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Care homes in Southborough

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There are 19 care homes in and around Southborough on AskBart. 83% of those rated by the CQC are Good or Outstanding, against 79% nationally (CQC data, October 2026). Published fees average about £1,568 a week, while Kent usually pays £1,187. The largest is Barnes Lodge, with 101 beds. The most recent inspection was at Cornford House in July 2022.

care homes
19
rated Good or Outstanding by CQC
83%
typical residential fee
£1,568/wkbelow the UK average of £1,716
what Kent council pays
£1,187/wk

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Tunbridge Wells Care Centre

Care homes in Southborough (19)

★ With family reviews

1 in Southborough, 18 more within 3 miles · nearest first · updated October 2026

  • Good
  • Requires improvement
  • Not rated

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Distance
Barnes LodgeRequires improvement · May 2023On request1012.6 mi—2.0 mi
Beulah Lodge Care HomeGood · Nov 2019On request211.7 mi—1.8 mi
Birchwood House Rest HomeGood · Sept 2018On request383.4 mi—1.4 mi
Birkin Lodge Care HomeRequires improvement · Mar 2016£1,200352.0 mi—2.3 mi
Cornford HouseRequires improvement · Oct 2022On request740.5 mi—2.6 mi
Firtree House Nursing Home—On request501.6 mi—1.7 mi
Fountains Lodge Care HomeGood£1,125742.6 mi—0.4 mi
Garland HouseGood · Jul 2026On request202.2 mi—0.1 mi
HalliwellGood · Oct 2019On request641.7 mi—2.2 mi
Hallmark Chamberlain Court Luxury Care HomeGood · Aug 2018£1,800742.6 mi—2.0 mi
Little Court Care HomeGood · May 2019On request353.9 mi—2.0 mi
Milward HouseGood · Feb 2018On request282.4 mi—2.4 mi
Mount Ephraim House Care HomeGood£1,700382.7 mi—2.1 mi
Rusthall Lodge Care HomeGood · Jan 2020On request693.7 mi—2.3 mi
Seven Springs - Care Home Physical DisabilitiesGood · Oct 2020On request300.7 mi—2.1 mi
The Hollies Rest HomeGood · Mar 2020On request312.2 mi—0.1 mi
Tonbridge House Care HomeGood£1,570633.3 mi—2.0 mi
Tunbridge Wells Care CentreGood · Aug 2019On request701.7 mi—1.4 mi
Warwick Park Care HomeGood · Mar 2020On request322.6 mi—2.7 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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Southborough in numbers

83% of Southborough’s CQC-rated care homes are rated Good or Outstanding, above the England average of 79%. Based on 18 rated homes; England figure from CQC State of Care (2024/25).

The average residential care home in Southborough costs about £1,568/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 £381/week (about £19,812/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 listed19
Rated Good or Outstanding15 of 18 (83%)
Rated Outstanding0
Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate3
Average published weekly fee£1,568
Kent usual weekly rate (2025)£1,187
LargestBarnes Lodge (101 beds)
Most recently inspectedCornford House (July 2022)
Homes by care typeResidential 5 · Nursing 5 · Dementia 5 · Respite 4
Average house price, Tunbridge Wells (HM Land Registry, June 2026)£445,133
Good15
Requires improvement3
Not yet rated1
Average weekly fees
  • Residential, Southborough£1,568/wk
  • Nursing, Southborough£1,424/wk
  • Dementia, Southborough£1,549/wk
  • Kent average£1,379/wk
  • UK average£1,716/wk
  • Kent usual rate£1,187/wk

Fees: averages of the weekly fees published by the homes listed here and across Kent. 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 October 2026. Figures are for the homes listed on this page.

House prices in Tunbridge Wells

The average house price in Tunbridge Wells is £445,133, 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
£445,133
Detached
£848,254
Semi-detached
£491,869
Terraced
£397,315
Flats & maisonettes
£253,309

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 Southborough

Southborough is a South East England town with a slightly higher-than-average share of residents aged 65+, suggesting an established later-life community. Crime is very low, and the area offers a settled, accessible base for retirement living — though you'll want to check local care-home availability and proximity to family support.

Safety & PeaceB

Good — quieter than 41% 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

64 crimes reported in July 2026, Police.uk.

  • Violent crime25
  • Anti-social behaviour21
  • Other crime5
  • Other theft4
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, Jul 2026; amenities: OpenStreetMap, updated October 2026.

Community & connection in Southborough

Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.

Charity

Age UK Tunbridge Wells

Age UK Tunbridge Wells is the new name for Tunbridge Wells Age Concern, the Charity has been working in the borough of Tunbridge Wells since 1948 and currently provides a range of services and…

1.7 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1147675)
Charity

Tunbridge Wells and District Volunteer Bureau

Provision of a Community Car Service (CCS) for the benefit of elderly and disadvantaged individuals in the Borough of Tunbridge Wells and surrounding areas. Services include transport to and from…

1.7 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1011653)
Charity

Rusthall Lunch Club

Providing a lunch once a week for the elderly living in Rusthall.

