
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.
I would like to say a very big thank you to everyone for all the kindness they showed to my uncle. He was diagnosed with terminal cancer and got admitted in October 2021 till he sadly passed in January 2023 after a long fight with his illness. I feel so grateful knowing that he got the best care and that his needs were met night and day. The support I got from all the staff was second to none and for this, I am so grateful please keep up all your hard work. I have no problem recommending Barty House.
Please always feel welcome to call in and say hello.
Many thanks again.
I visit every day so have been able to get to know other relatives of residents and everyone seems to agree Barty is a lovely home with staff who have an infectious energy to ensure they are putting the resident's needs first
Thanks again.
My brother and I cannot thank Barty House Nursing Home and all the staff enough, for the love and care and kindness that they showed our Mum. She was diagnosed with terminal cancer in February 2022 and went to Barty House Nursing Home in March 2022, her room was in Monckton Ward. Her illness was short as she passed away at Barty House Nursing Home on 26th June 2022 but during that time she had security in the knowledge that at any time of the day or night her needs were met whether it be more medication or just someone to hold her hand when she was frightened. As a family, we were given so much support and guidance by the nurses and carers through each stage of her illness from beginning to end. We will always be grateful that we chose Barty House Nursing Home for our Mum's final days. Thank you so much Barty House Nursing Home.
Thank you so much for your kind words. Even though only at Barty House for a short time, your mum was very much a part of our family and will be much missed. I will pass your comments on to all the staff who helped care for her, I know it will mean a lot to them that you were so pleased with the care that they gave.
The care given to my beloved partner was quite exceptional, always with a smile and a chat but always with gentle professionalism. Nothing deemed too much trouble in the need to give comfort and support. The home itself is welcoming with its relaxed atmosphere and friendly staff. The rooms are light, airy, spacious, well-furnished and clean. The garden is a delightful place to sit and recharge mind and body, all while being entertained by the wildlife. Barty House Nursing Home is a home from home, and we owe it so much during the time we were there.
Thank you so much for the lovely review. The staff work so hard to make Barty House such a special environment and to hear such kind words is always appreciated. Your loved one was very much part of our family at Barty House, and he is greatly missed. I will pass on your kind words to all the staff that helped care for him.
All of the staff at Barty House were amazing. They all made sure that my dad's final days were as comfortable as they could possibly be. Myself and my family felt that everyone really cares about the residents. Thank you so very much to you all!
Thank you so much for your review and kind words which I will pass on to the staff. Your dad was very popular with all the staff, and he will be much missed at Barty House.
My husband went to Barty House from the hospice, he was as well as he possibly could be at the time but he did not receive the care that was expected. He only had 7+2 parts of a day. In that time he had very little care and felt isolated. His first day he never got a drink after breakfast until 3.15. I did ask at 12.30 if he would be getting a drink. Water jug empty on 3 occasions. Took all 3 blankets away, left 3 windows open all night. Then he was not given some of his medication, leaving him feeling ill. He rang buzzer, no help so he passed out. He had a visitor pop in to see him at 8pm, finding him unconscious rang again for help. It was 8.25 before help came. Then the day before he died he was feeling well and at 4.30 he was sitting up eating an ice cream then at 5.15 he was not answering his phone. We tried 4 times. The home phoned at 8.30 saying he was having a reaction to the morphine. When we got there he was barley conscious but managed to say his very last words. Take me home.
Dear Pauline, having spoken with you in detail beforehand about these issues, I am sorry that you still have concerns. As you know, your husband came to us from the hospice for end-of-life care. Our electronic records show he was regularly attended to, his buzzer answered and his water jugs...
My sister and I spent time choosing the right home for dad and Barty House stood out from the rest. The understanding and acceptance of dad as a person and his likes and dislikes were established early on and taken on board. It took time for him to settle and any difficulties were dealt with quickly and the care he received was very good considering covid restraints and staff absence. He settled well and liked the home, especially the humour and caring attitude of the staff. As his health deteriorated the staff acted in a prompt and professional way to support dad. Having access to his notes was really helpful in order to keep up to date with his progress when covid restrictions were in place. The staff at the home were very supportive to my sister and myself as dad reached the end of his life and dealt with every aspect of his and our care sensitively. Thank you all at Barty House as a senior nurse myself I would highly recommend this home.
Thank you so much for the lovely review. Your dad was very much a part of our family at Barty, as were yourself and your sister! I will pass on the comments to all involved in your dads care. Please feel welcome to pop in and say hello whenever you are in the area.
Dave Willis
My mum moved in at the end of November 2021. Unfortunately, she is mostly bedbound and unable to participate in the majority of the many varied daily activities on offer. However, the staff frequently chat with her and she has a television in her room. They do a great job ensuring she is kept comfortable and pay close attention to her physical health. The staff are very polite and always helpful however due to workloads they sometimes forget to follow up requests but a gentle reminder usually resolves the issue. The food is freshly prepared on-site and of a good standard, mum enjoys most of the selection available and I believe this has significantly helped her recovery. My relatives and I are happy to recommend this home.
Dear Colin, thank you for your kind feedback, and for working with our team to ensure that your mum receives the best possible care and support. We’re so happy to have you both as part of our Barty House family. I will pass on your comments to the team, who will be very happy to receive them.
