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Birkin Lodge Care Home
Nursing home in Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Operated by Country Court
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
Care provided
Facilities
Activities
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected July 2025
What's nearby
- Fire station about 600 m away
Straight-line distances. A&E departments from the NHS website. Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsAmple
- Play SpaceAdequate
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkAdequate
- Tennis CourtPlentiful
- Bowling GreenAdequate
- Playing FieldAdequate
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsPlentiful
- Restaurants & CafesPlentiful
- Retail ShoppingPlentiful
- SupermarketsSparse
- TakeawaysAdequate
Local crime statistics
213 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 | from £1,200 Published by the home, captured 2026 | Published by the home, captured 2026 |
| Nursing care | Fees on request | — |
- Funding accepted
- Not stated
Kent usually pays £1,187 a week for residential care; families typically top up about £13 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
| Year | This home (per week) | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | £1,063 |
| 2025 | — | £1,187 |
| 2026 | £1,200 | — |
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
Birkin Lodge Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Tunbridge Wells Hospital at Pembury, 2 miles away. The local GP practice is KINGSWOOD SURGERY, 0.3 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Tunbridge Wells
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
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…
Rusthall Lunch Club
Providing a lunch once a week for the elderly living in Rusthall.
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 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,…
Rotherfield St Martin
RSM is a community led and award winning charity that supports older people in the Rotherfield Parish (and surrounding areas), East Sussex. Our aim is to prevent social isolation and loneliness in…
The Good Company People
The Good Company People carries out its purposes by providing relief to (a) people who are experiencing loneliness and social isolation and/or experiencing cognitive changes, living with dementia…
Frequently asked questions
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How much does care at Birkin Lodge cost?
For a more accurate estimate tailored to your individual requirements, it is recommended to contact the home directly at 01892 570013.
Part of Country Court
Birkin Lodge Care Home is one of 46 homes run by Country Court 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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