Eglantine Villa Care Home
Eglantine Villa Care Home is a nursing home in Dartford, Kent (DA4 9JL). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About Eglantine Villa Care Home
Eglantine Villa is a nursing home in Dartford, Kent. Because we are registered for nursing care, we can look after older people whose health needs are more complex than a residential home can safely meet, with qualified nurses working alongside our care team rather than visiting from outside. Our residents need clinical care as well as help with the everyday things. We look after medication, nutrition, skin care, pain and comfort, and we help with washing, dressing and moving about in a way that leaves people doing what they still can for themselves. We work closely with GPs and community health teams so that care is joined up, and we watch for the quieter signs that something has changed. Dementia care is a large part of what we do, and it depends on continuity more than anything else: familiar staff, a routine that holds steady and reassurance given without any hint of impatience. Respite stays are available for families needing a break or extra support after a hospital stay. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good. Visitors are welcome at any reasonable hour, and we would far rather answer an awkward question now than leave a family wondering.
Care provided at Eglantine Villa Care Home
- Older person care
- Dementia care
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 21 August 2025
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
How Eglantine Villa Care Home compares in Sevenoaks
Measured against the 27 care homes for older people registered in Sevenoaks. The dark dot is this home.
- Size
- 49 places. Smaller than 16 of the 27 homes. The local average is 54 places.
- CQC rating
- Good. 18 of the 27 homes (67%) are rated Good or Outstanding. Across Kent the figure is 68%.
- Latest report
- 21 August 2025. 4 of the 27 homes have published a newer inspection report since.
- Registered
- November 2010. One of the longer established homes. 26 of the 27 registered more recently.
- Care offered
- Nursing and dementia care. Of the 27 homes, 13 offer nursing care and 21 offer dementia care.
- Food hygiene
- 5 out of 5. The top rating, shared by 17 of the 20 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 Sevenoaks.
The local picture: Sevenoaks
What the numbers say about care for older people in Sevenoaks, 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: 15,100. Rising to 17,000 by 2035, up 12%
- People aged 85 and over: 4,400. Rising to 6,500 by 2035, up 48%
- Living with dementia, aged 65 and over (estimate): 2,000. Rising to 2,400 by 2035, up 22%
- Dementia diagnosis rate: 65%. The NHS ambition is 67%. Kent as a whole is 62%.
- Care home beds per 1,000 people aged 75+: 76. Kent average is 77.
- Care homes, last 12 months: 2 opened, 1 closed. 1 changed owner, covering 55 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 Eglantine Villa Care Home
Facts from public registers, and what is close by.
- Registered with CQC
- 25 November 2010, so 15 years.
- Food hygiene rating
- 5 out of 5. Very good. Last inspected by the local council on 24 September 2026.
- Run by
- Bupa Care Homes (CFChomes) Limited, which runs 24 adult social care services in England. 21 of the 24 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 Eglantine Villa 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, 3.5 miles away
It is about 3.5 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
- Farningham Road Station, 1.2 miles away
- Eynsford Station, 2.2 miles away
- Longfield Station, 2.7 miles away
Around Eglantine Villa Care Home
- H: Eglantine Villa 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 Eglantine Villa Care Home
Where is Eglantine Villa Care Home located?
Eglantine Villa Care Home is a nursing home in Dartford, Kent, DA4 9JL. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Eglantine Villa Care Home provide?
Eglantine Villa Care Home is registered to provide nursing and 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 Eglantine Villa Care Home's CQC rating?
Eglantine Villa 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 21 August 2025. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Eglantine Villa Care Home provide dementia care?
Yes. Eglantine Villa Care Home supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.
Does Eglantine Villa Care Home offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Eglantine Villa Care Home offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Eglantine Villa Care Home
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
Yes. Eglantine Villa 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?
Yes. Yes. Eglantine Villa Care Home is registered to provide nursing care, so registered nurses are part of the team.
Can they try a short stay before deciding?
Yes. Yes. Eglantine Villa 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. Eglantine Villa 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
Eglantine Villa 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
- Nursing care: £1,350 to £1,750 per week per person, typical range
Indicative figures for the South East, not a quote from Eglantine Villa Care Home. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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