The food is very good and my mother's appetite has improved.
The Care staff are kind friendly and the care given to my mother is of a good standard.
When visiting Staff are welcoming and make time to update the family. They are especially supportive to my 92-year-old Dad who visits my mother 4-5 times a week.
It is reassuring to our family that she calls Barty House “home” she speaks fondly of the staff and is grateful for all they do for her
Dear Julie, thank you for your kind feedback, and for working with our team to ensure that your mum receives the best possible care and support. We’re so happy to have you both as part of our Barty House family. I will pass on your comments to the team, who will be very happy to receive them.
My mum is a resident of Barty House, as I live in Spain I find the staff excellent, on a daily basis, they never fail to help my mum be in contact with me via Facetime. Visiting my mum I found all the staff great, nothing was too much trouble, even the activity staff were brilliant entertaining the residents with a varied activity daily, which me and my mum thoroughly enjoyed. Everyone was kind and very caring, I cannot fault this care home or the staff, Many Thanks.
Dear Carole, thank you for your kind feedback, and for working with our team to ensure that your mum receives the best possible care and support. We’re so happy to have you both as part of our Barty family. I will pass on your comments to the team, who will be very happy to receive them.
David
I would highly recommend Barty House. The care my late Mother received was outstanding. All members of staff were so kind and caring towards my Mum. My Mum would always say how lovely the carers were to her and as a family that made us so happy. Such a lovely place and I will miss every single member of staff.
Thank you so much for your heartfelt feedback and comments, which mean such a lot to the team. We are very grateful that you chose our home for your mothers care. She was such a lovely person and it was our pleasure to welcome her to our family and look after her. As you can imagine,...
During that time he was looked after and nursed with care, kindness and respect. He made new friends and spent happy times with other residents on the lovely veranda overlooking the garden. The team at Barty House made us welcome, never treated us as an inconvenience, and did all they could to make daily visits a success.
At the end he was treated with dignity and we were offered every kindness. We could not have asked for more.
Thank you so much for your kind comments, although your dad was only with us a short time, he was a much-loved member of the Barty family. He will be greatly missed, not just by staff but by all the friends he made here.
The home is bright, airy and clean. Have found the staff to be very approachable, friendly and helpful and the care of the residents is excellent, with lots of interaction and activities. Feedback is very good and any concerns or queries are dealt with promptly.
Many thanks for your very kind comments. We constantly strive to provide care of the highest quality.
My dad moved in at the end of March. The majority of staff are very friendly and go out their way to do anything they can for my dad and for his family. There are lots of activities that residents are encouraged to join in. So far we are very happy with the experienced dad has had. Thank you to all staff for everything you do.
I know our activities team really try to encourage your dad to join in with them, he often just enjoys chatting with them.
The staff and team, including management, nurses, carers, admin, activities, laundry and catering have all gone out of their way to help dad settle into Barty House Nursing home. It has been a difficult year for him and they have shown nothing but kindness towards him. There is a lovely conservatory for him to sit in if he chooses and activities every afternoon for him to join in. Would recommend.
Nicola, Your dad is such a lovely man to care for, he has had an unsettling year so far but with the care and love from the staff we try and lift his mood.
Significant reduction in quality of care over the last two years. Staff seem unhappy and unmotivated, too reactive in terms of care and support instead of proactive. My father is now bed-bound and covered in pressure sores and additional complications that did not exist before his stay. Currently exploring moving him to a safer environment.
We are very sorry to hear that you are unhappy with your father’s care and that you intend to move him elsewhere. Over the last three years since he has been with us, your father has, in fact, received very thorough and attentive care from our staff, supported by a multi-disciplinary healthcare...
My mum was a resident at Barty House from October 2020 until February 2021. The care she received was amazing; I couldn't have asked for more. The staff at Barty House became like a second family to me and Mum and supported us very well through a very difficult time. The home is spotlessly clean, warm and friendly with lovely outdoor facilities. I would definitely recommend.
I am so pleased that you feel that your mothers short time with us was a positive experience. Your mum will always be fondly remembered by all the staff as one of our Barty Family.
Mum was moved from our local hospice to Barty House Nursing Home as she no longer felt safe at home, even with carers. All the staff at Barty House treated her with respect, dignity and compassion. Despite her health declining she developed a new lease of life, enjoyed the social interactions (despite COVID!) and was well cared for. Although visiting was sometimes restricted, myself and my sisters felt comfortable that Mum was safe and happy.
My cousin was in Barty House for over 3 years until she passed away in January this year. She settled in quickly and her care from everyone there was wonderful. We regularly went in to see her and she was always happy. Her health improved so much that she was able to enjoy the last years of her life. We are so grateful for everything that was done for her during this time.
Thank you for a great review, it was a joy to look after your cousin. She brightened all our days with her smile and chit chat.
I would like to thank everybody for the help and kindness afforded to my aunty. Everybody was very helpful and assisted my aunt in all her needs. Excellent.
Her room was always clean and the staff always answered our questions and assisted where they could. Top-notch!
Dear Roger, thank you for your kind words which are very much appreciated. We all miss your aunt – staff felt very warmly towards her and we were all sad when she passed away. Please accept our sincere condolences and our very best wishes to you and your family.
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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