Barty House Nursing Home

Roundwell, Bearsted, Maidstone ME14 4HN
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  • Barty House Nursing Home, Maidstone
Barty House Nursing Home offers first-rate nursing care in Bearsted, Kent.

CQC has rated the home as 'good' overall and 'outstanding' for 'responsive', thanks to an ‘innovative approach' to meeting people’s needs to ensure the best possible quality of life (January 2019).

Accommodated in an impressive Georgian listed building, combined with modern, purpose-built facilities and surrounded by extensive gardens, the home offers a high standard of care for up to 59 residents, delivered with empathy, compassion and dignity. The bright, spacious bedrooms in the contemporary extension have ensuite wetrooms and many enjoy direct access to the courtyard garden and views over the grounds.

The characterful rooms in the older part of the building come in various sizes, and some also have ensuite facilities. Their traditional windows overlook different aspects of the garden, offering captivating views at any time of year.

Nursing and care staff are on hand 24/7, supported by the dedicated administration, facilities and housekeeping teams, while the activities staff provide a daily programme of interesting and varied activities.

The communal areas, including the glass-fronted Willow Lounge which overlooks the Kent countryside, are designed to provide comfortable spaces to socialise with guests or other residents.

The grounds surrounding the house include traditional English gardens at the front and a wheelchair-accessible courtyard area at the centre of the new building. The gardens are inhabited by rabbits and many types of birds, so there is always something interesting to look at!

Care Provided by Barty House Nursing Home

  • Primary Care Categories
  • Dementia
  • Older Person Care
  • Physical Disability
  • Respite Care
  • Sensory Impairment
  • Substance Misuse
  • Care Types Provided
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 59 Service Users
  • Privately Owned
  • Care Offered
  • AIDS/HIV
  • Alcohol Dependence (past or present)
  • Alzheimer's
  • Anorexia/Bulimia/Self Harming
  • Asperger Syndrome
  • Autism/ASD
  • Bipolar/Manic Depression
  • Cancer Care
  • Cerebral Palsy
  • Colitis & Crohn's Disease
  • COPD/Pulmonary Disease
  • Down Syndrome
  • Drug Dependence (past or present)
  • Epilepsy
  • Head/Brain Injury
  • Hearing Impairment
  • Huntington's Disease
  • Korsakoff Syndrome
  • Motor Neurone Disease
  • Multiple Sclerosis
  • Muscular Dystrophy
  • Neuropathic
  • Orthopaedic
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Prader-Willi Syndrome
  • Profound & Multiple Learning Disabilities
  • Schizophrenia
  • Speech Impairment
  • Spina Bifida & Hydrocephalus
  • Stroke
  • Visual Impairment
  • Other Care Provided
  • Convalescent Care
  • End of Life Care
  • Own GP if required
  • Palliative Care
  • Physiotherapy

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • David Willis (Home Manager)
  • Admission Criteria
    • Ages 50+
  • Room Information
    • Single Rooms (55)
    • Couples/Companion Rooms (2)
    • Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (39)
    • Couples/Companion Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (2)
  • Care Home Design/Build
    • Purpose Built: No
    • Last Refurbishment: 2024
    • Number of floors: 2

Funding & Fees Guide for Barty House Nursing Home

  • Funding Types Accepted
  • Self funding (Private)
  • Local Authority with Top-Up
  • Local Authority
  • NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) Funding
  • Weekly Charges per Person
    • Self-Funded Residential Care from £1,795
    • Self-Funded Nursing Care from £1,795
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care from £1,795
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Care from £1,795
  • Fees are dependent on the level of care required. Please contact the home directly for more information.


  • (these prices are only a guideline, please contact Barty House Nursing Home to find out the exact price for your requirements)

Facilities

  • Close to Local shops
  • Gardens
  • Lift
  • Near Public Transport
  • Own Furniture if required
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access
  • Smoking not permitted
  • Television point in own room
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Visiting
  • Visits for new admissions must be arranged by calling the care home at this time.


  • Parking
  • Free on-site parking.


Barty House Nursing Home Reviews (112)

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Barty House Nursing Home has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.651) out of 10, based on 27 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Barty House Nursing Home has 112 reviews.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

There's always a warm welcome when we visit and communication is very good.
Mum is always comfortable, and well looked after and her needs are met appropriately. The staff are always cheerful, helpful and friendly. We are delighted with the outstanding care Mum has received at Barty House for the past
3 years.

