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The charming period building is located within 5 acres of land and comprises a large garden and woodland area.
The home has 36 tastefully decorated single bedrooms, all with a bright and homely feel. The home is equipped with both shower rooms and adapted...
Care Provided by Antokol
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
- Eating Disorders
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 36 Service Users
Dementia Care TypesMild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
Mild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
- Mild Dementia
- Moderate Dementia
- Advanced/Complex Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- Day Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Bar/Café
- Residents Kitchenette
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
At Antokol, we are committed to delivering outstanding care for our residents. Our priority is to ensure that each resident is looked after with the highest standards of individual care, addressing their personal needs, nursing care needs, emotional well-being, beliefs, and cultural preferences.
To achieve this, the weekly fee covers:
• The cost of staffing the home on a 24-hour basis.
• Resident’s routine care needs
• Accommodation
• Facilities
• Room (including routine cleaning maintenance and redecoration from time-to-time as necessary)
• The provision of utility services including heat, light and water.
• Meals including snacks and drinks.
• Bedding, towels, laundry service.
• Nursing and residential care needs.
• Activities (including any routine trips out of the home)
• Access to Wi-Fi
• Furniture and TV, Radio
• Ongoing care reviews.
• Personal newspapers
• Personal toiletries
• Styling hair and make-up, manicures.
• Beauty treatments.
• Birthday cake
• Mass/Pray services.
What isn’t included in the Weekly Fee?
• Clothes labels.
• Physiotherapy.
• Chiropodist.
• Taxis services.
• Hairdresser/barber.
Funded Nursing Care (FNC)
For residents receiving Funded Nursing Care (FNC), Antokol will increase the fee by the same amount as the FNC. This means that the FNC payment will not be deducted from the resident’s weekly fee. Full Nursing Care grant paid by NHS directly to Antokol to cover nursing care provided by Nurses at Antokol.
Contact Antokol to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:
Funding Types Accepted
- Self-Funding (Private)
- Local Authority with Top-up
- Local Authority
- NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)
Good to Know
Owner
- Polish Citizens' Housing Association Ltd
- Voluntary / Not for Profit Owned
Person in charge
- Joanna Wojtach (Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Last Refurbishment: 2016
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (36)
Antokol Reviews (58)
Antokol has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.830) out of 10, based on 16 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Antokol has 58 reviews.
Our mother has Alzheimzer's and moved into Antokol almost 6 years ago. In that time her condition has deteriorated, but the care and affection provided by the staff has remained consistently excellent. When I visit her she is always nicely dressed, her hair is styled and she is obviously happy to be there. When we visit, our family is accorded a warm welcome at all times. If there are any issues with my mother Antokol gets in touch and keeps us updated. The care home itself looks and feels more like a country house hotel with a beautiful garden. We are vey grateful to the manager and staff for all their hard work.
My Mother has been at Antakol for 18 months. She has Alzheimers dementia and needs assistance with every aspect of care. The standard of her care is excellent, the nurses and carers are efficient, thoughtful, kind and polite.
Excellent care, kind staff, home cooked food and comfortable quiet surroundings with a lovely garden. My mum is very happy there and also family members are made welcome when visiting. So pleased we moved her.
My father has been resident at Antokol since June 2021 and suffers from dementia which has increased over the years and he is now chair/bed bound. I live abroad and manage several visits every year and can see that my father receives the best possible care. What differentiates this home is the warmth and familial feeling the staff bring, and that my father is 'one of their own'. It gives me a tremendous amount of reassurance to know that he is cared for in this way. The home is spotless, has a lovely library and beautiful gardens. My father is always well presented and groomed whenever I see him and other visitors comment on this too. I can see how relaxed and comfortable he is there and he is treated with real dignity. He loves the food too, which is freshly prepared and of an excellent standard as well as enjoying the numerous trips and activities. It's a remarkable and special place that I am glad he has spent his time in. Very well run. Wonderful staff.
Antokol care home is a very well run home, where the residents are central to every decision. All staff know all the residents and their needs very well. It is a very welcoming, warmhearted and caring home. Residents are well cared for in every aspect of their needs; there are many varied activities on offer; the delicious food is all cooked on site and is adapted according to need; the property is well maintained. One of the outstanding provisions is end of life care. This is meticulously thought through so that dignity is preserved and families are supported.
My husband suffered severe stroke in January that left him both physically and mentally disabled. When he was discharged into nursing home care, we first selected another home nearby, which both he and we, his family, thought inadequate. So we then were fortunate to find a place at Antokol where he has been for the past four months. It has literally been a life saver for him, now he feels loved and well cared for by the staff who are exemplary in their professionalism and attention to all his needs. He spends much time, especially when visited, in Antokol's lovely, well tended large garden. They feed him well, occupying him whenever possible in a workshop or helping in the garden despite wheelchair bound. Residents have been taken for supper to a local pub, and will be presented with a huge and very tasty cake on their birthday. Unless his or our circumstances change dramtically he will stay at Antokol, no better place within many miles.
This is a wonderful Care Home. The care shown by all the staff towards the residents is second to none. We really enjoy coming to visit my Mother here and are made to feel very welcome by everyone. We are always kept up to date with Mum's condition and treatment
I cannot praise the staff highly enough!
They treat the residents as if they were their own family.
The genuine kindness, friendliness, care and compassion are to be highly commended.
I honestly do not think a comparable match to this care home can be found.
I consider myself extremely fortunate that my father had loving care and patience from all staff, as my mother is continuing to have to this day.
