Sonya Lodge Dementia Residential Care Home
Sonya Lodge Dementia Residential Care Home is a residential care home in Dartford, Kent (DA2 7EG). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About Sonya Lodge Dementia Residential Care Home
Sonya Lodge is a residential care home in Dartford, and dementia care is the heart of what we do rather than something we offer alongside everything else. Most of the people who live with us are older and many are living with dementia, so the house is set up around that: familiar routines, quiet places to sit, and staff who have the time to notice when someone is unsettled and to stay with them until it passes. We believe a person's history matters as much as their diagnosis. Before anyone moves in we spend time with them and with their family, learning about the work they did, the people they love, the food they grew up with and the habits that make a day feel normal. Those details are what let us offer comfort when words become harder to find. Daily life here is gentle but not empty. There is company if someone wants it and privacy if they do not, help with personal care given discreetly, and meals that people are glad to sit down to. Families are welcome at any reasonable hour, and we would far rather you came often and informally than felt you had to arrange a visit. We also offer respite stays, which can give a carer at home a genuine break and give us the chance to get to know someone gradually. Our most recent inspection by the Care Quality Commission rated the home good overall.
Care provided at Sonya Lodge Dementia Residential Care Home
- Older person care
- Dementia care
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 12 February 2020
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
How Sonya Lodge Dementia Residential Care Home compares in Dartford
Measured against the 22 care homes for older people registered in Dartford. The dark dot is this home.
- Size
- 37 places. Smaller than 11 of the 22 homes. The local average is 41 places.
- CQC rating
- Good. 12 of the 22 homes (55%) are rated Good or Outstanding. Across Kent the figure is 68%.
- Latest report
- 12 February 2020. 16 of the 22 homes have published a newer inspection report since.
- Registered
- January 2011. 16 of the 22 homes registered more recently.
- Care offered
- Dementia care. Of the 22 homes, 13 offer dementia care.
- Food hygiene
- 5 out of 5. The top rating, shared by 16 of the 18 homes that have one.
Powered by Orrery Intelligence. Data: CQC register and Food Standards Agency ratings. Counts cover registered care homes for older people in Dartford.
The local picture: Dartford
What the numbers say about care for older people in Dartford, in Kent.
What care costs in Kent, per week
| Type of care | What the council pays | What self-funders are typically asked |
|---|
| Residential care | £1,187 | £1,409 to £1,600 (Middle half of prices from 22 Kent homes. Median £1,500.) |
| Nursing care | £1,378 | £1,550 to £1,865 (Middle half of prices from 11 Kent homes. Median £1,605.) |
| Residential dementia care | Not published separately | £1,500 to £1,619 (Middle half of prices from 18 Kent homes. Median £1,500.) |
| Nursing dementia care | Not published separately | £1,975 to £2,226 (South East figure, because too few Kent homes publish this price. 37 homes. Median £2,050.) |
Published prices are often starting prices, and come from homes that publish fees, so treat them as a guide. Ask the home for its own price.
- People aged 75 and over: 8,500. Rising to 9,600 by 2035, up 13%
- People aged 85 and over: 2,400. Rising to 3,300 by 2035, up 37%
- Living with dementia, aged 65 and over (estimate): 1,100. Rising to 1,400 by 2035, up 21%
- Dementia diagnosis rate: 78%. The NHS ambition is 67%. Kent as a whole is 62%.
- Care home beds per 1,000 people aged 75+: 105. Kent average is 77.
- Care homes, last 12 months: 2 opened, 1 closed
- Care home beds filled across Kent: 88%. The 12 month average is 88%.
- Who pays, across Kent (estimate): 35% council, 43% self. The rest is NHS funded or other.
Powered by Orrery Intelligence. Market model built 22 October 2026 (ONS 2022 based population projections, dementia estimates, CQC register), published care home prices, council planning records.
Good to know about Sonya Lodge Dementia Residential Care Home
Facts from public registers, and what is close by.
- Registered with CQC
- 18 January 2011, so 15 years.
- Food hygiene rating
- 5 out of 5. Very good. Last inspected by the local council on 23 March 2026.
