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Sutton Valence Care Home
Nursing home in Maidstone, Kent
Operated by Barchester Healthcare
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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
Sutton Valence Care Home sits in the Kent countryside, about five miles from Maidstone town centre, surrounded by parks and greenery. The building is bright and spacious. The home provides nursing care, residential care and respite care for shorter stays, and all of its bedrooms are suitable for both residential and nursing needs. It has 60 registered beds.
On arrival, staff meet each person to learn about their life story, goals and health needs. A personal care plan is then drawn up together with the resident, their relatives and the care team, and if needs change, the resident does not have to move rooms. GPs and other healthcare professionals visit regularly and are available when needed. Mealtimes are treated as a social occasion, with an emphasis on good nutrition and fresh, seasonal food. The Care Quality Commission rated the home Good overall in its 2022 report, with Good ratings across all five key questions.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 22 July 2022 · Last inspected 22 June 2022
Inspectors rated this large three-wing home good overall, with people describing it as feeling like home and staff as caring and supportive. Staff were trained, safely recruited and able to spot and report abuse, and care plans were reviewed as needs changed. Consent, mental capacity and least-restrictive practice were handled appropriately, and the kitchen was praised for meeting specialist diets.
- Staff are described as supportive, caring and respectful, and people and relatives spoke well of them
- Food and drink are praised, and the kitchen team can cater for specialist dietary needs
- The building is large and spacious, allowing people to move around freely
- Accidents and incidents are investigated, with lessons shared among staff, and the manager carries out regular checks and audits
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
Facilities
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.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsSparse
- Play SpaceSparse
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkLimited
- Tennis CourtAdequate
- Bowling GreenLimited
- Playing FieldSparse
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesLimited
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsLimited
- TakeawaysLimited
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 | Fees on request | — |
| Nursing care | Fees on request | — |
| Respite (short stay) | 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 |
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Local health safety net
Sutton Valence Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Maidstone Hospital, 6 miles away. The local GP practice is SUTTON VALENCE GROUP PRACTICE, 0.6 miles away, rated ‘Outstanding’ by the CQC.
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…
Part of Barchester Healthcare
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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