
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
Group / Owner
- Care Concern Group Ltd
- Private Owned
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 (123)
Barty House Nursing Home has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.813) out of 10, based on 24 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Barty House Nursing Home has 123 reviews.
Mum spent her last month of life at Barty House Nursing Home. It was a very difficult time for us. By the time she arrived at Barty House, she had suffered a head injury in hospital which left her almost completely uncommunicative and in constant and intense pain. The staff were courteous and compassionate. The nursing staff, one in particular, were very patient with us, talking us through how her condition would deteriorate and how they would adapt the care to reflect this. As her needs escalated, the home provided an enhanced level of care, over and above what the local authority had agreed to pay for. Care staff were very respectful of Mum's religious beliefs during her stay, including in the treatment of her body after she passed. The deputy manager made herself available outside working hours and the manager attended Mum's funeral. I can't stress how much we appreciated Barty House's care and attention and how much difference this made to us in the final stages of Mum's life.
Thank you so much for your kind words. All the staff at Barty were so fond of your mum and she will be much missed, as will all your family who spent time with us helping us care for Mum. I will pass your kind words on to everyone at Barty.
She was treated as a much loved family member and whilst it is true that she did not want to be in a nursing home, it is also true that she was settled and content there. In spite of her lack of ability to move and to communicate, staff showed the utmost patience and respect for her, always treating her with dignity and how, I suspect, they would want to be treated themselves in similar circumstances,
A well-led home, nothing was too much trouble, adapting diets, bringing activities to her, accommodating and responding to requests - all delivered promptly and appropriately. I have no hesitation in recommending Barty House. For those more able there is a wealth of activities to benefit from and a great chef too!
Thank you so much for your kind words, I will make sure they are passed on to all the staff, David.
The staff at Barty House are amazing. The care they have shown to my parent has been exceptional. My parent was extremely lucky to get a placement here. As a resident they are listened to and their needs are met in a compassionate way.
Thank you so much for your kind words, I shall pass them on to all the care staff. Manager
My Grandma is so happy at Barty House. Considering her age, she is doing pretty well and she loves the atmosphere and services at the home. There is always a nice greeting from staff and everyone seems in good spirits. Lovely place to visit and a fantastic home to stay in. Excellent place.
Hi Richard. Thank you so much for your kind comments, your grandma is a big part of our family at Barty House and much loved by all the staff and other residents. I shall pass your kind words on to all the staff who help care for her.
The staff were absolutely brilliant, the care was wonderful, the room was very good, nice and sunny with a lovely outlook and the food was great too. It would be really hard to find fault with anything there.
Thanks so much for your very kind words which I shall pass on to all the staff. We do hope that you will call in one day and say hello!
The home’s conservatory is a lovely area with a garden view where residents can sit and watch all the wildlife. If you don’t want to join in the many varied activities in the lounge area this is where you can just sit and observe life, rather than staying alone in your room.
Thank you to all the dedicated staff at Barty House for making my husband very happy and settled here.
Thank you so much for your kind words, I will make sure that all the staff who help with care know of your kind words. Dave Willis
My mother’s emotional and physical health are declining but I know she is in a supportive and kind environment.
Thank you so much for your kind words, I will pass them on to all the staff who help care for your mum.
I can’t thank all the staff enough for what they do, hats off to the manager, thank you again
Thank you so much for your kind words, I shall pass them on to all the staff who help care for your mum.
Barty House Nursing Home is a homely, kind and very lovely nursing home. It is managed and run by genuine, skilled, caring and attentive staff. They filled our lovely mum's final weeks with sensitivity, tenderness and kindness. We will be eternally grateful to them for making our dear mum's passing comfortable and compassionate. I don’t think we would have managed so well had it not been for the warmth and kindness that was shown both to Mum and our family at this difficult time.
Thank you for your very kind words, Susan, I shall pass them on to all the staff who helped care for your mum who, although not with us long, was a big part of the Barty House family.
Staff are responsive to his needs and keep his family updated.
Thank you so much for your kind words, which I shall pass on to all the care staff at the home. It's great that he has entered fully into the life of the home, and I always look forward to my chats with him!
Since my mum has been there, her care has been excellent. Nothing is too difficult for them, the staff are lovely and always going the extra mile to help mum. The manager, is friendly and approachable, he is always willing to help you, if needed.
Thank you so much for your very kind words. We love having your mum at Barty House and we are delighted with how well she has settled in. I will pass on your kind words to all the staff who help with her care.