- Run by
- Nellsar Limited, which runs 13 adult social care services in England. 10 of the 13 that have a rating are rated Good or Outstanding.
Sources: CQC register, Food Standards Agency, OpenStreetMap contributors. Distances are in a straight line from the postcode, not walking or driving routes.
Local services near Sonya Lodge Dementia Residential Care Home
The closest places to this home, measured in a straight line from its postcode. They are the nearest, not necessarily the ones the home uses. Ask the home which GP, dentist and pharmacy its residents are registered with.
Nearest 24 hour A&E
- Darent Valley Hospital, Dartford, 2.1 miles away
It is about 2.1 miles in a straight line from the postcode. The drive is usually longer. In an emergency call 999; the ambulance may take you elsewhere.
Nearest GP practices
Nearest dentists
Nearest pharmacies
Nearest railway stations
- Dartford Station, 1.3 miles away
- Crayford Station, 1.9 miles away
- Farningham Road Station, 2.2 miles away
Around Sonya Lodge Dementia Residential Care Home
- H: Sonya Lodge Dementia Residential Care Home
- A: 24 hour A&E
- G: GP practice
- D: Dentist
- P: Pharmacy
- S: Railway station
Straight line distances, not routes. Places very close to the home are spread out slightly so they can be told apart.
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Practice and pharmacy details from the NHS England Organisation Data Service. A&E sites from NHS England A&E data and the Organisation Data Service. Railway stations from the Department for Transport NaPTAN dataset. Distances are straight line and approximate.
Common questions about Sonya Lodge Dementia Residential Care Home
Where is Sonya Lodge Dementia Residential Care Home located?
Sonya Lodge Dementia Residential Care Home is a residential care home in Dartford, Kent, DA2 7EG. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Sonya Lodge Dementia Residential Care Home provide?
Sonya Lodge Dementia Residential Care Home is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Sonya Lodge Dementia Residential Care Home's CQC rating?
Sonya Lodge Dementia Residential Care Home is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 12 February 2020. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Sonya Lodge Dementia Residential Care Home provide dementia care?
Yes. Sonya Lodge Dementia Residential Care Home supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.
Does Sonya Lodge Dementia Residential Care Home offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Sonya Lodge Dementia Residential Care Home offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Sonya Lodge Dementia Residential Care Home
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
Yes. Sonya Lodge Dementia Residential Care Home is registered for dementia care, so someone whose needs increase can usually stay rather than move.
Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?
No. Sonya Lodge Dementia Residential Care Home is a residential care home without on-site nursing. District nurses and GPs visit, but someone who needs daily nursing may have to move to a nursing home.
Can they try a short stay before deciding?
Yes. Yes. Sonya Lodge Dementia Residential Care Home offers respite and short stays, which is a good way to see whether the home is the right fit.
Will they support end of life care, so there is no move at the hardest time?
Ask the home. End of life care is not listed on the register. Ask the manager whether residents can remain in the home with hospice or district nurse support.
Can she bring her cat or dog?
Ask the home. The home has not told us its pet policy yet. Ask directly; some homes allow small pets in residents' rooms or welcome visiting dogs.
Can a couple stay together?
Ask the home. We do not know whether the home has rooms for couples. Ask about shared or adjoining rooms if this matters.
Will the council help pay, or is it self funded only?
Ask the home. The home has not told us which funding it accepts. Most homes take both council funded and self funded residents; ask about council rates and any top up.
Do they take younger adults as well as older people?
No. Sonya Lodge Dementia Residential Care Home is registered for older people. Younger adults are not listed.
Can I visit before deciding, and are there visiting hours?
Ask the home. Every home should welcome a visit. Call to arrange one, ideally at a mealtime or during an activity, and ask about visiting hours for family.
Typical weekly fees in the South East
Sonya Lodge Dementia Residential Care Home has not published its fees yet. These are typical weekly fees for the South East, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.
- Residential care: £1,100 to £1,450 per week per person, typical range
- Dementia care: £1,200 to £1,550 per week per person, typical range
Indicative figures for the South East, not a quote from Sonya Lodge Dementia Residential Care Home. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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