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Maples Care Home

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Maples Care Home is a nursing home in Bexleyheath. It also offers dementia care. This care home page brings together the latest CQC rating, published reviews, weekly fees, funding information, and public risk signals so families can judge whether Maples Care Home is worth shortlisting.

Rated: InadequateNursing Home · 75 beds
Inspection warning signalFinancial record needs checkingDementia support3 vacancies published
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by Maples Care Home (Bexleyheath) LimitedPart of BRAND Care Concern Group
Registered Aug 2013
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Local AuthorityBexley

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What public data shows so far

Maples Care Home already shows visible caution signals in public records. This page surfaces them, but not yet the full diagnosis behind them.

What looks reassuring

  • Low public financial risk
  • Dementia support
  • 3 vacancies published

What needs checking

  • Inadequate CQC rating
  • Inspection is over two years old
  • Company accounts appear overdue

What this page cannot confirm

  • Whether the latest public records still match day-to-day care
  • How the home feels in the evening and at weekends
  • How consistent staffing feels in person from shift to shift

CQC now

Rated Inadequate · last inspected over two years ago

Fees now

From £5,218 / month (estimate)

Funding accepted

Currently shown as accepting self-funding, local authority-funded and NHS Continuing Healthcare residents.

Visits & travel

GP 1.4 km · Hospital 3.2 km

Vacancies now

3 places currently available

Risk now

Low public financial risk in the latest company records

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Safety & Quality

What do the latest CQC results for Maples Care Home show?

Use CQC ratings, enforcement context, and stability signals to spot confidence or risk.

Maples Care Home CQC Rating & Inspection History

Source: Official inspections · Last inspected over two years ago

Current inspection ratings, inspection timing, and how this home compares with its previous assessments.

↓ Declining trend
Inadequate for 13 months

Inspection Ratings by Category

Safe
Inadequate
Effective
Requires improvement
Caring
Requires improvement
Responsive
Requires improvement
Well-Led
Inadequate
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Last Inspection
Last inspected over two years ago
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Registered Manager
No manager registered

How much confidence should you place in this inspection picture?

This page shows the headline inspection signals. Care Home Check tells you how much weight they deserve, whether the evidence may be dated, and which questions should shape your visit.

Financial Health

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Costs & Funding

Maples Care Home: Weekly Fees & Funding Options

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Costs & Funding

Source: Registration records

Estimated fees and funding options based on registration records and regional benchmarks.

Typical monthly cost (estimate)

≈ £5,218 per month

From £1,200 per week

Estimate based on 52 weeks / 12 months.

You may pay less if council or NHS-funded care applies.

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How this compares to the area benchmark

Band A·Excellent Value

Council benchmark for this area: £1,219/wk

This home is priced at or below the council rate for this area.

How care at this home can be funded

Self-Funding

You pay the full fee directly if assessable capital exceeds £23,250. Between £14,250 and £23,250, tariff income applies.

Local Authority

Your council contributes based on a financial assessment. You may still pay a contribution.

NHS Continuing Healthcare

The NHS pays the full cost if your primary need is health-related. Requires a formal assessment.

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Care & Medical

Can this home safely meet your care needs?

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Care Capabilities

Service Types

What type of care is provided

Nursing Home

Specialisms

Specialist experience with

Dementia
Physical Disability
Sight or hearing impairment
Adults 65+

Conditions

Can support people living with

Alzheimer's
Vascular Dementia
Lewy Body Dementia
Frontotemporal Dementia
Parkinson's
Stroke
Multiple Sclerosis
Epilepsy
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Brain Injury
COPD
Palliative Care
Anxiety
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Behavioural Support

Trained to help with

Wandering and leaving the building
Aggression or challenging behaviour
Agitation and restlessness
Evening confusion (sundowning)
Exit-Seeking

Care Fit at a Glance

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How well this home matches common care needs — based on registration data and services offered.

Likely a good fit if you need

  • Dementia support
  • Nursing care
  • Wheelchair access
  • Secure garden/area
  • Palliative or end-of-life support

Important questions before deciding

  1. 1Who provides overnight clinical cover when needs escalate?
  2. 2How do you tailor care plans in the first 2 weeks after move-in?
  3. 3How often are families updated, and who is the main contact?

Family Reviews

Maples Care Home Care Home Reviews — What Families Say

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Family Reviews

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Background context

Home profile

Provider and registration context for Maples Care Home, useful once you have already reviewed the main decision sections above.

