Benham Lodge
Benham Lodge is a residential care home in Gravesend, Kent (DA11 0HZ). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About Benham Lodge
We are a residential care home in Gravesend supporting adults with a range of needs. The people who live here include older people, younger adults, adults with learning disabilities, autistic people, people with physical disabilities, people with loss of sight or hearing and people living with eating disorders. Supporting that mix means paying attention to individuals rather than to categories. Some of the people here need a good deal of help with personal care, medication and moving about. Others need much less of that and a great deal more support with everything else: keeping to arrangements, managing money, getting out, handling the things that cause anxiety and having staff who know when to step in and when to leave well alone. Where the difficulty is around eating, what helps most is staff who are steady and do not make a scene of it. So we start from what somebody wants their life to look like. People keep their own rooms and belongings, have a real say in how the house runs and choose how much they join in. Where consistency matters, as it often does for autistic people, we keep staffing as settled as we can. Respite stays are available as well as longer places. Our most recent inspection by the Care Quality Commission rated us good overall. Please come and visit and ask us whatever you need to.
Care provided at Benham Lodge
- Older person care
- Learning disability and autism support
- Physical disability support
- Sensory impairment support
- Younger adults care
- Eating disorder support
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 8 December 2023
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
How Benham Lodge compares in Gravesham
Measured against the 12 care homes for older people registered in Gravesham. The dark dot is this home.
- Size
- 9 places. Smaller than 10 of the 12 homes. The local average is 54 places.
- CQC rating
- Good. 5 of the 12 homes (42%) are rated Good or Outstanding. Across Kent the figure is 68%.
- Latest report
- 8 December 2023. 3 of the 12 homes have published a newer inspection report since.
- Registered
- May 2023. 4 of the 12 homes registered more recently.
- Food hygiene
- 5 out of 5. The top rating, shared by 8 of the 9 homes that have one.
Powered by Orrery Intelligence. Data: CQC register and Food Standards Agency ratings. Counts cover registered care homes for older people in Gravesham.
The local picture: Gravesham
What the numbers say about care for older people in Gravesham, 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: 9,500. Rising to 10,100 by 2035, up 7%
- People aged 85 and over: 2,500. Rising to 3,200 by 2035, up 30%
- Living with dementia, aged 65 and over (estimate): 1,200. Rising to 1,400 by 2035, up 14%
- Dementia diagnosis rate: 58%. The NHS ambition is 67%. Kent as a whole is 62%.
- Care home beds per 1,000 people aged 75+: 53. Kent average is 77.
- Care homes, last 12 months: 1 opened, 1 closed. 1 changed owner, covering 62 beds.
- 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
- 3.2 miles: Land Adjacent Dell Road And Orsett Road Grays Essex. Application for a 82 bed care home. Submitted 10 October 2025. Approved 27 February 2026.
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 Benham Lodge
Facts from public registers, and what is close by.
- Registered with CQC
- 3 May 2023, so 3 years.
- Food hygiene rating
- 5 out of 5. Very good. Last inspected by the local council on 11 September 2025.
- 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 Benham Lodge
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, 4.4 miles away
It is about 4.4 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
- Pelham Medical Practice, 0.2 miles away
- Old Road West Surgery, 0.4 miles away
- Parrock Street Surgery, 0.5 miles away
Nearest dentists
- Pelham Dental Studio, 0.1 miles away (NHS.uk details)
- Overcliffe Dental Practice, 0.3 miles away (NHS.uk details)
- A A Tikare & Associates Dental Practice, 0.3 miles away (NHS.uk details)
Nearest pharmacies
- Darnley Pharmacy, 0.2 miles away
- Asda Pharmacy, 0.4 miles away
- Regent Pharmacy, 0.4 miles away
Nearest railway stations
- Gravesend Station, 0.3 miles away
- Northfleet Station, 1.6 miles away
- Tilbury Town Station, 1.7 miles away
Around Benham Lodge
- H: Benham Lodge
- 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 Benham Lodge
Where is Benham Lodge located?
Benham Lodge is a residential care home in Gravesend, Kent, DA11 0HZ. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Benham Lodge provide?
Benham Lodge is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Learning disability and autism support, Physical disability support, Sensory impairment support, Younger adults care, Eating disorder support. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Benham Lodge's CQC rating?
Benham Lodge is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 8 December 2023. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Benham Lodge offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Benham Lodge offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Benham Lodge
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
No. Benham Lodge 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. Benham Lodge 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. Benham Lodge 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. Benham Lodge 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
Benham Lodge 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 Benham Lodge. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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