Fairby Grange
Fairby Grange is a residential care home in Longfield, Kent (DA3 8ER). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About Fairby Grange
Fairby Grange is a residential care home in Longfield. We support older people, including people living with dementia and people managing mental health conditions, and we offer respite stays as well as permanent places. A move into residential care should not mean giving up the ordinary things, so people here bring their own belongings, keep their own routines as far as they can, and decide for themselves whether to join in with what is going on. Some people want company all day and others want their own room and quiet, and we plan for both rather than assuming. Dementia care rests on knowing the person. We ask relatives to tell us about a life before it became complicated, because that is what allows us to understand somebody when words are difficult, and to work out what settles them and what does not. Where a person is anxious or low, we would rather look at what is behind it than simply manage it. We work closely with GPs, district nurses and community mental health teams in Kent, and we keep families properly involved instead of contacting them only when something has gone wrong. Our overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good. If you are considering residential care or respite around Longfield, please get in touch and come and visit at an ordinary time of day.
Care provided at Fairby Grange
- Older person care
- Dementia care
- Mental health care
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 26 October 2022
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
How Fairby Grange compares in Sevenoaks
Measured against the 27 care homes for older people registered in Sevenoaks. The dark dot is this home.
- Size
- 27 places. Smaller than 21 of the 27 homes. The local average is 54 places.
- CQC rating
- Good. 18 of the 27 homes (67%) are rated Good or Outstanding. Across Kent the figure is 68%.
- Latest report
- 15 May 2025. 6 of the 27 homes have published a newer inspection report since.
- Registered
- September 2015. 13 of the 27 homes registered more recently.
- Care offered
- Dementia care. Of the 27 homes, 21 offer dementia care.
- Food hygiene
- 4 out of 5. The same rating as 3 of the 20 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 Sevenoaks.
The local picture: Sevenoaks
What the numbers say about care for older people in Sevenoaks, 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: 15,100. Rising to 17,000 by 2035, up 12%
- People aged 85 and over: 4,400. Rising to 6,500 by 2035, up 48%
- Living with dementia, aged 65 and over (estimate): 2,000. Rising to 2,400 by 2035, up 22%
- Dementia diagnosis rate: 65%. The NHS ambition is 67%. Kent as a whole is 62%.
- Care home beds per 1,000 people aged 75+: 76. Kent average is 77.
- Care homes, last 12 months: 2 opened, 1 closed. 1 changed owner, covering 55 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.
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 Fairby Grange
Facts from public registers, and what is close by.
- Registered with CQC
- 21 September 2015, so 11 years.
- Food hygiene rating
- 4 out of 5. Good. Last inspected by the local council on 27 January 2026.
- Run by
- Mrs G L Reeve & Miss D M Reeve, which runs this service only.
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 Fairby Grange
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, 4.1 miles away
It is about 4.1 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
- Jubilee Medical Centre, 1 mile away
- Meopham Medical Centre, 2.5 miles away
- Downs Way Medical Practice, 2.6 miles away
Nearest dentists
- Hartley Dental Practice, 0.6 miles away (NHS.uk details)
- Bupa Dental Care Longfield, 1.1 miles away (NHS.uk details)
- Istead Rise Dental Clinic, 2.5 miles away (NHS.uk details)
Nearest pharmacies
- Hodgson Pharmacy, 0.9 miles away
- Village Pharmacy, 1.2 miles away
- Meopham Pharmacy, 2.3 miles away
Nearest railway stations
- Longfield Station, 0.9 miles away
- Meopham Station, 2.2 miles away
- Sole Street Station, 3.1 miles away
Around Fairby Grange
- H: Fairby Grange
- 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 Fairby Grange
Where is Fairby Grange located?
Fairby Grange is a residential care home in Longfield, Kent, DA3 8ER. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Fairby Grange provide?
Fairby Grange is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Mental health care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Fairby Grange's CQC rating?
Fairby Grange is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 26 October 2022. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Fairby Grange provide dementia care?
Yes. Fairby Grange supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.
Does Fairby Grange offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Fairby Grange offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Fairby Grange
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
Yes. Fairby Grange is registered for dementia care, so someone whose needs increase can usually stay rather than move.
Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?
No. Fairby Grange 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. Fairby Grange 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?
No. Fairby Grange is registered for older people. Younger adults are not listed.
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
Fairby Grange 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
- Dementia care: £1,200 to £1,550 per week per person, typical range
Indicative figures for the South East, not a quote from Fairby Grange. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
Explore more
Browse all care homes in Longfield.