Wombwell Hall Care Home
CQC Good
Nestled in the picturesque market town of Northfleet, you'll find the serene haven of Wombwell Hall, a 120-bed care home enveloped by a peaceful, tree-lined…
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Care homes offering respite care in Gravesend
There are 2 care homes offering respite care in and around Gravesend on AskBart. Published fees average about £950 a week, while Kent usually pays £1,187. The largest is Wombwell Hall Care Home, with 120 beds.
Average residential fee in Gravesend: £950/week — below the UK average of £1,702
Key facts: Gravesend
| Care homes offering respite care listed | 2 |
|---|---|
| Rated Good or Outstanding | 2 of 2 (100%) |
| Rated Outstanding | 0 |
| Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate | 0 |
| Average published weekly fee | £950 |
| Kent usual weekly rate (2025) | £1,187 |
| Largest | Wombwell Hall Care Home (120 beds) |
Data: CQC register. Figures are for the homes listed on this page.
Living in Gravesend
Well ServedLow Recorded Crime
What do these badges mean?
- Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
- Low Recorded Crime — Ranks among the safer areas of its type on recorded police crime (Police.uk).
SafetyA
Excellent — safer than 63% of similar areas
Based on Gravesham data (town-level not yet available)
Green SpacesB
Good — parks, playing fields & outdoor space nearby
Daily ConveniencesA
Excellent — shops, supermarkets & places to eat nearby
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.
How care costs compare
The estimated average residential care fee in Gravesend is about £950/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.
Care homes in Gravesend on the map
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Care homes (2)
updated September 2026
Grays Court Care Home
CQC Good
Nestled in the heart of the charming town of Grays in Essex, Grays Court is a warm and inviting care home that offers top-notch residential and dementia care…
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What care costs in Gravesend
Residential (avg)
£950/week
Dementia (avg)
£950/week
Nursing (avg)
£1,100/week
Wondering if that’s cheaper than staying put? Compare a care home with care at home, or see who pays.
Types of care in Gravesend
Residential care homes
1 in GravesendNursing homes
2 in GravesendDementia care homes
1 in GravesendRespite care
2 in GravesendCommon questions
How many care homes offering respite care are there in Gravesend?
AskBart lists 2 care homes offering respite care in and around Gravesend, each with its latest CQC rating.
How are care homes offering respite care in Gravesend rated?
Of the 2 inspected, 0 are rated Outstanding, 2 Good, 0 Requires improvement and 0 Inadequate by the Care Quality Commission.
How much do care homes offering respite care in Gravesend cost?
Published fees range from £950 to £1,250 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 Gravesend?
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 Gravesend?
Care needs change over time. Compare the other kinds of later-life care in Gravesend:
Near Gravesend
- Care homes offering respite care in Northfleet (3)
- Care homes offering respite care in Southfleet (4)
- Care homes offering respite care in Hartley (4)
- Care homes offering respite care in Longfield (3)
- Care homes offering respite care in Dartford (6)
- Care homes offering respite care in Swanley (6)
Paying for care? See how care is funded and check what the council may pay.
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