The Old Downs Care Centre

The Old Downs Care Centre is a nursing home in Dartford, in the Kent council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 41 residents. It provides care for people living with dementia, older people, people with a physical disability and people with a sensory impairment. It is run by Nellsar, which operates 13 care homes in England. The home has been registered since January 2011.

At its latest inspection, published November 2024, the CQC rated The Old Downs Care Centre 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 Old Downs Care Centre has not published its fees and has not yet confirmed them to us. Care homes in Kent with a fee on record typically charge about £1,500 a week for residential care and £1,550 for nursing care, so expect a figure in that range and ask the home for a written quote.

There are 499 registered care homes in Kent. The nearest to The Old Downs Care Centre include Fairby Grange, Russell Court Nursing Home and Bramblings Residential Home, 4 of which have a fee on record. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, costs from about £1,120 a week.