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About
Rockdale House is a residential and nursing care home in Sevenoaks, Kent, with 50 registered beds. It forms part of Rockdale Village, an independent not-for-profit retirement community that also includes independent apartments. The home is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission across all five key questions: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led (report published 2023).
The home supports older people who require residential or nursing care. It sits within a larger village setting near Sevenoaks town centre, alongside independent living options for those who do not yet need care support.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 21 August 2023 · Last inspected 17 May 2023
Inspectors found that people felt safe and that staff were kind, friendly and respectful, with relatives also speaking positively about the care. The home's environment had improved, and the atmosphere was described as calm, relaxed and pleasant. Staff received ongoing training and support, and the registered manager was described as engaging with people, relatives and staff.
- People were protected from potential abuse, and medicines were managed safely with appropriate clinical oversight.
- Most risks were well managed, with detailed assessments available for staff to follow.
- Staffing levels were reviewed regularly, and staff were recruited safely.
- People were supported to make choices and stay in control of their lives, with the least restrictive approach used where possible.
- Risk management for continence care and skin integrity was not found to be as strong as other areas, and this was the reason for the focused inspection.
- Checks and audits identified areas for improvement, which the registered manager was already acting on.
Written by AI from the report text and checked against it. Not an official CQC statement. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Read the full report on CQC.
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. Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsSparse
- Play SpaceSparse
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkSparse
- Tennis CourtPlentiful
- Bowling GreenAdequate
- Playing FieldAdequate
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesAmple
- Retail ShoppingAdequate
- SupermarketsSparse
- TakeawaysSparse
Local crime statistics
69 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
Rockdale House is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Princess Royal University Hospital, 8.8 miles away. The local GP practice is SOUTH PARK MEDICAL PRACTICE, 0.1 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Sevenoaks
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Age UK Sevenoaks Tonbridge & District
Services provided for older people in and around Sevenoaks, Tonbridge and surrounding districts. These include the provision of day care and a co-ordinated lunch club scheme throughout the area,…
Biggin Hill Community Care Association
Day Centre for elderly frailAssisted shopping scheme for elderlyLunch club for retired peopleAssisted transportActivities for older people
Part of Rockdale Housing Association
Rockdale House is one of 2 homes run by Rockdale Housing Association 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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