Squadron Manor
Care home in Gravesend, Kent
Operated by Simply Care Group UK
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
Squadron Manor is a care home in Gravesend, in the Gravesham district of Kent, with 75 registered beds. According to the home's website, it is operated by Simply UK, a development company that handles the acquisition, financing, construction and management of its own projects. The company describes its care homes as energy-efficient and carbon-zero, with a focus on residents' comfort, wellbeing and dignity.
The buildings are constructed using Light Gauge Steel Framing, a method that uses less timber and produces less waste than conventional building. The company says this approach also improves structural performance and energy efficiency. The website states that the company has developed care homes in several parts of the UK.
What's nearby
- Near a main road
- Ambulance station about 150 m away
- Fire station about 100 m away
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
- AllotmentsPlentiful
- Play SpacePlentiful
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkAdequate
- Tennis CourtPlentiful
- Bowling GreenAmple
- Playing FieldPlentiful
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAmple
- Restaurants & CafesAmple
- Retail ShoppingSparse
- SupermarketsAmple
- TakeawaysAmple
Local crime statistics
364 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
Squadron Manor is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Darent Valley Hospital, 4.1 miles away. The local GP practice is THE SHRUBBERY SURGERY, 0.5 miles away, rated ‘Requires improvement’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Gravesend
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Age Concern Gillingham
The purpose of the charity is to promote the relief of older people in Gravesham, Medway, Faversham and Sittingbourne.
Carers Choice Dgs
Carers Choice provides support to those who chose to care for others.
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…
Medway University of the Third Age
The advancement of education and, in particular, the education of older people and those who are retired from full time work by all means, including associated activities conducive to learning and…
Dementia Concern
The charity provides weekend day care, care and respite in the home, support, advice and information, assessment and client representation for carers and people with dementia. It also provides…
Part of Simply Care Group UK
Squadron Manor is one of 9 homes run by Simply Care Group UK 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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