Withens Nursing Home
Nursing home in Gravesend, Kent
Operated by RCH Care Homes
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
Withens Nursing Home is a 33-bed nursing home in Gravesend, Kent. The home is registered to provide nursing care and is rated Good overall by the Care Quality Commission, with all five key questions — Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led — also rated Good in the 2021 inspection report.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 20 October 2021 · Last inspected 6 September 2021
Inspectors found that residents felt safe and enjoyed living at this 24-person care home, with safeguarding training up to date, environmental risks managed and medicines handled in line with national guidance. Quality monitoring was in place, and interim management plus regional support were arranged after the registered manager left around the time of the visit. Staff reportedly had confidence in the management team, and people were supported to make choices in the least restrictive way possible.
- Residents and relatives said people felt safe and liked living there
- Safeguarding training was up to date and staff were trained in it
- Medicines were managed safely in line with national guidance
- Improvements since the last inspection meant the provider was no longer in breach of regulations
- The registered manager left around the time of the inspection, so the service relied on interim management arrangements
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
Specialist care
Facilities
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected July 2026
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
- AllotmentsSparse
- Play SpaceLimited
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkLimited
- Tennis CourtLimited
- Bowling GreenLimited
- Playing FieldSparse
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesLimited
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsSparse
- TakeawaysLimited
Local crime statistics
364 recorded crimes in the local area (July 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
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Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 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
Withens Nursing Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Darent Valley Hospital, 2.9 miles away. The local GP practice is JUBILEE MEDICAL CENTRE, 1.4 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…
Part of RCH Care Homes
Withens Nursing Home is one of 11 homes run by RCH Care Homes on AskBart. See how the group's homes are rated and where it operates.
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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