Mayflower Care Home

Mayflower Care Home is a nursing home in Gravesend, Kent (DA11 7DX). It holds a CQC rating of Requires Improvement.

About Mayflower Care Home

Here at Mayflower Care Home in Gravesend, Kent, we provide nursing home care for a wide range of people with differing needs and circumstances. Our team supports older adults, people living with dementia, those with physical disabilities, and individuals with visual or hearing impairments. We also welcome younger adults and offer respite care for those who need a short term stay, whether to recover after a hospital admission or to give a family carer some time to rest. We know that choosing a care home is one of the most significant decisions a family can make, and we do not take that trust lightly. Our nursing staff are on site around the clock, meaning residents have access to clinical support whenever it is needed. For those living with dementia, we work to understand each person's history, routines and preferences so that daily life feels as familiar and comfortable as possible. We want to be straightforward with anyone considering Mayflower. Our most recent inspection by the Care Quality Commission resulted in an overall rating of requires improvement, and we are taking that seriously. We have been working through the feedback carefully and making real, practical changes to the way we operate. We would rather be honest about where we are and what we are doing about it than gloss over it, because the people in our care and their families deserve that honesty. If you would like to come and see us, we would genuinely welcome the chance to show you around, answer your questions, and talk through whether Mayflower might be the right fit for your loved one. We are based in Gravesend and are always happy to arrange a visit at a time that suits you.

Care provided at Mayflower Care Home

Older person care
Dementia care
Physical disability support
Sensory impairment support
Younger adults care
Respite care

Last CQC inspection: 11 March 2026

Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.

How Mayflower Care Home compares in Gravesham

Measured against the 12 care homes for older people registered in Gravesham. The dark dot is this home.

Size: 76 places. Larger than 8 of the 12 homes. The local average is 54 places.
CQC rating: Requires improvement. 5 of the 12 homes (42%) are rated Good or Outstanding. Across Kent the figure is 68%.
Latest report: 11 March 2026. 1 of the 12 homes has published a newer inspection report since.
Registered: February 2011. One of the longer established homes. 9 of the 12 registered more recently.
Care offered: Nursing and dementia care. Of the 12 homes, 4 offer nursing care and 9 offer dementia care.
Food hygiene: 5 out of 5. The top rating, shared by 8 of the 9 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 Gravesham.

The local picture: Gravesham

What the numbers say about care for older people in Gravesham, 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: 9,500. Rising to 10,100 by 2035, up 7%
People aged 85 and over: 2,500. Rising to 3,200 by 2035, up 30%
Living with dementia, aged 65 and over (estimate): 1,200. Rising to 1,400 by 2035, up 14%
Dementia diagnosis rate: 58%. The NHS ambition is 67%. Kent as a whole is 62%.
Care home beds per 1,000 people aged 75+: 53. Kent average is 77.
Care homes, last 12 months: 1 opened, 1 closed. 1 changed owner, covering 62 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.

Planned and recent building work within 5 miles

3.7 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 Mayflower Care Home

Facts from public registers, and what is close by.

Registered with CQC: 14 February 2011, so 15 years.
Food hygiene rating: 5 out of 5. Very good. Last inspected by the local council on 5 May 2026.
Run by: Mayflower Care Home (Northfleet) 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 Mayflower 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, 4.3 miles away

It is about 4.3 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

The Shrubbery Surgery, 0.4 miles away
Old Road West Surgery, 0.5 miles away
Springhead Health, 0.7 miles away

Nearest dentists

Kreate Dental Gravesend, 0.4 miles away (NHS.uk details)
Pelham Dental Studio, 0.6 miles away (NHS.uk details)
A A Tikare & Associates Dental Practice, 0.8 miles away (NHS.uk details)

Nearest pharmacies

Singlewell Pharmacy, 0.4 miles away
Williams Chemists, 0.4 miles away
Nb Pharmacy Ltd, 0.5 miles away

Nearest railway stations

Gravesend Station, 0.9 miles away
Northfleet Station, 1.8 miles away
Ebbsfleet International Station, 1.8 miles away

Around Mayflower Care Home

H: Mayflower 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 Mayflower Care Home

Where is Mayflower Care Home located?

Mayflower Care Home is a nursing home in Gravesend, Kent, DA11 7DX. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does Mayflower Care Home provide?

Mayflower Care Home is registered to provide nursing and personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Physical disability support, Sensory impairment support, Younger adults care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.

What is Mayflower Care Home's CQC rating?

Mayflower 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 11 March 2026. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does Mayflower Care Home provide dementia care?

Yes. Mayflower Care Home supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.

Does Mayflower Care Home offer respite or short-term care?

Yes. Mayflower Care Home offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.

Questions families ask about Mayflower Care Home

Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?

Yes. Mayflower 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. Mayflower 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. Mayflower 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?

Yes. Yes. Mayflower Care Home 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

Mayflower 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 Mayflower Care Home. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.

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