Nellsar Care Homes
Loose Valley Care Home
Nursing home in Maidstone, Kent
Operated by Nellsar Care Homes
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
Loose Valley Care Home is a 39-bed residential and nursing home in Maidstone, Kent, run by Nellsar Care Homes. It provides 24-hour nursing and residential care, and accepts respite stays. The home is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission, with Good grades across all key questions: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led.
Care provided
Facilities
Activities
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected November 2025
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
- AllotmentsSparse
- Play SpaceAdequate
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkSparse
- Tennis CourtAmple
- Bowling GreenAdequate
- Playing FieldAdequate
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesLimited
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsLimited
- TakeawaysSparse
Local crime statistics
573 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 | from £1,250 Published by the home, captured 2026 | Published by the home, captured 2026 |
| Nursing care | Fees on request | — |
| Respite (short stay) | Fees on request | — |
- Funding accepted
- Not stated
Kent usually pays £1,187 a week for residential care; families typically top up about £63 a week.
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 | This home (per week) | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | £1,063 |
| 2025 | — | £1,187 |
| 2026 | £1,250 | — |
What Kent council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
Weighing up the options? Compare a care home with care at home, or check who pays with the means-test calculator.
Local health safety net
Loose Valley Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Maidstone Hospital, 2.8 miles away. The local GP practice is GREENSAND MEDICAL GROUP, 0.8 miles away.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Maidstone
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,…
Working Against Loneliness Together (Walt)
WALT helps to combat loneliness and social isolation in the ME5 postcode area of Medway
Mccabe Day Centre Group
Provision of lunches and other social activity for older people
Age UK Kent Rivers
Age UK Medway provides a range of support and care services for older people in the Medway and Kent areas. We are committed to providing high quality services enabling older people to live safely…
Frequently asked questions
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How much does care at Loose Valley cost?
For a more accurate estimate tailored to your individual requirements, it is recommended to contact the home directly at 01622 938389.
Part of Nellsar Care Homes
Loose Valley Care Home is one of 5 homes run by Nellsar Care Homes 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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