Bradbury House Nursing Home

Milner Road, Aylesford ME20 7NF
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  • Bradbury House Nursing Home, Aylesford
Welcome to Bradbury House Nursing Home, a highly-regarded care facility nestled in Aylesford, Kent, close to Maidstone. The team specialise in providing comprehensive dementia care and nursing services, offering a comfortable, purpose-built home where elderly residents receive tailored support in a warm, safe environment.

Tailored Dementia and Nursing Care Services

At Bradbury House, they take pride in offering a range of specialist care services, including dementia care, nursing care, and residential care, all focused on the unique needs of residents. Conveniently located in Aylesford, the facility is designed to be a welcoming sanctuary for those requiring additional support:

Specialised Dementia Care: Expertise in supporting residents with Alzheimer’s and other memory-related conditions.

Comprehensive Nursing Care: Professional medical care for residents needing round-the-clock support.

Comfortable Living Spaces: 50 private, en-suite rooms designed to ensure privacy, comfort, and dignity.

Experience the compassionate care and supportive community at Bradbury House, where the well-being of residents is top priority.
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Care Provided

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Dementia
  • Physical Disability
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • For a maximum of 50 Service Users

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
  • Close to Local shops
  • Near Public Transport
  • Minibus or other transport
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Gardens
  • Residents Kitchenette
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Television point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access

Funding & Fees

Weekly Charges per Person

  • Self-Funded Residential Care: £1560 – £1670
  • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: £1560 – £1670
  • Self-Funded Nursing Care: £1560 – £1670
  • Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care: £1560 – £1670
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care: £1670 – £1670
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: £1670 – £1670
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Care: £1670 – £1670
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care: £1670 – £1670

These prices are only a guideline, please contact Bradbury House Nursing Home to find out the exact price for your requirements.

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 £254.06 per week and is usually paid directly to the care home.

Good to Know

Person in charge

  • Cara Randall (Registered Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Criteria

  • Ages 60+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: Yes
  • Year Purpose Built: 1993
  • Last Refurbishment: 2021
  • Number of floors: 1

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (50)
  • Couples/Companion Rooms (0)
  • Single Rooms with Ensuite Wet Room (50)

Visiting

  • Just off the M20, near Maidstone in Kent, Bradbury House is also easily accessible by train, approximately a 20 minute walk from Aylesford train station.

Parking

  • Visitor and Staff parking is available onsite.

Bradbury House Nursing Home Reviews (78)

9.4

Bradbury House Nursing Home has a Review Score of 9.4 (9.389) out of 10, based on 11 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Bradbury House Nursing Home has 78 reviews.

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Review from Sally-Anne G (Daughter of Resident) published on 14 March 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Gavin Astor provided an excellent standard of care for my dear Mum throughout the last few months of her life. She was treated with respect, dignity and consideration during a very distressing time for our family. The home has a friendly and welcoming feel and staff members always did their best to
meet requests and answer questions with many going over and above the call of duty to provide comfort in times of sadness. A calm and restful place with lovely garden views.
Reply from Belinda Watson, General Manager, Gavin Astor House Nursing Home at Bradbury House Nursing Home

Hi Sally-Anne,
Thank you so much for taking the time to write a review of your mother’s time at Gavin Astor House and for sharing your kind words about the team and surroundings. We are all very passionate about providing the very best of care and support, so words like this go a long way. We're also delighted to hear that you would be likely to recommend us in future.


Thank you once again for reviewing us.

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Review from Carol A (Daughter of Resident) published on 18 February 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mother was admitted to Gavin Astor House Nursing Home in February 2018 in great pain. She was 92 years old and diagnosed with breast, skull and bone cancer.
A hospice doctor had examined her and given her 2-3 months more of life. When admitted to the home, she refused to leave her room but the nurses
and carers encouraged and cajoled and within 3 months she was making new friends and enjoying her time.
Sadly, we knew this would not last and she died in November 2018. We firmly believe her life was extended by the staff and cannot thank them enough for the care they gave her. In summary, I and my family would like to thank all of the staff at Gavin Astor House for everything they did for our mother, grandmother and great grandmother. I would recommend this home to anybody.
Reply from Belinda Watson, General Manager, Gavin Astor House Nursing Home at Bradbury House Nursing Home

Hi Carol,


Thank you so much for taking the time to write a review of your mother’s time at Gavin Astor House and for sharing your kind words about the team. We are all very passionate about providing the very best of care and support, so words like this go a long way. We're also delighted to hear that you would be likely to recommend us in future.


