

The staff at the Mayflower have shown a commitment to care at every levelNick G(Son of Resident/Service User)

I cannot fault the care Dad receives, the staff know him very well and treat him with such kindnesLinda N(Daughter of Resident/Service User)


The staff at the Mayflower have shown a commitment to care at every levelNick G(Son of Resident/Service User)

I cannot fault the care Dad receives, the staff know him very well and treat him with such kindnesLinda N(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

Mayflower Care Home is a modern, purpose-built specialist dementia care home in a residential area of Northfleet, near Gravesend.
Each resident is living with some form of dementia including more complex symptoms, and the home’s dedicated and highly professional staff provide secure, compassionate and person-centred residential, nursing and palliative care. Mayflower also offers short-term care for people who need some looking after following a hospital stay, or whose families or carers...
Care Provided by Mayflower Care Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Learning Disability / Autism
- Mental Health Condition
- 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 76 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
- Advanced/Complex Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- 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 based on pre-admission assessment of care needs.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Mayflower Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Mayflower Care 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
Person in charge
- Chris James (Interim Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 40+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Year Purpose Built: 2011
- Last Refurbishment: 2024
- Number of floors: 3
Room Information
- Single Rooms (76)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (76)
Visiting
- Visits for new admissions must be arranged by calling the care home at this time.
Parking
- Free on-site parking is available.
Mayflower Care Home Reviews (71)
Mayflower Care Home has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.794) out of 10, based on 27 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Mayflower Care Home has 71 reviews.
I am very happy with the excellent care and treatment my dad gets at Mayflower Care Home, I have personally seen an amazing improvement in my dad since he has been there and this makes me feel I can trust all the care team in doing what is best for my dad and I would highly recommend this care home.
Thank you for your kind review, we always aim to support Dad the best we can and are happy to hear you feel we have supported some improvements in Dad's well-being since joining Mayflower.
All my family are very pleased with the care that my mum receives in Diamond Unit. My mum was extremely frail when she was discharged to Mayflower via hospital in August 2020. However, since then my mum has been thriving; this is due to the fantastic care and wholesome food that she receives and the calm and well-led surroundings that she resides in. The staff are always kind and compassionate towards my mum and they are friendly and welcoming towards the family.
Dear Des, thank you for your kind words. We’re so happy to have you and your family as part of our Mayflower family. I will pass on your comments to the team, who will be very happy to receive them.
My wife has been at Mayflower for about 4 years now, all the staff have been brilliant throughout her stay, I just can't thank them enough, they have given her all the care and attention that she needs and more, I thank them each and every one.
Dear James, thank you for taking the time to write such a lovely review of our home. We have an amazing team that works hard to provide the best care and support for residents and their families. So it really is pleasing to receive such positive and encouraging feedback. Your relative is such a...
Very well organised, great activities/events. Dad is treated as one of their own family. We stumbled onto this home during the first lockdown and have built up a very good relationship with all the staff. We are so very lucky to have Dad in this home, he is genuinely settled which can be tricky for many dementia patients.
Thank you.
Thank you for taking the time to write such a lovely review of our home. We have an amazing team, who works hard to provide the best care and support for residents and their families. So it really is pleasing to receive such positive and encouraging feedback. Your relative is such a pleasure to...
My Nan was left facing the wall wet in her wheelchair and they had taken her buzzer away that they use to call the staff all because she has a water infection and needs the toilet every hour. They would refuse to take her to the toilet and said wet yourself and we will change you. They also refused to use pads and gave her other people's clothes. I am very unhappy about her care she was only in the home for six months. Was the worst six months of our life. I cared for her for three years on my own, I did a much better job. I wish her children never put her in this home.
We are sorry that you are unhappy with your grandmother’s care while she was with us. These really are not instances that we recognise or that are indicative of the high standard of care that we provide. We sincerely wish that you had raised your concerns with us at the time as we would most...
Mum was moved to Mayflower after struggling to settle in a different home.
All the staff at the home have learnt how to deal with Mum's difficult needs and I feel they take great care of her in a dignified and adult way.
The food at the home seems to be of a good standard and from what I gather from the relative's gateway, my mother eats very well whether this is assisted or non assisted.
Mum is given the freedom to wander the floor which is what she tends to do day in, day out. Sometimes the staff walk with her and talk to her whilst doing so.
Staff are always polite and forthcoming when I visit and always on hand if I need to ask for advice.
I would recommend this home to anyone looking for a kind clean safe environment for their loved one.
Due to dementia, my husband needed constant attention when he first came to the Mayflower, the friendly staff provided this and were kind and caring to him - and to me when I visited. Though he's now improved, I appreciate the ongoing care he receives.
His unit is kept spotlessly clean and tidy, staff are always available to ensure patient and resident safety. Hygiene and covid precautions are rigorously observed and I visit regularly.
Meals are excellent with snacks and drinks available throughout the day and I can see how my husband is and what he's been doing by reading the relatives gateway online at any time. I can also ring the unit and pass a message or ask for news. During a recent necessary lockdown, the family and I were able to have online video chats directly with him, which helped greatly.
I am very happy that my mum found a place like this. Staff do what is in their availability to make her feel more like home, even though she is not good at communicating and cannot speak English. I really appreciate the effort of the staff and management to make her stay as good as possible. Very grateful for these kind passionate people.
I was very happy with the care my father received from all members of staff. My father was treated very well. He was very content at the Mayflower for nearly a year before he passed. The staff made him feel happy.
Dear F F, many thanks for your kind words which are most appreciated by all of us here at the home. We are pleased that you have been satisfied with your relative’s care. He was a much loved member of the Mayflower family, and will be greatly missed.
My husband has been a resident at the Mayflower Care Home for nearly 3 years. During that time he has resided on the second floor and now the first for nursing care.
During all the time he has been there all the staff have always been extremely kind and helpful to him and me, and I can never recall any incident whatsoever where I have ever doubted that he is well looked after. I have visited when the staff may have been unaware I had arrived so their kindness has not been put on merely because I was there.
My mother has extreme dementia and has been in Mayflower since 2018. I cannot commend this care home enough. Their professional attribute goes beyond expectations. The staff not only care for the residents but also the love they show towards them. My mother is again smiling and dancing. I couldn’t wish for more.
Care is tailored to the various unique individuals who have differing needs, health and abilities.
I have observed respect for residents and professional dealing even if a resident's behavior is challenging because of illness or confusion.
The food looks good and the rooms and lounge are kept clean. Some amazing staff.
This was a very difficult time for the family and the staff have helped us to get through it.
We would like to say that he continues to receive excellent care and we have no concerns about the home at present.
We find all the staff very friendly and always engaging.
We follow my husband's progress daily with the relatives gateway which is a wonderful way of keeping up to date with all his care requirements. The food provided is of great variety and my husband continues to eat very well maintaining his body weight. The room which he is in is light, bright and clean with a good en-suite bathroom.
My husband now regards this as his home and we see the staff as family, can’t recommend this home enough.
I have to give a huge shout out to staff at Mayflower nursing home, our dad is there at the moment and they have been amazing in keeping us in touch with him. He’s a bit below par at the moment and the care he is getting is second to none. These ladies are risking their health every day keeping our loved ones safe and secure. We have nothing but praise for them. I will be clapping for not only NHS workers this evening but for these ladies as well.
Following my spouse's fifth anniversary of admission on the 19th February 2015, my experience during the past five years can be equated to two halves. The improvements made by the owners, and especially by the home management team, have demonstrated that positive results can be achieved by astute investment. The employment of good quality care staff and the training programme completed for the Associate Practitioner's qualification have enhanced the overall provision of the service by Mayflower Care Home. The increase in various daily activities for residents with encouragement given for their participation is praiseworthy. Compared to the first half of my spouse's residency, the second half's improvements made to her stable mental capacity and her continued active life is of great comfort to me in our forty-sixth wedding anniversary year.
I was very pleased with the staff and the home overall.
The care home was great to me and my mother in the 8 years of her stay well done to all the staff.
My mum has been at the Mayflower Care Home for a couple of years now and has always been looked after extremely well. The staff have treated Mum with respect and dignity at all times, making her as comfortable as possible. As a family, we are always welcomed at the home and always kept informed of Mum's health.
My experience of Mayflower has been an absolute pleasure. The staff have gone over and above everything I could have wished for. They not only cared for my husband, but they made sure I was happy with everything they did for him.
It has been an absolute pleasure being part of Mayflower. The staff are 100% professionals in every way.
I am always impressed by the commitment of all the staff at all times. They interact with and support the residents very well. It is a very stable workforce, so no one has to keep getting used to new carers.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 17 October 2025Requires improvement
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeRequires improvement
- Well-ledRequires improvement
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
3 Bed Vacancies
Posted: 27 August 2026General Nursing and Dementia Care, End of Life, Respite.
News (1) & Events (0)
- 23 May 2025
Residents, families and staff were delighted to welcome Sam Dondi-Smith to Mayflower Care Home yesterday for a reading of his new book, Waiting for the Bus. Sam’s visit also formed...
There are no upcoming events for Mayflower Care Home.
Awards / Recognitions (1)
- 06 Nov 2021Recipient: Mayflower Care Home
Accreditations
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Meet the Team (5)

