Care in Tunbridge Wells
Tunbridge Wells carries 35.6 beds per 100 residents aged 85+, against a national average of 32.5 — in line with national
Demand & supply today
| Residents aged 75+ | 11,535 |
| Residents aged 85+ | 3,830 |
| Registered care beds | 1,365 |
| Beds per 100 aged 85+ | 35.6 |
| Beds at the national rate (32.5/100) | 1,245 |
| Surplus vs national rate | 120 beds |
| Beds in homes registered for nursing | 951 |
| Beds in homes registered for dementia | 883 |
Quality of the existing stock
70% of beds sit in homes rated Good or Outstanding by the CQC. 234 beds sit in homes rated Requires improvement or Inadequate — supply that may not endure, and therefore latent demand a new scheme can plan around.
Largest providers in Tunbridge Wells
| Provider | Homes | Beds |
|---|---|---|
| Hazeldene House Ltd | 1 | 78 |
| Bupa Care Homes (ANS) Limited | 1 | 76 |
| Cornford House Limited | 1 | 74 |
| Hallmark Care Homes (Tunbridge Wells) Limited | 1 | 74 |
| Tunbridge Wells Care Centre Limited | 1 | 70 |
| Ventas UK Opco Limited | 1 | 70 |
| Rusthall Lodge Housing Association Limited | 1 | 69 |
| Elizabeth Finn Homes Limited | 1 | 64 |
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- How many care home beds are there in Tunbridge Wells?
- There are 1,365 registered care home beds across 31 CQC-registered homes in Tunbridge Wells, of which 951 are in homes registered for nursing care and 883 in homes registered for dementia care (2026-07-10).
- Is Tunbridge Wells undersupplied or oversupplied with care beds?
- Tunbridge Wells has 35.6 beds per 100 residents aged 85+, against a national average of 32.5 — in line with national. That is 120 beds above what the national rate implies.
- How will demand for care beds in Tunbridge Wells change by 2043?
- The population aged 85+ in Tunbridge Wells is projected to change by +71.5% between 2025 and 2043 (ONS 2022-based projections). Held at today's 1,365 beds, that would be 20.8 beds per 100 aged 85+ — undersupplied, a shortfall of 769 beds at the national rate.
- How many care beds does Tunbridge Wells need?
- At the national rate of 32.5 beds per 100 aged 85+, Tunbridge Wells would hold about 1,245 beds today against its actual 1,365, rising to roughly 2,134 beds by 2043 as the 85+ population grows.
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Method: CQC HSCA Active Locations give every registered care home, its beds, registration scope (nursing / dementia) and latest rating; each home is assigned to a local authority by its nearest ONS population-weighted centroid. Demand is ONS small-area population aged 75+/85+ (2020); growth is ONS 2022-based subnational projections for the 85+ band (2025–2043). The national benchmark of 32.5 beds per 100 aged 85+ is computed from the same data, not assumed. Figures are estimates for research and site screening, not a substitute for a commissioned feasibility study. Updated July 2026.