Hale Place Farmhouse
Hale Place Farmhouse is a residential care home in Tonbridge, Kent (TN12 5EN). It holds a CQC rating of Outstanding.
About Hale Place Farmhouse
Hale Place Farmhouse is a care home near Tonbridge. We provide residential care for older people, including people living with dementia, and we offer respite stays alongside permanent places. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is outstanding. We are proud of it and cautious about it, because that standard is considerably easier to reach than to hold, and the quickest way to lose it is to start quoting it at people. What gets us there is nothing clever. A settled staff team who know the residents properly rather than in outline. A day that belongs to the people living in it, so that they decide when to get up, what to eat and how much company they want. Rooms that are genuinely somebody's own. Families who feel able to say when something is wrong, and a manager who is on the floor rather than behind a door. For those living with dementia, we work from the person's own history. What they did, who their family are and what their afternoons used to look like usually explains more than any assessment, and relatives are the ones who can fill that in for us. Please come and visit if you are considering care locally. Come unannounced if you would rather.
Care provided at Hale Place Farmhouse
- Older person care
- Dementia care
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 11 November 2017
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
What the inspectors found
A plain English summary of the Care Quality Commission inspection behind the current rating of Hale Place Farmhouse. Report published 11 November 2017.
- 4 and 7 September 2017
Safe
Inspectors found that people were kept safe. Staff understood safeguarding and knew how to report concerns. Risks to people had been assessed, medicines were stored and managed suitably, and there were enough staff, who were recruited using safe procedures.
Effective
Inspectors found that people had enough food and drink and told them they enjoyed the food. People's health was monitored, and referrals to health services were made in an appropriate and timely way. People were supported to have maximum choice and control of their lives, in the least restrictive way possible.
Caring
Inspectors found that staff treated people as individuals, with dignity and respect. Staff knew people's likes, dislikes, preferences and care needs. Inspectors saw good interactions, such as staff sitting and talking with people as equals.
Responsive
Inspectors found that people received a highly person centred service. This enabled them to live active and meaningful lives in the way they wanted. There were varied activities, and people could have visits from family and friends whenever they wanted. No complaints were received, and concerns and suggestions were used to improve the service.
Well-led
Inspectors found an open and transparent culture, and people were included in the running of their home. Staff spoke highly of the registered managers and their leadership style. The registered managers took an active role in the service and led by example.
What people told the inspectors
Inspectors said people and relatives were overwhelmingly positive about the service they received.
I would give them 100 stars and all the staff are so kind and caring. A person or relative who spoke to inspectors
Since the last inspection
Rated Outstanding in November 2017, the same overall rating as before (Outstanding).
Caring moved from Good to Outstanding; Safe is still Good; Effective is still Good; Responsive is still Outstanding; Well-led is still Outstanding.
- 14 April 2021: Inspection looking at part of the service
- 11 November 2017: Routine inspection, rated Outstanding. This inspection gave the current rating.
- 12 May 2015: Inspection looking at part of the service, rated Outstanding
- 25 February 2014: Routine inspection
- 16 February 2013: Routine inspection
- 13 October 2011: Routine inspection
Read the full report on the CQC website
Source: Care Quality Commission inspection report, summarised by CareAssura. Contains CQC data used under the Open Government Licence.
How Hale Place Farmhouse 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
- 13 places. Smaller than 11 of the 12 homes. The local average is 69 places.
- CQC rating
- Outstanding. 9 of the 12 homes (75%) are rated Good or Outstanding. Across Kent the figure is 68%.
- Latest report
- 11 November 2017. 10 of the 12 homes have published a newer inspection report since.
- Registered
- January 2011. One of the longer established homes. 10 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.
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 Hale Place Farmhouse
Facts from public registers, and what is close by.
- Registered with CQC
- 7 January 2011, so 15 years.
- Food hygiene rating
- 5 out of 5. Very good. Last inspected by the local council on 8 December 2025.
- Run by
- Hale Place Care Homes Limited, 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 Hale Place Farmhouse
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
- Tunbridge Wells Hospital, Pembury, 5.7 miles away
It is about 5.7 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
- Yalding Surgery, 1.8 miles away
- Woodlands Health Centre, 2.2 miles away
- Hadlow Medical Centre, 2.5 miles away
Nearest dentists
- Aycliffe Dental Practice, 1.9 miles away (NHS.uk details)
- Woodlands Health Centre, 2.2 miles away (NHS.uk details)
- Kings Hill Dental, 4.2 miles away (NHS.uk details)
Nearest pharmacies
- Field Pharmacy, 0.2 miles away
- Paddock Wood Pharmacy, 2.2 miles away
- Hadlow Pharmacy, 2.4 miles away
Nearest railway stations
- Beltring Station, 0.7 miles away
- Yalding Station, 1.3 miles away
- Paddock Wood Station, 2.1 miles away
Around Hale Place Farmhouse
- H: Hale Place Farmhouse
- 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 Hale Place Farmhouse
Where is Hale Place Farmhouse located?
Hale Place Farmhouse is a residential care home in Tonbridge, Kent, TN12 5EN. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Hale Place Farmhouse provide?
Hale Place Farmhouse 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 Hale Place Farmhouse's CQC rating?
Hale Place Farmhouse is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Outstanding following its last inspection on 11 November 2017. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Hale Place Farmhouse provide dementia care?
Yes. Hale Place Farmhouse supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.
Does Hale Place Farmhouse offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Hale Place Farmhouse offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Hale Place Farmhouse
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
Yes. Hale Place Farmhouse 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. Hale Place Farmhouse 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. Hale Place Farmhouse 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. Hale Place Farmhouse 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
Hale Place Farmhouse 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 Hale Place Farmhouse. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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