Hawkhurst House
Hawkhurst House is a nursing home in Cranbrook, Kent (TN18 5EF).
About Hawkhurst House
Hawkhurst House is a nursing home near Cranbrook in Kent. We care for older people who need nursing support, including those living with dementia, people with a physical disability and some younger adults. Respite stays are available alongside permanent places. Having registered nurses on site around the clock means clinical needs are met here rather than through repeated trips to hospital. Wound care, catheters, diabetes, pain relief and the gradual changes that come with frailty are managed by people who know the person, in surroundings they know. Families can ring and speak to somebody who can actually tell them how their relative has been that day. Most of good nursing care is small things done reliably and on time. Pressure care that does not slip. Mouth care that is not skipped. Someone sitting with a person who is frightened in the night. Those are the things worth judging us on. The other half of the job is making sure there is a life here and not only treatment. Residents choose their routines and their rooms are their own. With dementia we keep the surroundings calm and familiar and treat distress as something with a cause rather than as behaviour. Where someone has a physical disability we think carefully about equipment and about not helping more than is wanted. Respite stays suit people needing nursing input briefly and family carers who need a genuine break. Please come and visit Hawkhurst House and ask us whatever you need to.
Care provided at Hawkhurst House
- Older person care
- Dementia care
- Physical disability support
- Younger adults care
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 19 May 2024
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
How Hawkhurst 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
- 54 places. Larger than 20 of the 31 homes. The local average is 44 places.
- CQC rating
- Not yet rated. 24 of the 31 homes (77%) are rated Good or Outstanding.
- Registered
- December 2017. 8 of the 31 homes registered more recently.
- Care offered
- Nursing and dementia care. Of the 31 homes, 17 offer nursing care and 17 offer dementia care.
- 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 Hawkhurst House
Facts from public registers, and what is close by.
- Registered with CQC
- 17 December 2017, so 8 years.
- Food hygiene rating
- 5 out of 5. Very good. Last inspected by the local council on 13 November 2025.
- Run by
- Hawkhurst House 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 Hawkhurst 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, 10.7 miles away
It is about 10.7 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
- Weald View Medical Practice - Hawkhurst, 0.7 miles away
- Orchard End Surgery, 2.8 miles away
- Old School Surgery, 3.2 miles away
Nearest dentists
- Stonerock Dental Care, 0.6 miles away (NHS.uk details)
- The Tanyard and Golding Dental Group, 3 miles away (NHS.uk details)
- Crane Dental Surgery, 3 miles away (NHS.uk details)
Nearest pharmacies
- Hawkhurst Pharmacy, 0.6 miles away
- Cranbrook Pharmacy, 3 miles away
- Ticehurst Pharmacy, 4.4 miles away
Nearest railway stations
- Etchingham Station, 4.2 miles away
- Robertsbridge Station, 5.2 miles away
- Stonegate Station, 6.7 miles away
Around Hawkhurst House
- H: Hawkhurst 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 Hawkhurst House
Where is Hawkhurst House located?
Hawkhurst House is a nursing home in Cranbrook, Kent, TN18 5EF. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Hawkhurst House provide?
Hawkhurst House is registered to provide nursing and personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Physical disability support, Younger adults care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
Does Hawkhurst House provide dementia care?
Yes. Hawkhurst House supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.
Does Hawkhurst House offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Hawkhurst House offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Hawkhurst House
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
Yes. Hawkhurst House 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?
Yes. Yes. Hawkhurst House is registered to provide nursing care, so registered nurses are part of the team.
Can they try a short stay before deciding?
Yes. Yes. Hawkhurst 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. Hawkhurst 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
Hawkhurst 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
- Dementia care: £1,200 to £1,550 per week per person, typical range
- Nursing care: £1,350 to £1,750 per week per person, typical range
Indicative figures for the South East, not a quote from Hawkhurst House. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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