Hazelwood Care Home
CQC Good
Nestled in the charming town of Longfield, Kent, you'll find the magnificent Hazelwood Care Home. This exceptional facility offers a diverse range of care…
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Nursing homes in Hartley
There are 3 nursing homes in and around Hartley on AskBart. 100% of those rated by the CQC are Good or Outstanding, against 79% nationally. Published fees average about £1,350 a week, while Kent usually pays £1,187. The largest is Wombwell Hall Care Home, with 120 beds.
Average residential fee in Hartley: £1,350/week — below the UK average of £1,702
Key facts: Hartley
| Nursing homes listed | 3 |
|---|---|
| Rated Good or Outstanding | 3 of 3 (100%) |
| Rated Outstanding | 1 |
| Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate | 0 |
| Average published weekly fee | £1,350 |
| 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 Hartley
Low Recorded Crime
What do these badges mean?
- Low Recorded Crime — Ranks among the safer areas of its type on recorded police crime (Police.uk).
SafetyA
Excellent — safer than 88% of similar areas (per head of population)
Based on Kent data (town-level not yet available)
Green SpacesC
Limited — parks, playing fields & outdoor space nearby
Based on Kent data (town-level not yet available)
Daily ConveniencesC
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.
How care costs compare
The estimated average residential care fee in Hartley is about £1,350/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.
Council funding & top-up in Hartley
The average residential care home in Hartley costs about £1,350/week, while Kent’s published usual rate is around £1,187/week (2025). If you qualify for council funding, expect a likely third-party top-up of about £163/week (≈ £8,476/year) to bridge the gap.
Average fee in Hartley
£1,350/wk
Kent usual rate
£1,187/wk
Likely top-up gap
£163/wk
Estimate only. Councils fund care only when the person’s assets are below the means-test threshold, and actual fees, funding and top-ups vary by home, room and assessed needs. Compares the area average against Kent’s published usual cost of residential care (2025).
Care homes in Hartley on the map
- Outstanding
- Good
Care homes (3)
1 in Hartley, 2 more within 3 miles · updated September 2026
Top-rated in Hartley
Rated Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission — the CQC’s highest rating.
Eglantine Villa Care Home
CQC Outstanding
Nestled within three acres of stunning landscape, the Eglantine Villa care home in Dartford offers a superior level of care for the elderly. Specialising in…
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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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What care costs in Hartley
Residential (avg)
£1,350/week
Dementia (avg)
£1,290/week
Nursing (avg)
£1,277/week
Wondering if that’s cheaper than staying put? Compare a care home with care at home, or see who pays.
House prices in Dartford
The average house price in Dartford is £351,594, 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
- £351,594
- Detached
- £708,191
- Semi-detached
- £429,868
- Terraced
- £345,142
- Flats & maisonettes
- £211,697
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.
Types of care in Hartley
Residential care homes
1 in HartleyNursing homes
3 in HartleyDementia care homes
2 in HartleyRespite care
3 in HartleyCommon questions
How many nursing homes are there in Hartley?
AskBart lists 3 nursing homes in and around Hartley, each with its latest CQC rating.
How are nursing homes in Hartley rated?
Of the 3 inspected, 1 is rated Outstanding, 2 Good, 0 Requires improvement and 0 Inadequate by the Care Quality Commission.
How much do nursing homes in Hartley cost?
Among the listings that publish fees, the typical fee is about £1,277 a week. Fees vary with room and care needs, so ask each home for a quote.
How do I choose between nursing homes in Hartley?
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 "Residential vs nursing home" covers what to look for.
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