Our family was so impressed with the care Antikol gave our Stepmother in the last year of her life . Their kindness and respect knew no bounds . We loved the Family Atmosphere of Antikol it did not feel like a care home . We appreciated the parties thrown for the residents and their families . I would highly recommend Antikol with no hesitation for anyone looking for a care home for a loved one.
I visit daily with very few exceptions.
I was a General Practitioner for more than 34 years.
I have closely observed a great deal of the care that my wife has received , especially during her recent serious illness.
I am fully satisfied with all aspects of my wife's care
I cannot recommend Antokol highly enough. From the moment my mum arrived, we felt reassured by the professionalism, warmth, and dedication of the entire team. The staff genuinely care for every resident, treating them with respect, kindness, and compassion at all times.
The facilities are immaculate - every area is clean, safe, and welcoming. My mum is always comfortable, well-cared-for, and happy, which gives me peace of mind. The activities and attention to individual needs make this more than just a nursing home; it's a community where residents truly feel valued.
I am deeply grateful for everything the staff do each day. If you are looking for a place where your loved one will receive excellent care in a safe, friendly, and clean environment, Antokol is the perfect choice.
Antokol is a wonderful, friendly and caring home, I know my mum is well looked after. There are activities every week, lots of social events and family events where we can all be together. Everything is clean and well managed and there are always fresh flowers in the rooms. The home is a little bit of Poland and gives you a real flavour of the country with the food and hospitality.
Having visited a number of care homes over the years, I continue to be amazed at just how good Antokol is. Way better than anything I have seen before. It is truly outstanding in every respect and has more of the feel of an exclusive country hotel rather than a traditional care home. The management and all the staff seem to go that extra mile in the quality of their care, catering, activities and general standards to make the residents feel at home and part of a family. My mother has been a resident here for several years and my family and I have complete confidence in the quality of care she is receiving.
Antokol consistently delivers the level of care I hoped for when choosing a care home for my mum. The staff are always well presented, welcoming and so tolerant and compassionate. Antokol has a lovely, friendly atmosphere and it really is made to feel like home. It is always spotless, the grounds are beautifully maintained and any jobs or improvements are carried out efficiently and with minimum disruption. There is always a member of the management team present, they are approachable and very willing to help. It seems to me that from the smallest detail to the serious medical care, everything is carried out to the highest professional standard and nothing is overlooked in trying to provide a comfortable, happy home for the residents.
I can't commend the home highly enough. The staff are like an extended family. The care that they provide is always delivered with appropriate dignity and respect. Nothing is ever too much trouble. Excellent communication too.
My brother, sister and I have already written reviews for Antokol which were published in December 2023. Sadly our mother passed away in June 2024. It would therefore seem fitting to leave one final review. We would like to pay tribute to Antokol for the exemplary way in which they cared for our mother during her final days and for the support they provided to us as a family. We will be eternally grateful to the team members for the kindness and compassion they genuinely showed from the day our mother entered Antokol to the day that she finally left.
For me, Antokol stands out for its amazing caring staff, homely, maintained environment and superb food. My mother feels safe and cared for, and she appreciates the little extras like the availability of an in-house hairdresser and personal fitness coach.
Antokol has again provided consistent excellence in their care and service for my mother and I have indicated as such in every category listed and this also reflects our entire family's opinion. There is always a good friendly atmosphere in the care home. The staff are professional in their roles and responsibilities and show genuine, wonderful kindness and respect for their residents. It is simply an excellent care home.
As soon as you walk through the door, you can feel the love and care. My mum and my family are blessed to be treated as part of this loving home. There is a calm as soon as you enter, and nothing is too much trouble. The residents are treated with the utmost respect regardless of the reason they are there.
Mum has been at Antokol since March 2021. Everything about the home is first class, when we had to move Mum from her previous care home we had no faith in finding anywhere that could deal with Mum's needs but Antokol can. All the staff and management are caring and truly put their residents' needs first, we are confident that Mum has found her 'home'. Although Mum is unable to join in with activities and spends most of her time in bed or her chair, the staff take her to the garden, weather permitting, or the communal lounge if Mum is happy with that. We visit Mum as often as we can and are always welcome by the staff. We no longer worry about Mum as we know she is very well cared for. The home itself is beautiful as are the gardens, where many events are held which all relatives are welcome to attend. I highly recommend Antokol.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 14 November 2019Good
- CaringOutstanding
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledGood
Inspection ratings
We rate most services according to how safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led they are, using four levels:
- Outstanding - The service is performing exceptionally well.
- Good - The service is performing well and meeting our expectations.
- Requires Improvement - The service isn't performing as well as it should and we have told the service how it must improve.
- Inadequate - The service is performing badly and we've taken action against the person or organisation that runs it.
- Not rated - we have not yet rated this area of the service, this is normally because the assessments we have carried out have been focused on other key questions.
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Meet the Team (1)

Hello everyone,
My name is Joanna, and I am the Manager of Antokol Care Home. I have been in this role for the past two years; however, my journey with Antokol began in 2017.
I started from the very foundations, working as a Care Assistant for older people. After one year, I was promoted to Senior Healthcare Assistant, then after three years, I became a Care Coordinator, and today I proudly serve as the Manager. This means I have truly walked the entire path from the beginning, gaining experience and understanding every level of care.
I genuinely love my work and deeply value the people I work with. I am highly committed to my role because the well-being of our residents and staff is always my top priority. My calling is to create a place that feels like a true home — filled with love, respect, dignity, and support.
Frequently Asked Questions about Antokol
What types of Care is Antokol registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Eating Disorders are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Antokol have?
There are 36 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Antokol?
Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Bar/Café, Residents Kitchenette, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Antokol to the centre of Chislehurst?
0.3 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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