Barnes Lodge

Tudeley Lane, Tonbridge TN11 0QJ
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  • Barnes Lodge, Tonbridge
Barnes Lodge care home in Tonbridge, Kent provides a friendly, welcoming home.

The care home has a team of trained staff who ensure each residents’ privacy and care is maintained at all times.

Residents are consulted on matters that affect them and can participate in a variety of activities.
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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 101 Service Users

Dementia Care Types

  • Mild Dementia
  • Moderate Dementia

Other Care Provided

  • Palliative / End of Life Care
  • Convalescent Care

Facilities

  • Own Furniture if required
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Close to Local shops
  • Near Public 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: from £1574
  • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: from £1574
  • Self-Funded Nursing Care: from £2142
  • Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care: from £2142
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care: from £1731
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: from £1731
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Care: from £2330
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care: from £2330

All Fees are subject to a free pre-admission assessment. Please contact us for more information or to visit the home.

These prices are only a guideline, please contact Barnes Lodge 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

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Criteria

  • Ages 65+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: Yes
  • Last Refurbishment: 2016

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (101)
  • Single Rooms with Ensuite Wet Room (101)

Visiting

  • Visitors welcome at any time, but the home would appreciate it if visitors could avoid meal times as that can disturb the residents.

Parking

  • Parking outside Barnes Lodge

Barnes Lodge Reviews (25)

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Barnes Lodge has a Review Score of 9.0 (9.016) out of 10, based on 10 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Barnes Lodge has 25 reviews.

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Review from Sarah K (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 20 May 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Barns Lodge has significantly improved my father-in-law's care experience since his move from his previous home. The staff are exceptional-caring, attentive, and committed to treating each resident with dignity and respect.
What truly sets Barns Lodge apart is the dedication of certain team members
who consistently go above and beyond, making a real difference in the lives of the residents. Their compassionate approach has fostered a supportive environment that enhances overall well-being.
We have observed a remarkable improvement in my father-in-law's mental health and overall condition, which brings us immense relief and gratitude. The sense of community at Barns Lodge is comforting and reassuring.
Overall, I highly recommend Barns Lodge for anyone seeking compassionate and high-quality care for their loved ones. The positive changes we've witnessed have made a significant impact, and we are incredibly thankful for the outstanding care he receives.
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Review from Caroline F (Niece of Resident) published on 7 April 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Thank you to everyone at Barnes Lodge for your efficiency, kindness and health and care expertise.
My aunt arrived in late Dec 2024, she settled in very quickly, she is happy and very well cared for.
She and we have had very positive and friendly interactions with everyone on the staff team.
My
aunt is treated with dignity, she is sleeping well at night, she enjoys the meals and she has made friends with other residents and the staff.
There is a positive welcoming feel. The team organise interesting activites-they provide suitable events for a range of residents' needs.
My aunt likes and looks forward to her weekly visit to the in house hairdresser.
The building is well designed, generously sized, full of natural light, freshly decorated and kept very clean. My aunt likes her room with en suite, and there are also several pleasant common rooms available that she can sit in or attend activities in.
She likes the library, where there are books to borrow and board games to play.
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Review from Kevin P (Brother of Resident) published on 27 January 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My brother has been a resident at Barnes Lodge for eleven months now, I can compare his care because he was at another care home previously. I cannot express my thanks enough to the staff and management! Nothing is too much trouble, from when we arrive to visit until we leave, I have noticed a vast
improvement in his care and cleanliness from his previous care home. Staff are always kind and engaging with my brother, who I must say, doesn't always appreciate this because of his learning difficulties.
Reply from Rebecca Charman, Care Home Manager at Barnes Lodge

Thank you, Kevin, for your kind words and we are so pleased you are happy with the care provided at Barnes Lodge.

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Review from F S (Daughter of Resident) published on 4 September 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
On visiting Barnes Lodge to see my father, I found the place in a clean and pleasant environment. The staff were polite to me as well as, more importantly, to my father.
Dad looked happy and content, neatly looking despite still wearing his PJ top. But most importantly, he seemed comfortable and happy
which seems to be this way every time I visit him.
So clean and pleasant surroundings, polite staff and I'm very happy that my father is being looked after at Barnes Lodge.
Reply from Rebecca Charman, Care Home Manager at Barnes Lodge

Thank you for your kind words and your valuable feedback.

