1st Choice Care Homes
Acacia House - Tenterden
Nursing home in Tenterden, Kent
Operated by 1st Choice Care Homes
What do these badges mean?
- Peaceful Neighbourhood — Among the lowest for recorded anti-social behaviour and public disorder of comparable areas (police-recorded crime).
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About
Acacia House - Tenterden is a 47-bed nursing home in Tenterden, Kent, operated by 1st Choice Care Homes. It is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission in its most recent report from 2017, with Good ratings across all five key questions: safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led.
Care provided
Facilities
What's nearby
- 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 CourseAdequate
- Public ParkLimited
- Tennis CourtLimited
- Bowling GreenLimited
- Playing FieldLimited
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsLimited
- Restaurants & CafesLimited
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsSparse
- TakeawaysLimited
Local crime statistics
33 recorded crimes in the local area (July 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing care | Fees on request | — |
- Funding accepted
- Not stated
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
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £1,063 |
| 2025 | £1,187 |
What Kent council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
Weighing up the options? Compare a care home with care at home, or check who pays with the means-test calculator.
Local health safety net
Acacia House - Tenterden is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is William Harvey Hospital (Ashford), 10.5 miles away. The local GP practice is IVY COURT SURGERY, 1.4 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Tenterden
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Tenterden Social Hub and Dementia Centre Limited
Tenterden Day Centre helps elderly, disabled and dementia sufferers to overcome difficulties giving them an opportunity to take part in as many varied activities as possible. Core activities…
Age Concern Cranbrook and District
Seeks to enhance quality of life for the elderly. all funds raised are applied for the benefit of the local community.
Part of 1st Choice Care Homes
Acacia House - Tenterden is one of 5 homes run by 1st Choice Care Homes on AskBart. See how the group's homes are rated and where it operates.
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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