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so refreshing to see how dedicated the staff are, they always seem to go over and aboveJoanne M(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

The staff have been fantastic, they are all so caring and are looking after my mum incredibly wellKathy I(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

all of the staff are kind, thoughtful, caring, and very helpful.V C(Cousin of Resident/Service User)

so refreshing to see how dedicated the staff are, they always seem to go over and aboveJoanne M(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

The staff have been fantastic, they are all so caring and are looking after my mum incredibly wellKathy I(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

all of the staff are kind, thoughtful, caring, and very helpful.V C(Cousin of Resident/Service User)

Abbotsleigh Mews is a purpose-built care home, welcoming those in need of nursing, residential and dementia care.
Short stay, convalescence and palliative care also available.
The home is arranged into different houses for different types of care and is surrounded by beautiful landscaped grounds. Residents also have a choice of lounge and dining areas, a sensory room and activities rooms.
Registered nurses and well-trained care assistants know that it's important to...
Care Provided by Abbotsleigh Mews Care Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 120 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
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- Convalescent Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Residents Kitchenette
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Pricing is subject to an assessment of care needs and the room chosen. There’s no need for your loved one to have Bupa health insurance, our Care Home is open to everyone. Please contact us for more information.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Abbotsleigh Mews Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Abbotsleigh Mews Care 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)
Support you may be entitled to
- If you chose a care home based in England, you may be eligible for NHS Funded Nursing Care (FNC), which helps cover the cost of nursing. This is worth £267.68 per week and is usually paid directly to the care home.
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- Bupa Care Homes
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Christen San Pedro (Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
Room Information
- Single Rooms (120)
Visiting
- The bus stop outside will soon take you into Sidcup, just a mile away. Within easy reach are Chislehurst Caves and lovely walks at Scadbury and Danson parks. The Royal Observatory Greenwich, Canary Wharf and the O2 are also less than ten miles away.
Parking
- Lots of on-site parking available.
Abbotsleigh Mews Care Home Reviews (124)
Abbotsleigh Mews Care Home has a Review Score of 9.6 (9.631) out of 10, based on 35 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Abbotsleigh Mews Care Home has 124 reviews.
My Mum has only been at Abbotsleigh Mews just over a month, it has taken her a little time to get used to her new surroundings, the staff have been very helpful and kind especially a big mention to Ruth who is fantastic at doing her job, not only that she gets all the residents involved in the activities which has helped my Mum settle in for which we are very grateful.
Thank you for your review. We appreciate it takes a bit of time to settle in new surroundings, we are glad to hear that our staff helped your Mum through this transition. We will certainly pass your kind words on to Ruth and the whole team. Please let us know if there is anything further we can do to make your Mum's stay as comfortable as possible.
While working hard in this heat to keep the residents as safe and comfortable as possible staff still manage to remain cheerful and caring.
Thank you for your feedback. We really appreciate your thanks and will pass this on to the whole team.
My mum has been in Abbotsleigh mews Mac unit for four years this month. My sister and myself are very happy with the way mum is being looked after. A lot of the staff mean so much to my mum especially Ruth in charge of activities. Ruth goes above and beyond her duties. She said to me once. it's lovely when you see a small light come back to a patient. This happened to my mum with Ruth this week. Ruth sent me a video of my mum singing and asked if mum was in a choir. I said yes the Swanley coral society. Mum remembered that and had already told Ruth.This was such a special moment for mum Ruth and myself.I can never thank Ruth enough for sharing this with me. I know it makes all her hard work worth it moments like this with patients. Also Clair the hostess is very loved by my mum. My sister and I would like to give a great big THANK YOU to all the staff at Abbotsleigh for the great care and continuing care given to our mum .
Thank you for your feedback. It is lovely to hear how much these interactions mean to both your Mum and the whole family. We will certainly pass your kind words on to Ruth.
A huge thank you to all the carers, nurses staff and the entire team for the love and care you provide to my Mum. Macmillan team you have been amazing with Mum's care; this has had a positive impact on her and all of us. Mum now has more of a social life than I do and that's a big thank you for getting her out and involved in activities. Wonderful and friendly team and I couldn't ask for more.
It's always encouraging to read reviews like this. We're so glad that the warmth and kindness of our staff have come through in your experience. It's lovely to know that Mum has been enjoying the activities and events at the home. Keeping our residents engaged and happy is one of our top...
