Care Homes for Older People in and around Gravesend

Q: Older Person Care Home costs in and around Gravesend

The average costs for older person care homes in and around Gravesend can vary depending on the type of care required. Please refer to the detailed breakdown for more information.

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Browse 30 Gravesend Older Person Care Homes

Avg. Review Score 9.4
Total 1,475 Reviews
Avg. Starting Price £1,373 per week

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Carolyne House

Waterson Road, Chadwell St Mary, Grays RM16 4LD

2.7 miles from centre of Gravesend

9.9180 Reviews

12 1

"Always met with a smile and lovely greeting from all the staff. Always ask if I need a tea or coffee...."Read all 180 reviews

from £1,300 / weekSize 53 rooms

Group/Owner Runwood Homes Ltd

Carolyne House is one of a number of care facilities in the area owned by care provider Runwood Homes, respected for an innovative approach to healthcare for the elderly and people with disabilities. The... Read more

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Hazelwood Care Home

Brickfield Farm, Main Road, Longfield DA3 7PW

4.1 miles from centre of Gravesend

9.9119 Reviews

"My mum moved into Hazelwood in December 2024 following the progression of her dementia. She was a resident until August 2026 when she sadly..."Read all 119 reviews

from £1,700 / weekSize 50 rooms

Hazelwood Care Home, located in Longfield in the lovely north Kent countryside, is a purpose-built care home, dedicated to assisting residents in making the most of every day. Having opened in 2000 and... Read more

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Springwood Corner Care Home

53 Ascot Road, Gravesend DA12 5AL

1.1 miles from centre of Gravesend

9.919 Reviews

16 1

"Springwood staff have been very accommodating to my father who has been unable to stay in his home due to emergency building works. They..."Read all 19 reviews

from £1,500 / weekSize 62 rooms

Group/Owner Avery Healthcare Group

Springwood Corner Care Home offers high-quality residential, respite, and dementia care in Gravesend, Kent. Opened in June 2025, the home provides a warm and welcoming environment where residents receive... Read more

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Bluebell Nursing & Residential Home

Stanley Road, Grays RM17 6QZ

3.2 miles from centre of Gravesend

9.959 Reviews

71 1

"My mum is a resident in Bluebell Home, she has increasingly worsening dementia and as a result is often hard to manage due to her changing..."Read all 59 reviews

from £1,350 / weekSize 82 rooms

Group/Owner DMP Healthcare

Bluebell Court is a thoughtfully designed, purpose-built care home in Grays, offering a comfortable and versatile lifestyle for up to 82 residents. Conveniently located near local shops, public transport,... Read more

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Rosewood Care Home

Cobham Terrace, Bean Road, Greenhithe DA9 9JB

3.9 miles from centre of Gravesend

9.856 Reviews

"From the minute our family walked into Rosewood care home instantly we were reassured that our family member would be looked after. Every..."Read all 56 reviews

from £1,250 / weekSize 40 rooms

Group/Owner Charing Healthcare Ltd

Rosewood Care Home in Dartford and can provide care for 40 dementia residents. Decorated to a high standard, the home and offers a homely feel, providing comfort and security. A large dining room... Read more

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The Old Downs Care Centre

Castle Hill, Hartley, Longfield DA3 7BH

4.9 miles from centre of Gravesend

9.861 Reviews

57 3

"For seven years, my Dad has been in The Old Downs. Our family feel he would not have had the care anywhere else that he has had here. The..."Read all 61 reviews

from £1,500 / weekSize 41 rooms

Group/Owner Nellsar Care Homes

Situated in the pretty village of Hartley, near Dartford, The Old Downs is a residential dementia and nursing home caring for up to 41 residents. Nestled in beautiful surroundings, the character home... Read more

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Mayflower Care Home

Hartshill Road, Northfleet, Gravesend DA11 7DX

1.1 miles from centre of Gravesend

9.871 Reviews

"From the moment I contacted Mayflower after another home told my Dad to leave I have nothing but praise for all the staff. I cannot fault..."Read all 71 reviews

from £2,200 / weekSize 76 rooms

Mayflower Care Home is a modern, purpose-built specialist dementia care home in a residential area of Northfleet, near Gravesend. Each resident is living with some form of dementia including more complex... Read more

