The Hollies Residential Home
Care home in Gravesend, 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 Hollies Residential Home is a residential care home in Gravesend, Kent, providing care for up to 40 older people. The home is registered to deliver personal care to residents in a residential setting.
The home was rated Requires Improvement by the Care Quality Commission in 2023. It was marked as Requires Improvement for Safety and Well-led, and rated Good for Effective, Caring and Responsive.
What inspectors found
CQC: Requires improvementReport published 19 April 2023 · Last inspected 14 February 2023
Inspectors visited in February 2023 and found that people and relatives were generally positive about the home, its staff and its management, describing staff as kind, caring and friendly, and saying they felt safe. Staffing levels were judged sufficient, staff were well supported by managers, and the environment had been improved, with more work under way. Activities, meals, dignity, end-of-life care and safeguarding were all found to be in order.
- Staff were described as kind and caring, and people said they were treated with dignity and respect
- Management oversight improved, with audits in place and swift action taken when concerns were identified
- The environment was improved and kept clean, and signage to help people with dementia was in place
- Medicines were stored safely and at the correct temperature, and staff were observed following good practice
- Some risks relating to skin integrity and constipation were not always properly managed
- Medicines were not always given as prescribed, and medicated patches were not always moved to a different skin site, increasing the risk of irritation
- Some mental capacity assessments contained conflicting information and need improving
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
- AllotmentsPlentiful
- Play SpacePlentiful
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkAmple
- Tennis CourtPlentiful
- Bowling GreenAmple
- Playing FieldPlentiful
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsPlentiful
- Restaurants & CafesPlentiful
- Retail ShoppingAmple
- SupermarketsPlentiful
- TakeawaysPlentiful
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
The Hollies Residential Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Darent Valley Hospital, 4.5 miles away. The local GP practice is PELHAM MEDICAL PRACTICE, 0.2 miles away, rated ‘Good’ 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…
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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