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The Drive
17 The Drive, Sidcup, DA14 4ER — Care Home
Care Quality Commission (CQC) assessment
How The Drive was rated
Rating published 06/12/2024. Read the full inspection report.
- 12 bedsRegistered capacity
- BexleyCouncil for care funding
- 020 8309 0440Care home's own number
- The Drive Care Homes LimitedOperator
- 21st January 2011Registered since
- The Drive Care Homes LimitedRegistered provider
Care offered
Care types at The Drive
The Drive is a Care Home in Sidcup, offering Residential, Sensory Impairment, Learning Disability and Physical Disability care.
The Drive was registered with the Care Quality Commission in January 2011. It is run by The Drive Care Homes Limited, a company registered at Companies House (number 03519585). The Drive Care Homes Limited runs 2 care homes in England registered with CQC.
CQC registers the home to care for older people, younger adults, people with physical disabilities, people with sensory impairments and people with learning disabilities or autism.
In more detail
Support and specialisms
Support for
Disability support
An alternative worth knowing about
Considering The Drive? See how live-in care compares
A move into residential care is a big, often rushed decision. Live-in care keeps your family member in their own home, with one dedicated carer, their own routine, and — for a couple — no separation.
Stay at home
No move, no new environment to adjust to — just one-to-one support in familiar surroundings.
One dedicated carer
Not a rotating rota of staff — a named, DBS-checked carer who gets to know your family member.
Couples stay together
Most care homes can't accommodate a couple together in one room. Live-in care can.
Start in 24-48 hours
Often faster to arrange than a care home place, with no waiting list.
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0800 368 8558Lines open 8am–10pm, seven days a week See all questionsWhat rating has The Drive been given by the regulator?
The Care Quality Commission rated The Drive "Good" overall, in its most recent report, published December 2024.
What types of care does The Drive provide?
The Drive provides Residential, Sensory Impairment, Learning Disability and Physical Disability care.
How many beds does The Drive have?
The Drive is registered for 12 beds with the Care Quality Commission.
Who runs The Drive?
The Drive is run by The Drive Care Homes Limited, a company registered at Companies House (number 03519585). The provider runs 2 care homes in England registered with the Care Quality Commission.
When was The Drive registered with CQC?
The Drive has been registered with the Care Quality Commission since January 2011. Its provider, The Drive Care Homes Limited, has held CQC registration since October 2010.
Who does The Drive care for?
CQC registers The Drive to care for older people, younger adults, people with physical disabilities, people with sensory impairments and people with learning disabilities or autism.
Does The Drive provide nursing care?
No. The Drive is registered as a care home without nursing. Its staff give personal care, and residents who need nursing are usually visited by NHS community or district nurses.
Which council covers The Drive?
The Drive is in the Bexley council area. The council carries out care needs assessments and decides council funding for residents who qualify.
Is live-in care an alternative to The Drive?
For many families, yes. A live-in carer supports one person at home one-to-one in Sidcup, so nobody has to move. It is often the clearer choice for a couple, since one carer can support both under a single weekly fee.