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Dale Lodge

Dale Road, Southfleet, Gravesend DA13 9NX

2.8 miles from centre of Gravesend

9.768 Reviews

15 1

"This has been my mother's third care home, and certainly the best. The staff are very caring. The management arranged my mother's 100th..."Read all 68 reviews

from £1,500 / weekSize 20 rooms

Group/Owner Nicholas James Care Homes Ltd

Located in the rural setting of Southfleet Village, with its local shops and public houses, Dale Lodge has extensive surrounding grounds providing a spacious setting. Within these grounds are secure gardens... Read more

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Squadron Manor

101 Newhouse Lane, Gravesend DA11 7FF

1.4 miles from centre of Gravesend

9.714 Reviews

16 1

"Having spent the last 10 years caring for mum at home with her condition gradually deteriorating, we know exactly how demanding mum can be..."Read all 14 reviews

from £1,450 / weekSize 75 rooms

Group/Owner Morar Living

Now open, Squadron Manor is a purpose-built care home thoughtfully designed around the people who live here. From the moment residents and visitors step inside, there is a sense of warmth, calm and genuine... Read more

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Wombwell Hall Care Home

Wombwell Gardens, Northfleet, Gravesend DA11 8BL

1.4 miles from centre of Gravesend

9.6131 Reviews

28 2

"My mum was only at the care home for two to three weeks from the time I spent there the staff were all amazing with mum dot who is the..."Read all 131 reviews

from £1,200 / weekSize 120 rooms

Group/Owner Belmont Healthcare

Positioned at Wombwell Gardens in the town of Northfleet Wombwell Hall is a 120-bed care home offering specialist residential nursing care and palliative care for those living with dementia, Alzheimer’s,... Read more

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The Chestnuts

Wrotham Road, Meopham, Gravesend DA13 9AH

3.9 miles from centre of Gravesend

9.626 Reviews

3 1

"The Chestnuts has exceeded our expectations in the care for my mother in law. It has been a very emotional time deciding it was the right..."Read all 26 reviews

from £1,200 / weekSize 30 rooms

The Chestnuts is a family owned and run Care Home and is situated in delightful grounds on the edge of the Kent village of Meopham near Gravesend, a short distance from shops and public transport. They... Read more

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Withens Nursing Home

Hook Green Road, Southfleet, Gravesend DA13 9NP

3.2 miles from centre of Gravesend

9.698 Reviews

18 1

"i have visited my friend on numerous occasions. Each time she has been well looked after and appears to be content. she is bed bound but..."Read all 98 reviews

from £1,650 / weekSize 33 rooms

Group/Owner RCH Care Homes Ltd

Situated in the pleasant village of Southfleet, Withens Nursing Home is a traditional and comfortable care facility with 27 rooms available for nursing care for the elderly. Enjoy a warm and friendly... Read more

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Grays Court

Church Street, Grays RM17 6EG

2.8 miles from centre of Gravesend

9.541 Reviews

12 1

"my grandad was in Grays court for a short time due to his condition, we cannot fault the staff here. as a family we live 3 hours away and..."Read all 41 reviews

from £1,000 / weekSize 87 rooms

Group/Owner Minster Care Group

Grays Court is an eighty-seven capacity care home that is ideal for a wide range of personalised care needs, making an excellent contribution to the lives of older people in Thurrock. Together with... Read more

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Dale Mount

Dale Road, Southfleet, Gravesend DA13 9NX

2.8 miles from centre of Gravesend

9.533 Reviews

12 1

"Mum has not been this happy for years. The staff are fantastic and ensure she has lots of fun and laughter. It is not an easy job for them..."Read all 33 reviews

from £1,500 / weekSize 13 rooms

Group/Owner Nicholas James Care Homes Ltd

Located in the rural setting of Southfleet Village, with its local shops and public houses, the home has extensive surrounding grounds providing a spacious setting. Within these grounds are secure gardens... Read more

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Haslington Lodge Care Home

Cobham Terrace, Bean Road, Greenhithe DA9 9JB

3.9 miles from centre of Gravesend

9.346 Reviews

10 2

"My father in law was cared for with the utmost respect and dignity. He was treated like an intelligent, independent, worldly individual...."Read all 46 reviews

from £1,300 / weekSize 46 rooms

Group/Owner Belmont Healthcare

Haslington Residential Home is a 46-bed care home, highly suited to a versatile range of care provision, taking on both short and long-term needs, ideal for older people and also for adults diagnosed... Read more

