146 Lower Robin Hood Lane
146 Lower Robin Hood Lane is a residential care home in Chatham, Kent (ME5 9LB). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About 146 Lower Robin Hood Lane
We are 146 Lower Robin Hood Lane, a small residential care home in Chatham, Kent. We support adults with learning disabilities and autistic adults, and people with physical disabilities, including younger adults. Respite stays are available. Being a small house is deliberate. It means the people who live here are not managing a constant stream of unfamiliar staff, that routines can be genuinely individual rather than set by the demands of a large rota, and that we usually know without being told when somebody is having a difficult day. We start from what each person wants their week to look like and work back to the support that makes it possible. That might take in college or work, a regular swim, cooking their own meals, seeing family, or getting out around Chatham. Where somebody finds noise or change hard, we keep to a predictable rhythm and prepare properly for anything out of the ordinary. Because we also support people with physical disabilities, access, equipment and getting about get proper attention, so those needs are met without fuss rather than shaping the whole day. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good. We are used to detailed questions from families and commissioners and we welcome them. Please contact us if you would like to visit.
Care provided at 146 Lower Robin Hood Lane
- Learning disability and autism support
- Physical disability support
- Younger adults care
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 26 June 2019
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
How 146 Lower Robin Hood Lane compares in Tonbridge and Malling
Measured against the 18 care homes registered in Tonbridge and Malling. The dark dot is this home.
- Size
- 5 places. Smaller than 15 of the 18 homes. The local average is 50 places.
- CQC rating
- Good. 13 of the 18 homes (72%) are rated Good or Outstanding. Across Kent the figure is 73%.
- Latest report
- 26 June 2019. 12 of the 18 homes have published a newer inspection report since.
- Registered
- May 2023. 5 of the 18 homes registered more recently.
Powered by Orrery Intelligence. Data: CQC register and Food Standards Agency ratings. Counts cover registered care homes in Tonbridge and Malling.
The local picture: Tonbridge and Malling
What the numbers say about care for older people in Tonbridge and Malling, in Kent.
What care costs in Kent, per week
| Type of care | What the council pays | What self-funders are typically asked |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | £1,187 | £1,409 to £1,600 (Middle half of prices from 22 Kent homes. Median £1,500.) |
| Nursing care | £1,378 | £1,550 to £1,865 (Middle half of prices from 11 Kent homes. Median £1,605.) |
| Residential dementia care | Not published separately | £1,500 to £1,619 (Middle half of prices from 18 Kent homes. Median £1,500.) |
| Nursing dementia care | Not published separately | £1,975 to £2,226 (South East figure, because too few Kent homes publish this price. 37 homes. Median £2,050.) |
Published prices are often starting prices, and come from homes that publish fees, so treat them as a guide. Ask the home for its own price.
- People aged 75 and over: 14,300. Rising to 16,100 by 2035, up 13%
- People aged 85 and over: 3,800. Rising to 5,600 by 2035, up 48%
- Living with dementia, aged 65 and over (estimate): 1,800. Rising to 2,300 by 2035, up 24%
- Dementia diagnosis rate: 48%. The NHS ambition is 67%. Kent as a whole is 62%.
- Care home beds per 1,000 people aged 75+: 58. Kent average is 77.
- Care homes, last 12 months: 1 opened, 1 closed
- Care home beds filled across Kent: 88%. The 12 month average is 88%.
- Who pays, across Kent (estimate): 35% council, 43% self. The rest is NHS funded or other.
Planned and recent building work within 5 miles
- 0.4 miles: Land Adjacent To 419 Walderslade Road Walderslade Chatham Medway. Application for a 35 bed nursing home. Submitted 16 June 2026. Decision not yet recorded.
- 1 miles: Land South Of Innovation Centre Medway Maidstone Road Chatham Medway. Application for a 80 bed care home. Submitted 1 July 2026. Decision not yet recorded.
- 2.5 miles: 6 Capstone Road Lordswood Chatham Medway. Application for a 6 bed care home through a change of use. Submitted 15 October 2025. Decision not yet recorded.
Powered by Orrery Intelligence. Market model built 22 October 2026 (ONS 2022 based population projections, dementia estimates, CQC register), published care home prices, council planning records.
Good to know about 146 Lower Robin Hood Lane
Facts from public registers, and what is close by.
- Registered with CQC
- 3 May 2023, so 3 years.
