Bramblings Residential Home is a 42-bed residential care home in Hartley, Kent, providing care for older people aged 65 and over.
Residential
Residential care homes in Hartley
There are 5 residential care homes in and around Hartley on AskBart. 80% of those rated by the CQC are Good or Outstanding, against 79% nationally (CQC data, May 2023). Published fees average about £1,200 a week, while Kent usually pays £1,187. The largest is Hazelwood Care Home, with 50 beds.
Average residential fee in Hartley: £1,200/week — below the UK average of £1,702
Key facts: Hartley
| Residential care homes listed | 5 |
|---|---|
| Rated Good or Outstanding | 4 of 5 (80%) |
| Rated Outstanding | 0 |
| Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate | 1 |
| Average published weekly fee | £1,200 |
| Kent usual weekly rate (2025) | £1,187 |
| Largest | Hazelwood Care Home (50 beds) |
Data: CQC register, updated May 2023. 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 £1,200/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.
The care market in Hartley
80% of Hartley’s CQC-rated care homes are rated Good or Outstanding — in line with the national average of 79%.
Good or above in Hartley
80%
National average
79%
CQC-rated homes
4 of 5
Of the homes in and around Hartley, 1 offer nursing care, 4 offer dementia care and 5 offer residential care.
Based on 5 CQC-rated homes in and around Hartley. National baseline: CQC State of Care (2024/25).
Council funding & top-up in Hartley
The average residential care home in Hartley costs about £1,200/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 £13/week (≈ £676/year) to bridge the gap.
Average fee in Hartley
£1,200/wk
Kent usual rate
£1,187/wk
Likely top-up gap
£13/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
- Good
- Requires improvement
Care homes (5)
1 in Hartley, 4 more within 3 miles · updated September 2026
The Old Downs Care Home
CQC Good
Nestled in the charming village of Hartley, Kent, The Old Downs is a distinguished Nellsar care home with a rich history that traces back to 1887. This…
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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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Dale Mount
CQC Good
Dale Mount is a 13-bed residential care home in Southfleet, Kent, providing care for older people and those living with dementia.
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The Chestnuts Care Home
CQC Good
The Chestnuts Care Home is a 30-bed residential care home in Gravesend, Kent, providing care for older people and those living with dementia.
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What care costs in Hartley
Residential (avg)
£1,200/week
Dementia (avg)
£1,200/week
Nursing (avg)
£1,350/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
5 in HartleyNursing homes
1 in HartleyDementia care homes
4 in HartleyRespite care
2 in HartleyCommon questions
How many residential care homes are there in Hartley?
AskBart lists 5 residential care homes in and around Hartley, each with its latest CQC rating.
How are residential care homes in Hartley rated?
Of the 5 inspected, 0 are rated Outstanding, 4 Good, 1 Requires improvement and 0 Inadequate by the Care Quality Commission.
How much do residential care homes in Hartley cost?
Among the listings that publish fees, the typical fee is about £1,200 a week. Fees vary with room and care needs, so ask each home for a quote.
How do I choose between residential care 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 "How to choose a care home" covers what to look for.
Near Hartley
- Residential care homes in Longfield (5)
- Residential care homes in Southfleet (6)
- Residential care homes in Northfleet (3)
- Residential care homes in Dartford (7)
- Residential care homes in Swanley (6)
- Residential care homes in Rochester (3)
Paying for care? See how care is funded and check what the council may pay.
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