The Drive

The Drive is a residential care home in Sidcup, in the Bexley council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 12 residents. It provides care for older people, younger adults, people with a learning disability or autism, people with a physical disability and people with a sensory impairment. It is run by The Drive Care Homes, which operates 2 care homes in England. The home has been registered since January 2011.

At its latest inspection, published December 2024, the CQC rated The Drive Good, which means the CQC found the service performing well and meeting its expectations. Ratings can change after a new inspection, so check the CQC report before you visit.

The Drive has not published its fees and has not yet confirmed them to us. Care homes in Bexley with a fee on record typically charge about £1,542 a week for residential care, so expect a figure in that range and ask the home for a written quote.

There are 31 registered care homes in Bexley. The nearest to The Drive include The Sidcup Care Home, Hatherley Lodge and Baugh House Care Centre. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, costs from about £1,120 a week.