So far great experience. Great Staff. Jenny has helped us amazingly. Wonderful staff member.
Thank you for your kind feedback. We are delighted to hear that you have had such a positive experience with our home. Our team works hard to provide the highest standard of care and support, and it's wonderful to know this has made a difference.
I would to thank all of the staff at Abbotsleigh Mews care home for their great service in looking after my grandmother, who is visually impaired and is recovering after a hospital visit. I would especially like to thank Akash for his friendly demeanour and for taking excellent care of my grandmother.
We're so grateful that you've taken the time to share your thoughts. It is always nice to hear from family members feeling like their loved one is cared for and looked after. Providing kind and attentive care is in the heart of everything we do, so it's lovely to hear your feedback. Hopefully you will go away from this feeling like your loved one received the best possible care.
The carers and staff in Berens are amazing and lovely, I couldn't ask for better people to look after my nan that we sadly lost on Sunday morning I would like to thankyou all for the care you have given her and making us family happy with the care and making my nan happy too, your all incredible people and you should all be proud of the job yous do, your sincerely Meg
Thank you for taking the time to leave us your review. We are so sorry for your loss. Hopefully you can find comfort in knowing your Nan received the best care possible with us at Abbotsleigh Mews. Thank you again for your kind words.
My mum is currently at Abbotsleigh for respite after being in hospital for a considerable amount of time. The care she has been receiving is brilliant and to see her happy and safe is such a relief for me. She has a purpose in life again and is loving being there. She has her own room which we have been able to decorate with lots of her personal items to make it feel more like home. The staff are amazing and have all been really lovely and caring. I do have to give a particular shout out to Jenny who has been so lovely and supportive to both my mum and I. You can tell how much she cares. I know my mum is in safe hands when I leave her after my visits. I really hope my mum considers staying here as she has loved having people around her every day, participating in the entertainment (she told me she played golf the other day!) and she is loving the social part of being in a community - something she does not get when living at home. I would definitely recommend this care home.
It's always encouraging to read reviews like this. We are so pleased to hear how well your mother has benefitted from a respite stay with us at Abbotsleigh Mews. It sounds like the care provided, coupled with the fantastic activities that our lifestyle and wellbeing team organise have really...
I cannot thank the staff highly enough for the care whilst my mam Margaret has been in there care now my mam is at end off life.the nurses always explain to my mam what they are doing even though she has dementia and are always there when you need to talk to them.the nursing staff do not get enough praise for what they do. Thank you once again for the excellent care you have given my mam.
We're so grateful that you've taken the time to share your thoughts. We want our home to feel like a community, and it's wonderful to hear that you feel a part of it. We take pride in creating a caring environment, and it's lovely to hear that reflected in your comments. We're committed to making every day as positive and comfortable as possible for your loved one.
From the first time I met Kelly and Jen when they came to visit mum at home, I felt reassured she would be well looked after. Kelly, the manager, was professional, approachable and clearly runs the home with the right values. Jen, the senior, was equally kind and attentive. Both took the time to really listen and understand mum, which made a difficult decision much easier.
The home itself is quite simple and no-frills, but what it may lack in luxury it more than makes up for in the people who work there. The staff are warm, caring and treat the residents with genuine respect and kindness.
I also really value that I'm welcome to visit at any time, day or night, which shows the openness and confidence they have in the care they provide.
Knowing mum is surrounded by people who genuinely care gives me real peace of mind.
Thank you for your lovely review. We want our home to feel like a community, and it's wonderful to hear that you feel a part of it. We are proud to have such a compassionate team and we're glad this has shone though in your experience. We're committed to continuing to support you and your family in every way we can.
To date, we have found the experience very positive. Being kept informed of any health issues that have arisen, my aunt seems happy and content. I especially would like to mention Ruth, the activities lady. That has gone well above and beyond of her interaction with my aunt and other residents I have observed when visiting the home.
Thank you for your lovely review. We will certainly pass your kind comments on to Ruth as it is always nice to know when you are doing a good job. Thank you again for your feedback.
Apart from the excellent care my mother is receiving, I wanted to remark on the excellent communication we receive from Abbotsleigh. We received intermittent and very few updates on activities, monies remaining and the recent comms on issues with the new portal. I greatly appreciate all the engagement information, and the monthly updates on invoices.