He found the shared areas overwhelming.
He felt vulnerable. Was not encouraged to eat or drink well, and suffered a number of UTI's, some were only detected after the family requested that he be tested. Regularly being offered tea to drink, when staff were repeatedly told that he liked black coffee or hot chocolate, even when clear notices were put immediately inside his door. Rapidly heading towards being blind, food was put down and he was left to try to feed himself without support.
A hospital transport booking was not made, so he missed a vital eye appointment.
His clothing was often dirty and he was left in bed wearing only incontinence pants and socks on his lower half
Left after hospital admission for dehydration.
We are sorry to hear that you are unhappy with aspects of your father’s care here at Barty House. These really are not instances that we recognise or that are indicative of the high standard of care that we provide. However, we take all feedback, including complaints, very seriously and use this...
My mother was a resident at Barty for more than a year and sadly passed away recently. My father and I were regular visitors. Just a short time before Mum passed, Dad was taken ill very suddenly and ended up in hospital. Mum was taken ill and ended up in hospital too. She was brought back to Barty (her home) to spend her remaining time in comfort, surrounded by the wonderful staff who genuinely cared. Dad wanted to join Mum, and as the hospital felt they could do no more for him, they agreed he could go if Barty would take him, as he was so seriously ill. Well, Barty moved heaven and earth and, along with the hospital, managed to get Dad there within 24 hours. Mum and Dad spent Mum’s last nine days side by side in the same room. Dad is still at Barty, being very well cared for, and is the best he can be under the circumstances. My deepest gratitude goes to the manager and all the staff at Barty for everything they have done for us all and their continuing care of Dad.
Many thanks again.
Facilities for relatives are limited and would benefit from regular cleaning and replenishment.
The management of the home is good, and the admin staff are always friendly and helpful and very much offer a personal touch of kindness if I've been upset, which meant a lot.
The leisure facilities and activities are well thought out and inclusive to all who wish to participate.
The food options can be rather bland, routine and not very appetising. Portions are small for some, and evening meals are not what clients may be ordinarily used to.
Some tweaking is required, but without a doubt, a nice place, where my relative feels comfortable, cared for and loved. Thank you.
Thank you once again
Barty definitely has a friendly homely feel. The Barty team are always available to deal with any issues or requests made to them. Our experience has given us peace of mind for the mental and physical care of our family member. Who is always happy to go ‘home to Barty’ after a day out with the family. Thank you for your support and dedication.
Thank you very much for your kind words, I shall certainly pass them all to all the staff involved in your mum in laws care. She is very much part of our Barty House family and it is an honour to care for her.
Dave Willis,Manager
We would highly recommend the home to anyone needing nursing care for a relative.
Thank you so much for your kind words, we are so pleased at how well your mum has settled in at Barty House. I will pass on your comments to all the staff involved in her care.
Barty House Nursing Home offers a very friendly, caring ambience where residents are well catered for. My wife became a resident recently and has settled in well thanks to the caring way in which she has been treated. Having looked at several homes I would thoroughly recommend Barty for the care offered. It is nice to see the management getting involved with the residents who the seem to know personally.
Thank you so much for your kind words Richard. We are so pleased how well your mum has settled in to life at Barty. I will pass on to all the staff your very kind comments.
Barty House also looked after my dad at the end of his life too and he received the same compassion that my mum now has. I would not hesitate to recommend.
I shall pass on your kind comments to all the staff involved in her care.
Overall my wife is content with the level of care she receives from all members of staff. Response times to the call system could be faster but this may be down to recruitment issues.
Thank you very much for the comments made, I do note the comments with regard to call bells and I can assure you that this is a priority to ensure prompt response at all times of day or night. I hope that the new system to be introduced that we discussed will help with this.
Thanks again
Dave Willis
Manager
Staff attentive and caring but in public areas can be quite loud. Was told mother would move rooms after a deep cleaning had taken place.
Mother moved. Piles of fluff and crumbs under the bed. Someone else's property was found in the empty chest of drawers.
Requested numerous times for electrical equipment to be checked as per policy, but still not done.
Thank you for taking the time to comment. Please accept my apologies with regard to the cleanliness of the room. I will pass this matter on to the team involved as well as the comments regarding the electrical testing of personal items. I am glad that you are pleased in general with...
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: 31 July 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...
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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)

David has many years experience in the field of older peoples' care. He is passionate about providing a service that fully meets all the physical and emotional needs of the residents at Barty House.
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