Dale Mount
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- Older Person Care
- Dementia Care
- Respite Care
- CQC: Good
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About Us
Dale Mount at Southfleet is a residential care home providing care for older people, including those living with dementia.
People move in when managing at home has stopped being realistic, sometimes gradually over several years and sometimes suddenly after a fall or an illness. Our first job is to make the change feel like relief rather than only loss, so we ask about a person's history, their family, their working life and their habits, and we use that to shape their days.
Staff help with washing and dressing, with moving about safely, with medication and with eating and drinking well, and they do it without rushing anybody. For those living with dementia we hold on to routine and familiarity, keep explanations simple and calm, and learn what a person's behaviour is telling us rather than treating it as a problem to be managed.
Meals are cooked on the premises with a real choice. There is company for those who want it and quiet for those who do not, and visitors are welcome without ceremony.
Respite and short stays can be arranged.
If you would like to visit, please ring us and arrange a time. You will get an honest account of what we can and cannot do.
Common questions about Dale Mount
Where is Dale Mount located?
Dale Mount is a residential care home in Southfleet, Kent, DA13 9NX. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Dale Mount provide?
Dale Mount is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Dale Mount's CQC rating?
Dale Mount is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 18 July 2018. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Dale Mount provide dementia care?
Yes. Dale Mount supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.
Does Dale Mount offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Dale Mount offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Contact Dale Mount
Phone the home directly, or send an enquiry and we will pass it on.
Care We Offer
- Older Person Care: Support with daily living for older people, from companionship to help with washing, dressing and medication.
- Dementia: Specialist support for people living with dementia, in a calm, familiar setting with trained staff.
- Respite Care: Short stays that give family carers a break, or help someone recover after illness or a hospital stay.
- Residential Care: Help with everyday living, meals and personal care in a supportive home setting.
Questions families ask about Dale Mount
Answered from the CQC register where we can. 5 of these the home has not told us yet, so ask when you call.
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
Yes. Dale Mount is registered for dementia care, so someone whose needs increase can usually stay rather than move. Ask how they support people in the later stages. Source: CQC register
Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?
No. Dale Mount 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. Source: CQC register
Can they try a short stay before deciding?
Yes. Dale Mount offers respite and short stays, which is a good way to see whether the home is the right fit. Source: CQC register
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. Use our funding calculator to check what you might pay.
Do they take younger adults as well as older people?
No. Dale Mount is registered for older people. Younger adults are not listed. Source: CQC register
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.
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Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
- Latest inspection: 18 July 2018
- Report published: 18 July 2018
Overall: Good
- Safe: Good
- Effective: Good
- Caring: Good
- Responsive: Good
- Well-led: Good
Care Quality Commission is responsible for the registration and inspection of social care services in England.
Ratings are as published by the CQC and may not reflect the current position of the service.
How Dale Mount compares in Dartford
Measured against the 22 care homes for older people registered in Dartford. The dark dot is this home.
- Size
- 13 places. Smaller than 17 of the 22 homes. The local average is 41 places.
- CQC rating
- Good. 12 of the 22 homes (55%) are rated Good or Outstanding. Across Kent the figure is 68%.
- Latest report
- 18 July 2018. 19 of the 22 homes have published a newer inspection report since.
- Registered
- January 2011. 14 of the 22 homes registered more recently.
- Care offered
- Dementia care. Of the 22 homes, 13 offer dementia care.
- Food hygiene
- 5 out of 5. The top rating, shared by 16 of the 18 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 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.
Planned and recent building work within 5 miles
- 4.2 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 Dale Mount
Facts from public registers, and what is close by.
- Registered with CQC
- 19 January 2011, so 15 years.
- Food hygiene rating
- 5 out of 5. Very good. Last inspected by the local council on 20 January 2026.
- Run by
- Nicholas James Care Homes Ltd, which runs 6 adult social care services in England. All 6 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 Dale Mount
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, 2.8 miles away
It is about 2.8 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
- Swanscombe Health Centre, 1.4 miles away
- Springhead Health, 1.4 miles away
- The Shrubbery Surgery, 1.6 miles away
Nearest dentists
- Kreate Dental Gravesend, 1.4 miles away (NHS.uk details)
- Swancombe Dental Centre, 1.5 miles away (NHS.uk details)
- Bupa Dental Care Longfield, 1.7 miles away (NHS.uk details)
Nearest pharmacies
- Penders Chemists, 1.1 miles away
- Delmergate Pharmacy, 1.3 miles away
- Gravesend Pharmacy, 1.4 miles away
Nearest railway stations
- Ebbsfleet International Station, 1.5 miles away
- Northfleet Station, 1.8 miles away
- Longfield Station, 1.9 miles away
Around Dale Mount
- H: Dale Mount
- 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.
Typical weekly fees in the South East
Dale Mount 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 Dale Mount. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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