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Distance from the town centre: 1.7 miCQC Good
Fees on request
Care homes offering respite care in Aylesford
4 homes
There are 4 care homes offering respite care in and around Aylesford on AskBart. 25% of those rated by the CQC are Good or Outstanding, against 79% nationally (CQC data, November 2026). The largest is The Poplars Care Home, with 57 beds. The most recent inspection was at Cedardale Residential Home in October 2021.
- care homes
- 4
- rated Good or Outstanding by CQC
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Care homes in Aylesford (4)
1 in Aylesford, 3 more within 3 miles · nearest first · updated November 2026
- Good
- Requires improvement
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Distance from the town centre: 2.0 miCQC Requires improvement
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Distance from the town centre: 2.0 miCQC Requires improvement
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Distance from the town centre: 2.2 miCQC Requires improvement
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| Distance | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedardale Residential Home | Good · Nov 2025 | On request | 29 | 1.0 mi | — | 1.7 mi |
| Lukestone Care Home | Requires improvement | £1,300 | 44 | 1.0 mi | — | 2.2 mi |
| Mont Calm Residential Home | Requires improvement · Jul 2025 | On request | 39 | 0.9 mi | — | 2.0 mi |
| The Poplars Care Home | Requires improvement | £1,200 | 57 | 0.8 mi | — | 2.0 mi |
Fees are the home’s published “from” figure, or an indicative one; “on request” where none is published. Ratings are the regulator’s. Click a heading to sort.
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Aylesford in numbers
| Care homes offering respite care listed | 4 |
|---|---|
| Rated Good or Outstanding | 1 of 4 (25%) |
| Rated Outstanding | 0 |
| Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate | 3 |
| Kent usual weekly rate (2025) | £1,187 |
| Largest | The Poplars Care Home (57 beds) |
| Most recently inspected | Cedardale Residential Home (October 2021) |
| Homes by care type | Residential 2 · Nursing 2 · Dementia 4 · Respite 4 |
| Average house price, Tonbridge and Malling (HM Land Registry, June 2026) | £405,932 |
Good1
Requires improvement3
Fees: averages of the weekly fees published by the homes listed here and across Kent. UK average: published residential fees across all homes on AskBart. Actual costs vary with care needs and room.
See how care is funded or compare a care home with care at home.
Guides: Residential care homes · Nursing homes · Dementia care homes · Respite care
Data: CQC register, updated November 2026. Figures are for the homes listed on this page.
House prices in Tonbridge and Malling
The average house price in Tonbridge and Malling is £405,932, based on HM Land Registry data. The graph shows sold-price trends by property type over the last 30 years.
Average price by property type
- All property types
- £405,932
- Detached
- £691,497
- Semi-detached
- £423,412
- Terraced
- £342,154
- Flats & maisonettes
- £223,053
Source: HM Land Registry UK House Price Index, to Jun 2026 (Open Government Licence v3.0). Figures are area averages for the wider local authority, not retirement properties specifically.
Living in Aylesford
Safety & PeaceB
Good — quieter than 32% of similar areas for anti-social behaviour & public disorder
Green SpacesB
Good — parks, playing fields & outdoor space nearby
Daily ConveniencesC
Limited — shops, supermarkets & places to eat nearby
Culture & CommunityC
Limited — libraries, galleries, museums & community venues nearby
81 crimes reported in July 2026, Police.uk.
- Anti-social behaviour27
- Violent crime22
- Other theft8
- Criminal damage & arson5
How we grade areas
Grades are relative, comparing this area against others of the same type across the UK. Amenity grades are based on OpenStreetMap counts within a fixed radius. The Safety & Peace grade ranks recorded anti-social behaviour and public-disorder incidents (the offences most relevant to a quiet neighbourhood) — per head of population where ONS figures are available, otherwise by count. Scottish towns are graded against other Scottish towns, from Police Scotland’s 12-month figures for the council wards they sit in, per head of those wards’ population (National Records of Scotland). Figures are estimates to aid research, not a substitute for visiting an area.
Sources — crime: Police.uk, Jul 2026; amenities: OpenStreetMap, updated October 2026.
Community & connection in Aylesford
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Charity
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,…
4.5 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1062723)
Charity
Working Against Loneliness Together (Walt)
WALT helps to combat loneliness and social isolation in the ME5 postcode area of Medway
6.3 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1209551)
Charity
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…
7.0 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1133023)
Charity
Medway University of the Third Age
The advancement of education and, in particular, the education of older people and those who are retired from full time work by all means, including associated activities conducive to learning and…
7.3 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1137600)
Charity
Dementia Concern
The charity provides weekend day care, care and respite in the home, support, advice and information, assessment and client representation for carers and people with dementia. It also provides…
7.8 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1014834)
Aylesford: health, services and environment
Official open data. Distances are straight-line from the town centre. Updated October 2026.
People aged 85+
+48.9%
Projected change in Tonbridge and Malling, 2025 to 2035 (3,747 to 5,581). England: +46.2%.
People aged 65+
+20.7%
Projected change in Tonbridge and Malling, 2025 to 2035 (26,940 to 32,517). England: +20.3%.
Pharmacies within 1 mile
1
Nearest: Oaks Pharmacy (0.1 miles).
NHS dental practices within 3 miles
20
This doesn’t show whether they’re taking new NHS patients.
Superfast broadband
95.2%
of premises within a mile of the centre; 85.2% can get gigabit (England: 88.4%). Useful for video calls with family.
Air quality (NO₂)
10.2 µg/m³
Modelled background level for the town centre, 2026. England average 5.6; WHO guideline 10; legal limit 40.
Air quality (PM2.5)
6.6 µg/m³
Modelled background level, 2026. England average 5.8; WHO guideline 5; legal limit 20 (2040 target 10).
Deprivation ranking
3–10 out of 10
Where the 11 neighbourhoods around the centre rank in England, in tenths (10 = least deprived). 5 are in the least deprived tenth.
Hospices near Aylesford
- The Heart of Kent Hospice · 0 milesCQC Outstanding (report published April 2017). CQC page
- Wisdom Hospice · 5.5 milesCQC Good (report published October 2021). CQC page
- Wisdom Hospice · 5.5 milesCQC page
Hospitals near Aylesford
- Care homes near Maidstone Hospital · A&E · 1.5 miles
- Care homes near Medway Maritime Hospital · A&E · 6.5 miles
Sources: ONS 2022-based subnational population projections; NHS organisation data (ODS); Ofcom Connected Nations; Defra background pollution maps; English Indices of Deprivation 2025; CQC.
Questions about care homes in Aylesford
How many care homes offering respite care are there in Aylesford?
AskBart lists 4 care homes offering respite care in and around Aylesford, each with its latest CQC rating.
How are care homes offering respite care in Aylesford rated?
Of the 4 inspected, 0 are rated Outstanding, 1 Good, 3 Requires improvement and 0 Inadequate by the Care Quality Commission.
How much do care homes offering respite care in Aylesford cost?
Published fees range from £1,200 to £1,300 a week. Fees vary with room and care needs, so ask each home for a quote.
How do I choose between care homes offering respite care in Aylesford?
Start with the CQC rating and the latest inspection report, visit more than once, and ask how the home supports the person's needs. Our guide "Respite care explained" covers what to look for.
Weighing up your options in Aylesford?
Care needs change over time. Compare the other kinds of later-life care in Aylesford:
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Paying for care? See how care is funded and check what the council may pay.
Guides for families
- What Is Respite Care? Benefits and How to Arrange It (2026)
- Who Pays for Respite Care? An Expert Guide In 2025
- Day Centres & Adult Day Care Explained
More in our respite care guides.