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The Old Downs Care Centre is a CQC-registered nursing home based in Dartford, Kent. It is operated by Nellsar Limited.
The home provides specialist care for sensory impairments, dementia, older adults (65+), physical disabilities. Families looking for care in these areas can contact the home directly for availability and assessments.
As a nursing home, The Old Downs Care Centre provides round-the-clock nursing care alongside personal support, catering for residents with more complex medical needs or long-term conditions. Qualified nurses are on duty at all times.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) last inspected The Old Downs Care Centre in November 2024 and rated the service as Good overall. This means the home is performing well and meeting expectations across safety, effectiveness, care quality, responsiveness, and leadership.
The Old Downs Care Centre is located in Dartford, within the Kent local authority area in South East.
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| CQC Rating | Good |
| Address | Castle Hill, Hartley, Hartley, Dartford, Kent, DA3 7BH |
| Phone | 01474 702146 |
| Website | www.nellsar.com |
| Local authority | Kent |
| Region | South East |
| Last inspection | 5 November 2024 |
| Provider | Nellsar Limited |
Is The Old Downs Care Centre registered with the CQC?
Yes. The Old Downs Care Centre is registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the independent regulator of health and social care in England. You can view the official CQC profile at https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-122186071
What type of care does The Old Downs Care Centre provide?
The Old Downs Care Centre provides nursing homes, specialising in sensory impairments, dementia, caring for adults over 65 yrs, physical disabilities.
How do I contact The Old Downs Care Centre?
You can contact The Old Downs Care Centre by phone on 01474 702146, or visit them at Castle Hill, Hartley, Hartley, Dartford, Kent, DA3 7BH.
What is The Old Downs Care Centre's CQC rating?
The Old Downs Care Centre has been rated "Good" by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). This means the home is performing well and meeting expectations. See the full CQC inspection report at https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-122186071
What are The Old Downs Care Centre's CQC domain ratings?
The CQC inspects care homes across five domains. The Old Downs Care Centre's latest published domain ratings are: Safe: Good, Effective: Good, Caring: Good, Responsive: Good, Well-led: Good.
How many care homes are in Dartford?
There are 41 CQC-registered care homes in Dartford. You can browse the full list at carehomeos.co.uk/care-homes/town/dartford.
Nursing homes provide round-the-clock nursing care alongside personal care, catering for residents with complex medical needs or long-term conditions. Qualified nurses are on duty at all times to administer medication and clinical treatment.
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