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Review from Christopher M (Husband of Resident) published on 23 August 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Best care home I have found in the area.
Reply from Rebecca Charman, Care Home Manager at Barnes Lodge

Thank you so much for your kind words and we are so pleased you are happy with the care provided at Barnes Lodge.

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Review from D M (Daughter of Resident) published on 19 August 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Staff are very kind and attentive. Always happy to answer queries. I am grateful that their kindness has helped Mum to settle. She had to move from another care home - that is difficult at her age.
A member of staff has helped Mum to integrate with activities.
A member of staff on reception has always
been supportive.
Thank you everyone.
Reply from Rebecca Charman, Care Home Manager at Barnes Lodge

Thank you so much for your positive feedback. We are so pleased you are happy with the care at Barnes Lodge.

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Review from Carolyn S (Wife of Resident) published on 15 May 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have been extremely happy with the care given and the staff have been very pleasant. Thank you.
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Review from K M (Daughter of Resident) published on 14 May 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mum has been in this home for six months. During this time the management staff have been extremely helpful with funding problems and any general problems I have raised, such as personal care for Mum. I have spent a lot of time in the home and the care staff - permanent and agency - have been caring
and considerate to Mum, always trying to answer any queries and offer any extra help when needed. I would also like to comment on the positive approach of staff and their ability to bring humour to a situation in an appropriate way. Although the activities staff members have changed recently, they are working hard to set up suitable activities to match the differing levels of need and choice and have sought Mum's input on a number of occasions.
The home is bright and airy and has recently undergone some redecoration and work to improve safety measures. All this helps to make a better environment for residents and visitors.
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Review from G W (Daughter of Resident) published on 18 April 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Mum has lived at Barnes Lodge for two years. Overall, she has been well looked after by caring staff. Although she is physically frail with diminishing mobility, she still has good mental capacity, I think this is not always recognised fully. It would be helpful if a 'who's who' board of staff could
be displayed. It would also be good to see a weekly menu and weekly activity programme on display. Refurbishments look good.
Reply from Rene Lubbock, Family Liaison Manager at Barnes Lodge

Thank you for taking the time to review Barnes Lodge, it is much appreciated. The weekly menu is displayed in the dining rooms, but we will look into displaying them and the weekly activities more prominently. The 'staff board' is a great idea and we are considering options of how and where is best to display it. Thank you again for your positive comments.

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Review from F D (Husband of Resident) published on 17 January 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My wife, a victim of Alzheimer’s, spent the last nineteen months of her life at Barnes Lodge and I myself spent many hundreds of hours with her during that time. During all that period, I witnessed nothing but kindness, compassion and devotion by staff and I did not see a single incident that caused
me concern. The same level of care and dedication was shown by both permanent and agency staff - carers and nursing - and it was humbling to see the gentleness and love with which they worked. The home was a very happy place and there always seemed to be cheerfulness and laughter. A lot of emphasis was on various activities through the activities committee. The management were also very much aware of the pressures faced by family members and were always ready to discuss them.
Selecting a care home can be a hit-and-miss exercise but my family and I give thanks that we found Barnes Lodge and I have no hesitation whatsoever in recommending it as a caring and safe sanctuary.
Reply from Rene Lubbock, Family Liaison Manager at Barnes Lodge

Thank you for taking the time to review Barnes Lodge. Your positive, kind comments are very much appreciated by all the staff here at Barnes Lodge

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Review from Charles W (Son of Resident) published on 12 July 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am very grateful for the excellent care that my Mum received at Barnes Lodge during the final few months of her life. She was always treated kindly by the nursing and care staff who helped her to keep her dignity throughout and tried hard to respect her preferences. We felt that there was a positive,
helpful attitude from all the staff that we encountered. The visiting GP service at the home was excellent too. The facilities provided to Mum in her room and elsewhere were practical and fit for purpose. Visiting procedures at Barnes Lodge worked pretty well during a difficult time and the administrative staff were always friendly and warm towards us, whether in person or on the phone. I strongly recommend Barnes Lodge.
Reply from Nicky Pett, Home Manager at Barnes Lodge

Thank you very much for your kind review, it was an absolute pleasure to look after Mum and she will be deeply missed.

