Brambles Care Home
Care home in Ashford, Kent
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
Brambles Care Home is a 28-bed care home located in Ashford, Kent. The home is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission across all key questions: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led (report published 2019).
The home supports residents who wish to maintain independence with appropriate levels of physical and emotional care. Brambles provides a secure environment designed to enable active living alongside the support each resident requires.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 20 December 2019 · Last inspected 7 November 2019
Inspectors found a home where people, relatives and staff spoke very positively about the service, and where care was described as person-centred and of a high standard. Activities were varied and included some led by residents, and the registered manager was described as approachable and supportive, with an open management culture. Inspectors also noted that staff had the skills needed, that the home was clean, and that people were supported to make their own choices.
- Care plans reflect individual needs, and people were involved in planning their own care
- A wide range of in-house and community activities, some of which people helped run
- The registered manager and management approach were praised for being open, inclusive and supportive
- Caring, dignified support, including at the end of life, with families involved where wished
- Risk assessments were in place, though people with capacity were allowed to take certain risks
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
- Set back from main road noise
- Fire station about 600 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
- AllotmentsAdequate
- Play SpaceLimited
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkLimited
- Tennis CourtAmple
- Bowling GreenLimited
- Playing FieldLimited
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesSparse
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsSparse
- TakeawaysLimited
Local crime statistics
300 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
Brambles Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is William Harvey Hospital (Ashford), 3.1 miles away. The local GP practice is WYE SURGERY, 0.6 miles away.
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.
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
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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