Chris brings over 15 years of extensive experience within the care sector, with a proven track record of successfully managing care homes ranging from 30 to 100 beds.
Throughout his career, Chris has held a variety of senior leadership roles, including Regional Manager, Quality & Compliance Manager, and Home Manager. These positions have given him a deep understanding of both strategic oversight and hands-on operational management within care environments.
Chris has worked across residential, nursing, and dementia care services, developing a strong reputation for maintaining high standards of care, regulatory compliance, and staff development. His broad experience enables him to support care homes in delivering safe, compassionate, and person-centred care while meeting regulatory and operational demands.

Steph is an experienced Clinical Manager with extensive knowledge in both mental health and general nursing.
She brings strong clinical leadership, a compassionate approach to care, and a deep understanding of best practice across a range of clinical settings, ensuring high standards of safe, effective, and person-centred care.

Alex is our Home Administrator who plays a vital role in the smooth day-to-day running of the care home.
With a strong eye for detail and excellent organisational skills, Alex supports administrative, financial, and compliance processes, helping to ensure the home operates efficiently while providing support to both staff and residents.

Kristel is a dedicated Admin Assistant who provides essential support to the administrative team and wider care home staff.
She is highly organised, approachable, and plays a key role in supporting daily operations, helping to ensure efficient processes and a welcoming environment for residents, families, and colleagues.

Carmen is a reliable Admin Assistant who supports the smooth day-to-day running of the care home.
With strong organisational skills and a positive, approachable manner, Carmen assists with administrative tasks and provides valuable support to staff, residents, and families, helping to maintain an efficient and welcoming environment.
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