Rusthall Lodge Care Home

Rusthall Lodge Care Home is a nursing home in Tunbridge Wells, Kent (TN4 8SJ). It holds a CQC rating of Good.

About Rusthall Lodge Care Home

Rusthall Lodge is a nursing home in Tunbridge Wells, Kent, where qualified nurses are on duty around the clock. We care for older people whose health needs mean that residential care or support at home is no longer enough, and we also welcome people for respite stays when a short period of nursing care is needed. Much of our work involves supporting residents with significant physical disabilities and those with a visual or hearing impairment. That shapes practical things, such as how a room is arranged, how we approach somebody, how we explain what we are about to do and how much time we allow for it. Rushing a person who needs longer is not care, and we do not run the house that way. Clinical care covers medication, wound care, continence, nutrition and mobility, and we work alongside local health professionals so that changes are picked up early rather than late. But nursing is only part of it. Residents decide when to get up, where to sit, who they want with them and how they spend the afternoon, and their own belongings and routines come with them. Families are kept properly informed, are welcome to visit at times that suit them, and will get a straight answer from us when something is difficult. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good. If you are looking at nursing care in Tunbridge Wells, please arrange to visit and see the place for yourself.

Care provided at Rusthall Lodge Care Home

Older person care
Physical disability support
Sensory impairment support
Respite care

Last CQC inspection: 8 January 2020

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 Rusthall Lodge Care Home. Report published 8 January 2020.

28 November 2019
69 places, 65 people were using the service at the time

Safe

Inspectors found that the home had safeguarding and whistleblowing policies in place. Staff understood how to use them to keep people safe. People's needs and preferences were assessed, and risks had plans to manage them. Medicines were managed safely, staff followed infection control practices, and there were enough staff to meet people's needs promptly.

Effective

Inspectors found that staff had the skills, knowledge and experience to support people. Staff were supported through induction, training and supervision. People were supported to have a healthy balanced diet that met their cultural and dietary preferences, and they had access to health and social care professionals when needed.

Caring

Inspectors saw staff interact positively with people. Staff had formed respectful relationships with people and their relatives.

Responsive

Inspectors found that people were involved in and consulted about their care and support needs. People were supported to take part in activities of their choosing that met their needs and interests. Staff worked with people to promote their rights and understood the Equality Act 2010.

Well-led

Inspectors found that there were effective systems in place to assess and monitor the quality of the service. The service worked in partnership with health and social care professionals. It took the views of people and staff into account to help make improvements.

What people told the inspectors

People and their relatives spoke positively about the service. They said staff were kind and supportive.

Since the last inspection

Rated Good in January 2020, the same overall rating as before (Good).

Safe is still Good; Effective is still Good; Caring is still Good; Responsive is still Good; Well-led is still Good.

28 November 2019: Routine inspection
30 March 2017: Routine inspection
Date not held: Routine inspection
2 August 2013: Routine inspection
17 January 2013: Routine inspection
23 February 2012: 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 Rusthall Lodge Care Home compares in Tunbridge Wells

Measured against the 31 care homes for older people registered in Tunbridge Wells. The dark dot is this home.

Size: 69 places. Larger than 24 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: 8 January 2020. 14 of the 31 homes have published a newer inspection report since.
Registered: January 2011. 23 of the 31 homes registered more recently.
Care offered: Nursing care. Of the 31 homes, 17 offer nursing 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 Rusthall Lodge Care Home

Facts from public registers, and what is close by.

Registered with CQC: 20 January 2011, so 15 years.
Food hygiene rating: 5 out of 5. Very good. Last inspected by the local council on 25 June 2026.
Run by: Rusthall Lodge Housing Association 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 Rusthall Lodge 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

Tunbridge Wells Hospital, Pembury, 3.7 miles away

It is about 3.7 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

Rusthall Medical Practice, 0.1 miles away
The Wells Medical Practice, 1.6 miles away
Lonsdale Medical Centre, 1.7 miles away

Nearest dentists

Rusthall Dental Surgery, 0.2 miles away (NHS.uk details)
Lower Green Caring Dentistry, 0.4 miles away (NHS.uk details)
Esperance Oral Health Care, 0.8 miles away (NHS.uk details)

Nearest pharmacies

Rusthall Pharmacy, 0.3 miles away
Paydens, 1.6 miles away
Imperial Pharmacy, 1.7 miles away

Nearest railway stations

Tunbridge Wells Station, 1.8 miles away
High Brooms Station, 2.5 miles away
Ashurst (Kent) Station, 3.1 miles away

Around Rusthall Lodge Care Home

H: Rusthall Lodge 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 Rusthall Lodge Care Home

Where is Rusthall Lodge Care Home located?

Rusthall Lodge Care Home is a nursing home in Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN4 8SJ. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does Rusthall Lodge Care Home provide?

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

What is Rusthall Lodge Care Home's CQC rating?

Rusthall Lodge Care Home is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 8 January 2020. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does Rusthall Lodge Care Home offer respite or short-term care?

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

Questions families ask about Rusthall Lodge Care Home

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

No. Rusthall Lodge Care Home 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?

Yes. Yes. Rusthall Lodge 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. Rusthall Lodge 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. Rusthall Lodge 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

Rusthall Lodge 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
Nursing care: £1,350 to £1,750 per week per person, typical range

Indicative figures for the South East, not a quote from Rusthall Lodge Care Home. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.

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