Betsy Clara Nursing Home
Betsy Clara Nursing Home is a nursing home in Maidstone, Kent (ME15 6UW). It holds a CQC rating of Requires Improvement.
About Betsy Clara Nursing Home
Betsy Clara Nursing Home is in Maidstone, Kent. We care for older people who need qualified nursing alongside everyday support, for residents living with dementia and for people with mental health needs. We also offer respite stays. We will deal with the inspection first. The Care Quality Commission rated us requires improvement at our most recent inspection. We accepted the findings rather than argue with them. The work since has concentrated on the things residents and families actually feel, which are safe and accurate medication practice, consistent staffing so people are nursed by a team that knows them, and making sure a concern raised by a relative reaches a manager quickly and gets a proper answer. The nursing continues around the clock. Registered nurses on duty at all hours means wounds, pain relief, long term conditions and end of life care are managed here, with GPs, community specialists and hospital teams involved as needed. Beyond the clinical side we try to keep the place feeling like a home. Residents choose when to get up, what to eat and how to spend the day, rooms hold their own belongings, and visitors are welcome without appointment. For residents living with dementia we keep surroundings familiar and staffing settled. Please come and see us, ask about the inspection directly and form your own view.
Care provided at Betsy Clara Nursing Home
- Older person care
- Dementia care
- Mental health care
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 23 December 2025
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
How Betsy Clara Nursing Home compares in Maidstone
Measured against the 40 care homes for older people registered in Maidstone. The dark dot is this home.
- Size
- 50 places. Larger than 21 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
- 23 December 2025. 6 of the 40 homes have published a newer inspection report since.
- Registered
- February 2011. 20 of the 40 homes 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
- 0.4 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 Betsy Clara Nursing Home
Facts from public registers, and what is close by.
- Registered with CQC
- 4 February 2011, so 15 years.
- Food hygiene rating
- 5 out of 5. Very good. Last inspected by the local council on 15 July 2026.
- Run by
- Betsy Clara and Southdowns Limited, which runs 2 adult social care services in England. 1 of the 2 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 Betsy Clara 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, 1.7 miles away
It is about 1.7 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
- Maidstone West Station, 0.5 miles away
- Maidstone Barracks Station, 1 mile away
- Maidstone East Station, 1 mile away
Around Betsy Clara Nursing Home
- H: Betsy Clara 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 Betsy Clara Nursing Home
Where is Betsy Clara Nursing Home located?
Betsy Clara Nursing Home is a nursing home in Maidstone, Kent, ME15 6UW. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Betsy Clara Nursing Home provide?
Betsy Clara Nursing Home is registered to provide nursing and personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Mental health care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Betsy Clara Nursing Home's CQC rating?
Betsy Clara Nursing Home is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Requires Improvement following its last inspection on 23 December 2025. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Betsy Clara Nursing Home provide dementia care?
Yes. Betsy Clara Nursing Home supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.
Does Betsy Clara Nursing Home offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Betsy Clara Nursing Home offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Betsy Clara Nursing Home
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
Yes. Betsy Clara 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. Betsy Clara 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. Betsy Clara 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?
No. Betsy Clara Nursing 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
Betsy Clara 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 Betsy Clara Nursing Home. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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