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Bennett Lodge

Waterson Road, Chadwell St Mary, Grays RM16 4LD

2.7 miles from centre of Gravesend

9.264 Reviews

12 1

"After visiting Bennett Lodge before my mum was discharged from hospital, I came away feeling confident and positive that is was the right..."Read all 64 reviews

from £1,250 / weekSize 48 rooms

Group/Owner Runwood Homes Ltd

Bennett Lodge, situated in Grays, Essex, is a skilled care practice that looks after up to forty-eight elderly people who may have physical frailties or behavioural complications caused by conditions... Read more

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Beechcare Care Home

Darenth Road South, Darenth, Dartford DA2 7QT

5.9 miles from centre of Gravesend

8.869 Reviews

"Mum has settled really well and is happy. I haven't seen her smile so much for a long time. She is enjoying the food very much. She feels..."Read all 69 reviews

Size 66 rooms

Group/Owner The Bondcare Group

Beechcare Care Home is located in the village of Darenth in Kent. The home is easily accessible to shops, amenities and public transport. Darenth is convenient for the M25 motorway and is just two miles... Read more

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Kentwood House

Darenth Road South, Darenth, Dartford DA2 7QT

5.9 miles from centre of Gravesend

9.615 Reviews

"My mum has been living at this care home since 2019 and we are very happy with the care she receives. The management and staff are very..."Read all 15 reviews

from £995 / weekSize 32 rooms

Kentwood House is a small, family-run care home that has been owned and operated by the same family since 1995. A dedication to maintaining a family feel sets Kentwood House apart from other care homes.... Read more

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Fairby Grange

Ash Road, Hartley, Longfield DA3 8ER

5 miles from centre of Gravesend

9.557 Reviews

"My mother in Law had lived at Fairby for almost 3 1/2 years, until she recently passed. She was so happy there, and they catered for her..."Read all 57 reviews

from £1,150 / weekSize 27 rooms

Fairby Grange is a family run home, established in 1978, offering a warm, caring environment for the elderly living with an early stage diagnosis of dementia. All of the home's staff are highly skilled... Read more

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Willows Lodge Care Home

82/84 Calcutta Road, Tilbury RM18 7QJ

1.5 miles from centre of Gravesend

8.532 Reviews

"My father was in Willows Lodge Care Home in Tilbury for nearly 4 years and was on the first floor. The staff were fantastic there, Nurses..."Read all 32 reviews

from £822 / weekSize 70 rooms

Group/Owner Newbloom Healthcare

Willows Lodge Care Home is a purpose-built care home, situated on Calcutta Road and is a short distance from Tilbury town centre. The home is arranged over three floors, and features light and spacious... Read more

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Priory Mews Care Home

Watling Street, Dartford DA2 6EG

5.4 miles from centre of Gravesend

9.4142 Reviews

12 1

"I cannot thank the staff enough at Cressenor House for the care they gave to my Dad whilst a resident from March 2023 until June 2026, when..."Read all 142 reviews

Size 156 rooms

Group/Owner RCB Healthcare Group

Located in historic Dartford, Priory Mews is a friendly purpose-built care home, offering residential, nursing and dementia care. Priory Mews consists of five separate houses each offering a high standard... Read more

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Bramblings Residential Home

Bramblefield Close, Hartley Road, Longfield DA3 7PE

4.4 miles from centre of Gravesend

9.314 Reviews

"It was a really difficult decision to put mum into a care home. However, when mum moved into Bramblings in 2023, she found another family..."Read all 14 reviews

from £1,600 / weekSize 42 rooms

At Bramblings, the team believes that compassionate, dignified care has the power to transform lives every single day. Nestled within the community, Bramblings provides tailored, person-centred support... Read more

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Woodford House Care Home

Watling Street, Dartford DA2 6EG

5.4 miles from centre of Gravesend

9.237 Reviews

12 1

"The staff are very polite, caring, and attentive. They were very responsive to all my requests. Thank you so much...."Read all 37 reviews

