Overcliffe House
Overcliffe House is a residential care home in Gravesend, Kent (DA11 0EH). It holds a CQC rating of Requires Improvement.
About Overcliffe House
Overcliffe House is a residential care home in Gravesend, Kent, supporting adults with a learning disability or autism alongside older people who need residential care. It is a home rather than a placement, and we want everybody living here to feel that it belongs to them. Support is planned individually. It can include help with personal care, medication, cooking, laundry, managing money and getting to appointments, and it takes in the parts of life that matter just as much: friendships, going out, keeping up an interest, having something worthwhile in the week. We communicate in whatever way suits each person, and we give people the time to do things their own way rather than stepping in for the sake of speed. Where somebody wants more independence, support is planned to draw back as their confidence grows. We support younger adults as well as older residents. Respite stays are available too, giving family carers a real break and letting somebody try the house first. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is requires improvement. We would sooner set that out here than leave you to find it, and the areas identified are where our attention is going. Please visit, meet the people who live here and ask us about it directly.
Care provided at Overcliffe House
- Older person care
- Learning disability and autism support
- Younger adults care
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 11 January 2018
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
How Overcliffe House compares in Gravesham
Measured against the 12 care homes for older people registered in Gravesham. The dark dot is this home.
- Size
- 3 places. Smaller than 11 of the 12 homes. The local average is 54 places.
- CQC rating
- Requires improvement. 5 of the 12 homes (42%) are rated Good or Outstanding. Across Kent the figure is 68%.
- Latest report
- 19 January 2023. 6 of the 12 homes have published a newer inspection report since.
- Registered
- December 2010. One of the longer established homes. 11 of the 12 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 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 Overcliffe House
Facts from public registers, and what is close by.
- Registered with CQC
- 23 December 2010, so 15 years.
- Food hygiene rating
- 5 out of 5. Very good. Last inspected by the local council on 10 September 2026.
- Run by
- National Autistic Society (The), which runs 17 adult social care services in England. 12 of the 17 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 Overcliffe House
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, 4.3 miles away
It is about 4.3 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
- Gravesend Medical Centre, 0.5 miles away
- Parrock Street Surgery, 0.5 miles away
Nearest dentists
- Overcliffe Dental Practice, 0.2 miles away (NHS.uk details)
- Pelham Dental Studio, 0.3 miles away (NHS.uk details)
- J F Lynch and Associates, 0.3 miles away (NHS.uk details)
Nearest pharmacies
- Asda Pharmacy, 0.2 miles away
- Darnley Pharmacy, 0.2 miles away
- Boots, 0.4 miles away
Nearest railway stations
- Gravesend Station, 0.3 miles away
- Tilbury Town Station, 1.4 miles away
- Northfleet Station, 1.5 miles away
Around Overcliffe House
- H: Overcliffe House
- 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 Overcliffe House
Where is Overcliffe House located?
Overcliffe House is a residential care home in Gravesend, Kent, DA11 0EH. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Overcliffe House provide?
Overcliffe House is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Learning disability and autism support, Younger adults care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Overcliffe House's CQC rating?
Overcliffe House is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Requires Improvement following its last inspection on 11 January 2018. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Overcliffe House offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Overcliffe House offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Overcliffe House
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
No. Overcliffe House 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. Overcliffe House 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. Overcliffe House 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. Overcliffe House 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
Overcliffe House 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 Overcliffe House. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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