of services and…

4.1 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1147675)
Charity

Tunbridge Wells and District Volunteer Bureau

Provision of a Community Car Service (CCS) for the benefit of elderly and disadvantaged individuals in the Borough of Tunbridge Wells and surrounding areas. Services include transport to and from…

4.1 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1011653)
Charity

Rusthall Lunch Club

Providing a lunch once a week for the elderly living in Rusthall.

4.6 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1087276)

Frequently asked questions

What is the location of Abbotsleigh?
Abbotsleigh is positioned in Tonbridge and is conveniently near to many local facilities.
How does the CQC evaluate Abbotsleigh?
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) is the body that oversees health and social care services in England. Abbotsleigh has received a good rating, reflecting the standard of care and safety provided by the home.
What kinds of senior care does Abbotsleigh offer?
This home provides various forms of senior care such as nursing, temporary respite, dementia, and residential care.
What is the bed capacity of Abbotsleigh?
At present, Abbotsleigh can accommodate 61 residents.
Who is the proprietor of Abbotsleigh?
Nellsar Care Homes is the entity that owns and manages this care home.
What sort of events and activities can one participate in at this care home?
Abbotsleigh offers a diverse range of health and wellness activities such as: Physical Exercise & Fitness, Literature and Poetry sessions, along with Dance & Music events.
How much does care at Abbotsleigh cost?
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Information last reviewed October 2026.

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