Reply from David Willis, Registered Manager at Barty House Nursing Home

Thank you so much for your kind words! I will make sure that they are passed on to all the staff.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mum moved to Barty House Nursing Home at the start of January and is receiving end-of-life care. We have been amazed at the friendliness, attention to detail and helpfulness of all the staff. There is always someone around to answer any questions we have and my mum is as comfortable and well cared
for as she could possibly be during this difficult time.

Reply from David Willis, Registered Manager at Barty House Nursing Home

Thank you so much for your kind words, I will share them with all the staff who help care for your mum.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mother has received a very high quality of care throughout her stay at Barty House Nursing Home.
The staff have been outstanding in responding to her needs. There is a genuine level of compassion.
The environment is friendly and sympathetic and she has been well supported throughout. Often the
staff have gone well above and beyond the expected level of care.
Our family are very grateful for all the efforts provided by the staff at Barty House.

Reply from David Willis, Registered Manager at Barty House Nursing Home

Thank you so much for your kind words, Simon, I will make sure they are shared with all the staff.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My husband has lived at Barty House Nursing Home for nearly two and a half years. He is very settled and calm and is always treated with love and respect. The support which he and all the family have received has been amazing. We are so grateful to all the staff for their love and attention to detail.
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is a difficult decision for any family to take to place a loved one in a home but it was not long before we realised that My husband was happy and stable.
The activities team make every day interesting and the office staff are always on hand to help with any worries. The nurses are amazing and the carers really do care!
Thank you Barty!

Reply from David Willis, Registered Manager at Barty House Nursing Home

Thank you so much for your kind words, Pat, and thank you for all your support of the home, we are lucky to have you as part of our family!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Very pleased with every part of my mother's care at Barty House Nursing Home. She is safe and very comfortable, as she had a lot of falls at home, now we have peace of mind and we know she is well looked after. Many thanks to all the staff at Bethany House Nursing Home.

Reply from David Willis, Registered Manager at Barty House Nursing Home

Thank you so much for your kind words, Andrew. I will make sure they are passed on to all the staff who help care for your mum.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Excellent nursing care throughout. Well done to all the staff at Barty House. Mum will be 100 in June and much of her longevity is thanks to her care at Barty House. I think I have said it all!

Reply from David Willis, Registered Manager at Barty House Nursing Home

Thank you, as always, for your kind words, Clive. I will make sure they are passed on to all the staff who help care for your mum!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My father spent the last three and a half weeks of his very long life in Barty House Nursing Home. He was treated compassionately and with respect. Nursing staff were on hand to answer our questions and were quick to make any adjustments necessary to my father's end-of-life care. All staff, including
management, admin, nurses and domestic staff, were friendly and generous of their time.
The care home is welcoming and clean and my father described staff as 'kind' and his treatment 'excellent'. Thank you.

Reply from David Willis, Registered Manager at Barty House Nursing Home

Kate, thank you so much for your kind words. I shall make sure all the staff who helped care for your dad are aware of the lovely comments.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Mum spent her last month of life at Barty House Nursing Home. It was a very difficult time for us. By the time she arrived at Barty House, she had suffered a head injury in hospital which left her almost completely uncommunicative and in constant and intense pain. The staff were courteous and compassionate.
The nursing staff, one in particular, were very patient with us, talking us through how her condition would deteriorate and how they would adapt the care to reflect this. As her needs escalated, the home provided an enhanced level of care, over and above what the local authority had agreed to pay for. Care staff were very respectful of Mum's religious beliefs during her stay, including in the treatment of her body after she passed. The deputy manager made herself available outside working hours and the manager attended Mum's funeral. I can't stress how much we appreciated Barty House's care and attention and how much difference this made to us in the final stages of Mum's life.