Thank you once again for reviewing us.

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Review from Jane C (Friend of Resident) published on 5 February 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Gavin Astor Nursing Home took great care of my elderly neighbour for the last 10 months of her life. The home was very welcoming from the first visit to the home in March 2018 to the end of life care in January 2019. The staff showed care and support throughout her stay and assisted in every way they
could with the resources available. I would recommend this nursing home and it's staff.
Reply from Belinda Watson, General Manager, Gavin Astor House Nursing Home at Bradbury House Nursing Home

Hi Jane,


Thank you so much for taking the time to write a review on your experience of Gavin Astor House and for sharing your kind words. It's lovely to hear that you found us very welcoming and are happy with the care that we provided for your neighbour at Gavin Astor House, as the team are all very passionate about providing the very best of care and support. We're also delighted to hear that you would be likely to recommend us in future.


Thank you once again for reviewing us.

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Review from Peter D (Resident) assisted by family/friend published on 29 November 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5
Staff and management were helpful and welcoming during my week-long respite care stay.
Care staff were excellent looking after me and I felt secure. My only wish would be activities to occupy the mind/body. During the week there were few but even so, I will look forward to returning next year and
seeing the new wing and updated one I stayed in.
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Review from Doris M (Wife of Resident) published on 26 November 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Very pleased with all care given. Staff are very caring and helpful.
Reply from Claire Maisey, Homes Admissions Advisor at Bradbury House Nursing Home

Hi Doris,


Thank you for your wonderful comments on the care that we provide at Gavin Astor House Nursing Home. It was a pleasure to get to know you and to have cared for your husband.


Please do keep in touch.

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Review from K W (Daughter of Resident) published on 29 October 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My 91-year old mother has been receiving respite care at the Gavin Astor House for the past few years to enable me, her full-time career, to have a break. My mother is frail now and has many needs, both medical and with personal care, so finding somewhere to address those needs to a high standard and
somewhere that my mother feels safe has always been paramount. At Gavin Astor House I know I am leaving my mother in a nursing home where she is always remembered, is treated with respect and with kindness by all members of the staff and know that she will be safe and secure in my absence. All members of staff, in whatever discipline, are polite, conscientious and considerate. I would wholeheartedly recommend the Gavin Astor House.
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Review from F B (Son of Resident) published on 23 July 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Care and support is superb. Mum couldn't ask for better.
Reply from Claire Maisey, Admissions Coordinator at Bradbury House Nursing Home

Thank you for your kind words, we are thrilled that you are happy with the care that we provide here at Gavin Astor House.

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Review from A P (Daughter of Resident) published on 12 July 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This home is truly home from home, caring staff, beautiful environment, fun atmosphere with activities and current subjects ie the World Cup! My mum has only been there 3 weeks and has settled in very well because of all the above. Takeaway night is a fab idea. They have made a difficult situation easier
to cope with.
Reply from Claire Maisey, Admissions Coordinator at Bradbury House Nursing Home

Thank you for your kind comments, we are thrilled that you are so pleased with the care that we are providing at Gavin Astor House Nursing Home.


We are truly grateful for all of the support and comments that we receive in recognition of the work that our staff undertake here at Gavin Astor House.


Kind Regards


Admissions Coordinator

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Review from Jan N (Daughter of Resident) published on 20 June 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My 89-year-old Mum was only at Gavin Astor House for two and a half days. Sadly she passed away prior to going to the hospice. The hospice team came to her. She was treated with care and dignity. Us as a family were very well looked after.
Sincere thanks to all.
Reply from Claire Maisey, Admissions Coordinator at Bradbury House Nursing Home

Thank you for your review Jan it was a pleasure to get to know you and your family - I wish you all the best for the future.

