
The professionalism, care and empathy given was second to noneM J(Wife of Resident/Service User)

The staff and nurses are all wonderfully kind and helpful peopleSue N(Daughter of Resident/Service User)


The professionalism, care and empathy given was second to noneM J(Wife of Resident/Service User)

The staff and nurses are all wonderfully kind and helpful peopleSue N(Daughter of Resident/Service User)


Barty House Nursing Home offers first-rate nursing care in Bearsted, Kent.
Accommodated in an impressive Georgian listed building, combined with modern, purpose-built facilities and surrounded by extensive gardens, the home offers a high standard of care for up to 59 residents, delivered with empathy, compassion and dignity. The bright, spacious bedrooms in the contemporary extension have ensuite wetrooms and many enjoy direct access to the courtyard garden and views over...
Care Provided by Barty House Nursing Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
- Alcohol / Drug Misuse
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 59 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
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- Convalescent Care
- Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Fees are dependent on the level of care required. Please contact the home directly for more information.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Barty House Nursing Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Barty House Nursing 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
Person in charge
- David Willis (Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 50+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Last Refurbishment: 2024
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (55)
- Couples/Companion Rooms (2)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (39)
- Couples/Companion Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (2)
Visiting
- Visits for new admissions must be arranged by calling the care home at this time.
Parking
- Free on-site parking.
Barty House Nursing Home Reviews (128)
Barty House Nursing Home has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.810) out of 10, based on 28 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Barty House Nursing Home has 128 reviews.
My father is at Barty House, and been there about 2 months. When he went there he was not aware of his personal hygiene or appearance. He does have vascular dementia, but since being there you would not recognise him, clean is interested in the activities but not a great social person although now speaks to a few residents. Staff are amazing.
I will have great pleasure in passing your kind comments onto our team at Barty House. We pride ourselves on engaging with our residents and family members to provide the best possible care. Your review will definitely help future families make an informed choice.
Barty House eradicated my stereotype of nursing homes. Initially nervous, I was very quickly blown away by the warmth of Barty House and the staff. It became a second home, with a second family during a time that couldn't have been harder for our family. The staff were respectful and caring to our Mum, making a difficult time one with hope and love. I will forever be grateful.
Thank you for your lovely words. It is the hardest decision anyone can make when placing a loved one in a nursing home, thank you for trusting the staff of Barty House to care and support both your mum and your family. It has been our honour.
The staff try really hard with Mum trying to get her to eat. They try different options as Mum has advanced dementia.
This isn't just a nursing home. The staff at Barty house have become a second family. The warmth and the passion to care for others has got us through some difficult times this year. They have not only supported our Mum, but us too. I feel very lucky that our Mums end of life care was here.
Thank you for your kind words. We are proud to be a family at Barty House Nursing Home, supporting our residents as well as our family members. Our team are genuine with the warmth and passion for care, and this shines through. It has been our pleasure to care for your mum
On initial visit, Barty House felt very welcoming, clean & lovely. We patient & family, felt we were treated as very special, and the staff treated everyone in the same way - residents, visitors & each other. They were all very clean & smart, which also helped us feel this was the best place for him to end his days. They made time and space for us, and were helpful in every way.
Thank you for your kind review. We pride ourselves on our welcoming atmosphere and exceptional team who make a difference every day to the residents in our care, relatives and each other.
I am so impressed by the care and attention of the staff here. They are very professional and nothing is too much trouble. Residents are very lucky to be here. The friend I visit is very well looked after. And he is very happy to be here.
Thank you for your kind comments. The staff will be delighted to receive such positive feedback, which I will be sure to pass on.
My mother in law went into Barty House for end of life care . She was there for six months until March 1st 2026, my husband and l can only give the home and all the staff the highest results for the care and relaxed atmosphere she was in they made her last six months happy and respectful always friendly and welcoming at anytime we went there . 10/10 we spoke with many other residents who were very happy to be there many thanks to them all
Thank you so much for your kind review. It was our honour to care for Doreen and to get to know you all as a family. Please feel free to visit any time, you will always be welcome.
There are various activities each afternoon, which residents and relatives are invited to participate in.
Thank you for your review, activities are a big part of the day and we are glad that you both enjoy them.
Despite mum's worries about having to go into a nursing home, Barty House has exceeded both hers and our expectations. The care, compassion and dignity with which mum is treated often goes over and above. The staff remember the little habits, needs and nuances which make mum's life there enjoyable. The daily activities and personal interaction and friendship from the staff have enriched her life and continue to do so. The management team are very procative, helpful and responsive to any additional needs, concerns and problems. Such a welcoming and friendly environment to visit.
