Eleanor Healthcare Group
Lavenders
Care home in West Malling, Kent
Operated by Eleanor Healthcare Group
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- Peaceful Neighbourhood — Among the lowest for recorded anti-social behaviour and public disorder of comparable areas (police-recorded crime).
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About
Lavenders Residential Home is located in West Malling, Kent, operated by Eleanor Healthcare Group. The home provides residential care across 59 registered beds arranged in three separate wings, each with its own dining and lounge facilities. The home was established in 1983 as a purpose-built facility. Lavenders is rated Good overall by the Care Quality Commission, with Good ratings for Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led care; the Safe domain is rated Requires Improvement.
The home supports residents requiring residential care in a town setting with access to local amenities and green spaces including Manor Park Country Park and proximity to other Kent attractions.
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
- AllotmentsSparse
- Play SpaceAdequate
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkAmple
- Tennis CourtAdequate
- Bowling GreenLimited
- Playing FieldSparse
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAdequate
- Restaurants & CafesSparse
- Retail ShoppingAdequate
- SupermarketsSparse
- TakeawaysSparse
Local crime statistics
55 recorded crimes in the local area (July 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
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
Lavenders is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Maidstone Hospital, 3.3 miles away. The local GP practice is WEST MALLING GROUP PRACTICE, 1.3 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in West Malling
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Age UK Maidstone, Sevenoaks and Tonbridge
We operate a range of services supporting older within the Borough including Day care facilities, Independent Living Service, Foot care, Bathing, Befriending, Exercise and Socialise sessions,…
Part of Eleanor Healthcare Group
Lavenders is one of 31 homes run by Eleanor Healthcare Group 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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