The Heathers Residential Care Home

Bromley · BR1 4BL

Care type
Residential Care Home
Indicative weekly fees
From £1,800/week
Inspection rating
GoodRating published Dec 2023
Capacity
14 beds
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What the evidence shows

The Heathers Residential Care Home is listed as a residential care home. The published inspection rating is Good (Dec 2023). Family feedback highlights personalised attention.

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What stands out

  • Good inspection rating
  • Family feedback highlights personalised attention
  • Dementia support

Points to explore

  • Registered financing and security arrangements
  • Family feedback: limited management response to feedback

What we cannot confirm

  • Dementia support is listed, but a secure unit and wandering support are not confirmed. Discuss wandering or distress support.

Checks for any home

  • Whether the latest public records still match day-to-day care
  • How the home feels in the evening and at weekends
More facility details
Registered provider
The Heathers Residential Care Home Limited
Provider group
-
Local authority
Bromley
Purpose built
No
Ensuite rooms
50%
Floors
3
Opened
1984
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The Heathers Residential Care Home Inspection Rating & History

The published overall inspection rating is Good. Review the dates and any findings below; a data review is not a new inspection.

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Inspection Ratings by Category

Safe
Good
Effective
Good
Caring
Good
Responsive
Good
Well-Led
Good
Inspection record date
Inspection report published · Dec 2023
Registered Manager
Rebecca Britton
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RightCareHome analysisCare fit

Published care capabilities

Listed support includes dementia support, palliative or end-of-life support, wheelchair access. Confirm the support and environment needed for the individual person.

  • Dementia support
  • Palliative or end-of-life support
  • Wheelchair access
  • Secure garden or area
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Important limitations

  • Dementia support is listed, but a secure unit and wandering support are not confirmed. Discuss wandering or distress support.
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Care Capabilities

Service Types

What type of care is provided

Residential Home

Specialisms

Specialist experience with

Dementia
Adults aged 65+

Conditions

Can support people living with

Alzheimer's
Parkinson's
Stroke
Multiple Sclerosis
COPD
Palliative Care
Arthritis
Anxiety
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Additional Condition Support

Additional support for

Autism Spectrum
End-of-Life Care

Staffing

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Available information about staffing arrangements. Family descriptions of staff appear in the family experiences section; they are not verified staffing levels.

Round-the-clock nurse cover is not listed. Ask how overnight clinical needs are supported.
Specialist Staff
Physiotherapist
Registered Manager
Rebecca Britton

Medication Support

Medication Administration
Full Medication Management

The Heathers Residential Care Home: Weekly Fees & Funding Options

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Indicative weekly fees

From £1,800/week

From ≈ £7,827 per month (estimate)

Monthly estimate uses an average of 4.348 weeks per month.

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

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Published fee notes

Average weekly fees are approximately £1,400. Fees cover single rooms without en-suite up to en-suite and double/twin rooms.

Council-funded rate — background context

Reference period is unavailable. This is not a current private fee quote or a measure of care quality. Self-funded fees and included services may differ.

Council-rate context (Bromley, residential with dementia care): £1,190/wk

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.

Family Top-Up

The council pays a set rate and your family pays the difference to cover a higher-cost home.

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About this care homeProvider description, registration background and accreditations.

Background context

Home profile

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

Established in 1984, The Heathers is a family-run 14-bed residential care home located in Bromley. It provides care for older people with physical frailty and dementia (mild to moderate stages). The home is a three-storey Victorian house featuring large mature gardens, a sunny terrace, a communal lounge, and a passenger lift. It emphasizes privacy, dignity, and independence.

Contact & location

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

Travel time, nearby GP services, and neighbourhood safety — so the whole family can visit comfortably.

Practical Information

Visitor Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • Wheelchair accessible seating
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom
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Location & Neighbourhood

RightCareHome analysisNeighbourhood

35 Farnaby Road, Shortlands, Bromley, London, Bromley, BR1 4BL

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Nearby Amenities

Nearest Hospital
600m
Nearest GP
300m
Nearest Pharmacy
800m
Bus Stops (500m)
10 stops
Nearest Train Station
300m

Neighbourhood

Distances and local context help you plan visits. They do not establish how suitable the setting is for an individual resident. Deprivation deciles describe the area: 1 is most deprived and 10 least deprived; they do not assess the home or its care.

Nearest green space

0.6km away

Daily Life

Will daily life feel comfortable and meaningful?

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Dining & Nutrition

6 dining services listed

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Dining Services

Professional Chef On-Site
Freshly Cooked Meals
Choice of Menu
Special Occasion Meals
Communal Dining Room
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Dietary Options

Vegetarian
5/5
Food Hygiene Rating(inspected August 2024)
Food handling:Good
Premises condition:Good
Food safety management:Good
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Activities & Social Life

RightCareHome analysisDaily-life evidence

Social life, outings, and engagement programmes based on available information.

6 activities listed

Individual and group options available
Arts & Crafts
Exercise Classes
Gardening
Reminiscence
Yoga & Relaxation
Religious Services
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Facilities & Features

4 feature groups available

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Accessibility Features

Wheelchair Access
Lift
Stairlift
Hoists

Rooms

Ensuite
Single Rooms
Double Rooms
Couples Rooms
Own Furniture
TV in Rooms
Phone in Rooms

Safety & Security

Nurse Call System
Emergency Lighting
Secure Garden
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Lifestyle & Amenities

Garden
WiFi
TV Lounge
Library
Hairdresser
Cafe
Bar
Parking
Minibus
Pets Allowed

Provider Records

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Next Steps

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

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Questions to Ask When Visiting The Heathers Residential Care Home

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  1. Ask how staff ensure continuity of care for each resident.