Reply from David Willis, Registered Manager at Barty House Nursing Home

Thank you so much for your kind words. All the staff at Barty were so fond of your mum and she will be much missed, as will all your family who spent time with us helping us care for Mum. I will pass your kind words on to everyone at Barty.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My friend, for whom I had lasting power of attorney, passed away in Barty House recently. She was admitted following a severe stroke a year ago. Whilst she experienced a slow and steady decline as a result of her medical condition, the quality of care she received from Barty was excellent.
She was
treated as a much loved family member and whilst it is true that she did not want to be in a nursing home, it is also true that she was settled and content there. In spite of her lack of ability to move and to communicate, staff showed the utmost patience and respect for her, always treating her with dignity and how, I suspect, they would want to be treated themselves in similar circumstances,
A well-led home, nothing was too much trouble, adapting diets, bringing activities to her, accommodating and responding to requests - all delivered promptly and appropriately. I have no hesitation in recommending Barty House. For those more able there is a wealth of activities to benefit from and a great chef too!

Reply from David Willis, Registered Manager at Barty House Nursing Home

Thank you so much for your kind words, I will make sure they are passed on to all the staff, David.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My mother has now been a fairly long term resident at Barty House Nursing Home. From the time my mum was admitted, we were both made to feel very welcome and supported and listened to, which for me as mum's only close relative, has been a very traumatic journey - she was seriously ill when she arrived
at Barty House. Any concerns I have had, I feel have been listened to and taken on board and dealt with, and in particular, I have always felt that the Care Home Manager, has always had an open door policy and is very open to feedback as well as critique. For anybody who may unfortunately end up in a care home, it may never be home as they knew it, but Barty House comes a close second. My mum has been treated with patience, kindness, care and respect, and whilst things may not always be perfect, I am overall satisfied with the care my mum receives at Barty House. The staff are caring and dedicated and work very hard!

Reply from David Willis, Registered Manager at Barty House Nursing Home

Thank you so much for your kind words, I shall pass them on to all the staff.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Barty House offers a very warm welcome to both residents and relatives. My husband has been resident there for seven months and he now seems settled there in a happy and caring environment. The staff soon make new residents 'part of the family' and relatives too are made to feel very welcome whenever
they visit.

Reply from David Willis, Registered Manager at Barty House Nursing Home

Thank you so much for your kind words, I shall pass them on to all the team.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff at Barty House are amazing. The care they have shown to my parent has been exceptional. My parent was extremely lucky to get a placement here. As a resident they are listened to and their needs are met in a compassionate way.

Reply from David Willis, Registered Manager at Barty House Nursing Home

Thank you so much for your kind words, I shall pass them on to all the care staff. Manager


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My Grandma is so happy at Barty House. Considering her age, she is doing pretty well and she loves the atmosphere and services at the home. There is always a nice greeting from staff and everyone seems in good spirits. Lovely place to visit and a fantastic home to stay in. Excellent place.

Reply from David Willis, Registered Manager at Barty House Nursing Home

Hi Richard. Thank you so much for your kind comments, your grandma is a big part of our family at Barty House and much loved by all the staff and other residents. I shall pass your kind words on to all the staff who help care for her.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff were absolutely brilliant, the care was wonderful, the room was very good, nice and sunny with a lovely outlook and the food was great too. It would be really hard to find fault with anything there.

Reply from David Willis, Registered Manager at Barty House Nursing Home

Thanks so much for your very kind words which I shall pass on to all the staff. We do hope that you will call in one day and say hello!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My husband has been a resident at Barty House now for almost 2 years. The care/patience and kindness shown by all the management and staff is exceptional.
The home’s conservatory is a lovely area with a garden view where residents can sit and watch all the wildlife. If you don’t want to join in the
many varied activities in the lounge area this is where you can just sit and observe life, rather than staying alone in your room.
Thank you to all the dedicated staff at Barty House for making my husband very happy and settled here.

Reply from David Willis, Registered Manager at Barty House Nursing Home

Thank you so much for your kind words, I will make sure that all the staff who help with care know of your kind words. Dave Willis


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

During a stressful and highly emotional process of trying to find a safe place for my mother, management was an oasis of calm. They supported and helped immensely.
My mother’s emotional and physical health are declining but I know she is in a supportive and kind environment.

