If you’re considering residential care options near Wateringbury, Lavenders in West Malling is known for offering comfort, safety and enriching daily life to every resident. Our team is committed to meaningful, respectful care that feels like home.
Lavenders Residential Home near Leybourne stands out for its attentive, personalised care and vibrant community life. Located in the heart of Kent, we cater exclusively to older adults seeking support with daily living in a safe, respectful environment. Our dedicated team builds real relationships with residents, encouraging participation in activities like gardening, art and music. Each day is structured to balance routine with independence, offering warmth, dignity and opportunities for social connection. With spacious private rooms, beautiful outdoor spaces and freshly prepared meals, Lavenders feels like home for every resident.
At Lavenders, daily support is shaped around the individual — their routines, preferences, independence and wellbeing. Families from Leybourne often appreciate the reassuring balance of structure and freedom: support is always available when needed, while residents are encouraged to make choices, stay socially active and feel truly at home.
Lavenders is located at 41 Lavenders Road, West Malling, Kent, ME19 6HP, just a short drive from Leybourne and convenient for family members visiting regularly.
The home is also situated opposite Manor Park Country Park, offering a peaceful environment surrounded by nature while remaining well connected to nearby towns and villages.
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Residential care is about supporting everyday life with dignity — particularly when daily tasks at home begin to feel more challenging or unsafe. At Lavenders, this may include:
Residents enjoy a lively programme of activities which may include arts and crafts, quizzes, live music, themed dining and seasonal celebrations. There are also opportunities to explore the local area, helping residents stay connected to Leybourne, West Malling and nearby villages.
Outside, the gardens and outdoor spaces offer a calmer rhythm — fresh air, changing seasons and a peaceful place where residents and families can spend meaningful time together.
Residential care is well suited for older adults who would benefit from a safe, supportive home environment with assistance for daily living while maintaining independence and choice.
Yes. Lavenders offers single bedrooms with ensuite facilities, helping ensure comfort, privacy and dignity for every resident.
Yes. Residents are encouraged to personalise their rooms with familiar items and belongings to help the space feel comfortable and homely.
Daily life combines gentle routines, sociable mealtimes, comfortable shared spaces and activities designed to suit different interests and mobility levels.
You can contact the home directly to discuss your needs, check availability and arrange a visit.
(Address and provider details are listed on the NHS and CQC profiles.)
Stay up-to-date with our activities and weekly events.
Residents have own area to plant and tend
Residents embark the Kingfisher Boat at Wateringbury Marina
Musical entertainment by local performer
Local Dance Teacher gentle dance session for residents
Monthly in-house Christian worship Service
Residents choice
Children visited for musical activities with residents
Musical entertainment by local performers
Craft activity session
Communion service held for residents
Residents recite favourite poems
Sharing memories
Group sessions with tennis coach Holly
Gentle exercise with music
Social games for enjoyment and stimulation
Regular Haircare appointments for residents
Light floor-based physical games
Traditional and engaging game session
Second weekly session of music-based movement
Outside gardening planting
Group trivia and mind games with Tea & Chat
Entertainment for relaxed weekend engagement
If you’re searching for Elderly Care Services in Leybourne, Lavenders offers a calm and welcoming environment where older adults are supported with dignity, comfort and day-to-day reassurance — alongside the benefits of privacy, community life and peaceful outdoor spaces.
Mum has been at Lavenders since February this year and we have been very pleased with the home – with the facilities, the care and all of the staff that we have met. Communication is good, with the office and with the senior carers on shift and we are kept well-informed when anything happens. The staff have always been friendly, polite and helpful and are very patient with Mum. There are plenty of activities on offer, though Mum doesn’t go to that many of them despite encouragement; she is also encouraged to sit out in the lounge which is bright and airy with a nice view of the grounds and she seems to do that quite often. I would recommend anyone with a friend or relative needing care to have a look at Lavenders.





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.