The Bridge Care Home
Care home in Dartford, Kent
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
The Bridge Care Home is a 71-bed home in Dartford, Kent, providing residential, respite and dementia care. It sits off the M25 and serves families and friends travelling from Bexley, Sidcup, Gravesend, Greater London, Essex and wider Kent. The Care Quality Commission rated the home Good overall in its 2026 report, and graded it Good for the Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led questions.
Facilities include a landscaped courtyard garden, a bar bistro, a private dining room and a theatre room that shows films weekly. Activities range from arts and crafts and sensory sessions to chair exercises, outdoor walks and group outings. Meals are prepared to suit individual preferences and dietary needs. The home describes its care as an all-inclusive package covering accommodation, meals, personal care and activities.
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.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsAdequate
- Play SpaceAmple
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkAdequate
- Tennis CourtLimited
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldSparse
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAdequate
- Restaurants & CafesAdequate
- Retail ShoppingAmple
- SupermarketsSparse
- 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 | 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
The Bridge Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Darent Valley Hospital, 2.2 miles away. The local GP practice is TEMPLE HILL SURGERY, 0.5 miles away.
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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Stroke Care International
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The Cottage Community
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Age UK Bexley
To promote the relief of elderly people in and around the London Borough of Bexley.
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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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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