Maples Care Home is a care home with nursing in Bexleyheath, London, operated by Maples Care Home (Bexleyheath) Limited since 2013. The home has 75 beds and is rated Inadequate by the national care regulator. The home specialises in dementia care, including support for Alzheimer's, vascular dementia, Lewy body dementia. Qualified nursing staff are on-site 24 hours.

Location & Practical

Will regular visits and day-to-day logistics be practical?

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Practical Information

Location & Neighbourhood

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29 Glynde Road, Bexleyheath, DA7 4EU

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Nearby Amenities

Nearest Hospital
3.2 km
Nearest GP
1.4 km
Nearest Pharmacy
300m
Bus Stops (500m)
10 stops
Nearest Train Station
400m

Neighbourhood

Overall Neighbourhood Score
91/100

Nearest green space

0.7km away

Transport access

8/10

Local amenities

10/10

Daily Life

Will daily life feel comfortable and meaningful?

Review activities, food quality, and facilities that most affect your relative's everyday wellbeing.

Dining & Nutrition

Nutrition details available

Key nutrition points first

Dietary Options

Diabetic
5/5
Food Hygiene Rating(inspected January 2025)
Hygiene:0/5
Structural:5/5
Management:0/5

Facilities & Features

5 feature groups available

Essential features shown first

Accessibility

Wheelchair Access
Lift
Stairlift
Hoists
Hospital Beds

Rooms

Ensuite
Single Rooms

Safety & Security

Nurse Call System
Door Sensors
Secure Garden
Secure Unit
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Lifestyle & Amenities

Garden
WiFi
TV Lounge
Library
Hairdresser
Cafe
Bar
Cinema
Parking
Minibus

Medical & Therapy

Physiotherapy Room

Next Steps

Is Maples Care Home a good care home, and what should you do before deciding?

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Questions to Ask When Visiting Maples Care Home

Use this care home visit checklist at Maples Care Home to turn the public signals on this page into practical in-person checks before you decide.

What to test on your visit to Maples Care Home

  1. 1What has changed since the last inspection, and what would look different if the home were inspected again now?
  2. 2Who provides overnight clinical cover if needs escalate?
  3. 3Who leads day to day on this floor, and how long have they been in post?
  4. 4What have you changed recently around safety, staffing or leadership, and how are you checking those changes are working?

Short care home visit checklist

Start with these core checks even if you already plan to ask the personalised questions above.

  • Is the latest inspection report visible in reception?

    Confirms transparency on current quality.

  • What are staffing levels on day and night shifts?

    Shows whether support is consistent around the clock.

  • How are families updated when needs change?

    Communication is usually a top concern for relatives.

  • Can we see an example care plan review timeline?

    Helps confirm how quickly the team adapts care.

  • May we speak with a current resident family member?

    Gives an independent perspective before deciding.

Care Home Check

Where the public picture stops

This page already helps you spot the visible signals. Care Home Check adds the missing layer: how much weight to place on them, whether they change your shortlist decision, and what you need to ask before you rely on them.

The visible warning signs are only the first layer

This page can flag the warning signs. The full check shows how serious they look together, whether they repeat across finances, reviews, and operations, and whether they should change how confident you feel about shortlisting this home.

What you can already use from this page

  • Current CQC status: Inadequate
  • Published weekly fee range
  • Public financial risk signals from company records

What still affects decision confidence

  • Whether the inspection picture still reflects day-to-day reality
  • How the home feels in the evening and at weekends
  • How quickly call bells are answered in practice
  • Whether staffing continuity feels stable on the floor

Signals already visible on this page

Financial
Inspection

What Care Home Check makes clear

It does not repeat the headline signals on this page. It shows which ones matter most, how serious they look together, and whether they should change your shortlist decision.

Is this home financially sound?

We trace the operating company, accounts, and borrowing behind the home — the signals that can hint at pressure long before families feel it on the ground.

See whether the records point to low concern, watchlist pressure, or something more serious.

What do review patterns actually suggest?

We analyse family and staff feedback across platforms to surface repeated themes, contradictions, and concerns that a few snippets or star ratings will miss.

See which patterns deserve weight, which do not, and how much confidence to place in them.

What should you ask on your visit?

Based on everything we find — inspections, reviews, finances, staffing — we write questions specific to this home, so your visit leads to real answers.

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Sources and editorial process
Sources: Official inspections, hygiene records, financial filings, public statisticsOur methodology

Page refreshed July 2026. Inspection, finance, hygiene, and review sources update on different schedules, so always confirm final details directly with the care home.

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