Size 41 rooms

Group/Owner RCB Healthcare Group

Located in historic Dartford, Woodford House is a comfortable and friendly care home, offering nursing care to members of the community. With serene sitting rooms, places for residents to enjoy their... Read more

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Merrie Loots Farm Rest Home

East Tilbury Road, Linford, Stanford-le-Hope SS17 0QS

3.6 miles from centre of Gravesend

Size 28 rooms

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Hollywood Rest Home

32/34 Cresthill Avenue, Grays RM17 5UJ

3.3 miles from centre of Gravesend

1 Reviews

Size 46 rooms

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Russell Court Nursing Home

Russell Square, Longfield DA3 7RY

4.6 miles from centre of Gravesend

9.217 Reviews

from £1,540 / weekSize 40 rooms

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The Hollies

86/90 Darnley Road, Gravesend DA11 0SE

0.5 miles from centre of Gravesend

Size 40 rooms

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Shaws Wood Residential Care Home

Mill Road, Strood, Rochester ME2 3BU

6 miles from centre of Gravesend

6.34 Reviews

from £874 / weekSize 39 rooms

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The Barn & Coach House

High Road, North Stifford, Grays RM16 5UE

4.8 miles from centre of Gravesend

1 Reviews

Size 15 rooms

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Pineapple Lodge

117-119 Mollands Lane, South Ockendon RM15 6DJ

6 miles from centre of Gravesend

Size 6 rooms

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Older Person Care Home costs in and around Gravesend

Average older person care home costs in and around Gravesend by care type, compared to averages across the UK. Fees are based on the starting price for self-funded care, using carehome.co.uk data from 8 older person care homes with fees listed in and around Gravesend.

Type of Care Provided	Gravesend	Kent	England	UK
Residential Care	£1,373	£1,463	£1,308	£1,313
Residential Dementia Care	£1,485	£1,498	£1,338	£1,343
Nursing Care	£1,608	£1,788	£1,570	£1,555
Nursing Dementia Care	£1,660	£1,775	£1,585	£1,576
All Care Types	£1,373	£1,473	£1,319	£1,326

Keep in mind that fees can vary between providers and factors such as specific needs, location, room type and more can affect costs. For more information on older person care home fees across the UK and advice on how to pay, see our older person care home fees guide.

Average starting prices for self-funders in Gravesend Care Homes by care type

Average cost of Residential Care from 14 care homes with fees listed.

£1,373 per week

6.6% below Kent average
5.0% above England average
4.6% above UK average

Average cost of Residential Dementia Care from 10 care homes with fees listed.

£1,485 per week

0.9% below Kent average
11.0% above England average
10.6% above UK average

Average cost of Nursing Care from 6 care homes with fees listed.

£1,608 per week

11.2% below Kent average
2.4% above England average
3.4% above UK average

Average cost of Nursing Dementia Care from 5 care homes with fees listed.

£1,660 per week

6.9% below Kent average
4.7% above England average
5.3% above UK average

How many older person care homes are there in Gravesend?

There are 30 Older Person Care Homes in Gravesend, including 10 Nursing Homes & 20 Residential Care Homes.

Which older person care homes in Gravesend have the highest Review Score?

Carolyne House, Springwood Corner Care Home & Bluebell Nursing & Residential Home are some of the older person care homes with the highest Review Score in Gravesend.

Which older person care homes in Gravesend offer Nursing Care?

Carolyne House, Bluebell Nursing & Residential Home & Mayflower Care Home are some of the 9 Nursing Homes in Gravesend.

How many elderly care homes offer Dementia Care in Gravesend?

There are 16 elderly care homes offering Dementia Care in Gravesend including Carolyne House, Springwood Corner Care Home & Bluebell Nursing & Residential Home.

Which elderly care homes offer Respite Care in Gravesend?

Respite Care is offered by 20 elderly care homes in Gravesend including Carolyne House, Springwood Corner Care Home & Bluebell Nursing & Residential Home.

How many older person care homes listings in Gravesend have Reviews on carehome.co.uk?

There are 17 older person care homes listed with Reviews.

Which elderly care homes in Gravesend have Bed Vacancies posted on carehome.co.uk?

There are currently 1 Care Homes with Bed Vacancies Posted.