Care homes offering respite care in Aylesford
There are 3 care homes offering respite care in and around Aylesford on AskBart. 33% of those rated by the CQC are Good or Outstanding, against 79% nationally. Published fees average about £1,000 a week, while Kent usually pays £1,187. The largest is The Poplars Care Home, with 57 beds.
Average residential fee in Aylesford: £1,000/week — below the UK average of £1,702
Key facts: Aylesford
| Care homes offering respite care listed | 3 |
|---|---|
| Rated Good or Outstanding | 1 of 3 (33%) |
| Rated Outstanding | 0 |
| Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate | 2 |
| Average published weekly fee | £1,000 |
| Kent usual weekly rate (2025) | £1,187 |
| Largest | The Poplars Care Home (57 beds) |
Data: CQC register. Figures are for the homes listed on this page.
What do these badges mean?
- Low Recorded Crime — Ranks among the safer areas of its type on recorded police crime (Police.uk).
Excellent — safer than 88% of similar areas (per head of population)
Based on Kent data (town-level not yet available)
Limited — parks, playing fields & outdoor space nearby
Based on Kent data (town-level not yet available)
Limited — shops, supermarkets & places to eat nearby
Based on Kent data (town-level not yet available)
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 grade ranks recorded police crime — per head of population where ONS figures are available, otherwise by total recorded crime. Figures are estimates to aid research, not a substitute for visiting an area.
Sources — crime: Police.uk, April 2026; amenities: OpenStreetMap, updated June 2026.
The estimated average residential care fee in Aylesford is about £1,000/week, below the UK average of £1,702.
Estimated from published weekly fees for homes in the area. Actual costs vary by care needs and room type.
- Good
- Requires improvement
updated September 2026
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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.
Residential care homes
1 in AylesfordNursing homes
2 in AylesfordDementia care homes
3 in AylesfordRespite care
3 in AylesfordHow many care homes offering respite care are there in Aylesford?
AskBart lists 3 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 3 inspected, 0 are rated Outstanding, 1 Good, 2 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 £1,000 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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