Thank you very much for your positive review, we always strive to meet the needs of our residents and families.
Very friendly staff and helpfull
Thank you for taking the time to provide a review of Barty House. Your positive feedback is greatly appreciated, and I will ensure that your comments are shared with the team.
They made sure all the residents were happy whilst I was there, and it was obvious the residents (including my friend) know some of the staff well and had a good connection, which was lovely to see.
The home has a great atmosphere, very positive from the top down (I met David the owner by chance who is very caring and personable!) and it's obvious staff work in a challenging environment, so thank you, keep up the great work!
Dear David, many thanks for your kind review. We are so pleased that you feel our home is warm, friendly and welcoming, Staff work hard to provide a comfortable home-from-home, for our residents, giving them all the care and attention that they so deserve!
I can not thank the staff and the careers the marvellous work that they do they all to really well since my mum has been there I can not thank them so much for the care she is getting and me and my brother are happy that it is a good home can not thank you all for the kindness thank you
Thank you so much for your kind words, I will pass them on to all the staff. Manager
If I ever had any concerns they were always acted upon even though she was only in for 4 days every need was met. I can not think of a bad thing to say. I needed a disabled parking spot the manager was going to create me a place for future visits.
Hi SarahThank you so much for your kind words. I shall pass them on to all the staff.
We can walk away knowing she is in the best possible place, any problems they will always give us a call, this gives us peace of mind.
My mother-in-law was put here after an operation to be assessed, to see if she would be able to manage at home by herself.
As yet we are awaiting the outcome of the assessment.
Us as a family believe this would be the best place for her as she has a few memory issues.
We thought if a nursing home was the outcome we would move her closer to us, but to be honest my mother-in-law has settled in really well, staff are amazing, they have activities most if not every afternoon, this is something my mother-in-law really enjoys, she loves socialising, being around people. If you visit in the afternoon, they will always ask if you would like to join in with your loved one, you can even stay and have lunch with them at a small cost.
Thank you Barty House for making my mother-in-law feel at home
Thank you so much for your very kind words, I shall make sure that they are passed on to all the staff who care for your mother in law... she is a very popular lady with all the staff
The staff are always courteous, polite and well dressed.
Thank you so much for your kind words Sylvia, I will pass them on to all the staff
My mum's clothes and laundry are always clean and housekeeping do their best. The kitchen staff also work hard to accommodate different food requirements. My only critique is that some areas where there is carpet, it is a little "tired" and could do with replacing/ new flooring?
Most of all, I feel that my mum is in "safe hands" which gives me peace of mind. I would not hesitate to recommend Barty House to anyone considering this as their new "home"
Thank you so much Alison, I will pass on your kind words to all the staff
Just a few weeks now to Mum's 100th birthday. The staff are already making plans for the day and are helping my family and I prepare. She has been at Barty for 5 years now and her care has been excellent throughout.
Thank you so much Clive, I will pass on your kind words to all the staff
The food is lovely.
The rooms are kept clean and fresh.
My father says " they are very nice people here " a great comfort to us !
Thank you Amanda, that is really kind of you, I will pass your comments on to all the staff team
As a family we feel reassured to know that she is so well cared for and cannot thank all members of staff enough.
Thank you so much for your kind words, I will make sure that all the staff who help care for your mum are given this lovely feedback
Mum is always comfortable, and well looked after and her needs are met appropriately. The staff are always cheerful, helpful and friendly. We are delighted with the outstanding care Mum has received at Barty House for the past 3 years.
Thank you so much for your kind words! I will make sure that they are passed on to all the staff.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 13 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: 27 August 2026General Nursing and Mild Dementia Care, Residential, End of Life, Respite. Self Funding and CCG
News (2) & Events (0)
- 16 Dec 2024
Residents of Barty House Nursing Home were treated to an unforgettable afternoon of musical entertainment, thanks to award-winning composer Natalie Holt, her mother Pat and ten-year-old daughter Annie who came...
- 16 Dec 2024
Residents of Barty House Nursing Home were treated to an unforgettable afternoon of musical entertainment, thanks to award-winning composer Natalie Holt, her mother Pat and ten-year-old daughter Annie who came...
There are no upcoming events for Barty House Nursing Home.
Awards / Recognitions (2)
- 06 Nov 2021Recipient: Barty House Nursing Home
- 16 Oct 2020Recipient: Barty House Nursing Home
Accreditations
There are no accreditations posted yet for Barty House Nursing Home.
Meet the Team (1)

Kim has many years of experience in the field of care. She is passionate about providing a service that fully meets all the physical and emotional needs of the residents at Barty House Nursing Home.
Frequently Asked Questions about Barty House Nursing Home
What types of Care is Barty House Nursing Home registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Alcohol / Drug Misuse are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Barty House Nursing Home have?
There are 55 Single Rooms and 2 Couples/Companion Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Barty House Nursing Home?
Own Furniture if required, Smoking not permitted, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Lift, 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 Barty House Nursing Home to the centre of Maidstone?
3.2 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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