Bramblings Residential Home
Residential care home in Hartley, Kent
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- Peaceful Neighbourhood — Among the lowest for recorded anti-social behaviour and public disorder of comparable areas (police-recorded crime).
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About
Bramblings Residential Home is an independent care provider in Hartley, Kent, supporting older people aged 65 and over. The home has 42 registered beds and offers residential care tailored to individual needs, including support for those living with dementia.
The home is rated Requires Improvement by the Care Quality Commission (report 2022). It was rated Good for safety, effectiveness and caring, though the responsive and well-led key questions were rated Requires Improvement.
What inspectors found
CQC: Requires improvementReport published 5 July 2022 · Last inspected 23 May 2022
Inspectors found that people felt safe and content at this home, which can accommodate up to 42 people across two floors. Relatives described the staff as knowing people well and spoke positively about the management team. Concerns raised beforehand about staffing, training and incident reporting did not lead inspectors to find people at risk of harm.
- Medicines were managed safely, and the provider learned from incidents when things went wrong.
- People enjoyed their meals, had a choice of dishes, and had dietary needs such as gluten-free food met.
- Hot and cold drinks were offered to people throughout the day.
- Staff had received appropriate training, and the registered manager was described as approachable and supportive.
- The overall rating is requires improvement, and the report identifies areas that still need improvement, although this summary does not list them.
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.
Care provided
Specialist care
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected January 2026
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
- AllotmentsSparse
- Play SpaceSparse
- Golf CourseAdequate
- Public ParkLimited
- Tennis CourtAdequate
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldAdequate
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsLimited
- Restaurants & CafesSparse
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsSparse
- TakeawaysSparse
Local crime statistics
43 recorded crimes in the local area (July 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
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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
Bramblings Residential Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Darent Valley Hospital, 3.2 miles away. The local GP practice is JUBILEE MEDICAL CENTRE, 0.1 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Hartley
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
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Carers Choice Dgs
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The Cottage Community
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Carers' Support (Bexley)
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Stroke Care International
The advancement Of health and saving of lives of elderly and people with disability through training, advice and support both at home and at a designated centre. Organising basic health checks.…
Information last reviewed October 2026.
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