Welltower
Elderwood House
Care home in Swanley, Kent
Operated by Scarborough Hall
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About
Elderwood House is a 62-bed care home in Swanley, near Sevenoaks, Kent, operated by Welltower. It provides residential and nursing care for older adults.
The home is registered to deliver both residential and nursing care, supporting people who need personal care and medical support as part of their later-life provision.
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). A&E departments from the NHS website.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsAmple
- Play SpaceAdequate
- Golf CourseAdequate
- Public ParkSparse
- Tennis CourtAdequate
- Bowling GreenLimited
- Playing FieldAdequate
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesLimited
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsLimited
- TakeawaysLimited
Local crime statistics
135 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
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Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | Fees on request | — |
- Funding accepted
- Not stated
Fees depend on the room and the care needed, so ask the home for a written quote. Check who pays with the funding calculator, or see what Kent council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £1,063 |
| 2025 | £1,187 |
What Kent council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
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Local health safety net
Elderwood House is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Darent Valley Hospital, 3.2 miles away. The local GP practice is SWANLEY MEDICAL PRACTICE, 1.6 miles away.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Swanley
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
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…
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.
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…
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.…
Age UK Bexley
To promote the relief of elderly people in and around the London Borough of Bexley.
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…
Part of Scarborough Hall
Elderwood House is one of 6 homes run by Scarborough Hall on AskBart. See how the group's homes are rated and where it operates.
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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