Dale Lodge
Dale Lodge is a residential care home in Southfleet, Kent (DA13 9NX). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About Dale Lodge
Dale Lodge is a residential care home in Southfleet, Kent. We care for older people who need help with daily life, in a house where the pace is unhurried and the surrounding countryside is part of everyday life rather than a view from a window. Many of the people who live here are living with dementia, and that shapes how we work. We learn about the life someone has had, the work they did, the places and people who mattered, and we use that knowledge daily rather than filing it away. Familiar routines, an unhurried approach and staff who notice early when someone is unsettled make more difference than anything that could be promised on paper. Our team helps with personal care, medication, meals and getting about safely, and we give as much thought to how someone wants their day to run. Company or quiet, an early start or a slow one, and whatever they still want to do for themselves. Respite stays are available, giving family carers a planned break while their relative is somewhere settled and welcoming. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good. Relatives are welcome at any reasonable time. If you are looking at homes in Kent, please come and see us.
Care provided at Dale Lodge
- Older person care
- Dementia care
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 26 March 2024
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
How Dale Lodge compares in Dartford
Measured against the 22 care homes for older people registered in Dartford. The dark dot is this home.
- Size
- 20 places. Smaller than 16 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
- 26 March 2024. 5 of the 22 homes have published a newer inspection report since.
- Registered
- January 2011. 14 of the 22 homes registered more recently.
- Care offered
- Dementia care. Of the 22 homes, 13 offer dementia care.
- Food hygiene
- 4 out of 5. The same rating as 1 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.
Planned and recent building work within 5 miles
- 4.2 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 Dale Lodge
Facts from public registers, and what is close by.
- Registered with CQC
- 19 January 2011, so 15 years.
- Food hygiene rating
- 4 out of 5. Good. Last inspected by the local council on 21 January 2025.
- Run by
- Nicholas James Care Homes Ltd, which runs 6 adult social care services in England. All 6 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 Dale Lodge
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, 2.8 miles away
It is about 2.8 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
- Ebbsfleet International Station, 1.5 miles away
- Northfleet Station, 1.8 miles away
- Longfield Station, 1.9 miles away
Around Dale Lodge
- H: Dale Lodge
- 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 Dale Lodge
Where is Dale Lodge located?
Dale Lodge is a residential care home in Southfleet, Kent, DA13 9NX. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Dale Lodge provide?
Dale Lodge 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 Dale Lodge's CQC rating?
Dale Lodge is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 26 March 2024. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Dale Lodge provide dementia care?
Yes. Dale Lodge supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.
Does Dale Lodge offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Dale Lodge offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Dale Lodge
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
Yes. Dale Lodge 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. Dale Lodge 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. Dale Lodge 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. Dale Lodge 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
Dale Lodge 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 Dale Lodge. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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