Reply from David Willis, Registered Manager at Barty House Nursing Home

Thank you so much for your kind words, I will pass them on to all the staff who help care for your mum.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mum had a terrible stroke in 2020 leaving her unable to barely move, speak or eat (whole left side is paralysed) baring in mind this happened at the beginning of the pandemic so obviously was an awful time. She went straight from hospital and was taken to Barty House in August 2020 and for the first
few months, she was in an ‘end of life’ situation and weighed around 25 stone. I’m unfortunately now fully disabled and can’t walk, the wonderful staff at Barty House meet me outside with a wheelchair to take me to see Mum and also take me back to the car again when I leave. I saw Mum a few days ago for her birthday and all the staff, namely one of the staff members couldn’t do enough to help. My mum looks incredible, they really look after her and have managed to bring her weight down to where she should be, she’s smiling a lot, her speech is getting better and she is writing on a wipe board too.
I can’t thank all the staff enough for what they do, hats off to the manager, thank you again

Reply from David Willis, Registered Manager at Barty House Nursing Home

Thank you so much for your kind words, I shall pass them on to all the staff who help care for your mum.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Barty House Nursing Home is a homely, kind and very lovely nursing home. It is managed and run by genuine, skilled, caring and attentive staff. They filled our lovely mum's final weeks with sensitivity, tenderness and kindness. We will be eternally grateful to them for making our dear mum's passing
comfortable and compassionate. I don’t think we would have managed so well had it not been for the warmth and kindness that was shown both to Mum and our family at this difficult time.

Reply from David Willis, Registered Manager at Barty House Nursing Home

Thank you for your very kind words, Susan, I shall pass them on to all the staff who helped care for your mum who, although not with us long, was a big part of the Barty House family.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My father has settled well into life in the care home. He has been encouraged to participate in different activities. He is able to raise concerns at the resident's meeting and by emailing the manager.
Staff are responsive to his needs and keep his family updated.

Reply from David Willis, Registered Manager at Barty House Nursing Home

Thank you so much for your kind words, which I shall pass on to all the care staff at the home. It's great that he has entered fully into the life of the home, and I always look forward to my chats with him!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Since my mum has been there, her care has been excellent. Nothing is too difficult for them, the staff are lovely and always going the extra mile to help mum. The manager, is friendly and approachable, he is always willing to help you, if needed.

Reply from David Willis, Registered Manager at Barty House Nursing Home

Thank you so much for your very kind words. We love having your mum at Barty House and we are delighted with how well she has settled in. I will pass on your kind words to all the staff who help with her care.


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Current Review Score: 9.7 (9.651)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.7 (9.651) out of 10 for Barty House Nursing Home is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.7 out of 5 from 27 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 26 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Care Home is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.651 for Barty House Nursing Home is calculated as follows: ( (221 Excellents x 5) + (61 Goods x 4) + (13 Satisfactorys x 3) + (6 Poors x 2) ) ÷ 301 Ratings = 4.651

  • b) 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5').

    The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Barty House Nursing Home is based on 26 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4

    • ii) 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the registered maximum number of service users in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Care Home registered for a maximum of 50 service users has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 59 registered maximum number of service users is 11.8, which has been reached with 26 Positive reviews. Points = 1

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

Performance

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 19 Jan 2019

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Good

  • Caring

    Good
  • Effective

    Good
  • Responsive

    Outstanding
  • Safe

    Good
  • Well-led

    Good

Care Quality Commission is responsible for the registration and inspection of social care services in England.

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Meet the Team (1)

David

David Willis

Job Title: Registered Manager

Joined: 2021

David has many years experience in the field of older peoples' care. He is passionate about providing a service that fully meets all the physical and emotional needs of the residents at Barty House.


Frequently Asked Questions about Barty House Nursing Home

What types of Care is Barty House Nursing Home registered for?

Older Person Care, Dementia, Respite Care, Physical Disability, Sensory Impairment & Substance Misuse are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.

What additional types of Care does Barty House Nursing Home provide?

Palliative Care, Convalescent Care, Physiotherapy, Own GP if required & End of Life Care are other types of care provided.

How many Rooms does Barty House Nursing Home have?

There are 55 Single Rooms and 2 Couples/Companion Rooms.

What are the Facilities & Services at Barty House Nursing Home?

Own Furniture if required, Smoking not permitted, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room & Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.

How far is Barty House Nursing Home to the centre of Maidstone?

3.2 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.