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The Old Downs Care Centre
Castle Hill, Hartley, Dartford, DA3 7BH — Nursing Home
Care Quality Commission (CQC) assessment
How The Old Downs Care Centre was rated
Rating published 16/09/2017. Read the full inspection report.
- 41 bedsRegistered capacity
- KentCouncil for care funding
- 01474 702146Care home's own number
- Nellsar LimitedOperator
- 18th January 2011Registered since
- Nellsar LimitedRegistered provider
Care offered
Care types at The Old Downs Care Centre
The Old Downs Care Centre is a Nursing Home in Dartford, Kent, offering Nursing, Sensory Impairment, Dementia and Physical Disability care.
The Old Downs Care Centre was registered with the Care Quality Commission in January 2011. It is run by Nellsar Limited, a company registered at Companies House (number 03801034). Nellsar Limited runs 13 care homes in England registered with CQC.
CQC registers the home to care for older people, people living with dementia, people with physical disabilities and people with sensory impairments. Alongside accommodation, its registered activities include treatment of disease, disorder or injury.
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0800 368 8558Lines open 8am–10pm, seven days a week See all questionsWhat rating has The Old Downs Care Centre been given by the regulator?
The Care Quality Commission rated The Old Downs Care Centre "Good" overall, in its most recent report, published September 2017.
What types of care does The Old Downs Care Centre provide?
The Old Downs Care Centre provides Nursing, Sensory Impairment, Dementia and Physical Disability care.
How many beds does The Old Downs Care Centre have?
The Old Downs Care Centre is registered for 41 beds with the Care Quality Commission.
Who runs The Old Downs Care Centre?
The Old Downs Care Centre is run by Nellsar Limited, a company registered at Companies House (number 03801034). The provider runs 13 care homes in England registered with the Care Quality Commission.
When was The Old Downs Care Centre registered with CQC?
The Old Downs Care Centre has been registered with the Care Quality Commission since January 2011. Its provider, Nellsar Limited, has held CQC registration since October 2010.
Who does The Old Downs Care Centre care for?
CQC registers The Old Downs Care Centre to care for older people, people living with dementia, people with physical disabilities and people with sensory impairments.
Does The Old Downs Care Centre provide nursing care?
Yes. The Old Downs Care Centre is registered with CQC as a care home with nursing, so it can meet nursing needs on site.
Which council covers The Old Downs Care Centre?
The Old Downs Care Centre is in the Kent 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 Old Downs Care Centre?
For many families, yes. A live-in carer supports one person at home one-to-one in Dartford, 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.