St James Mews
St James Mews is a residential care home in Dartford, Kent (DA1 2ED). It holds a CQC rating of Requires Improvement.
About St James Mews
St James Mews is a residential care home in Dartford, Kent. We support older people and younger adults, including adults with learning disabilities and autistic adults, people with mental health needs, people with physical disabilities, people with visual or hearing impairment and people affected by alcohol or drug misuse. We offer respite stays alongside permanent places. We support people whose needs do not always fit neatly into a category, and who have sometimes had a difficult time finding somewhere that will take them on properly. Our approach is to start with the person rather than the label, work out what a good week would actually look like for them, and build the support around that. That means different things for different people here. For one it is a structured and very predictable routine with plenty of warning before anything changes. For another it is support to get out locally, to work or volunteer, to manage money, to keep up with family. We work alongside social workers, mental health teams and health services, and we try to be straightforward with everyone involved. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is requires improvement. We would rather tell you that ourselves. We know which areas were identified, we are working through them with the team, and if you come to see us we will be honest about what has improved and what has not yet. Please do come and visit if you are considering St James Mews.
Care provided at St James Mews
- Older person care
- Mental health care
- Learning disability and autism support
- Physical disability support
- Sensory impairment support
- Younger adults care
- Substance misuse support
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 31 January 2023
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
How St James Mews compares in Dartford
Measured against the 22 care homes for older people registered in Dartford. The dark dot is this home.
- Size
- 9 places. Smaller than 19 of the 22 homes. The local average is 41 places.
- CQC rating
- Requires improvement. 12 of the 22 homes (55%) are rated Good or Outstanding. Across Kent the figure is 68%.
- Latest report
- 31 January 2023. 9 of the 22 homes have published a newer inspection report since.
- Registered
- March 2015. 10 of the 22 homes registered more recently.
Powered by Orrery Intelligence. Data: CQC register and Food Standards Agency ratings. Counts cover registered care homes for older people in Dartford.
The local picture: Dartford
What the numbers say about care for older people in Dartford, 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: 8,500. Rising to 9,600 by 2035, up 13%
- People aged 85 and over: 2,400. Rising to 3,300 by 2035, up 37%
- Living with dementia, aged 65 and over (estimate): 1,100. Rising to 1,400 by 2035, up 21%
- Dementia diagnosis rate: 78%. The NHS ambition is 67%. Kent as a whole is 62%.
- Care home beds per 1,000 people aged 75+: 105. Kent average is 77.
- Care homes, last 12 months: 2 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.
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 St James Mews
Facts from public registers, and what is close by.
- Registered with CQC
- 6 March 2015, so 11 years.
- Run by
- Liaise (London) Limited, which runs 9 adult social care services in England. 5 of the 9 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 St James Mews
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
- Darent Valley Hospital, Dartford, 2.1 miles away
It is about 2.1 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
- Horsman's Place Surgery, 0.2 miles away
- Lowfield Medical Centre, 0.3 miles away
- Redwood Practice, 0.3 miles away
Nearest dentists
- Highfield Dental Centre, 0.2 miles away (NHS.uk details)
- Kentish Smiles Clinic, 0.2 miles away (NHS.uk details)
- Lowfield Dental Centre, 0.3 miles away (NHS.uk details)
Nearest pharmacies
- West Hill Pharmacy, 0.2 miles away
- Core Pharmacy, 0.2 miles away
- Lowfield Pharmacy, 0.3 miles away
Nearest railway stations
- Dartford Station, 0.3 miles away
- Crayford Station, 1.5 miles away
- Slade Green Station, 1.8 miles away
Around St James Mews
- H: St James Mews
- 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 St James Mews
Where is St James Mews located?
St James Mews is a residential care home in Dartford, Kent, DA1 2ED. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does St James Mews provide?
St James Mews is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Mental health care, Learning disability and autism support, Physical disability support, Sensory impairment support, Younger adults care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is St James Mews's CQC rating?
St James Mews is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Requires Improvement following its last inspection on 31 January 2023. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does St James Mews offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. St James Mews offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about St James Mews
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
No. St James Mews 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. St James Mews 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. St James Mews 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. St James Mews 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
St James Mews 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 St James Mews. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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