Registered provider
The Drive Care Homes Limited
There are 2 care homes on the CQC register under The Drive Care Homes Limited, spread over 2 regions of England. Of its 2 rated services, 100% are Good or Outstanding; the England figure for the same kinds of service is 83%.
- 2services in total
- 100%Good or Outstanding (of rated)
- 0at Outstanding
- 1rated in the last 2 years · 1 from 4+ years ago
What CQC found at The Drive Care Homes Limited's services
| Question | Rated Inadequate | Rated Requires improvement | Rated Good | Rated Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall result | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Safe | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Effective | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Caring | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Responsive | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Well-led | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Each service counted once, by its most recent CQC rating; registered with CQC since January 2011; 20 care home beds in total.
The Drive Care Homes Limited in detail
Glover House (Ashford) is the most recent addition, registered in July 2011; The Drive (Sidcup) has been registered the longest, since January 2011.
By region, The Drive Care Homes Limited's services are in South East (1 care home) and London (1 care home).
Against England as a whole, The Drive Care Homes Limited has 0% Outstanding (England 5%) and 0% below Good (England 17%). That is 0 of 2 rated services in the two lower ratings.
Council areas covered: 2, with the largest numbers in Kent (1) and Bexley (1).
Home sizes vary from 8 beds (Glover House) to 12 (The Drive). In total, 2 homes provide 20 beds, 10 on average.
How each service compares locally
How each service's CQC rating compares with all services of the same type in its council area.
| Service | Rating | Council area | Good or Outstanding locally | Rated more recently than |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glover House | Kent | 79% of 464 | 22% locally | |
| The Drive | Bexley | 76% of 29 | 72% locally |
Every The Drive Care Homes Limited care home
London (1)
| Care service | Where | CQC rating and date | Places |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Drive | Sidcup, Bexley | Rated Dec 2024Inspected recently | 12 |
South East (1)
| Care service | Where | CQC rating and date | Places |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glover House | Ashford, Kent | Rated Jul 2019 | 8 |
Source: CQC register and ratings (Open Government Licence v3.0), updated Oct 2026. Ratings are for each service, not for the group. All care groups.
The Drive Care Homes Limited: common questions
How many care services does The Drive Care Homes Limited run?
CQC lists The Drive Care Homes Limited as running 2 care homes across 2 regions of England, with 20 care home beds.
What ratings do The Drive Care Homes Limited's services have?
Good or Outstanding: 100% of The Drive Care Homes Limited's 2 rated services. Breakdown: 0 Outstanding, 2 Good, 0 Requires improvement, 0 Inadequate. Always check the individual service.
Are The Drive Care Homes Limited's ratings up to date?
1 was rated within two years; 1 has ratings over four years old, which may predate changes in management. How old care ratings are across England.
Built from the Care Quality Commission's register (Oct 2026) under Open Government Licence v3.0. The Care Panel lists and compares services but runs none.