Acacia House - Tenterden
CQC Good
Acacia House – Tenterden is a care home with 47 registered beds in Tenterden, Kent.
Nursing
Nursing homes in Tenterden
There are 2 nursing homes in and around Tenterden on AskBart. Published fees average about £1,750 a week, while Kent usually pays £1,187. The largest is Halden Heights Care Home, with 95 beds. The most recent inspection was at Acacia House - Tenterden in November 2020.
Average residential fee in Tenterden: £1,750/week — in line with the UK average of £1,702
Key facts: Tenterden
| Nursing homes listed | 2 |
|---|---|
| Rated Good or Outstanding | 2 of 2 (100%) |
| Rated Outstanding | 0 |
| Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate | 0 |
| Average published weekly fee | £1,750 |
| Kent usual weekly rate (2025) | £1,187 |
| Largest | Halden Heights Care Home (95 beds) |
| Most recently inspected | Acacia House - Tenterden (November 2020) |
Data: CQC register, updated September 2026. Figures are for the homes listed on this page.
Living in Tenterden
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 Tenterden is about £1,750/week, above 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 Tenterden
The average residential care home in Tenterden costs about £1,750/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 £563/week (≈ £29,276/year) to bridge the gap.
Average fee in Tenterden
£1,750/wk
Kent usual rate
£1,187/wk
Likely top-up gap
£563/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 Tenterden on the map
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Care homes (2)
updated September 2026
Halden Heights Care Home
CQC Good
Nestled in the tranquil village of High Halden, near Ashford, in the picturesque county of Kent, you'll find the Halden Heights Care Community. This…
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What care costs in Tenterden
Residential (avg)
£1,750/week
Dementia (avg)
£1,750/week
Nursing (avg)
£1,750/week
Wondering if that’s cheaper than staying put? Compare a care home with care at home, or see who pays.
House prices in Ashford
The average house price in Ashford is £344,332, 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
- £344,332
- Detached
- £555,528
- Semi-detached
- £344,990
- Terraced
- £282,684
- Flats & maisonettes
- £163,241
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 Tenterden
Residential care homes
1 in TenterdenNursing homes
2 in TenterdenDementia care homes
1 in TenterdenRespite care
1 in TenterdenCommon questions
How many nursing homes are there in Tenterden?
AskBart lists 2 nursing homes in and around Tenterden, each with its latest CQC rating.
How are nursing homes in Tenterden 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 nursing homes in Tenterden cost?
Among the listings that publish fees, the typical fee is about £1,750 a week. Fees vary with room and care needs, so ask each home for a quote.
How do I choose between nursing homes in Tenterden?
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.
Weighing up your options in Tenterden?
Care needs change over time. Compare the other kinds of later-life care in Tenterden:
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Paying for care? See how care is funded and check what the council may pay.
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