Care Home Ratings
Nursing home

Smyth Lodge

2 Frognal Avenue, Sidcup, DA14 6LF

Overall CQC rating

Good

Rating published 25 November 2022

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Last inspected 13 October 2022

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

Report published 25 Nov 2022

Ratings by quality area

Safe

Are people protected from abuse and avoidable harm?

Good
Well-led

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

Good
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?

Good

Rating improved from Requires improvement

4 rated inspections on record · First rated May 2020

Local healthcare

Nearest A&E

Princess Royal University Hospital

4.1 mi

Nearest GP surgery

Sidcup Medical Centre

0.4 mi

14 within 2 mi

Nearest pharmacy

St. John's Pharmacy

0.5 mi

13 within 2 mi

Nearest dentist

0.5 mi

13 within 2 mi

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

Area information

Council-funded care home fees

Average rates paid by Bexley (2025–26)

£1,016

per week, residential

£1,088

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)

196

Most common: violent crime

Elderly population

14.1% of people in Bexley are aged 65 or over

36.9

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.

Provider

Care UK Community Partnerships Ltd

190

locations

95%

rated Good or Outstanding

Provider data from CQC. Portfolio ratings calculated from our database.

Details

Number of beds80
Local authorityBexley
RegionLondon
Last inspected13 October 2022
Registered with CQC since4 February 2019
Registered managerTracey Cheeseman

Services and specialisms

Caring for adults over 65 yrsCaring for adults under 65 yrsDementiaMental health conditionsPhysical disabilities

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

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