West Hill 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
West Hill Care Home is a 77-bed care home in Dartford, Kent, providing personal care. Meals are prepared in the home's own kitchens with fresh ingredients and can be adapted to each resident's needs. The building is designed to give residents privacy while still encouraging contact with others. Facilities include a cinema, a hairdressing salon, a nail bar and a reception area with a café. Residents are supported to keep their everyday routines and independence, with staff on hand when help is needed. Families can view a virtual and video tour of the facilities online.
The Care Quality Commission rated the home Inadequate overall in its 2026 report. Its key questions were graded Good for Effective and Responsive, and Inadequate for Safe, Caring and Well-led.
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. Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsPlentiful
- Play SpacePlentiful
- Golf CourseAdequate
- Public ParkAdequate
- Tennis CourtAmple
- Bowling GreenAdequate
- Playing FieldAmple
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAmple
- Restaurants & CafesAmple
- Retail ShoppingAmple
- SupermarketsAdequate
- TakeawaysPlentiful
Local crime statistics
369 recorded crimes in the local area (April 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
West Hill 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 THE WELLCOME PRACTICE, 0.1 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
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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