Betsy Clara Nursing Home
Care home in Maidstone, Kent
Operated by Betsy Clara and Southdowns
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
Betsy Clara Nursing Home is a nursing home in Maidstone, Kent, with 50 registered beds. Recently, residents spent a day meeting a group of snakes and lizards. They could view the animals up close, and those who wished could hold them. The visit led to conversation and questions about the different animals and their characteristics. Animal visits are a regular part of life at the home, giving residents new experiences and chances to engage with others.
The Care Quality Commission rated the home Requires Improvement overall in its 2025 report. Its effective, caring and responsive care were each rated Good, while its safe care and well-led aspects were rated Requires Improvement.
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
- Fire station about 500 m away
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
- AllotmentsPlentiful
- Play SpaceAmple
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkAmple
- Tennis CourtAmple
- Bowling GreenAmple
- Playing FieldPlentiful
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsPlentiful
- Restaurants & CafesAmple
- Retail ShoppingPlentiful
- SupermarketsPlentiful
- TakeawaysAmple
Local crime statistics
573 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
Betsy Clara Nursing Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Maidstone Hospital, 1.7 miles away. The local GP practice is THE COLLEGE PRACTICE, 0.4 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Maidstone
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Age UK Maidstone, Sevenoaks and Tonbridge
We operate a range of services supporting older within the Borough including Day care facilities, Independent Living Service, Foot care, Bathing, Befriending, Exercise and Socialise sessions,…
Working Against Loneliness Together (Walt)
WALT helps to combat loneliness and social isolation in the ME5 postcode area of Medway
Mccabe Day Centre Group
Provision of lunches and other social activity for older people
Age UK Kent Rivers
Age UK Medway provides a range of support and care services for older people in the Medway and Kent areas. We are committed to providing high quality services enabling older people to live safely…
Part of Betsy Clara and Southdowns
Betsy Clara Nursing Home is one of 2 homes run by Betsy Clara and Southdowns 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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