Aspens Cornford Lane
Aspens Cornford Lane is a residential care home in Tunbridge Wells, Kent (TN2 4QU). It holds a CQC rating of Requires Improvement.
About Aspens Cornford Lane
Cornford Lane, part of Aspens, is a residential care home in Tunbridge Wells, and we support adults with learning disabilities, autistic people, younger adults and older people who need help with daily living. Respite stays are available as well. We are a household rather than a facility. People here have their own rooms and their own belongings, and a real say over how the day goes. The staff team is kept consistent, because support from people who know you well is quite different from support from whoever happens to be on shift. Changes are explained in advance, the shape of the week holds, and we take sensory comfort seriously, since noise, light and busyness often decide whether a day goes smoothly. Support covers personal care, medication, meals, money and the practical business of running a home, and wherever we can we do things alongside people rather than for them. A task done slowly by the person themselves is a better outcome than the same task done quickly by us. We should be open about our position. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is requires improvement. We have worked through the findings with our team and those areas are where our effort is concentrated at present. We would rather tell you ourselves and then let you come and judge for yourself. Families and professionals considering Cornford Lane for somebody are welcome to visit and question us closely.
Care provided at Aspens Cornford Lane
- Older person care
- Learning disability and autism support
- Younger adults care
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 30 June 2025
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
How Aspens Cornford Lane compares in Tunbridge Wells
Measured against the 31 care homes for older people registered in Tunbridge Wells. The dark dot is this home.
- Size
- 50 places. Larger than 16 of the 31 homes. The local average is 44 places.
- CQC rating
- Requires improvement. 24 of the 31 homes (77%) are rated Good or Outstanding. Across Kent the figure is 68%.
- Latest report
- 30 June 2025. 5 of the 31 homes have published a newer inspection report since.
- Registered
- October 2017. 9 of the 31 homes registered more recently.
- Food hygiene
- 4 out of 5. The same rating as 5 of the 27 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 Tunbridge Wells.
The local picture: Tunbridge Wells
What the numbers say about care for older people in Tunbridge Wells, 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: 13,300. Rising to 15,500 by 2035, up 17%
- People aged 85 and over: 4,000. Rising to 6,000 by 2035, up 52%
- Living with dementia, aged 65 and over (estimate): 1,800. Rising to 2,300 by 2035, up 28%
- Dementia diagnosis rate: 69%. The NHS ambition is 67%. Kent as a whole is 62%.
- Care home beds per 1,000 people aged 75+: 94. Kent average is 77.
- Care homes, last 12 months: 0 opened, 0 closed. 3 changed owner, covering 126 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 Aspens Cornford Lane
Facts from public registers, and what is close by.
- Registered with CQC
- 1 October 2017, so 9 years.
- Food hygiene rating
- 4 out of 5. Good. Last inspected by the local council on 16 June 2025.
- Run by
- Aspens Charities, which runs 8 adult social care services in England. 6 of the 7 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 Aspens Cornford Lane
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
- Tunbridge Wells Hospital, Pembury, 0.8 miles away
It is about 0.8 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
- High Brooms Station, 1.6 miles away
- Tunbridge Wells Station, 2.1 miles away
- Frant Station, 2.4 miles away
Around Aspens Cornford Lane
- H: Aspens Cornford Lane
- 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 Aspens Cornford Lane
Where is Aspens Cornford Lane located?
Aspens Cornford Lane is a residential care home in Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN2 4QU. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Aspens Cornford Lane provide?
Aspens Cornford Lane is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Learning disability and autism support, Younger adults care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Aspens Cornford Lane's CQC rating?
Aspens Cornford Lane is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Requires Improvement following its last inspection on 30 June 2025. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Aspens Cornford Lane offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Aspens Cornford Lane offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Aspens Cornford Lane
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
No. Aspens Cornford Lane 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. Aspens Cornford Lane 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. Aspens Cornford Lane 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. Aspens Cornford Lane 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
Aspens Cornford Lane 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 Aspens Cornford Lane. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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