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Review from S S (Daughter of Resident) published on 31 July 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mother has been a resident at Barnes Lodges for five and a half years. The family have always been very appreciative of the excellent care given to her. Last year my father was also a resident for a short period of time, until his death, and again excellent care shown. In the current pandemic, we
have appreciated the virtual contact and recently distanced visits.
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Review from L R (Daughter of Resident) published on 20 February 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mum has been in Barnes Lodge since it opened, I work in the care sector so knew what I wanted for her. Barnes Lodge has exceeded my expectations, with a dedicated team who always give the residents just that little bit extra. The manager is outstanding, always prepared to give her time to me, my
mum and all the residents. She has made Barnes Lodge "a home". The laundry, the kitchen and the cleaning staff, and the wonderful care staff make Barnes Lodge a wonderful place. Thank you.
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Review from J K (Son of Resident) published on 25 November 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My mother constantly comments on the kindness that the carer is.
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Review from B R (Son of Resident) published on 22 November 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Staff very attentive and friendly.
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Review from K B (Son of Resident) published on 11 October 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Care and environment are very good.
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Review from Graham R (Husband of Resident) published on 30 August 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
The staff in general are very friendly and helpful to patients and visitors and caring to patients.
Reply from Nicky Pett, Home Manager at Barnes Lodge

Thank you for your review and kind words, we are so pleased you’re happy with Barnes Lodge.

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Review from J H (Wife of Resident) published on 30 August 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
I find the staff are very welcoming and care for relatives as much as the residents.
On many occasions, the staff have gone over and above the call of duty. They respect the idiosyncrasies of the residents and so far, as is possible, accommodate them. I have huge respect for them and nothing is too
much trouble, however unpleasant it might be.
Reply from Nicky Pett, Home Manager at Barnes Lodge

Thank you for your kind words about our home and staff, we are delighted to hear we are going above and beyond for you.

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Review from Rosemary H (Sister of Resident) published on 22 August 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Very well kept care home.
Clean and tidy, very happy environment. Staff friendly and exceptionally helpful. Nothing is too much trouble when wanting information regarding the resident.
I thoroughly recommend this care home.
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Review from L J (Daughter of Resident) published on 19 August 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Daughter of long term resident who has vascular dementia. So very grateful for the care and kindness given to mum and for two-way communication with staff and management. Have witnessed such care and kindness by care staff at Barnes Lodge when caring for mum who is safe and cared for always. Thank you.
Reply from Nicky Pett, Home Manager at Barnes Lodge

Thank you very much for your kind review, we are so pleased you're happy with the care at Barnes Lodge.

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Current Review Score: 9.0 (9.016)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.0 (9.016) out of 10 for Barnes Lodge is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.5 out of 5 from 10 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.5 out of 5 from 10 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 4.521 for Barnes Lodge is calculated as follows: ( (71 Excellents x 5) + (39 Goods x 4) + (9 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 119 Ratings = 4.521
  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 4.495 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Barnes Lodge is based on 10 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 + 0.1 = 4
    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 101 registered maximum number of service users is 20.2. 10 Positive Reviews ÷ 20.2 = 0.495
  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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Rebecca Charman

Job Title: Interim Home Manager Joined: 2025

Interim Home Manager

Frequently Asked Questions about Barnes Lodge

What types of Care is Barnes Lodge registered for?

Older Person Care, Dementia, Physical Disability & Visual / Hearing Impairment are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.

How many Rooms does Barnes Lodge have?

There are 101 Single Rooms.

What are the Facilities & Services at Barnes Lodge?

Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Residents Kitchenette, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room & Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.

How far is Barnes Lodge to the centre of Tonbridge?

0.9 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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