Firtree House Nursing Home
Firtree House Nursing Home is a nursing home in Tunbridge Wells, Kent (TN1 2JZ). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About Firtree House Nursing Home
Firtree House Nursing Home is a nursing home in Tunbridge Wells, with registered nurses on duty around the clock alongside our care team. We look after older people whose health needs require nursing, and we offer permanent places as well as shorter respite stays. People generally come to us when their health needs have grown beyond what residential care or support at home can safely meet. The nursing covers management of long term conditions, wound and skin care, continence support, help where eating and swallowing have become difficult, and careful oversight of medication. We work closely with local GPs, district nurses, dietitians and therapists, and we involve families in decisions about treatment rather than informing them once a decision is made. What we work hardest to avoid is letting the clinical side take over the day. Someone living here is a person before they are a set of needs, and the parts of a week that matter most are usually the least medical ones: family visiting, a conversation that runs on, a turn round the garden. Our most recent rating from the Care Quality Commission is good. Visitors are welcome.
Care provided at Firtree House Nursing Home
- Older person care
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 25 June 2019
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
How Firtree House Nursing Home 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
- Good. 24 of the 31 homes (77%) are rated Good or Outstanding. Across Kent the figure is 68%.
- Latest report
- 4 March 2023. 6 of the 31 homes have published a newer inspection report since.
- Registered
- July 2013. 18 of the 31 homes registered more recently.
- Care offered
- Nursing care. Of the 31 homes, 17 offer nursing care.
- 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 Firtree House Nursing Home
Facts from public registers, and what is close by.
- Registered with CQC
- 4 July 2013, so 13 years.
- Food hygiene rating
- 4 out of 5. Good. Last inspected by the local council on 18 February 2026.
- Run by
- Aria Healthcare Group LTD, which runs 38 adult social care services in England. 33 of the 38 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 Firtree 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
- Tunbridge Wells Hospital, Pembury, 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
- Tunbridge Wells Station, 0.7 miles away
- High Brooms Station, 0.9 miles away
- Frant Station, 2.4 miles away
Around Firtree House Nursing Home
- H: Firtree 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 Firtree House Nursing Home
Where is Firtree House Nursing Home located?
Firtree House Nursing Home is a nursing home in Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN1 2JZ. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Firtree House Nursing Home provide?
Firtree House Nursing Home is registered to provide nursing and personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Firtree House Nursing Home's CQC rating?
Firtree 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 25 June 2019. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Firtree House Nursing Home offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Firtree House Nursing Home offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Firtree House Nursing Home
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
No. Firtree House Nursing Home 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?
Yes. Yes. Firtree 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. Firtree 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?
No. Firtree House 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
Firtree 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
- Nursing care: £1,350 to £1,750 per week per person, typical range
Indicative figures for the South East, not a quote from Firtree House Nursing Home. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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