The Sidcup Care Home
Sidcup, DA14 · 0.6 km · 100 beds
CQC: Good
NursingBUPA Group
Fee not published
Area typical £1,542 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,050 a week
CQC: Good
The Drive
17 The Drive, Sidcup, DA14 4ER
Residential care home · 12 beds · The Drive Care Homes
- Weekly fee
- Not published
- area typical £1,542
- CQC rating
- Good
- December 2024
- Beds
- 12
- residential
- Family reviews
- None yet
- be the first
Compare with a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers
The typical residential home in Bexley
£1,542a week
About £80,184 a year
For a couple, two places: £3,084 a week
A live-in carer, at home£1,050a week
The typical live-in carer near Bexley, set by the carer
Staying at home could cost about £492 a week less, £25,584 over a year
A couple can share one carer, about £1,355 a week, £1,729 a week less than two places.
See live-in carers near Sidcup
100+ live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Bexley
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 The Drive
The Drive is a residential care home in Sidcup, in the Bexley council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 12 residents. It provides care for older people, younger adults, people with a learning disability or autism, people with a physical disability and people with a sensory impairment. It is run by The Drive Care Homes, which operates 2 care homes in England. The home has been registered since January 2011.
At its latest inspection, published December 2024, the CQC rated The Drive Good, which means the CQC found the service performing well and meeting its expectations. Ratings can change after a new inspection, so check the CQC report before you visit.
The Drive has not published its fees and has not yet told us what they are. Care homes in Bexley with a fee on record typically charge about £1,542 a week for residential care, so expect a figure in that range and ask the home for a written quote.
There are 31 registered care homes in Bexley. The nearest to The Drive include The Sidcup Care Home, Hatherley Lodge and Baugh House Care Centre. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, typically costs about £1,120 a week across England.
Care provided
- Residential care
- Older people
- Younger adults
- Learning disabilities
- Physical disabilities
- Sensory impairment
Registration
- Provider
- The Drive Care Homes Limited
- Registered with CQC
- January 2011
- Latest CQC rating
- Good (December 2024)
- Council area
- Bexley
- Town
- Sidcup
The CQC inspection, explained
Rated Good; inspectors found safe, kind and personalised care, with some concerns about activities and communication.
We read the full inspection report and explain what inspectors praised, what concerned them, and what it means for your family. Read the CQC report explained →
Fees
The Drive has not published its fees and has not yet told us what they are. Care homes in Bexley typically charge about £1,542 a week for residential care. A live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers typically costs £1,050 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 The Drive
How much does The Drive cost?
The Drive has not published its fees. Care homes in Bexley typically charge about £1,542 a week for residential care. Ask the home for a written quote.
What is the CQC rating for The Drive?
The Care Quality Commission rated The Drive Good in December 2024. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.
Does The Drive provide nursing care?
No. The Drive is registered as a care home without nursing. Staff provide personal care; visiting district nurses cover nursing needs.
Does The Drive offer dementia care?
The Drive is not registered with the CQC for dementia care. If dementia care is needed, filter the Bexley listing for homes that are.
How many residents does The Drive have?
The Drive is registered for up to 12 residents.
Care at home
At least 100 live-in carers within about an hour of Bexley
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 £1,250 a week. 85 can care for a couple. 11 years' experience on average.
Usha V.
4 reviews
From £1,575 a week, 19 years caring
Based about 4 minutes from Bexley. Can care for a couple
Imani H.
4 reviews
From £1,295 a week, 6 years caring
Based about 20 minutes from Bexley. Can care for a couple
Abiodun E.
2 reviews
From £1,022 a week, 4 years caring
Based about 22 minutes from Bexley. Can care for a couple
Eniola A.
2 reviews
From £1,204 a week, 16 years caring
Based about 23 minutes from Bexley. Can care for a couple
“She cared for my mum with Alzheimer's with endless patience and kindness, always arriving with a smile and a positive attitude”
“Usha rapidly became 'one of the family' and is sorely missed.”
See live-in carers near BexleyProfiles, 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 Sidcup
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Another optionStay at home with a live-in carer near Sidcup
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.
100+ live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Bexley
Live-in, a week
typically £1,050
A couple sharing one carer about £1,355
Hatherley Lodge
Sidcup, DA14 · 0.7 km · 8 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialQuo Vadis Trust
Fee not published
Area typical £1,542 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,050 a week
Baugh House Care Centre
Sidcup, DA14 · 0.8 km · 60 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,542 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,050 a week