Distance from the town centre: 0.5 miCare homes in Swanley
11 homes
There are 11 care homes in and around Swanley on AskBart. 100% of those rated by the CQC are Good or Outstanding, against 79% nationally (CQC data, September 2026). Published fees average about £1,312 a week, while Kent usually pays £1,187. The largest is Emerson Grange Care Home, with 85 beds.
- care homes
- 11
- rated Good or Outstanding by CQC
- 100%
- typical residential fee
- £1,312/wkbelow the UK average of £1,716
- what Kent council pays
- £1,187/wk
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Care homes in Swanley (11)
3 in Swanley, 8 more within 5 miles · nearest first · updated October 2026
- Outstanding
- Good
- Not rated
Top-rated in Swanley
Rated Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission, its highest rating.
Distance from the town centre: 0.5 mi
Distance from the town centre: 1.2 miCQC Good
from £1590/wk
Distance from the town centre: 1.5 miFees on request
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Distance from the town centre: 2.5 miCQC Good
from £1000/wk
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Distance from the town centre: 2.6 miFees on request
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Distance from the town centre: 2.6 miFees on request
Distance from the town centre: 2.7 mi
Distance from the town centre: 2.7 miCQC Good
from £1100/wk
Distance from the town centre: 2.9 miCQC Outstanding
from £1230/wk
Distance from the town centre: 2.9 mifrom £1330/wk
Distance from the town centre: 4.5 miCQC Good
from £1652/wk
Compare every home in Swanley in one table
| Distance | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baycroft Grays Farm Road Care Home | Good | £1,330 | 75 | 3.7 mi | — | 2.9 mi |
| Birchwood Heights Care Home | — | On request | 77 | 4.5 mi | — | 0.5 mi |
| Broad Oak Manor Care Home | Good | £1,100 | 42 | 1.8 mi | — | 2.7 mi |
| Eglantine Villa Care Home | Outstanding | £1,230 | 49 | 3.5 mi | — | 2.9 mi |
| Elderwood House | — | On request | 62 | 3.2 mi | — | 1.5 mi |
| Emerson Grange Care Home | Good | £1,590 | 85 | 3.6 mi | — | 1.2 mi |
| Nesbit House Care Home | Good | £1,652 | 60 | 4.4 mi | — | 4.5 mi |
| Sonya Lodge Dementia Residential Care Home | Good · Feb 2020 | £1,200 | 37 | 2.1 mi | — | 2.7 mi |
| Stoneyway 1 | — | On request | 3 | 3.1 mi | — | 2.6 mi |
| Stoneyway 2 | — | On request | 4 | 3.1 mi | — | 2.6 mi |
| Wilmington Manor Care Home | Good | £1,000 | 50 | 2.9 mi | — | 2.5 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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Swanley in numbers
100% of Swanley’s CQC-rated care homes are rated Good or Outstanding, above the England average of 79%, with 1 rated Outstanding. Based on 7 rated homes; England figure from CQC State of Care (2024/25).
The average residential care home in Swanley costs about £1,312/week, while Kent’s published usual rate is around £1,187/week (2025). If the council funds care, expect a likely top-up of about £125/week (about £6,500/year), usually paid by a relative or friend. An estimate: councils fund care only below the means-test threshold, and fees vary by home, room and needs.
What Kent council pays care homes, and whether it will help with your fees
| Care homes listed | 11 |
|---|---|
| Rated Good or Outstanding | 7 of 7 (100%) |
| Rated Outstanding | 1 |
| Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate | 0 |
| Average published weekly fee | £1,312 |
| Kent usual weekly rate (2025) | £1,187 |
| Largest | Emerson Grange Care Home (85 beds) |
| Most recently inspected | Sonya Lodge Dementia Residential Care Home (January 2020) |
| Homes by care type | Residential 6 · Nursing 7 · Dementia 5 · Respite 6 |
| Average house price, Sevenoaks (HM Land Registry, June 2026) | £543,081 |
Outstanding1
Good6
Not yet rated4
Fees: averages of the weekly fees published by the homes listed here and across Sevenoaks. UK average: published residential fees across all homes on AskBart. Council rate: Kent's usual cost of residential care (2025). 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 September 2026. Figures are for the homes listed on this page.
House prices in Sevenoaks
The average house price in Sevenoaks is £543,081, 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
- £543,081
- Detached
- £1,017,388
- Semi-detached
- £542,756
- Terraced
- £429,801
- Flats & maisonettes
- £283,224
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 Swanley
Swanley is a South East England town with a slightly above-average older population and a solid range of local amenities. It offers a modest but established community feel, though care home fees and local choice deserve careful checking against your budget and family geography.
Safety & PeaceB
Good — quieter than 43% 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
135 crimes reported in April 2026, Police.uk.
- Violent crime46
- Anti-social behaviour29
- Other theft16
- Criminal damage & arson9
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, Apr 2026; amenities: OpenStreetMap, updated September 2026.
Community & connection in Swanley
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Charity
The Cottage Community
The Cottage Community is an independent registered charity providing a day centre and hot meals, lunch clubs, activities, transport and shopping trips for elderly and vulnerable clients, resident…
0.2 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1180662)
Charity
Age Concern Orpington & District
Age Concern Orpington is a charity to offer day care and support to the elderly and physically and mentally frail in the Orpington area.
3.5 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1148958)
Charity
Carers' Support (Bexley)
Provides respite care at home for carers, enabling a carer to take a break while the person they look after remains in their own home where their usual routines can continue. We also provide…
3.8 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1075801)
Charity
Stroke Care International
The advancement Of health and saving of lives of elderly and people with disability through training, advice and support both at home and at a designated centre. Organising basic health checks.…
5.2 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1176508)
Charity
Age UK Bexley
To promote the relief of elderly people in and around the London Borough of Bexley.
