Kentwood House
Care home in Dartford, Kent
What do these badges mean?
- Green Surroundings — Excellent access to parks, playing fields and other green space nearby (OpenStreetMap).
- Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, post offices, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
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About
Kentwood House is a 32-bed care home in Dartford, Kent, providing residential care. The home was rated Requires Improvement by the Care Quality Commission in 2023, with Safe and Caring rated Good, and Effective and Well-led rated Requires Improvement. Responsive care was rated Good.
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What inspectors found
CQC: Requires improvementReport published 18 May 2023 · Last inspected 7 March 2023
Inspectors found that staff knew people's needs and respected how people wished to be supported, and that people's choices were central to their care. Interactions were described as kind, caring and friendly, and the report notes a positive culture and clear access to the provider. Improvements had been made since the last inspection in how risks and people's choices were recorded, although the report says some records still need work.
- Staff demonstrated knowledge of people's needs and respected their wishes about how they are supported.
- People described staff as kind, attentive and friendly, and inspectors observed caring, respectful interactions.
- Staff used appropriate protective equipment, and the home was clean, which helped reduce the risk of infection.
- Medicines were managed safely, with completed administration records and correct, securely stored stock.
- Mental capacity assessments need more detail.
- More detailed guidance is needed on specific health needs, including diabetes and anxiety and depression, so staff have the information to support people as effectively as possible.
- A continuing breach of regulation relating to records was identified, and the provider has been asked to take action.
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Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected July 2026
What's nearby
- Near a main road
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). A&E departments from the NHS website. Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsAmple
- Play SpaceSparse
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkSparse
- Tennis CourtAdequate
- Bowling GreenLimited
- Playing FieldAmple
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsLimited
- Restaurants & CafesSparse
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsLimited
- TakeawaysSparse
Local crime statistics
369 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | Fees on request | — |
- Funding accepted
- Not stated
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Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £1,063 |
| 2025 | £1,187 |
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Local health safety net
Kentwood House is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Darent Valley Hospital, 1.2 miles away. The local GP practice is DR CJ SHIMMINS & PARTNERS, 1.3 miles away.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
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