Care home
Beechcare Incorporating the Peter Gidney Neurological Centre
Care home in Dartford, Kent
Bondcare
Beechcare Incorporating the Peter Gidney Neurological Centre
Care home in Dartford, Kent
Operated by Bondcare
What do these badges mean?
- Green Surroundings — Excellent access to parks, playing fields and other green space nearby (OpenStreetMap).
- Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, post offices, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
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About
Beechcare Incorporating the Peter Gidney Neurological Centre is a 66-bed care home in Dartford, Kent, operated by Bondcare. The home is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission, with Good grades across all five key questions: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led (report published 2023).
The home provides residential and nursing care to adults requiring assisted living support across a range of needs.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 7 March 2023 · Last inspected 3 February 2023
Inspectors found that people and their relatives felt safe at this care home, which supports older people and adults with neurological conditions. Staff were described as knowing people well, including their preferences and what they enjoy, and relatives said they were involved in care and kept informed of changes. The report also noted a range of group and individual activities, and a newly appointed manager whom staff found approachable.
- Staff were described as knowing people well, including their preferences and interests.
- Medicines and infection control were managed safely, and the service learned from things that went wrong.
- A range of group and individual activities was offered, and people could choose whether to take part.
- Relatives were involved in care and kept up to date, and regular newsletters shared information. Quality checks, audits and staff training were in place.
Written by AI from the report text and checked against it. Not an official CQC statement. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Read the full report on CQC.
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. Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsAmple
- Play SpaceSparse
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkSparse
- Tennis CourtAdequate
- Bowling GreenLimited
- Playing FieldAmple
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsLimited
- Restaurants & CafesSparse
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsLimited
- TakeawaysSparse
Local crime statistics
369 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 |
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Local health safety net
Beechcare Incorporating the Peter Gidney Neurological Centre is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Darent Valley Hospital, 1.2 miles away. The local GP practice is DR CJ SHIMMINS & PARTNERS, 1.3 miles away.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Dartford
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
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Age UK Bexley
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Part of Bondcare
Beechcare Incorporating the Peter Gidney Neurological Centre is one of 67 homes run by Bondcare 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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