Priory Mews Care Home
Priory Mews Care Home is a nursing home in Dartford, Kent (DA2 6EG). It holds a CQC rating of Requires Improvement.
About Priory Mews Care Home
Priory Mews Care Home is a nursing home in Dartford, Kent, caring for older people who need the support of qualified nurses alongside help with daily living. We care for residents living with dementia and offer respite stays for people who need nursing care for a shorter period. Having nurses on site means we can support people whose health needs are complex or changing, including management of long term conditions, wound and continence care, and end of life care, without someone having to move on when their needs increase. Alongside that, we work hard to keep daily life ordinary. Residents choose when to get up, where to spend their time and what they want to eat. Meals are cooked here and preferences are remembered. Our dementia care rests on knowing people properly, learning about a person's life and habits so that reassurance is familiar rather than generic. We should be straightforward about our most recent inspection. The Care Quality Commission rated us requires improvement overall. We accept that judgement, we have taken the findings seriously, and we have an improvement plan in place that we are working through. We would far rather tell you this ourselves and show you what we are doing about it than have you find it elsewhere. Families are welcome here and we keep them properly informed. If you are considering the home, please come and visit, ask hard questions and see how we are getting on.
Care provided at Priory Mews Care Home
- Older person care
- Dementia care
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 15 December 2023
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
How Priory Mews Care Home compares in Dartford
Measured against the 22 care homes for older people registered in Dartford. The dark dot is this home.
- Size
- 156 places. Larger than 21 of the 22 homes. The local average is 41 places.
- CQC rating
- Requires improvement. 12 of the 22 homes (55%) are rated Good or Outstanding. Across Kent the figure is 68%.
- Latest report
- 15 December 2023. 6 of the 22 homes have published a newer inspection report since.
- Registered
- August 2022. One of the newer homes in the area. Only 3 of the 22 have registered more recently.
- Care offered
- Nursing and dementia care. Of the 22 homes, 10 offer nursing care and 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
- 4.5 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 Priory Mews Care Home
Facts from public registers, and what is close by.
- Registered with CQC
- 30 August 2022, so 4 years.
- Food hygiene rating
- 5 out of 5. Very good. Last inspected by the local council on 16 September 2026.
- Run by
- Priory Mews Healthcare 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 Priory Mews Care Home
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, 0.6 miles away
It is about 0.6 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
- Dr Cj Shimmins & Partners, 0.5 miles away
- Pilgrims Way Surgery, 0.5 miles away
- Temple Hill Surgery, 1.2 miles away
Nearest dentists
- Photay & Associates, 0.5 miles away (NHS.uk details)
- Smiledartford Dental Practice, 0.7 miles away (NHS.uk details)
- Smile Avenue, 1.2 miles away (NHS.uk details)
Nearest pharmacies
- S & S Chopra, 0.6 miles away
- The Brent Pharmacy, 0.7 miles away
- Stone Pharmacy, 0.7 miles away
Nearest railway stations
- Stone Crossing Station, 1.1 miles away
- Dartford Station, 1.3 miles away
- Greenhithe for Bluewater Station, 1.6 miles away
Around Priory Mews Care Home
- H: Priory Mews Care Home
- 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 Priory Mews Care Home
Where is Priory Mews Care Home located?
Priory Mews Care Home is a nursing home in Dartford, Kent, DA2 6EG. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Priory Mews Care Home provide?
Priory Mews Care Home is registered to provide nursing and 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 Priory Mews Care Home's CQC rating?
Priory Mews Care Home is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Requires Improvement following its last inspection on 15 December 2023. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Priory Mews Care Home provide dementia care?
Yes. Priory Mews Care Home supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.
Does Priory Mews Care Home offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Priory Mews Care Home offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Priory Mews Care Home
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
Yes. Priory Mews Care Home 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. Priory Mews Care Home is registered to provide nursing care, so registered nurses are part of the team.
Can they try a short stay before deciding?
Yes. Yes. Priory Mews Care Home 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. Priory Mews Care Home 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
Priory Mews Care Home 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 Priory Mews Care Home. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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