Barty House Nursing Home
Barty House Nursing Home is a nursing home in Maidstone, Kent (ME14 4HN). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About Barty House Nursing Home
We at Barty House Nursing Home are proud to offer compassionate nursing care in a warm, welcoming setting in Maidstone, Kent. Our home provides specialist support for older people and younger adults alike, with a focus on nursing, dementia, and respite care in the heart of the South East. Nestled within the ME postcode area of Maidstone, our home enjoys the peaceful surroundings of the Kent countryside whilst remaining well connected to the local community. Families visiting loved ones will find our setting calming and reassuring, offering a genuine sense of home rather than an institutional feel. The environment has been thoughtfully arranged to support residents who may be living with sensory or mobility challenges, ensuring that daily life is as comfortable and dignified as possible. Our team is experienced in delivering a broad range of specialist care. For older people requiring nursing support, we provide skilled clinical attention alongside the everyday warmth that makes a house feel like a home. For those living with dementia, we take time to understand each person's history, preferences, and routines, so that familiarity and reassurance are always close at hand. We also welcome younger adults, individuals with physical disabilities, and those with visual or hearing impairments, tailoring our approach so that every resident feels genuinely understood and included. Respite care is also available for families who need short term support, whether following a hospital stay, during a carer's holiday, or simply to allow a loved one to experience our home before considering a longer stay. In practice, this means families can find flexibility during difficult times, safe in the knowledge that their relative is being cared for by a team that treats every guest, however brief their stay, with the same attentiveness and respect. We are pleased that our most recent Care Quality Commission inspection, carried out in May 2025, rated us Good across every domain assessed. Being recognised as Good for Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive, and Well led reflects the consistent effort of our team to deliver dependable, person centred care. For families, this independent assurance offers peace of mind that the standards they would expect for their loved one are being met day in and day out. Choosing a care home is one of the most important decisions a family can make, and we understand the emotions that come with it. If you are exploring nursing care options in Maidstone or the wider Kent area, we warmly invite you to get in touch with Barty House Nursing Home to learn more, ask questions, or arrange a visit. We would be honoured to support your family during this next chapter.
Care provided at Barty House Nursing Home
- Older person care
- Dementia care
- Physical disability support
- Sensory impairment support
- Younger adults care
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 12 May 2025
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
How Barty House Nursing Home compares in Maidstone
Measured against the 40 care homes for older people registered in Maidstone. The dark dot is this home.
- Size
- 59 places. Larger than 25 of the 40 homes. The local average is 44 places.
- CQC rating
- Good. 29 of the 40 homes (73%) are rated Good or Outstanding. Across Kent the figure is 68%.
- Latest report
- 12 May 2025. 12 of the 40 homes have published a newer inspection report since.
- Registered
- December 2010. One of the longer established homes. 32 of the 40 registered more recently.
- Care offered
- Nursing and dementia care. Of the 40 homes, 19 offer nursing care and 30 offer dementia care.
- Food hygiene
- 5 out of 5. The top rating, shared by 31 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.
Planned and recent building work within 5 miles
- 2.9 miles: Memory Lane House 25 College Road Maidstone Kent. Application for a 12 bed care home through a change of use. Submitted 21 September 2026. Decision pending.
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 Barty House Nursing Home
Facts from public registers, and what is close by.
- Registered with CQC
- 10 December 2010, so 15 years.
- Food hygiene rating
- 5 out of 5. Very good. Last inspected by the local council on 11 May 2026.
- Run by
- Barty House Nursing Home Limited, which runs this service only.
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 Barty House Nursing 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
- Maidstone Hospital, Maidstone, 4.6 miles away
It is about 4.6 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
- Bearsted Station, 0.6 miles away
- Hollingbourne Station, 1.7 miles away
- Maidstone East Station, 3 miles away
Around Barty House Nursing Home
- H: Barty House Nursing 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 Barty House Nursing Home
Where is Barty House Nursing Home located?
Barty House Nursing Home is a nursing home in Maidstone, Kent, ME14 4HN. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Barty House Nursing Home provide?
Barty House Nursing Home is registered to provide nursing and personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Physical disability support, Sensory impairment support, Younger adults care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Barty House Nursing Home's CQC rating?
Barty House Nursing Home is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 12 May 2025. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Barty House Nursing Home provide dementia care?
Yes. Barty House Nursing Home supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.
Does Barty House Nursing Home offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Barty House Nursing Home offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Barty House Nursing Home
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
Yes. Barty House Nursing 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. Barty House Nursing 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. Barty House Nursing 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?
Yes. Yes. Barty House Nursing Home 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
Barty House Nursing 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 Barty House Nursing Home. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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