Care home
The Hollies Rest Home
Care home in Southborough, Kent
Nicholas James and Regal Care Trading Limited
The Hollies Rest Home
Care home in Southborough, Kent
Operated by Nicholas James and Regal Care Trading
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About
The Hollies Rest Home is a 31-bed care home in Southborough, Kent, providing residential care. The home is registered with the Care Quality Commission and was rated Good across all five key questions in its 2020 inspection: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 24 March 2020 · Last inspected 19 February 2020
Inspectors rated this home good overall, with the service judged safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led. Staff were described as attentive and kind, with residents supported to keep as much independence as possible and to eat meals they enjoyed. The report found the home safe, well-run and warm in its everyday atmosphere.
- Risks were assessed and managed, medicines were handled safely, and staffing levels were sufficient
- Staff were described as caring, discreet and respectful during personal care
- Residents and their representatives were involved in planning care, and relatives could visit at any time
- Management was praised, with audits in place to check quality and act on findings
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
- Fire station about 700 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
- AllotmentsAmple
- Play SpaceSparse
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkSparse
- Tennis CourtAdequate
- Bowling GreenAdequate
- Playing FieldAmple
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesSparse
- Retail ShoppingSparse
- SupermarketsSparse
- TakeawaysSparse
Local crime statistics
64 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 |
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Local health safety net
The Hollies Rest Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Tunbridge Wells Hospital at Pembury, 2.2 miles away. The local GP practice is ST ANDREWS MEDICAL CENTRE, 0.3 miles away.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Southborough
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Age UK Tunbridge Wells
Age UK Tunbridge Wells is the new name for Tunbridge Wells Age Concern, the Charity has been working in the borough of Tunbridge Wells since 1948 and currently provides a range of services and…
Tunbridge Wells and District Volunteer Bureau
Provision of a Community Car Service (CCS) for the benefit of elderly and disadvantaged individuals in the Borough of Tunbridge Wells and surrounding areas. Services include transport to and from…
Rusthall Lunch Club
Providing a lunch once a week for the elderly living in Rusthall.
Age UK Sevenoaks Tonbridge & District
Services provided for older people in and around Sevenoaks, Tonbridge and surrounding districts. These include the provision of day care and a co-ordinated lunch club scheme throughout the area,…
Southborough and High Brooms Age Concern
Currently we manage a "Trust Fund". We believe that it is no longer financially viable for a Day Centre to be run as we have in the past. Following consultation with the Charity Commission and…
Part of Nicholas James and Regal Care Trading
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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