England

AntokolBromley

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Rated:GoodResidential & Nursing

Antokol

45 Holbrook Lane, Chislehurst, Kent, BR7 6PE

02084678102

Care Type

Residential & Nursing Care

Inspection date

1 March 2021

Provider

Polish Citizens Committee Housing Association Limited

Beds

36 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 57 care homes for older people within 5 miles, 2 are rated higher by CQC, 50 are the same and 5 are lower.

45 of these nearby homes have been inspected more recently than this one.

Based on CQC ratings, updated 21 October 2026. How we compare homes | See the nearby homes

Rating history

GoodMar 2015
GoodApr 2017
GoodNov 2019

Rated Good at every inspection since 2015.

Source: CQC inspection reports. Contains CQC data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Costs and who runs this home

This is the only care home Polish Citizens Committee Housing Association Limited runs in England.

Average care home fees in London: £1,189 a week for residential care and £1,513 for nursing care (2024-25 averages). Self-funders usually pay more. See our care home costs guide.

NHS-funded Nursing Care pays £267.68 a week to the home towards registered nursing care for eligible residents (2026/27). A quoted fee may already exclude it.
This home lists dementia care, which usually costs more than standard residential care. See dementia care home costs. NHS Continuing Healthcare may apply where someone's needs are primarily health needs.
How to pay for a care home explains the council means test, what counts as capital and the funding you can ask to be assessed for.

About Antokol

Antokol is a care home in Bromley offering both personal and nursing care. Details of the Care Quality Commission's most recent findings are set out below.

Antokol provides personal and nursing care for up to 36 people, with 32 residents at the time of inspection. The home is owned by a Polish charity and maintains a strong Polish ethos, primarily serving people with Polish connections. The premises are clean and hygienic throughout, with a layout that promotes safety and good hygiene practice.

The home has established safe visiting arrangements, allowing relatives to maintain contact through video calls and telephone communications. Staff send pictures and short films to family members to provide reassurance about residents' wellbeing. Visitor procedures are provided in both English and Polish.

All visitors, including health and social care professionals, are screened for respiratory symptoms before entry and supported to follow guidance on personal protective equipment and social distancing.

Source: CQC inspection report, 18 March 2021

Specialist Care

DementiaMental healthOlder peopleSensory impairmentsYounger adults

Fees and availability

We have not verified a current weekly fee for this home. Ask for a written quote based on the room and care needed, including any extra charges.

Check current vacancies, the admission assessment and visiting arrangements directly with the home.

Care and inspection details

Checked against the CQC register on 20 September 2026. This is a check of published information, not a visit to the home.

Registered service: Care home service with nursing
Registered capacity: 36 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · BR7 6PE

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Dementia; Mental health conditions; Sensory impairment.

These describe the registration. The home must assess whether it can meet the individual person's needs and whether a place is available.

CQC ratings in more detail

Overall rating shown by CQC: Good.

Rating report published 14 November 2019. Latest inspection date recorded: 1 March 2021.

Safe: Good
Effective: Good
Caring: Outstanding
Responsive: Good
Well-led: Good

Read Antokol's CQC record and reports.

Contains Care Quality Commission information under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Ratings and registration details can change after the date checked.

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Antokol, consider asking...

1.What specific dementia training do staff receive and how recently?
2.How do you support a resident who becomes distressed or confused?
3.How does the home keep a record of a resident's life history and personal preferences?
4.How do you involve families as dementia progresses and communication becomes harder?
5.What happens when a resident's dementia reaches an advanced stage?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit Antokol, look out for...

1.Is the environment calm, uncluttered and easy to navigate?
2.Do staff speak to residents with patience and dignity, even if they repeat themselves?
3.Are there memory cues around the home -- photos, familiar objects, clear signage?
4.Do residents seem settled and safe, or agitated and unsupervised?
5.Is there meaningful activity happening, or are residents just sitting quietly with nothing to do?

Could the NHS fund Antokol's fees?

The average nursing home costs £1,535 per week. That's £79,820 a year. NHS Continuing Healthcare could cover all of it. No means test, no contribution from you.

Find out if the NHS could fund these fees