6.6 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1088399)
Charity
Age Concern Bromley
Age Concern Bromley, (trading name Age UK Bromley & Greenwich) provides a range of services, projects, emotional and practical support to older people, their relatives and carers. It also…
7.0 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1060861)
Swanley: health, services and environment
Official open data. Distances are straight-line from the town centre. Updated October 2026.
People aged 85+
+48.8%
Projected change in Sevenoaks, 2025 to 2035 (4,344 to 6,464). England: +46.2%.
People aged 65+
+16.3%
Projected change in Sevenoaks, 2025 to 2035 (27,502 to 31,976). England: +20.3%.
Pharmacies within 1 mile
4
Nearest: Asda Pharmacy (0.1 miles).
NHS dental practices within 3 miles
6
This doesn’t show whether they’re taking new NHS patients.
Air quality (NO₂)
12.1 µg/m³
Modelled background level for the town centre, 2026. England average 5.6; WHO guideline 10; legal limit 40.
Air quality (PM2.5)
7.3 µg/m³
Modelled background level, 2026. England average 5.8; WHO guideline 5; legal limit 20 (2040 target 10).
Deprivation ranking
1–10 out of 10
Where the 15 neighbourhoods around the centre rank in England, in tenths (10 = least deprived). 1 is in the least deprived tenth.
Hospices near Swanley
- Greenwich and Bexley Community Hospice · 6.5 milesCQC Good (report published December 2022). CQC page
- Ellenor Gravesend · 7.9 milesCQC page
- St Christopher's Hospice · 10.3 milesCQC page
Hospitals near Swanley
- Care homes near Queen Mary's Hospital · urgent care · 3.6 miles
- Care homes near Darent Valley Hospital · A&E · 4.4 miles
- Care homes near Princess Royal University Hospital · A&E · 5.5 miles
Sources: ONS 2022-based subnational population projections; NHS organisation data (ODS); Defra background pollution maps; English Indices of Deprivation 2025; CQC.
Is Swanley a good retirement location?
Read our guide to living in Swanley
Swanley suits those seeking a quieter South East location with reasonable everyday services and green space nearby. The over-65 population is slightly higher than the national average, suggesting an established retirement community. However, choice and cost of care homes, plus transport links to family support, will be personal deciding factors. This is a solid rather than exceptional option — weigh it carefully against your priorities.
Health & support
- Medical access: You'll need to confirm current GP surgeries and the nearest pharmacy; the nearest hospital emergency care is in the wider South East network, so transport and distance should be verified with your healthcare provider.
- Safety: Recorded crime in April 2026 was 135 offences, with violent crime, anti-social behaviour and other theft as the most common categories. This is a baseline to compare against other areas you're considering.
- Family & connection: Consider how close your family and support network are — distance to regular visits and help will shape your experience significantly.
Finances & daily life
- Cost of care: You'll need to request current care home fees from local providers; compare them against the national average and your budget. Swanley's regional position in the South East means affordability varies widely.
- Transport: Bus and local road links connect Swanley to nearby towns; verify rail access and journey times to family or key destinations before committing.
- Housing options: Swanley has care home provision, but the range and availability of homes should be checked directly with local operators and your care adviser.
Lifestyle & environment
- Green space & hobbies: Swanley offers 14 parks and 5 allotments, plus 23 restaurants and cafes and 6 pubs — a reasonable foundation for getting out and socialising. Walking and outdoor interests can be well supported.
- Community: With slightly more residents aged 65 and over than the national average, there should be social groups and community activities; check locally for memory cafés and support networks.
- Climate: South East England enjoys a mild, temperate climate with moderate rainfall — typical for the region.
Things to weigh up
- Crime levels: Violent crime and anti-social behaviour featured in the recorded crime figures; check how this compares to other areas and how your potential home addresses safety.
- Care home choice: Verify the actual number and types of care homes available locally — limited choice may mean higher fees or less flexibility.
- Transport to family: Swanley's transport links should be weighed against how far your family members live and how easily they can visit or provide support.
Questions about care homes in Swanley
How many care homes are there in Swanley?
There are 11 care homes listed in and around Swanley on AskBart. You can filter them by care type, CQC rating and facilities to find the right fit.
How much does a care home in Swanley cost?
Care homes in Swanley range from around £1,000 to around £1,652 per week, with averages of £1,312 for residential, £1,451 for dementia, £1,317 for nursing care. Fees vary by home, care type and the level of support required.
How do care home fees in Swanley compare to the national average?
The average residential care fee around Swanley is about £1,312 per week — below the UK average of £1,716. Individual fees depend on the home, room and level of care.
Which care homes in Swanley are rated Outstanding or Good by the CQC?
7 of the 11 care homes in and around Swanley are rated Good or Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission, including 1 rated Outstanding. Ratings are published by the CQC following regular inspections.
What types of care are available in Swanley?
Homes in and around Swanley offer nursing (7), residential (6), respite (6), dementia (5). Availability varies by home — use the filters above to find homes offering the specific care type you need.
Weighing up your options in Swanley?
Care needs change over time. Compare the other kinds of later-life care in Swanley:
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Paying for care? See how care is funded and check what the council may pay.
Guides for families
- How to Choose a Care Home: A Step-by-Step Guide (2026)
- Residential vs Nursing Home: What’s the Difference? (2026)
- Care Home Contracts: What to Check Before You Sign
More in our choosing a care home guides.
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