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Barnes Lodge

Tudeley Lane, Tonbridge, TN11 0QJ

Nursing home · 101 beds · Avante Care & Support

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Weekly fee
Not published
area typical £1,535
CQC rating
Requires improvement
May 2023
Beds
101
with nursing
Family reviews
None yet
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Compare with a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers

The typical nursing home in Kent
£1,535a week

About £79,820 a year

For a couple, two places: £3,070 a week

PrimeCarersA live-in carer, at home
£1,344a week

A typical week of live-in care for higher needs, such as hoisting or someone in bed most of the day

Staying at home could cost about £191 a week less, £9,932 over a year

A couple can share one carer, about £1,355 a week, £1,715 a week less than two places.

See live-in carers near Tonbridge
39 live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Kent

PrimeCarers runs this site. Carers on it are self-employed and set their own rates. Every carer has had an enhanced DBS check in the last 18 months, ID and right-to-work checks and an online interview. Their skills and training are for you to check with them.

About Barnes Lodge

Barnes Lodge is a nursing home in Tonbridge, in the Kent council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 101 residents. It provides care for people living with dementia, older people and younger adults. It is run by Avante Care & Support, which operates 12 care homes in England. The home has been registered since December 2023.

At its latest inspection, published May 2023, the CQC rated Barnes Lodge Requires improvement, which means the CQC found the service was not performing as well as it should and told it how to improve. Ratings can change after a new inspection, so check the CQC report before you visit.

Barnes Lodge has not published its fees and has not yet told us what they are. Care homes in Kent with a fee on record typically charge about £1,470 a week for residential care and £1,535 for nursing care, so expect a figure in that range and ask the home for a written quote.

There are 499 registered care homes in Kent. The nearest to Barnes Lodge include Tonbridge House Care Home, The Hadlows and Chestnut Lodge Care Home. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, typically costs about £1,120 a week across England.

Care provided

  • Nursing care
  • Dementia care
  • Older people
  • Younger adults

Registration

Brand
Avante Care & Support
Registered with CQC
December 2023
Latest CQC rating
Requires improvement (May 2023)
Council area
Kent
Read the CQC inspection report, explained
The CQC inspection, explained
Safe?
Requires improvement
Are people protected from harm? Staffing, medicines, infection control, safeguarding.
Effective?
Requires improvement
Does the care work? Training, consent, food and drink, working with GPs and nurses.
Caring?
Requires improvement
Are people treated with kindness and dignity?
Responsive?
Requires improvement
Is care built around the person? Care plans, activities, complaints.
Well-led?
Requires improvement
Is the home run well? The manager, the culture, how problems get found and fixed.

The rating history and published reports for Barnes Lodge, with the newest report being read for a plain-English explanation. Read the CQC report explained →

Fees

Barnes Lodge has not published its fees and has not yet told us what they are. Care homes in Kent typically charge about £1,470 a week for residential care and £1,535 for nursing care. A live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers typically costs £1,120 a week, shown on each carer's profile.

Reviews

No reviews yet. If you know this home, yours would be the first and would help other families.

Common questions about Barnes Lodge

How much does Barnes Lodge cost?

Barnes Lodge has not published its fees. Care homes in Kent typically charge about £1,470 a week for residential care and £1,535 for nursing care. Ask the home for a written quote.

What is the CQC rating for Barnes Lodge?

The Care Quality Commission rated Barnes Lodge Requires improvement in May 2023. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.

Does Barnes Lodge provide nursing care?

Yes. Barnes Lodge is registered as a care home with nursing, so registered nurses are on site. If you need nursing care the NHS pays a weekly contribution towards the nursing part of the fee.

Does Barnes Lodge offer dementia care?

Yes. Barnes Lodge is registered to care for people living with dementia.

How many residents does Barnes Lodge have?

Barnes Lodge is registered for up to 101 residents.

Care at home

39 live-in carers within about an hour of Kent

These are self-employed carers on PrimeCarers, the introductory agency that runs this directory. Each has a profile with their own rates and reviews from families, and you choose who to talk to.

Most charge £980 to £1,260 a week. 33 can care for a couple. 12 years' experience on average.

“Always on time and with a lovely smile for my mum. Theresa is kind and sensitive to my mum's needs.”
Anthea D., about Theresa L.
“Irene was a very kind and empathetic carer who knew just the right words to say to put a smile on my face.”
Winnie N., about Irene N.
See live-in carers near KentProfiles, rates and reviews are free to look at.

Every carer has had an enhanced DBS check in the last 18 months, ID and right-to-work checks and an online interview. Their skills and training are for you to check with them. Carers set their own rates, and who is free changes week to week.

Other care homes near Tonbridge

Tonbridge House Care Home, Tonbridge

Tonbridge House Care Home

Tonbridge, TN9 · 1.4 km · 63 beds
CQC: Good
NursingDementiaPorthaven Care Homes
Fee not published
Area typical £1,470 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
PrimeCarersAnother option

Stay at home with a live-in carer near Tonbridge

A carer moves in, so there is no move, no shared lounge and your own routine. Each carer’s profile shows their rate, experience and reviews, and you choose who to talk to.

39 live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Kent
Live-in, a week
typically £1,120
A couple sharing one carer about £1,355
The Hadlows, Tonbridge

The Hadlows

Tonbridge, TN9 · 1.8 km · 9 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialVoyage
Fee not published
Area typical £1,470 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
Chestnut Lodge Care Home, Tonbridge

Chestnut Lodge Care Home

Tonbridge, TN10 · 2.7 km · 60 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialDementiaTonbridge Care
Fee not published
Area typical £1,470 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week

See all 12 care homes run by Avante Care & Support