  2. How do you support residents who wander or become distressed in practice?

  3. Request examples of how families are kept updated about changes in health or mood.

  4. Observe communal areas for atmosphere and resident interaction.

Also ask about everyday care

  1. What actions followed the inspection report, and can you show examples?

  2. What are staffing levels on day and night shifts?

    Ask whether these numbers include agency staff.

  3. How often is the care plan reviewed, and who is involved?

  4. May we speak with a current resident family member?

Common Questions About The Heathers Residential Care Home

What does the inspection rating for The Heathers Residential Care Home show?

The published overall inspection rating is Good. The inspection report was published on 9 December 2023.

Is The Heathers Residential Care Home a good care home?

The published overall inspection rating is Good. The inspection report was published on 9 December 2023. Explore family feedback alongside the inspection findings. The combined public feedback rating is 4.7 out of 5. No current enforcement actions are recorded. Provider records: 2 charges were recorded as outstanding when checked. 2 were created in the preceding 90 days. The safest next step is to compare these signals with your visit questions and care needs.

How much does The Heathers Residential Care Home cost per week?

Indicative weekly fees at The Heathers Residential Care Home: From £1,800/week. Confirm your assessed quote, including care and extras, with the home.

Does The Heathers Residential Care Home accept NHS or local authority funding?

The Heathers Residential Care Home accepts self-funding, local authority funded, and NHS Continuing Healthcare residents. For NHS Continuing Healthcare eligibility, refer to NHS guidelines.

Is The Heathers Residential Care Home a nursing home or a residential care home?

The Heathers Residential Care Home is registered as a residential care home. Personal care is the listed service. Ask how visiting clinicians and overnight clinical needs are supported.

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Does The Heathers Residential Care Home provide dementia care?

The Heathers Residential Care Home specialises in dementia care. This includes Alzheimer's disease support. The home is registered for this specialism.

How do we score dementia-specialist homes differently?

We do not treat the phrase 'dementia care' on its own as proof of quality. On RightCareHome, dementia-specialist homes are checked more carefully for dementia-specific fit signals such as whether dementia care is registered, whether secure or wandering support is clearly published, whether nursing cover is available when needs are more complex, and whether inspection or family feedback supports that positioning. If wandering support is not clear in the public data, that becomes a follow-up question rather than a positive signal.

How many beds does The Heathers Residential Care Home have?

The Heathers Residential Care Home has 14 registered beds. Personal care is the listed service.

What do care home reviews say about The Heathers Residential Care Home?

Explore family feedback alongside the inspection findings. The combined public feedback rating is 4.7 out of 5.

Are The Heathers Residential Care Home's reviews enough to make a decision?

The Heathers Residential Care Home's public feedback assessment is useful, but it should not be the only reason to choose the home. Treat it as one evidence layer, then compare it with the inspection rating, safety and well-led domains, weekly fees, funding fit, and provider-record questions. Reviews are strongest when they confirm the same strengths or concerns that appear in inspection evidence and your visit questions.

Is The Heathers Residential Care Home safe?

The published inspection Safety rating for The Heathers Residential Care Home is "Good". No enforcement actions are currently recorded.

Who operates The Heathers Residential Care Home?

The Heathers Residential Care Home is operated by THE HEATHERS RESIDENTIAL CARE HOME LIMITED (Company registration number: 05658007). Ownership type: independent.

Has The Heathers Residential Care Home had enforcement actions?

There are no current enforcement actions recorded against The Heathers Residential Care Home in the inspection history.

What do public company records show about The Heathers Residential Care Home's provider?

The Heathers Residential Care Home's provider public-record check is: 2 points worth clarifying. This public-record detail may be useful to discuss with the provider before you decide. The company accounts record is dated 31 March 2025. This is not a credit rating, solvency assessment or prediction about the home.

What continuity questions should families ask The Heathers Residential Care Home?

Ask The Heathers Residential Care Home how care is kept consistent when staffing or residents' needs change, how families are informed about management changes, and what the contract says about notice periods and deposits. Discuss these points with the manager during your visit and ask for key commitments in writing.

What should I compare before choosing The Heathers Residential Care Home?

Before choosing The Heathers Residential Care Home, compare published inspection overall, Safe, and Well-Led ratings with their inspection history, family review volume and repeated themes, published weekly fees and what is included, funding routes accepted by the home, and the operator’s public company records. Compare these points with other care homes in Bromley to find the best fit for your relative’s care needs, budget and visiting arrangements.

Is The Heathers Residential Care Home's inspection rating improving or declining?

The inspection history for The Heathers Residential Care Home looks stable rather than clearly improving or declining. The inspection report was published on 9 December 2023.

What is The Heathers Residential Care Home's food hygiene rating?

The Heathers Residential Care Home currently has a food hygiene hygiene rating of 5 out of 5. The food hygiene record is dated 29 August 2024.

What questions should I ask when visiting The Heathers Residential Care Home?

When visiting The Heathers Residential Care Home, start by asking the team to ask to see the latest inspection report and what has changed since it, ask how staffing levels work on day and night shifts, and ask how families are updated when needs change. These questions help you test whether the public picture on this page still matches day-to-day reality inside the home.

What does our visit checklist include for The Heathers Residential Care Home?

Our visit checklist for The Heathers Residential Care Home starts with the basics families often miss: the latest inspection report, staffing levels across day and night shifts, how the team updates relatives when needs change, and how care plans are reviewed in practice. On RightCareHome, the page-level checklist is then extended with personalised follow-up questions based on the home’s inspection, review, provider-record and practical signals.

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  • How quickly call bells are answered in practice
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