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Care homes in Tonbridge offering care for adults under 65
Care for adults under 65 is offered by 5 of the 6 care homes in Tonbridge, with 311 beds between them. Of the 5 CQC has rated, 80% are Good or Outstanding (versus 82% for care for adults under 65 across England). Our estimate of typical fees in Tonbridge: about £1,590 a week for residential care and £1,850 for nursing careestimated. 2 care homes were last rated more than four years ago. Most recently, Hyllden Heights Care Home was rated Good on 28 October 2025.
Source: CQC register · Updated 19 October 2026 · Open Government Licence
The short version
- Among the 5 rated care homes, 4 hold a Good or Outstanding rating, and 1 is rated below Good.
- Dementia is a registered specialism for 4, and 3 provide nursing.
- Kent council offers a free care needs assessment, whatever your savings.
- We check for new CQC ratings in Kent daily: see the latest changes.
Cite this: The Care Panel, "Care homes in Tonbridge offering care for adults under 65", analysis of the CQC register, Oct 2026.
- 5care homes registered with CQC
- 80%of those rated are Good or Outstanding
- 4list dementia as a specialism
- 1with a rating or inspection since October 2024
Care for adults under 65 in Tonbridge: providers ranked
Sorted on CQC rating and its date, with distance used last. How we rank
- All 6
- Care for adults under 65 · 5
- Dementia care · 4
- Elderly care · 4
- Nursing care · 3
- Residential care · 3
| # | Care home | CQC rating | Last rated | Beds | Nursing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hyllden Heights Care Home | Oct 2025 | 78 | Yes | |
| 2 | Chestnut Lodge Care Home | Apr 2023 | 60 | No | |
| 3 | The Hadlows | Oct 2019 | 9 | No | |
| 4 | Tonbridge House Care Home | Nov 2018 | 63 | Yes | |
| 5 | Barnes Lodge | May 2023 | 101 | Yes |
All care homes in Tonbridge with a CQC registration for care for adults under 65. Order: rating, then how recent it is.
Care for adults under 65 in Tonbridge: what the data shows
5 of the 6 care homes in Tonbridge are registered with CQC for care for adults under 65 (83%). Of those rated, 80% are Good or Outstanding: 3 points below the 83% for every care home here, and below the England figure of 82% for care for adults under 65.
Hyllden Heights Care Home, Chestnut Lodge Care Home and The Hadlows lead the list for care for adults under 65. Ratings run from November 2018 to October 2025, and 1 is from the last two years. Registered beds across these homes: 311, with nursing care at 3 of them.
Council-wide, 266 care homes in Kent list care for adults under 65, and 76% of those with a rating are Good or Outstanding. Across Kent, 53% of care homes are registered for care for adults under 65, against 83% here.
Care homes in the South East typically charge about £1,555 a week for residential care and £1,830 with nursing. Specialist care can cost more; ask each home for its price list. Our cost method.
What to expect from care for adults under 65
Under-65s living with a disability, a long-term health condition or mental ill health need support that fits their stage of life. The best services organise care around jobs, studying, family and independence, not around routines built for older people.
What to ask about care for adults under 65
- How do you support direct payments or personal budgets?
- How many people of a similar age do you support?
- How do you support work, study and social life?
- How do you match staff to the person?
- How is the person involved in reviewing their support?
Free advice: Disability Rights UK, 0330 995 0400. Kent: care needs assessment.
Where else nearby offers care for adults under 65
| Nearby town | Distance | Total | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonbridge | – | 5 | 4 |
| Royal Tunbridge Wells | 4.3 mi | 9 | 6 |
| Sevenoaks | 6.9 mi | 5 | 4 |
| Edenbridge | 9.3 mi | 4 | 3 |
| Crowborough | 11.2 mi | 6 | 4 |
| Maidstone | 11.8 mi | 10 | 9 |
| Staplehurst | 12.0 mi | 4 | 3 |
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Common questions about care for adults under 65 in Tonbridge
How many care homes in Tonbridge offer care for adults under 65?
Care for adults under 65 is offered by 5 of the 6 registered care homes in Tonbridge (CQC register, Oct 2026). Highly rated options include Hyllden Heights Care Home, Chestnut Lodge Care Home and The Hadlows.
What CQC ratings do care homes in Tonbridge have?
Of the 5 that have been rated, 4 (80%) are rated Good or Outstanding; 1 is Requires improvement or Inadequate.
What are typical care home prices in Tonbridge?
Self-funder fees in South East: 2026 averages: residential care home £1,450 a week; nursing home £1,695 a week. Averages hide a wide range: fees depend on the room, the level of care and whether nursing is needed. Councils usually pay less than self-funders for the same room. Source: Which?, self-funder fees (Lottie data, January 2026). Read the full cost guide.
Will Kent council pay for a care home?
It can. Start with the needs assessment, which Kent council must offer free (Care Act 2014). England's upper capital limit is £23,250; the value of a home normally counts towards a care home means test, except where a partner or some relatives still occupy it, and not for the first 12 weeks of a permanent stay. Towards nursing costs, the NHS pays NHS-funded nursing care for residents who qualify. Getting in touch with Kent council.
What should I look for when choosing care homes in Tonbridge?
Three questions matter most once you have read the latest CQC report: will the staff be consistent, what is the plan for missed care, and what is the total cost before signing? On dates, 1 of the 5 listed had an inspection or rating within the last two years. Older reports: 4. A checklist to help.
How does Tonbridge compare with nearby towns for care for adults under 65?
Nearest towns we cover: Southborough (3.0 miles): 2, 2 rated Good or Outstanding; Royal Tunbridge Wells (4.3 miles): 9, 6 rated Good or Outstanding; Sevenoaks (6.9 miles): 5, 4 rated Good or Outstanding. Tonbridge itself has 5, 4 of them Good or Outstanding.
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Nearby: care for adults under 65 around Tonbridge
- Care for adults under 65 in Southborough 3.0 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in Royal Tunbridge Wells 4.3 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in Sevenoaks 6.9 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in Edenbridge 9.3 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in Crowborough 11.2 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in Snodland 11.4 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in Maidstone 11.8 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in Staplehurst 12.0 mi
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Register information from CQC as at Oct 2026; Open Government Licence v3.0 applies. We do not deliver care ourselves.