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Withens Nursing Home

Hook Green Road, Southfleet, Gravesend, Kent DA13 9NP
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My mother joined Withens at the end of August and I must say how impressed I am with her care so farJ D(Daughter of Resident/Service User)
Withens Nursing Home, Gravesend
The nursing care is exemplaryM K(Goddaughter of Resident/Service User)
Withens Nursing Home, Gravesend
Dad is happy here and we know that he is well thought of and cared for by everyone who works hereJ I(Daughter of Resident/Service User)
Withens Nursing Home, Gravesend

Situated in the pleasant village of Southfleet, Withens Nursing Home is a traditional and comfortable care facility with 27 rooms available for nursing care for the elderly.

Enjoy a warm and friendly environment that includes traditional features, a large conservatory, beautiful well-maintained gardens and extensive views of the Kent countryside.

Withens Nursing Home believes in a person-centred approach to care, employing specialist medical and healthcare expertise to ensure that residents' needs are met.

Care Provided by Withens Nursing Home

Primary Care Categories

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

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • For a maximum of 33 Service Users

Other Care Provided

  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Stroke
  • Palliative / End of Life Care
  • COPD/Pulmonary Disease
  • Convalescent Care

Facilities

  • Own Furniture if required
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Near Public Transport
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Gardens
  • Television point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access

Funding & Fees

Weekly Charges per Person

Type of carePermanentRespite
Residential CareFrom £1,650From £1,815
Nursing CareFrom £1,650From £1,815

*All fee’s are based on a pre-admission assessment conducted by the team at Withens Nursing Home. Our Nursing fees do not included FNC contribution (NHS-funded Nursing Care)

Contact Withens 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

Person in charge

  • Gurpreet Vara (General Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Information

  • Ages 65+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: No
  • Last Refurbishment: -1
  • Number of floors: 2

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (33)

Visiting

  • Withens welcome visitors to Withens Nursing Home. Please contact the home directly for the latest visiting arrangement.

Parking

  • Car parking is available

Withens Nursing Home Reviews (93)

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9.5

Withens Nursing Home has a Review Score of 9.5 (9.503) out of 10, based on 28 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Withens Nursing Home has 93 reviews.

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Review from P R (Son of Resident) published on 30 August 2017 Submitted via Postal Card
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Excellent.

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Review from E A (Wife of Resident) published on 23 August 2017 Submitted via Postal Card
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I am very happy with the care my husband is receiving at The Withens. The carers are excellent and always have time for me and my husband.

I would recommend the home.

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Review from J F (Niece of Resident) published on 11 August 2017 Submitted via Postal Card
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My relative was looked after very well.
I would like to recommend The Withens Nursing home for the excellent care and everything else.

Staff are the best you can find.

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Review from E M G (Daughter of Resident) published on 12 April 2017 Submitted via Postal Card
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Very caring staff. Lovely food. Friendly atmosphere. Beautiful countryside location.

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Review from J C (Wife of Resident) published on 21 March 2017 Submitted via Postal Card
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Very homely and welcoming. Encouraging independence with life skills for residents and involving family and friends with care plans and support for the best possible experiences for real all round care of our family member. Many many thanks.

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Review from S P (Daughter of Resident) published on 17 March 2017 Submitted via Postal Card
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I am extremely pleased with the staff, they do an excellent job.
The home is maintained very well, clean and tidy.

Everybody cares about the residents and treats them with respect.

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Review from Catherine B (Wife of Resident) published on 31 January 2017 Submitted via Postal Card
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This is an excellent care home- staff and management are very attentive and caring. Food is excellent.

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Review from Peter B (Brother of Resident) published on 23 January 2017 Submitted via Website
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My brother was also in another home under this chain and always been very happy with the level of care given in both homes and would recommend to others. Really happy with the level of care given.

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Review from Vanessa F (Daughter of Resident) published on 19 January 2017 Submitted via Postal Card
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Friendly environment, couldn't wish for anything better. Level of care excellent.

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Review from Jill H (Wife of Resident) published on 19 January 2017 Submitted via Postal Card
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Staff are a well-knit group, work well together and support each other. Cover each other with absences and make sure everything runs smoothly. Considering it is not a purpose built building, everything is managed well around it.

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Review from Mark H (Son of Resident) published on 18 January 2017 Submitted via Website
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A well-run care home that provides the needs for my mother and one which she is happy residing in.
Staff are very good with residents and have a number of activities to keep them occupied.

All in all a satisfactory situation all round.

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Review from D A (Wife of Resident) published on 17 January 2017 Submitted via Website
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Staff always really friendly and helpful. My husband is well looked after. The overall standard of the home is good and the care and support is excellent. I have and would recommend this home to others.

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Review from Paul S (Partner of Resident) published on 29 February 2016 Submitted via Website
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A pleasantly located care home in rural surroundings. Rooms are spacious and communal areas are well appointed and attractive. Cleanliness is an issue; rooms and communal areas (e.g. Corridors and toilets) are neither cleaned properly nor frequently enough, nor is there sufficient checking of the facilities to ensure there are paper towels or that waste bins are emptied. Nursing staff at weekends are in short supply meaning that residents are not given as much attention or help as they need; this impacts on bedridden patients for whom no one is available to hoist them into a chair. Meals are varied and sufficient in quantity, but what residents receive often does not match published menus. Management personnel are often difficult to find; at weekends, no management staff are visible at all. A signing-in book in reception is a must to ensure that all persons within the home can be accounted for in an emergency; unfortunately a pen, with which to sign in, is often absent.

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Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 21 October 2021
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  • SafeGood
  • Well-ledGood
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News (30) & Events (1)

News
  • 26 Jul 2026

    Local Charity Champions Named Withens Nursing Home's Southfleet Superheroes for July. Withens Nursing Home is celebrating three remarkable members of the local community after naming Dave, Cheryl and George Taylor...

  • 26 Jul 2026

    Withens Nursing Home Delivers Blue Light Breakfast to Thank Swanscombe Health Centre Team The team at Withens Nursing Home has once again shown its appreciation for local healthcare professionals by...

  • 23 Jul 2026

    Withens Nursing Home Welcomes the Community for a Wonderful Care Home Open Week Celebration Residents, families, friends and members of the local community came together for an unforgettable afternoon as...

Upcoming Events
  • 29 Aug 2026Organiser: Withens Nursing Home

Awards / Recognitions (5)

  • 22 Mar 2024Recipient: Withens Nursing Home
  • 17 Nov 2023Recipient: Withens Nursing Home
  • 06 Nov 2021Recipient: RCH Care Homes Ltd

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Meet the Team (1)

Gurpreet Vara
Gurpreet VaraJob Title:General ManagerJoined: 2025

With over 16 years’ experience as a trained nurse and five years in care home leadership, Gurpreet brings a wealth of knowledge and passion to her role at Withens Nursing Home. Her background includes senior roles in large nursing homes and specialist rehabilitation services, where she developed a strong focus on person-centred care, safeguarding, and staff development.

Gurpreet is driven by the belief that every individual deserves dignity, respect, and meaningful care. She thrives on building supportive environments where residents feel truly at home and her team feels empowered to grow. For her, it’s the personal connections and daily impact that make the work so rewarding.

She describes Withens as a warm and welcoming home set in beautiful countryside, with a dedicated team and a vibrant activities programme that truly enhances residents’ lives.

Outside of work, Gurpreet has a creative background in the arts, a deep-rooted connection to healthcare through her family, and a love for learning new skills.

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