Sobell Lodge - Care Home Physical Disabilities
Sobell Lodge - Care Home Physical Disabilities is a residential care home in Staplehurst, Kent (TN12 0BJ). It holds a CQC rating of Requires Improvement.
About Sobell Lodge - Care Home Physical Disabilities
Sobell Lodge in Staplehurst is a residential care home supporting adults with a physical disability, including older people and younger adults, and people with a learning disability. Our work is built around what people want to do rather than what they cannot. A physical disability changes how things get done, not whether somebody has views about their own life, and we try never to lose sight of that. Support is planned with the person and covers whatever is genuinely needed, from full assistance with personal care, transfers and moving safely through to a hand with particular tasks. Getting the practical details right matters enormously here. The correct equipment, consistent handling, attention to comfort and positioning, and staff who are properly trained make the difference between a good day and a difficult one. People here are supported to have a life beyond the building, keeping up interests and activities, getting out locally and staying in contact with family and friends. Rooms are personalised and visitors are welcome. Respite and short stays can be arranged where appropriate. If you are looking for a placement or a short stay in Kent, please contact us and come and see the home for yourself.
Care provided at Sobell Lodge - Care Home Physical Disabilities
- Older person care
- Learning disability and autism support
- Physical disability support
- Younger adults care
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 1 April 2026
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
How Sobell Lodge - Care Home Physical Disabilities compares in Maidstone
Measured against the 40 care homes for older people registered in Maidstone. The dark dot is this home.
- Size
- 21 places. Smaller than 32 of the 40 homes. The local average is 44 places.
- CQC rating
- Requires improvement. 29 of the 40 homes (73%) are rated Good or Outstanding. Across Kent the figure is 68%.
- Latest report
- 1 April 2026. 2 of the 40 homes have published a newer inspection report since.
- Registered
- January 2011. One of the longer established homes. 31 of the 40 registered more recently.
- Food hygiene
- 4 out of 5. The same rating as 2 of the 33 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 Maidstone.
The local picture: Maidstone
What the numbers say about care for older people in Maidstone, 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: 19,200. Rising to 22,400 by 2035, up 17%
- People aged 85 and over: 5,200. Rising to 7,900 by 2035, up 54%
- Living with dementia, aged 65 and over (estimate): 2,500. Rising to 3,200 by 2035, up 28%
- Dementia diagnosis rate: 65%. The NHS ambition is 67%. Kent as a whole is 62%.
- Care home beds per 1,000 people aged 75+: 79. Kent average is 77.
- Care homes, last 12 months: 0 opened, 0 closed. 4 changed owner, covering 174 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.
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 Sobell Lodge - Care Home Physical Disabilities
Facts from public registers, and what is close by.
- Registered with CQC
- 12 January 2011, so 15 years.
- Food hygiene rating
- 4 out of 5. Good. Last inspected by the local council on 17 February 2026.
- Run by
- Leonard Cheshire Disability, which runs 41 adult social care services in England. 25 of the 39 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 Sobell Lodge - Care Home Physical Disabilities
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
- Maidstone Hospital, Maidstone, 8.2 miles away
It is about 8.2 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
- Staplehurst Station, 0.6 miles away
- Marden Station, 2.8 miles away
- Headcorn Station, 3.2 miles away
Around Sobell Lodge - Care Home Physical Disabilities
- H: Sobell Lodge - Care Home Physical Disabilities
- 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 Sobell Lodge - Care Home Physical Disabilities
Where is Sobell Lodge - Care Home Physical Disabilities located?
Sobell Lodge - Care Home Physical Disabilities is a residential care home in Staplehurst, Kent, TN12 0BJ. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Sobell Lodge - Care Home Physical Disabilities provide?
Sobell Lodge - Care Home Physical Disabilities is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Learning disability and autism support, Physical disability support, Younger adults care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Sobell Lodge - Care Home Physical Disabilities's CQC rating?
Sobell Lodge - Care Home Physical Disabilities is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Requires Improvement following its last inspection on 1 April 2026. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Sobell Lodge - Care Home Physical Disabilities offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Sobell Lodge - Care Home Physical Disabilities offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Sobell Lodge - Care Home Physical Disabilities
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
No. Sobell Lodge - Care Home Physical Disabilities 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. Sobell Lodge - Care Home Physical Disabilities 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. Sobell Lodge - Care Home Physical Disabilities 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?
Yes. Yes. Sobell Lodge - Care Home Physical Disabilities supports younger adults as well as older people.
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
Sobell Lodge - Care Home Physical Disabilities 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 Sobell Lodge - Care Home Physical Disabilities. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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