Avante Care & Support
Barnes Lodge
Care home in Tonbridge, Kent
Operated by Avante Care & Support
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About
Barnes Lodge, run by Avante Care & Support, is a care home in Tonbridge, Kent, with 101 registered beds. It provides 24-hour residential and nursing care, including dementia and respite support. The home was rated Requires Improvement by the Care Quality Commission in 2023, with all five key questions — Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led — marked at that level.
The home supports residents seeking long-term or short-term care, with a focus on tailored support based on individual needs and preferences.
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
- AllotmentsSparse
- Play SpaceSparse
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkAdequate
- Tennis CourtAmple
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldAmple
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAdequate
- Restaurants & CafesAdequate
- Retail ShoppingAdequate
- SupermarketsPlentiful
- TakeawaysAdequate
Local crime statistics
193 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential 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
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Local health safety net
Barnes Lodge is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Tunbridge Wells Hospital at Pembury, 2.6 miles away. The local GP practice is TONBRIDGE MEDICAL GROUP, 0.9 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
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.
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,…
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…
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…
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…
Rusthall Lunch Club
Providing a lunch once a week for the elderly living in Rusthall.
Part of Avante Care & Support
Barnes Lodge is one of 14 homes run by Avante Care & Support 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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