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The dedicated team of trained carers brings warmth, respect, and professionalism to every interaction. From personal care and mobility support to meaningful companionship and...
Care Provided by Bramblings Residential Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 42 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
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- Day Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Lift
- Stairlift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Toiletries can be provided for a fee of £10 each month.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Bramblings Residential Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Bramblings Residential Home 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
- Bramblings Kent Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Jennifer Bard (Registered Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 60+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Last Refurbishment: 2022
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (42)
Visiting
- Visitors are very welcome. Their visiting times are from 10.15 till 12pm and then 2.pm till 5pm seven days a week. They do have protected mealtimes and request this is respected. Friendly dogs are welcome but must remain on their lead at all times.
Parking
- Parking is available on- site.
Bramblings Residential Home Reviews (14)
Bramblings Residential Home has a Review Score of 9.5 (9.500) out of 10, based on 10 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Bramblings Residential Home has 14 reviews.
At Christmas the care staff were so hands on to ensure our loved ones had a good Christmas despite many of them being away from their own loved ones.
It is very much appreciated.
Thank you so much for your kind words and thoughtful feedback. It means a great deal to all of us at Bramblings to know that you feel your mum is well cared for and supported.
Our team work incredibly hard to create a warm, happy and caring environment for all our residents, and...
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 :). All the staff at Bramblings have made mum's transition from her home to Bramblings a lovely welcoming experience.
The staff are kind and care about their residents. Mum has a lovely room with access to the garden and is happy to spend time in her room but also equally happy joining in the daily activities in the dining room which has really surprised us. The entertainments team lay on individual activities as well as group activities which is great.
We just want to say thanks to all at Bramblings, so pleased we found you and thanks for your care.
We know how difficult that decision must have been for you and your family, so hearing that your mum has settled in and feels happy at Bramblings really means everything. It's been a pleasure getting to know her and...
My husband and I are extremely happy with my mother in laws care at Bramblings. Staff are kind and supportive of all residents. Any health issues are dealt with quickly and we are kept informed. There are activities to keep residents occupied, staff are welcoming creating a warm and friendly atmosphere. The food is good (no complaints from mother in law) overall we could not wish for better care. My mother in law has made friends with other residents and is very fond of all the staff. We are so grateful to everyone for the kindness shown to residents.
Thank you so much for taking the time to share such a wonderful review. We are absolutely delighted to hear how happy you and your husband are with your mother-in-law's care at Bramblings.
It means a great deal to us that you feel informed and reassured about her health and...
Bramblings is a very warm and welcoming CAREHOME. The staff on every level no matter what their roles, are kind, caring and compassionate and my mum couldn't be more looked after. I am fortunate that I can visit my mum almost every other day and I love seeing all the residents and staff and to join in with the activities or have a chat with everyone. It's like a big family. I'm so grateful to everyone at Bramblings for not only looking after my mum but for giving me peace of mind
I just wanted to personally thank you for your beautiful message about Bramblings. It truly means so much to all of us.
Reading your words about Mum being so well looked after is incredibly touching. Our team pour their hearts into what they do every single day, and to know that you...
The staff are very dedicated, they keep in constant contact with us. The cooks will prepare an alternative meal if my mum can't find anything she likes on the daily menu. She always receives immediate treatment when required. Bramblings in general is looking very tired regarding furniture & decor which requires attention, the communal areas are nice & there are plenty of daily events going on. We are happy that mum is being cared for in a kind & compassionate way.
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your feedback. We're delighted to hear that your mum is being cared for in a kind and compassionate way, and that our staff's dedication, communication, and responsiveness have given you reassurance. It's especially lovely to know that the kitchen...
The only thing to make the home even better is a more varied menu at mealtimes. Some meals can be a bit samey.
Thank you so much for your kind feedback. We're delighted to hear that your mother has thrived at Bramblings and that she feels respected, engaged, and supported by both staff and fellow residents. Creating a welcoming, active, and dignified environment is very important to us, so it's lovely to...
