Nestled in the charming town of Cranbrook, Kent, Hartley House Residential Home is surrounded by the timeless beauty of England’s Garden of Eden. The cobbled streets, Tudor-style architecture and landmarks like the historic Union Mill and St Dunstan’s Church create an inspiring environment. These local treasures, combined with the warmth and care at Hartley House, offer residents a serene and enriching home.
Our dedicated team of caregivers provides compassionate and attentive care to meet the unique needs of elderly residents. From assistance with daily activities to medication management, we ensure that each resident receives personalised care and support to enhance their quality of life.
We understand the importance of providing comfort and support to residents and their families during their end-of-life journey. Our palliative care services focus on pain management, emotional support and maintaining dignity and respect for the resident’s wishes.
Our specially trained staff members create a safe and supportive environment for residents living with dementia. Through individualised care plans, cognitive stimulation activities and sensory engagement, we aim to enhance the overall well-being and quality of life of residents with dementia.
In addition to general elderly care, we offer specialist care services tailored to specific needs such as frailty management and incontinence support. Our team works closely with healthcare professionals to ensure that residents receive comprehensive and holistic care.
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Our beautifully landscaped garden offers a serene outdoor space for residents to relax, socialise and enjoy nature’s beauty, with walking paths, seating areas and vibrant flowers.
Residents can pamper themselves with on-site hairdressing services, where professional stylists provide personalised grooming and styling to enhance their well-being and confidence.
Residents have access to convenient kitchenette facilities, equipped with basic appliances and utensils, for preparing snacks or beverages whenever they wish.
Our comfortable lounge areas provide residents with a relaxing space to unwind, read a book, or socialise with fellow residents, creating a sense of community and belonging.
We understand the therapeutic benefits of animal companionship, which is why we welcome residents to bring their beloved pets to our home, fostering a warm and homely atmosphere.
For moments of solitude or reflection, residents can retreat to our quiet room, a peaceful sanctuary where they can find solace and recharge away from the hustle and bustle of daily life.
We prioritise the holistic well-being of our residents, offering a range of activities, therapies and support services to promote physical, mental and emotional health, ensuring they live life to the fullest.
Our home is equipped with reliable Wi-Fi connectivity, allowing residents to stay connected with loved ones, access online resources and enjoy entertainment options at their convenience.
At Hartley House Care Home, we prioritise the health and safety of our residents above all else. Our dedicated team provides personalised care to ensure that your loved one is always well-groomed, mentally and emotionally stimulated and socially engaged. We regularly review our care plans to ensure they are effectively meeting the needs of each resident.
Our commitment to safety extends to our facility, which is equipped with secured entrances and alarmed exits. We conduct weekly fire drills to mitigate fire risks. Additionally, as an organisation accredited with ISO 9001, we maintain stringent standards to uphold the safety, health and wellbeing of our residents.
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We are privileged to have Simon as our esteemed manager, bringing nearly 20 years of experience in the health and social care sector. Simon’s journey in the industry began as a carer and he has since worked his way up, gaining valuable experience in various roles including nursing, dementia care and community care. Along the way, he has learned from some exceptional matrons, shaping his passion for delivering high-quality and person-centred care.
Simon’s dedication to excellence in care has been recognised with prestigious awards, including being twice awarded National Care Manager of the Year by the Great British Care Awards. He firmly believes that one size does not fit all when it comes to care and he is committed to ensuring that each resident receives personalised attention and support.
Simon’s vision for Hartley House Care Home is to create a home that residents and staff can be proud to call theirs. He is passionate about empowering the skills of the staff, enabling them to become the best they can be and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
Experience the warmth and exceptional care at Hartley House Care Home, a legacy of Eleanor Healthcare. Schedule a visit today to discover why we’re a place residents are proud to call home.
My mum (with dementia) has been at Hartley House for three years. Everyone who works at Hartley House is committed to working for the patient’s best interest. This includes the maintenance, laundry, caring, catering and social activities staff.
The management team are very approachable and available to talk anytime.
Each member of the team has a friendly and professional manner about them, not only for the patients but also towards their families.





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.