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  • Appleton Lodge Nursing Home

    CQC
    Overall Rating
    'Good'

    At Appleton Lodge Nursing Home, we provide compassionate, personalised care in a warm and homely environment. Located in the heart of the RBLI Village in Aylesford, Kent, our facility was officially opened by Her Majesty The Queen in 2019. Appleton Lodge recently became part of the Eleanor Health Care Group, allowing us to enhance our services and continue offering state-of-the-art care for elderly people and those with physical disabilities.
    With 15 spacious rooms, each equipped with modern en-suite facilities, our residents enjoy the highest standards of comfort and care. Whether you’re considering care for yourself or a loved one, Appleton Lodge offers a safe, welcoming place where everyone feels like part of the family.

    Why Choose Appleton Lodge Nursing Home?

    Premier Care Facility

    Proudly part of the RBLI community, Appleton Lodge offers expert care tailored to individual needs.

    Community Integration

    Residents enjoy access to the vibrant RBLI village amenities, including the Base Camp café and Garden of Honour, as well as excellent transport links and local services.

    Safe and Homely Atmosphere

    We prioritise the safety and comfort of our residents, providing a nurturing environment where care is delivered with compassion and dignity.

    Facilities

    and Services

    We are dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for our residents. Our range of services is designed to provide a supportive, engaging, and comfortable living experience at one of the top nursing homes in Aylesford.

    Spacious Private Rooms

    All our rooms are designed with privacy and comfort in mind. Each room features modern en-suite facilities, allowing residents to feel at home in a top-quality care home in Kent.

    Communal Areas

    Our communal living spaces are bright and welcoming, providing the perfect environment for socialising and building community connections within our nursing home.

    Nutritious Dining Experience

    At Appleton Lodge, we believe that good food is essential to well-being. Residents enjoy home-cooked, nutritious meals prepared fresh every day, served in a friendly dining atmosphere, which is a hallmark of our residential care in Kent.

    Hydrotherapy Access

    Our hydrotherapy bathroom offers therapeutic benefits, providing a relaxing space for residents who require additional physical support. This makes us one of the few nursing homes in Kent that offer this unique service.

    Engaging Activities

    We offer a variety of stimulating activities to enrich the lives of our residents, including:
    • Animal therapy
    • Arts and crafts
    • Well-being sessions

    Outdoor Spaces

    Residents can relax and enjoy nature in our peaceful woodland garden or explore the beautiful Garden of Honour—ideal spaces for fresh air and tranquillity. Our serene outdoor areas are part of what makes Appleton Lodge Nursing Home in Aylesford a special place.

    Personalised Care Tailored to Your Needs

    Appleton Lodge specialises in a wide range of care services, ensuring every resident receives the support they need to live comfortably. Our care services include:
    Nursing Care in
    Aylesford
    Residential
    Care
    Respite
    Care
    End-of-Life
    Care
    Palliative Care
    in Kent
    We also provide specialised care for residents living with:
    Parkinson’s
    Disease
    Motor
    Neurone Disease
    COPD
    Stroke
    Head/Brain
    Injuries
    Cancer
    Care
    …and many other complex conditions, ensuring that Appleton Lodge Nursing Home is equipped to meet a broad range of health needs.

    Appleton Lodge, 14 Milner Road, Royal British Legion Industries Village, Aylesford ME20 7FU

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    Our Manager

    Jane Holden

    Admissions Manager

    “At Appleton Lodge, we focus on creating a nurturing and community-centred environment where each resident’s needs are met with care and respect. Our beautifully decorated accommodations and communal spaces foster a sense of belonging within our care home in Aylesford.”

    Our Manager

    Cara

    Home Manager

    As Home Manager of Appleton and Bradbury Nursing Homes, Cara brings over 30 years of experience in the care industry. Starting her career as an NHS nurse, she later specialised in stoma care before joining Bradbury House. Cara’s leadership and dedication ensure that residents receive compassionate, high-quality care in a nurturing environment.

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    An Unconventional Odyssey – Charting A Visionary Path Towards Success

    Despite a successful stint as one of the youngest finance directors in London, specialising in mergers and acquisitions for a prominent advertising company, Marc found his professional success to be hollow. Driven by a desire to serve the community, he left the lucrative world of finance to establish an accountancy practice and business consultancy in Lewisham. His mission was clear: guide local start-ups and small businesses toward financial transparency and profitability.

    As Marc’s consultancy flourished, he received a crucial call from Eleanor in 2005, who was struggling to keep her nursing agency afloat after 26 years. Marc took on the challenge, initiating a leap of faith that marked the beginning of a transformative journey. Today, the Eleanor Healthcare Group stands as a model business in the care sector, with over 1500 dedicated members, fluent in 112 languages, supporting over 3000 clients. The senior staff, with a combined experience of over 100 years in health and social care, has been instrumental in guiding and participating in the organisation’s remarkable growth.

    Marc draws inspiration from his team of staff, care workers, and frontline keyworkers, acknowledging their role in preserving the life and dignity of the most vulnerable in the community. He emphasises that Eleanor is an organization with people at its core, having created a paradigm shift in the care sector with the driving principle that social care is about people, not processes. In 2009, Marc introduced the concept of person-centric care, responding to a request from Richmond Council. Eleanor Healthcare Group led the transformation, offering tailor-made services and pioneering an outcomes-based approach in collaboration with local authorities. The organisation then took a leading role in preventive care, integrating health and social care services and introducing a novel caring model to Lewisham Council based on the Buurtzorg model.

    Despite numerous achievements, Marc sees success as just the beginning. The Eleanor family remains ready to take another leap of faith, with trust in people above processes. In the face of mounting challenges to health and social care systems, Marc has been steering Eleanor to the forefront of much-needed innovation within the UK and globally. Eleanor Healthcare Group takes pride in its identity, never compromising integrity, and always preserving its true essence. The commitment to taking the road less travelled is evident as it approaches the next fork in the future of healthcare, promising to continue breaking new ground and redefine possibilities.