Opus Care

Brabourne Care Home

Nursing home in Ashford, Kent

Operated by Opus Care

CQC Requires improvement82 bedsDementiaNursing
NeighbourhoodGreen SurroundingsWell Served
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).
Address209 Hythe Rd, Ashford TN24 8PL, UK
Beds82
Weekly feefrom £1,150 · 2026
En-suite100%
Opened2006
All-inclusiveYes

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About

Brabourne Care Home is a residential and nursing care home in Ashford, Kent, operated by Opus Care. It provides care for up to 82 residents and offers respite care and dementia support alongside its core services.

The home is rated Requires Improvement by the Care Quality Commission. It was rated Good for Effective, Caring and Responsive care, but Requires Improvement for Safe and Well-led.

Care provided

Dementia
Nursing
Residential
Respite

Facilities

Cafe or Restaurant
Dining Area
Gardens
Hair & Beauty Salon
Lift
Wifi

Activities

Arts & Crafts
Baking & Cooking
Birthday & Holiday Celebrations
Dance & Music
Exercise & Fitness
Gardening & Flower Arranging
Hair & Beauty Treatments
Visits from Children

What's nearby

GP surgery650 m
A&E: William Harvey Hospital (Ashford)1.2 miles
Bus stop0 m
Train station1.2 miles
Shops500 m
Pub or bar400 m
  • Near a main road
  • Fire station about 650 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 SpacePlentiful
  • Golf CourseLimited
  • Public ParkPlentiful
  • Tennis CourtAmple
  • Bowling GreenAdequate
  • Playing FieldSparse

Local Amenities

  • Pubs & BarsAmple
  • Restaurants & CafesPlentiful
  • Retail ShoppingPlentiful
  • SupermarketsAmple
  • TakeawaysAmple

Local crime statistics

300 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)

Top categories:

Violent crime30%
Anti-social behaviour24%
Criminal damage & arson12%
Shoplifting9%

Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile

Fees and funding

Care typeWeekly feeSource
Residential carefrom £1,150
Published by the home, captured 2026
Published by the home, captured 2026
Dementia careFees on request—
Nursing careFees on request—
Respite (short stay)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

Indicative weekly fee by year, against what Kent pays care homes.
YearThis home (per week)Council rate (per week)
2024—£1,063
2025—£1,187
2026£1,150—

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

Brabourne Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is William Harvey Hospital (Ashford), 1.2 miles away. The local GP practice is SYDENHAM HOUSE MEDICAL CENTRE, 0.4 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.

Nearest hospital · A&E
William Harvey Hospital (Ashford) · 1.2 mi
Nearest GP · CQC Good
SYDENHAM HOUSE MEDICAL CENTRE · 0.4 mi

Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.

Community & connection in Ashford

Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.

Charity

Age Concern (Age UK) Ashford Ltd

Support for the over 50 to remain independent, learn new skills and take an active part in the wider community

1.1 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1152993)

Frequently asked questions

What is the location of Brabourne?
Brabourne is positioned in Ashford and is conveniently near to well-liked facilities.
How does the CQC evaluate Brabourne?
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) is the regulatory body for health and social care services in England. Brabourne has been assessed as needing improvement, according to the standards of care and safety at the facility.
What kinds of senior care does Brabourne provide?
Brabourne offers a variety of senior care options, including nursing, respite, dementia, and residential care.
What is the bed capacity at Brabourne?
At present, Brabourne can accommodate 82 residents.
Who is the proprietor of Brabourne?
Opus Care is the entity that owns and manages this care home.
What sort of events and activities does this care home offer?
Brabourne provides a range of health and wellness activities such as: Interaction with Children, Music & Dance Sessions, and Celebrations for Birthdays & Holidays.
How much does care at Brabourne cost?
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Part of Opus Care

Brabourne Care Home is one of 2 homes run by Opus Care 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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