Garland House
Garland House is a residential care home in Tunbridge Wells, Kent (TN4 0NR). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About Garland House
Garland House is a residential care home in Tunbridge Wells providing care for older people and for younger adults who need support with everyday living, along with shorter respite stays. We should be straightforward about our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission, which is requires improvement. We would rather raise it ourselves than have you come across it elsewhere. We know which areas were identified and there is a programme of work in hand, with changes already made to staff supervision and training, to how care is recorded, and to how people and their families are involved in decisions. Please ask us about it directly when you visit, and we will show you where we have got to. The daily work of the home continues as it should: careful help with washing and dressing, meals cooked here, attention to nutrition and mobility, safe management of medication, and time spent with people rather than only on tasks. Family are welcome whenever they want to come. Please visit and ask us whatever you need to ask.
Care provided at Garland House
- Older person care
- Younger adults care
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 21 July 2026
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
How Garland House compares in Tunbridge Wells
Measured against the 31 care homes for older people registered in Tunbridge Wells. The dark dot is this home.
- Size
- 20 places. Smaller than 26 of the 31 homes. The local average is 44 places.
- CQC rating
- Good. 24 of the 31 homes (77%) are rated Good or Outstanding. Across Kent the figure is 68%.
- Latest report
- 21 July 2026. The most recent report in the area. None of the other homes has published a newer one.
- Registered
- December 2010. One of the longer established homes. 30 of the 31 registered more recently.
- Food hygiene
- 5 out of 5. The top rating, shared by 22 of the 27 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 Tunbridge Wells.
The local picture: Tunbridge Wells
What the numbers say about care for older people in Tunbridge Wells, 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: 13,300. Rising to 15,500 by 2035, up 17%
- People aged 85 and over: 4,000. Rising to 6,000 by 2035, up 52%
- Living with dementia, aged 65 and over (estimate): 1,800. Rising to 2,300 by 2035, up 28%
- Dementia diagnosis rate: 69%. The NHS ambition is 67%. Kent as a whole is 62%.
- Care home beds per 1,000 people aged 75+: 94. Kent average is 77.
- Care homes, last 12 months: 0 opened, 0 closed. 3 changed owner, covering 126 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 Garland House
Facts from public registers, and what is close by.
- Registered with CQC
- 6 December 2010, so 15 years.
- Food hygiene rating
- 5 out of 5. Very good. Last inspected by the local council on 4 August 2026.
- Run by
- Davis Care 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 Garland 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
- Tunbridge Wells Hospital, Pembury, 2.2 miles away
It is about 2.2 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
- St Andrews Medical Centre, 0.2 miles away
- The Wells Medical Practice, 1.5 miles away
- Grosvenor & St James Medical Centre, 1.5 miles away
Nearest dentists
- London Road (Dental Surgery), 0.1 miles away (NHS.uk details)
- High Brooms Dental Clinic, 1.1 miles away (NHS.uk details)
- Bupa Dental Care Tunbridge Wells, 1.1 miles away (NHS.uk details)
Nearest pharmacies
- Day Lewis Pharmacy, 0.2 miles away
- Hollis Pharmacy, 1.1 miles away
- Medishare Dsp, 1.4 miles away
Nearest railway stations
- High Brooms Station, 1 mile away
- Tunbridge Wells Station, 2 miles away
- Tonbridge Station, 2.3 miles away
Around Garland House
- H: Garland 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 Garland House
Where is Garland House located?
Garland House is a residential care home in Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN4 0NR. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Garland House provide?
Garland House is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Younger adults care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Garland House's CQC rating?
Garland House is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 21 July 2026. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Garland House offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Garland House offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Garland House
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
No. Garland 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. Garland 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. Garland 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. Garland 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
Garland 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 Garland House. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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