Pilgrims View
Pilgrims View is a residential care home in Snodland, Kent (ME6 5HL). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About Pilgrims View
Pilgrims View is a residential care home in Snodland supporting older people and younger adults, including people living with dementia, with respite stays available alongside permanent places. Our aim is that people who live here feel it is genuinely their home. In practice that comes down to ordinary things done consistently. Residents decide when to rise, what to eat, whether they want company or quiet, how their room looks and who visits. Staff are here to make those choices possible rather than to fit them into a routine that suits us. For residents living with dementia, we keep the day predictable and the pace unhurried, and we give people the time to say what they mean. We ask families to tell us about the person's history, their work, their music and the habits that settle them, and we use what we are told rather than simply record it. Where somebody is distressed, we look for the cause instead of treating the behaviour as the whole story. Respite stays can offer a family carer a planned break, support somebody through recovery, or give a chance to try the home before a longer decision. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good, and we keep looking at what could be better. Please come and visit if you are considering the home for yourself or a relative.
Care provided at Pilgrims View
- Older person care
- Dementia care
- Younger adults care
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 11 August 2026
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
How Pilgrims View compares in Tonbridge and Malling
Measured against the 12 care homes for older people registered in Tonbridge and Malling. The dark dot is this home.
- Size
- 40 places. Smaller than 9 of the 12 homes. The local average is 69 places.
- CQC rating
- Good. 9 of the 12 homes (75%) are rated Good or Outstanding. Across Kent the figure is 68%.
- Latest report
- 11 August 2026. The most recent report in the area. None of the other homes has published a newer one.
- Registered
- November 2010. One of the longer established homes. 11 of the 12 registered more recently.
- Care offered
- Dementia care. Of the 12 homes, 11 offer dementia care.
- Food hygiene
- 5 out of 5. The top rating, shared by 10 of the 11 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 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
- 3.3 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.
- 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.
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 Pilgrims View
Facts from public registers, and what is close by.
- Registered with CQC
- 9 November 2010, so 15 years.
- Food hygiene rating
- 5 out of 5. Very good. Last inspected by the local council on 26 November 2025.
- Run by
- Avante Care and Support Limited, which runs 14 adult social care services in England. 9 of the 12 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 Pilgrims View
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
- Maidstone Hospital, Maidstone, 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
- Snodland Medical Practice, 0.3 miles away
- Riverside Medical Practice, 1.4 miles away
- Phoenix Medical Practice, 2 miles away
Nearest dentists
- Colosseum Dental (Snodland), 0.4 miles away (NHS.uk details)
- Larkfield Health Centre, 2.1 miles away (NHS.uk details)
- Larkfield Dental Practice, 2.1 miles away (NHS.uk details)
Nearest pharmacies
- Paydens Pharmacy, 0.3 miles away
- Catts Pharmacy, 0.3 miles away
- Tesco Instore Pharmacy, 1.3 miles away
Nearest railway stations
- Snodland Station, 0.5 miles away
- New Hythe Station, 1.4 miles away
- Halling Station, 1.6 miles away
Around Pilgrims View
- H: Pilgrims View
- 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 Pilgrims View
Where is Pilgrims View located?
Pilgrims View is a residential care home in Snodland, Kent, ME6 5HL. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Pilgrims View provide?
Pilgrims View is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Younger adults care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Pilgrims View's CQC rating?
Pilgrims View is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 11 August 2026. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Pilgrims View provide dementia care?
Yes. Pilgrims View supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.
Does Pilgrims View offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Pilgrims View offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Pilgrims View
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
Yes. Pilgrims View 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. Pilgrims View 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. Pilgrims View 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. Pilgrims View 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
Pilgrims View 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 Pilgrims View. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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