- Run by
- Choice Support, which runs 26 adult social care services in England. 19 of the 24 that have a rating are rated Good or Outstanding.
Sources: CQC register, Food Standards Agency, OpenStreetMap contributors. Distances are in a straight line from the postcode, not walking or driving routes.
Local services near 146 Lower Robin Hood Lane
The closest places to this home, measured in a straight line from its postcode. They are the nearest, not necessarily the ones the home uses. Ask the home which GP, dentist and pharmacy its residents are registered with.
Nearest 24 hour A&E
- Medway Maritime Hospital, Gillingham, 3.2 miles away
It is about 3.2 miles in a straight line from the postcode. The drive is usually longer. In an emergency call 999; the ambulance may take you elsewhere.
Nearest GP practices
- Reach Healthcare, 0.2 miles away
- King George Road Surgery, 0.9 miles away
- Phoenix Medical Practice, 1.7 miles away
Nearest dentists
- Kent Smile Studio, 0.4 miles away (NHS.uk details)
- Lavender Dental Care, 0.7 miles away (NHS.uk details)
- Medway Dental Care, 1 mile away (NHS.uk details)
Nearest pharmacies
- Fenns Chemist, 0.4 miles away
- Merlin Pharmacy, 0.8 miles away
- Asda Pharmacy, 0.9 miles away
Nearest railway stations
- Chatham Station, 3.1 miles away
- Snodland Station, 3.1 miles away
- New Hythe Station, 3.2 miles away
Around 146 Lower Robin Hood Lane
- H: 146 Lower Robin Hood Lane
- A: 24 hour A&E
- G: GP practice
- D: Dentist
- P: Pharmacy
- S: Railway station
Straight line distances, not routes. Places very close to the home are spread out slightly so they can be told apart.
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Practice and pharmacy details from the NHS England Organisation Data Service. A&E sites from NHS England A&E data and the Organisation Data Service. Railway stations from the Department for Transport NaPTAN dataset. Distances are straight line and approximate.
Common questions about 146 Lower Robin Hood Lane
Where is 146 Lower Robin Hood Lane located?
146 Lower Robin Hood Lane is a residential care home in Chatham, Kent, ME5 9LB. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does 146 Lower Robin Hood Lane provide?
146 Lower Robin Hood Lane is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Learning disability and autism support, Physical disability support, Younger adults care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is 146 Lower Robin Hood Lane's CQC rating?
146 Lower Robin Hood Lane is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 26 June 2019. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does 146 Lower Robin Hood Lane offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. 146 Lower Robin Hood Lane offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about 146 Lower Robin Hood Lane
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
No. 146 Lower Robin Hood Lane is not listed for dementia care on the CQC register. If dementia is likely, choose a home that is, so a second move is not needed later.
Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?
No. 146 Lower Robin Hood Lane is a residential care home without on-site nursing. District nurses and GPs visit, but someone who needs daily nursing may have to move to a nursing home.
Can they try a short stay before deciding?
Yes. Yes. 146 Lower Robin Hood Lane offers respite and short stays, which is a good way to see whether the home is the right fit.
Will they support end of life care, so there is no move at the hardest time?
Ask the home. End of life care is not listed on the register. Ask the manager whether residents can remain in the home with hospice or district nurse support.
Can she bring her cat or dog?
Ask the home. The home has not told us its pet policy yet. Ask directly; some homes allow small pets in residents' rooms or welcome visiting dogs.
Can a couple stay together?
Ask the home. We do not know whether the home has rooms for couples. Ask about shared or adjoining rooms if this matters.
Will the council help pay, or is it self funded only?
Ask the home. The home has not told us which funding it accepts. Most homes take both council funded and self funded residents; ask about council rates and any top up.
Do they take younger adults as well as older people?
Yes. Yes. 146 Lower Robin Hood Lane supports younger adults as well as older people.
Can I visit before deciding, and are there visiting hours?
Ask the home. Every home should welcome a visit. Call to arrange one, ideally at a mealtime or during an activity, and ask about visiting hours for family.
Typical weekly fees in the South East
146 Lower Robin Hood Lane has not published its fees yet. These are typical weekly fees for the South East, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.
- Residential care: £1,100 to £1,450 per week per person, typical range
Indicative figures for the South East, not a quote from 146 Lower Robin Hood Lane. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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