Pelham Manor
Pelham Manor is a residential care home in Gravesend, Kent (DA11 0HU). It holds a CQC rating of Requires Improvement.
About Pelham Manor
Pelham Manor in Gravesend is a residential care home supporting adults with a learning disability and autistic adults. We run this as somebody's home and not as a unit. Everybody has their own room and their own possessions, and the day belongs to the people who live here. Support is agreed with the person and those who know them well, and it ranges from full help with personal care through to prompting and quiet encouragement while somebody does things for themselves. We pay close attention to communication. Learning how each person expresses themselves, what settles them and what they are telling us when they are unhappy is the core of doing this properly, and what we learn is recorded so that the whole team works in the same way. People are supported to get out and about in Gravesend and further afield, to keep up interests and activities, and to stay in contact with family and friends. Respite stays can be arranged where appropriate. If you are looking for a placement for somebody, please get in touch. We will assess carefully and say honestly whether we can meet the need.
Care provided at Pelham Manor
- Learning disability and autism support
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 24 February 2026
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
How Pelham Manor compares in Gravesham
Measured against the 17 care homes registered in Gravesham. The dark dot is this home.
- Size
- 7 places. Smaller than 13 of the 17 homes. The local average is 40 places.
- CQC rating
- Requires improvement. 7 of the 17 homes (41%) are rated Good or Outstanding. Across Kent the figure is 73%.
- Latest report
- 24 February 2026. 2 of the 17 homes have published a newer inspection report since.
- Registered
- December 2010. One of the longer established homes. 14 of the 17 registered more recently.
- Food hygiene
- 5 out of 5. The top rating, shared by 12 of the 13 homes that have one.
Powered by Orrery Intelligence. Data: CQC register and Food Standards Agency ratings. Counts cover registered care homes in Gravesham.
The local picture: Gravesham
What the numbers say about care for older people in Gravesham, 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: 9,500. Rising to 10,100 by 2035, up 7%
- People aged 85 and over: 2,500. Rising to 3,200 by 2035, up 30%
- Living with dementia, aged 65 and over (estimate): 1,200. Rising to 1,400 by 2035, up 14%
- Dementia diagnosis rate: 58%. The NHS ambition is 67%. Kent as a whole is 62%.
- Care home beds per 1,000 people aged 75+: 53. Kent average is 77.
- Care homes, last 12 months: 1 opened, 1 closed. 1 changed owner, covering 62 beds.
- 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.
Planned and recent building work within 5 miles
- 3.2 miles: Land Adjacent Dell Road And Orsett Road Grays Essex. Application for a 82 bed care home. Submitted 10 October 2025. Approved 27 February 2026.
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 Pelham Manor
Facts from public registers, and what is close by.
- Registered with CQC
- 23 December 2010, so 15 years.
- Food hygiene rating
- 5 out of 5. Very good. Last inspected by the local council on 29 September 2025.
- Run by
- National Autistic Society (The), which runs 17 adult social care services in England. 12 of the 17 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 Pelham Manor
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, 4.4 miles away
It is about 4.4 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
- Gravesend Station, 0.3 miles away
- Northfleet Station, 1.6 miles away
- Tilbury Town Station, 1.6 miles away
Around Pelham Manor
- H: Pelham Manor
- 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 Pelham Manor
Where is Pelham Manor located?
Pelham Manor is a residential care home in Gravesend, Kent, DA11 0HU. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Pelham Manor provide?
Pelham Manor is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Learning disability and autism support, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Pelham Manor's CQC rating?
Pelham Manor is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Requires Improvement following its last inspection on 24 February 2026. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Pelham Manor offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Pelham Manor offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Pelham Manor
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
No. Pelham Manor is not listed for dementia care on the CQC register. If dementia is likely, choose a home that is, so a second move is not needed later.
Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?
No. Pelham Manor 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. Pelham Manor 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?
Ask the home. The register does not say which age groups the home supports. Ask the home.
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
Pelham Manor 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
Indicative figures for the South East, not a quote from Pelham Manor. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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