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Cornford House

Cornford Lane, Pembury, Tunbridge Wells, TN2 4QS

Overall CQC rating

Requires Improvement

Rating published 19 October 2022

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Last inspected 26 July 2022

The rating above may date from an earlier inspection. CQC only updates ratings when they assess the relevant quality areas.

Report published 19 Oct 2022

Ratings by quality area

Safe

Are people protected from abuse and avoidable harm?

Requires Improvement
Well-led

Does the leadership ensure high-quality, person-centred care?

Requires Improvement
Caring

Do staff involve and treat people with compassion, kindness and respect?

Good
Responsive

Are services organised so they meet people’s needs?

Good
Effective

Does the care achieve good outcomes and help maintain quality of life?

Requires Improvement

Rating declined from Good

5 rated inspections on record · First rated April 2016

Local healthcare

Nearest A&E

Tunbridge Wells Hospital at Pembury

0.5 mi

Nearest GP surgery

Waterfield House Surgery

0.8 mi

2 within 2 mi

Nearest pharmacy

Paydens

0.3 mi

1 within 2 mi

Nearest dentist

2.2 mi

Healthcare locations from OpenStreetMap. Distances are approximate (straight line).

Area information

Council-funded care home fees

Average rates paid by Kent (2025–26)

£1,187

per week, residential

£1,378

per week, nursing

Self-funded residents typically pay more. These are the rates local authorities pay providers on behalf of council-funded residents.

Recorded crime nearby

Street-level crimes reported in this area (December 2025)

118

Most common: violent crime

Elderly population

17.7% of people in Kent are aged 65 or over

50.1

beds per 1,000 aged 65+

Fee data from DHSC. Crime data from police.uk. Population data from ONS. All under the Open Government Licence.

Details

Number of beds70
Local authorityKent
RegionSouth East
Last inspected26 July 2022
Registered with CQC since29 December 2010
Registered managerTheresa Anne Mary Steed

Services and specialisms

Caring for adults over 65 yrsCaring for adults under 65 yrsDementiaMental health conditionsPhysical disabilitiesSensory impairment

Ratings and inspection data from the Care Quality Commission under the Open Government Licence. Hospital data from OpenStreetMap.

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