Beechcare Incorporating the Peter Gidney Neurological Centre

Darenth Road South, Dartford, Kent, DA2 7QT

01625417800

Care Type

Nursing Care

Inspection date

3 February 2023

Provider

Bondcare (London) Limited

Beds

66 beds

About Beechcare Incorporating the Peter Gidney Neurological Centre

Beechcare, incorporating the Peter Gidney Neurological Centre, is a nursing home in Kent providing care for older people, those living with dementia, and adults with neurological conditions such as acquired brain injuries. Further detail on the service can be found in the CQC findings below.

Beechcare accommodates up to 66 people across two units, providing nursing and personal care to older people, those living with dementia, and adults with neurological conditions including acquired brain injuries. One unit specializes in neurological care. At inspection, 61 people were using the service.

People and relatives felt safe at the home. One relative commented positively on how staff responded to their safety concerns about door access, indicating the service took their feedback seriously. Residents and families expressed confidence in the care provided and the measures in place to protect their wellbeing.

Source: CQC inspection report, 4 March 2023

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder peoplePhysical disabilitiesYounger 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; Supported living service
Registered capacity: 66 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · DA2 7QT

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Dementia; Physical disabilities.

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 4 March 2023. Latest inspection date recorded: 3 February 2023.

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

Read Beechcare Incorporating the Peter Gidney Neurological Centre'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 Beechcare Incorporating the Peter Gidney Neurological Centre, 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 Beechcare Incorporating the Peter Gidney Neurological Centre, 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 Beechcare Incorporating the Peter Gidney Neurological Centre'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