Mum was at Bramblings from May 2023 until October 2025 and was very well looked after throughout. The staff all go above and beyond the call of duty because they really care about the residents and their families. The home is kept very clean and has a family feel about it. Mum had a lovely room with an en-suite toilet and basin. The daily activities and entertainment were well organised and suited Mum very well. The food was also very nice. We always knew that Mum was safe at Bramblings. We were kept informed of any changes regarding Mum's health and appropriate action was taken immediately when she was unwell. When Mum came to the end of her life, she was kept comfortable and pain-free. At that time the staff were all incredibly supportive towards us too. I would highly recommend Bramblings.
We are truly grateful for your lovely words and are so pleased to hear that your mum was well cared for during her time with us. It means a great deal to our entire team to know...
Mum went into the home in June 2025 through to October 2025 when she sadly passed. It is really hard to fault the home in any way. All the staff were very good with Mum, they done their very best to keep her as welcome as they could. They were always friendly and helpful to me and kept me informed of anything concerning Mum's health. Although I was very worried about mum going into a care home, I needn't have been as I soon knew I had chosen well. I recommend.
Your...
All staff are amazing at their jobs, they are friendly, helpful and make us feel very welcome, always happy and smiling.
Communication from management and staff is brilliant. The manager's door is always open.
The updates on social media mean we can see how much fun they have daily (and they do have so much fun)
The whole place just feels like a home from home. We cared for Mum 24/7 at her home until we couldn't and moving her there was the best decision we made.
I'm so happy with how mums cared for with love and compassion and such care.
I would highly recommend Bramblings.
Thank you so much for your heartwarming and thoughtful review. It truly means the world to us to hear how well your mother has settled in and how comfortable she feels here at Bramblings. Our goal is to create a safe, loving, and joyful environment for all our residents, and we're so pleased to...
The Management door is always open for anything you need, you are always greeted with a warm welcome. The home is kept very clean whenever we've been there Mum's room is spotless.
The activities that they put on are amazing from having pampered afternoons, singers, games, quizzes, bingo and animal visits the list goes on. You can also catch up with what's happening via their social media page and see how happy the residents are.
When we visit it feels like we are visiting one big family if you are thinking about any care home I highly recommend you ring up and arrange a visit.
Thank you so much for taking the time to share such a heartfelt review. We understand how difficult the decision to place a loved one into care can be, and it means so much to hear that you feel at peace with your choice, and more importantly, that your mum is thriving here at Bramblings. Your kind...
Bramblings Residential Home came to our rescue when we needed emergency respite care for our mum. The staff were extremely helpful and considerate to our needs as well as mum's. Mum has dementia and becomes disoriented the staff were always there to support her.
My mum did take a while to settle in as she has dementia, but the staff are really kind and helpful, and the home is really friendly and homely. If I have a question or query, the management and staff are helpful in sorting it out for us.
Thank you so much for your feedback. We will always endeavour to maintain a good service and take any review seriously - positive or not. Running a service like ours is challenging at the best of times, so it is always nice to see positive comments which will be shared with our team. Thank you.
My mother has been at this care home for a year now and I am very happy with it. The management are excellent at dealing with any issues and finding a swift resolution. Their door is always open. The senior carers' communication is excellent and they have dealt with any health concerns that my mother has had swiftly and efficiently. Everyone is always very welcoming and will help with anything, where they can. I would absolutely recommend this care home.
I am so pleased my mum was found a place in Bramblings following a deterioration in her health. Every member of staff has taken the time to get to know Mum and helped us to make sure she is happy and well looked after. Through lockdown, when were unable to go into the home, being able to see Mum on the social media page joining in with every activity she could, was very reassuring. Her quality of life has greatly improved since moving in and she is always smiling. I am also very grateful that the manager assisted me in moving my dad from another home and with patience and kindness have settled Dad in and my parents now see each other regularly after being apart for over a year. It also means we can now see them more regularly and we are always welcomed by all. I would recommend the home to anyone wanting a friendly, caring environment for their loved one.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 05 July 2022Requires improvement
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveRequires improvement
- SafeGood
- Well-ledRequires improvement
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.
Bed Vacancies
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Meet the Team (1)

Jennifer is the manager at Bramblings Residential Home.
Frequently Asked Questions about Bramblings Residential Home
What types of Care is Bramblings Residential Home registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Bramblings Residential Home have?
There are 42 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Bramblings Residential Home?
Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Smoking not permitted, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Lift, Stairlift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Bramblings Residential Home to the centre of Longfield?
0.2 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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