2.2 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1087276)
Charity

Age UK Sevenoaks Tonbridge & District

Services provided for older people in and around Sevenoaks, Tonbridge and surrounding districts. These include the provision of day care and a co-ordinated lunch club scheme throughout the area,…

2.4 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1088213)
Charity

Southborough and High Brooms Age Concern

Currently we manage a "Trust Fund". We believe that it is no longer financially viable for a Day Centre to be run as we have in the past. Following consultation with the Charity Commission and…

3.1 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (275874)

Southborough: health, services and environment

Official open data. Distances are straight-line from the town centre. Updated October 2026.

People aged 85+
+54.8%
Projected change in Tunbridge Wells, 2025 to 2035 (3,897 to 6,032). England: +46.2%.
People aged 65+
+21.4%
Projected change in Tunbridge Wells, 2025 to 2035 (24,364 to 29,567). England: +20.3%.
Pharmacies within 1 mile
1
Nearest: Day Lewis Pharmacy (0.3 miles).
NHS dental practices within 3 miles
26
This doesn’t show whether they’re taking new NHS patients.
Air quality (NO₂)
7.7 µg/m³
Modelled background level for the town centre, 2026. England average 5.6; WHO guideline 10; legal limit 40.
Air quality (PM2.5)
6.2 µg/m³
Modelled background level, 2026. England average 5.8; WHO guideline 5; legal limit 20 (2040 target 10).
Deprivation ranking
2–10 out of 10
Where the 18 neighbourhoods around the centre rank in England, in tenths (10 = least deprived). 3 are in the least deprived tenth.

Hospices near Southborough

  • Hospice in the Weald · 3 milesCQC page
  • The Cottage Hospice · 11 milesCQC Outstanding (report published September 2021). CQC page
  • The Heart of Kent Hospice · 13.2 milesCQC Outstanding (report published April 2017). CQC page

Hospitals near Southborough

Sources: ONS 2022-based subnational population projections; NHS organisation data (ODS); Defra background pollution maps; English Indices of Deprivation 2025; CQC.

Is Southborough a good retirement location?

Read our guide to living in Southborough

Southborough suits people seeking a quieter South East location with a welcoming older demographic and reassuring safety record. At 20.5% of residents aged 65+, it's above the national average, indicating good local provision and social networks for later life. The main question is whether the available care homes and their fees match your needs and budget, and how close you are to family — these are personal rather than place-based factors, but worth weighing carefully.

Health & support

  • Medical access: You'll want to confirm the number and location of local GP surgeries and the nearest pharmacy; check distance to the nearest hospital for emergency care.
  • Safety: Recorded crime is very low, with only 4 offences recorded in the latest period, making this a secure place to live.
  • Family & connection: Consider how close your family members are to Southborough; regular contact and support networks are important in retirement.

Finances & daily life

  • Cost of care: Care-home fees in this region vary; compare local weekly rates against the national average to understand your costs.
  • Transport: The South East generally benefits from good road and rail links to nearby cities; check bus routes and train stations near your chosen home.
  • Housing options: As a town with an established older population, Southborough will have a range of care homes; visit several to compare size, facilities and what suits your needs.

Lifestyle & environment

  • Green space & hobbies: Explore local parks, walking routes and community groups in the area; many South East towns have active social clubs and hobby groups.
  • Community: Ask care homes about memory cafés, social events and networks for residents — these help build a sense of belonging.
  • Climate: As South East England, expect a generally mild, temperate climate with moderate rainfall throughout the year.

Things to weigh up

  • Local provision fit: Check that the available care homes match your preferred care level and budget; choice and availability may vary, so early viewing is wise.
  • Family proximity: Southborough's appeal will depend heavily on how accessible it is to your support network; distance to loved ones is a real factor in later-life wellbeing.

Questions about care homes in Southborough

How many care homes are there in Southborough?

There are 19 care homes listed in and around Southborough 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 Southborough cost?

Care homes in Southborough range from around £1,125 to around £1,800 per week, with averages of £1,568 for residential, £1,549 for dementia, £1,424 for nursing care. Fees vary by home, care type and the level of support required.

How do care home fees in Southborough compare to the national average?

The average residential care fee around Southborough is about £1,568 per week — below the UK average of £1,716. Individual fees depend on the home, room and level of care.

Which care homes in Southborough are rated Outstanding or Good by the CQC?

15 of the 19 care homes in and around Southborough are rated Good or Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission. Ratings are published by the CQC following regular inspections.

What types of care are available in Southborough?

Homes in and around Southborough offer dementia (5), nursing (5), residential (5), respite (4). Availability varies by home — use the filters above to find homes offering the specific care type you need.

Weighing up your options in Southborough?

Care needs change over time. Compare the other kinds of later-life care in Southborough:

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Near Southborough

Paying for care? See how care is funded and check what the council may pay.

Guides for families

More in our choosing a care home guides.