Nellsar Care Homes
Sonya Lodge Dementia Residential Care Home
Residential care home in Dartford, Kent
Operated by Nellsar
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- 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
Sonya Lodge Dementia Residential Care Home is a residential care home in Dartford, Kent, providing care for 37 residents. The home is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission, with all key questions — Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led — graded Good in the 2020 inspection report.
The home is part of a family-run care business operating residential homes across the South East, including locations in Kent and Surrey.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 12 February 2020 · Last inspected 7 January 2020
Inspectors found people at this 34-resident dementia care home were safe and well cared for, with staff who knew residents' preferences and treated them with dignity. Staff training, supervision and medicines handling were found to be in order, and residents were supported with diet, healthcare access and activities. Care plans were up to date and reviewed regularly, and the service was described as well led with transparent management.
- Staff knew residents well and supported them with patience and respect, including at mealtimes
- Medicines were stored and managed safely, with training and competency checks in place
- Care plans were current, reviewed regularly, and included end of life planning
- Quality audits and a open, transparent registered manager were noted, with staff and families involved in decisions
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.
Care provided
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected March 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 CourseAdequate
- Public ParkSparse
- Tennis CourtAmple
- Bowling GreenLimited
- Playing FieldPlentiful
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAmple
- Restaurants & CafesAmple
- Retail ShoppingAmple
- SupermarketsAdequate
- TakeawaysAmple
Local crime statistics
369 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 £1,200 Indicative fee for an en-suite room | Indicative fee for an en-suite room |
- Funding accepted
- Not stated
Kent usually pays £1,187 a week for residential care; families typically top up about £13 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 | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £1,063 |
| 2025 | £1,187 |
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Local health safety net
Sonya Lodge Dementia Residential Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Darent Valley Hospital, 2.1 miles away. The local GP practice is LOWFIELD MEDICAL CENTRE, 0.9 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Dartford
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
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Age UK Bexley
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Alzheimer's & Dementia Support Services
We provide support, wellbeing and care services to help people affected by dementia across Kent and Medway. Our services include the Dementia Coordinator Service, Dementia Cafes, Peer Support…
Age Concern Gillingham
The purpose of the charity is to promote the relief of older people in Gravesham, Medway, Faversham and Sittingbourne.
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Part of Nellsar
Sonya Lodge Dementia Residential Care Home is one of 10 homes run by Nellsar 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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