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Nettlestead Care HomeBromley

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Rated:GoodResidential

Nettlestead Care Home

19 Sundridge Avenue, Bromley, Kent, BR1 2PU

02084602279

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

29 June 2023

Provider

Nightingale Retirement Care Limited

Beds

20 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 67 care homes for older people within 5 miles, 2 are rated higher by CQC, 60 are the same and 5 are lower.

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

Based on CQC ratings, updated 22 October 2026. How we compare homes | See the nearby homes

Rating history

Requires ImprovementApr 2015
GoodJun 2015
GoodDec 2016
GoodMar 2017
GoodMay 2019
GoodAug 2023

Improved from Requires Improvement to Good in 2015.

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

Costs and who runs this home

Run by Nightingale Retirement Care Limited, which runs 2 care homes in England: 2 rated Good.

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.

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 Nettlestead Care Home

Nettlestead Care Home is a residential care home in Bromley, providing accommodation and personal care for older people. The CQC's most recent findings on the home are set out below.

Nettlestead provides accommodation and personal care for up to 20 older people in one adapted building. At inspection, the home was at full capacity with 20 residents. People told inspectors they felt safe, and staff demonstrated understanding of different types of abuse and the appropriate actions to take if concerns arose.

Risks were properly assessed, identified, and managed safely, with a system in place to record and act on accidents and incidents in a timely manner.

Medicines were stored, administered, and managed safely with accurate records maintained throughout. The home had sufficient staff deployed to meet residents' needs promptly, and the provider followed safe recruitment practices. Staff implemented infection control practices that effectively reduced the risk of infection, protecting people from potential harm.

Source: CQC inspection report, 12 August 2023

Specialist Care

Older people

Practical details from the provider

Nettlestead is a Victorian property with shared lounges and garden access. Private rooms with en-suite facilities are available.

Published on the provider's website, checked 21 September 2026. Confirm arrangements with the home before deciding.

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 21 September 2026. This is a check of published information, not a visit to the home.

Registered service: Care home service without nursing
Registered capacity: 20 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · BR1 2PU

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs.

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 12 August 2023. Latest inspection date recorded: 29 June 2023.

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

Read Nettlestead Care Home'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 Nettlestead Care Home, consider asking...

1.What happens if my relative's care needs increase significantly -- will they have to move?
2.How do you handle concerns or complaints from families?
3.What does the monthly fee cover and what will cost extra?
4.How do you keep families informed about their relative's day-to-day wellbeing?
5.What happens if my relative is unhappy here?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit Nettlestead Care Home, look out for...

1.Do staff greet residents by name and stop to chat?
2.Are residents dressed, up and occupied, or sitting alone in front of a TV?
3.Does the home smell fresh and feel clean without being clinical?
4.Do residents look comfortable and at ease, or anxious and withdrawn?
5.Does the manager answer your questions openly or deflect?

Could the NHS fund Nettlestead Care Home'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