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Review from Jennifer H (Mother of Resident) published on 24 May 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
This was my daughter's first visit to the Gavin Astor House which she enjoyed very much. The staff were very caring, kind and helpful.
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Review from Linda P (Daughter of Resident) published on 12 April 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Excellent service, very friendly staff, made the transition for my mum to move there very smooth and efficient.
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Review from Jean T (Resident) published on 4 April 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Having no family left alive, the staff here are my 'adopted family' keeping me as healthy as possible and making me feel cared for. There have been many changes during the 24 years I have been a resident here but management keep us up to date and I have been encouraged to follow my interests in and
out of Gavin Astor House Nursing Home. The home gives me a good feeling of security and support and is set in very pleasant gardens.
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Review from Pamela D (Wife of Resident) published on 26 March 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Although there was a lack of communication at first, we were soon reassured and he is well settled in now and likes his new life. The staff are lovely and he is well cared for. We are looking forward to taking him outside in his wheelchair when the weather warms up as the grounds are lovely.
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Review from J T (Daughter of Resident) published on 22 March 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am delighted with the care and service provided by this home. My mother is very happy and nothing is too much for the excellent staff who show kindness and respect.
There is a wonderful activities/entertainment programme which residents can join in with an plenty of help is on hand should they need
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There is a family atmosphere at this home and families of residents are always welcomed and included. I would highly recommend Gavin Astor House in the knowledge that my mother could receive no better care. Thanks.
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Review from B H (Friend of Resident) published on 5 March 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The care and support that my friend has been given has been exemplary. Very professional, knowledgeable and caring. Above all the flexibility of the staff with regards to residents' individual needs has been outstanding.
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Review from J M (Niece of Resident) published on 13 September 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Unfortunately, my aunt does not speak and so I have completed the review on my experiences when visiting her. As I live in Nottingham my visits are only every few weeks but I consider this an accurate assessment.
Reply from Becky Milburn, Digital Manager at Bradbury House Nursing Home

Hi June, thank you for your review. We're very pleased to see that your overall assessment of Gavin Astor House is good as the team are all very passionate about providing the very best of care, and we are also delighted to see you would be likely to recommend us in future.

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Review from S J (Daughter of Resident) published on 13 September 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am so pleased with the care given to my mother and the very friendly staff, first class.
Reply from Becky Milburn, Digital Manager at Bradbury House Nursing Home

Thank you for your lovely words Shirley - We're delighted that you feel your mother has been given the very best of care.

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Review from Denise H (Niece of Resident) published on 25 August 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I can't praise Gavin Astor Care Home enough. My uncle has been a resident for over a year now. He is very well cared for, the staff are extremely kind and caring. The rooms are well equipped and comfortable.The meals are very nice and good portions.
The activities are very good and there is something
going on every week, also there are outings if residents want to go through the summer. My uncle is very happy there and feels safe all the time. I am confident and happy that my uncle is getting the very best of care.
Reply from Becky Milburn, Digital Manager at Bradbury House Nursing Home

Hi Denise, thank you very much for sharing your kind words. We are delighted that you feel your uncle is receiving the very best of care at Gavin Astor House. We strive to ensure that each and every resident is treated with the care, dignity and respect they deserve, while taking into consideration individual needs. We are also extremely pleased to hear that you have peace of mind knowing your uncle is in safe hands - we understand how difficult this process can be for not only our residents but family members too.

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Current Review Score: 9.4 (9.389)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.4 (9.389) out of 10 for Bradbury House Nursing Home is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.6 out of 5 from 11 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.8 out of 5 from 9 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Care Home is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.589 for Bradbury House Nursing Home is calculated as follows: ( (92 Excellents x 5) + (21 Goods x 4) + (5 Satisfactorys x 3) + (4 Poors x 2) + (2 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 124 Ratings = 4.589
  2. 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5'). The 4.8 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Bradbury House Nursing Home is based on 9 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 3.9
    2. 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the registered maximum number of service users in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Care Home registered for a maximum of 50 service users has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 50 registered maximum number of service users is 10. 9 Positive Reviews ÷ 10 = 0.9
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

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Bed Vacancies

2 Bed Vacancies

Posted: 21 Aug 2025

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Awards / Recognitions (2)

Meet the Team (2)

Cara

Cara Randall

Job Title: Registered Manager Joined: 2016

As Home Manager of Appleton and Bradbury Nursing Homes, Cara brings over 30 years of experience in the care industry.


Starting her career as an NHS nurse, she later specialised in stoma care before joining Bradbury House.


Cara’s leadership and dedication ensure that residents receive compassionate, high-quality care in a nurturing environment.

Jane

Jane Holden

Job Title: Home Admission Manager Joined: 2000

Jane Holden, our Admissions Manager, is here to support families during the transition into Bradbury House.


With years of experience in elderly care services, Jane provides personalised guidance to ensure that every new resident feels at home.


"At Bradbury House, we focus on creating a nurturing and community-centred environment where each resident’s needs are met with care and respect.


Our beautifully decorated accommodations and communal spaces foster a sense of belonging within our care home in Aylesford.”

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