Thank you for your lovely review. Providing peace of mind for families is one of our top priorities, so your words mean a lot. We are pleased to hear that the home is communicating effectively and efficiently with you about engagement and invoicing and that you find this information useful. We hope to continue providing your loved one with the best possible care
The staff would always take time to talk to me. Sadly, Mum passed away in Berens, she was only there 3 weeks. I was with Mum when she passed, and the care and support I had was lovely. My mum's end of life was exceptional. All the staff are so kind, including the office staff. I would not hesitate to recommend Abbotsleigh Mews. Thank you.
Your words remind us why we do what we do. We are glad to help you and your family through such a difficult time. Your comments are a testament to the dedication of everyone in the home. Thank you for recognizing the care and dedication of our team. We are saddened to hear about your loss but we...
Mum enjoyed the activities and enjoyed singing and dancing when she was able.
I enjoyed visiting Mum and having coffee and a chat. She loved to talk.
The carers were diligent in recording Mum's eating and drinking. If ever Mum was unwell or needed review the senior carers were always very proactive. I can't fault the care on Calvin House.
Thank you for taking the time to write your lovely review at this sad time. It is always nice to hear from family members feeling like their loved one was well cared for and looked after. We hope you can find comfort in knowing your Mum was happy in her final days.
after suffering a massive stroke
As a family we were dubious about putting her in a care home however the staff have definitely put us at ease and we don't have to worry about her being cared for, all the staff play their part in making mum feel at ease and try to encourage her to take part in any activity that may be going on
If we have any questions or queries relating to anything we can always rely on Akash, Mel or Alice to answer them.
Your feedback means a lot to us and the team at Abbotsleigh Mews Care Home. It is wonderful to hear that your Mum has settled in comfortably with us and knowing that you feel reassured about your loved one's care is the best feedback we can receive. It is always nice to hear from family members...
They lift her spirits and keep her active and involved.
It's been the best care home she has been in.
Thank you for taking the time to leave your kind review. Providing peace of mind for families is one of our top priorities, so your words mean a lot. We take pride in creating a caring environment, and it's lovely to hear that reflected in your comments. We're looking forward to creating many more happy memories with you and your family.
Our mum was treated with dignity in Berens unit. The staff were wonderful. The room needs a little attention, but the very happy mum spent her last few years here.
She passed away here peacefully, and she was treated with love and dignity.
Thank you for your feedback. Providing peace of mind for families is one of our top priorities, so your words mean a lot. We are saddened to hear about your loss. Your feedback will help us to keep improving the quality of care that we provide.
I would like to thank all the staff at the CALVIN unit ever since my mother arrived they have been brilliant to her always helpful and in good spirits whenever I have seen them with other residents it's the same so thank you to all the staff at Calvin.
Thank you for your kind words. We are very happy to hear you can feel at ease with your mother in our care. Thank you for choosing Abbotsleigh Mews for your stay.
My Mum has been very well cared for in the 2 1/2 years she's been at Abbotsleigh Mews. She has severe physical disabilities following a stroke and she has been totally reliant on the exceptional nursing care she has received. Additional to her physical care, she has been treated with real affection. The care staff chat with her and make her laugh. The unit is always kept very clean and the gardens are absolutely lovely.
Thank you for taking the time to leave this lovely review. It is always nice to hear from family members feeling like their loved one is cared for and looked after. We will certainly pass your comments on to the manager.
The rooms are kept clean daily and staff go to enormous trouble at all times to make sure I'm comfortable
Thank you for your kind words. We are happy to hear you feel like a part of our Abbotsleigh Mews family. It is clear to see what a positive impact our staff have on our residents and we are so pleased to have you with us. We hope to continue providing you with the best possible care.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 18 March 2025Good
- CaringGood
- 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.
Bed Vacancies
1 Bed Vacancy
Posted: 09 August 2026Spacious rooms available for short or long term nursing, residential or dementia care
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Awards / Recognitions (8)
- 30 Jan 2026Recipient: Bupa Care Homes
- 31 Jan 2025Recipient: Bupa Care Homes
- 28 Feb 2023Recipient: Bupa Care Homes
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Frequently Asked Questions about Abbotsleigh Mews Care Home
What types of Care is Abbotsleigh Mews Care Home registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Abbotsleigh Mews Care Home have?
There are 120 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Abbotsleigh Mews Care Home?
Own Furniture if required, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Residents Kitchenette, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Abbotsleigh Mews Care Home to the centre of Sidcup?
0.5 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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