Care homes in Hartley offering residential care

Residential care in Hartley: ratings, size and cost

Registered for residential care: 3 out of 7 care homes in Hartley (43%). 67% of those rated are Good or Outstanding, 19 points below the 86% for all care homes here and below the 84% for care homes registered for residential care across England.

Leading on CQC ratings for residential care: Fairby Grange and The Chestnuts Care Home. 1 was rated in the last two years; the oldest rating dates from July 2022 and the newest from May 2025. They have 99 registered beds in total.

For comparison, Kent has 361 care homes registered for residential care; of those rated, 81% are Good or Outstanding. Here 43% of care homes list residential care, compared with 73% across Kent.

In the South East, residential care typically costs about £1,555 a week and nursing care about £1,830. Specialist care may cost more, so check prices with each home. Our cost method.

What to expect from residential care

For someone who cannot manage at home any more, but whose health needs no regular nursing, a residential care home offers a room and meals, personal care and round-the-clock support. Nursing staff are not based there; the district nursing team visits as required.

Questions to ask care homes about residential care

1. How do district nurses and the GP visit?
2. How are fee increases worked out each year?
3. Can they bring their own furniture, and visit freely?
4. What happens if their needs increase and nursing care is needed?
5. How many staff are on duty by day and at night?

Support: Age UK Advice Line, 0800 678 1602. Getting a care needs assessment from Kent. Jargon explained: Residential care home.

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