Shaftesbury Court Residential Care Home, Bexley
With glorious gardens and apartment-style bedrooms with walk-in wet rooms, we think you’ll agree that Shaftesbury Court Residential Care Home has superb, spacious accommodation, compared with other care homes in Kent. And the care our of devoted staff is something special, with a real family feel to the home. Providing residential care, we also offer planned respite care breaks, perfect for local caregivers who support elderly relatives at home.
Something that takes people by surprise is the size of the bedrooms at our Erith care home. The spacious, residential apartment-style bedrooms have their own lounge areas, kitchenettes and en-suite wetrooms. And with so much space, our residents can enjoy spending quality time with their family and friends in privacy. We even have double bedroom apartments for couples.
At the heart of the home is a truly dedicated team, with many long-serving members who have been here for many years. People often praise the home for its family feel and we do everything we can to enrich the lives of our residents every day.
What are the gardens like at Shaftesbury Court?
Our landscaped gardens are absolutely glorious, with so much space to explore. With harbour-style seating and raised beds, they are ideal for our residents who are in wheelchairs or have greater physical disabilities. The grounds are surrounded by wheelchair-friendly pathways and are the perfect place to enjoy summer barbecues and relaxing with family and friends.
Engaging activities
Many of our residents enjoy baking, arts and painting, and pampering sessions in the salon. We also have a mobile hairdresser who visits Shaftesbury Court and other care homes in Kent for regular appointments.
We support residents with hobbies they have always loved and inspire them to try new experiences, as well as getting out about. Our residents have enjoyed taking part in activities with local schoolchildren, animal therapy, or indulging in a hand massage in the salon. Some of the residents enjoyed going to the Diamond Jubilee Club and a monthly film club in Slade Green.
A team that feels like family
We have many long-serving members of the team who have been with us for years and years and people often praise the home for its family feel and loved ones are reassured to see a familiar face. It’s more than just delivering high-quality residential care and respite care. We go above and beyond to make our residents and those closest to them to feel part of something special.
Pre-bookable respite care at Shaftesbury Court
As well as providing residential care at our care home in Erith, we offer planned respite or relief care, which can be short stay breaks or long term stays. These are ideal for people caring for an elderly relative who need some time to rest themselves, with the peace of mind of knowing their loved one is in safe hands.
They are also ideal if you are in your senior years and considering transitioning into care, but would like a flavour of what to expect from care home life. Or perhaps you are feeling a little frail and the family and friends who normally support you are away. Whatever your reason for needing respite care, we are here.
Pricing information
It is usual for residents in care homes to contribute to the cost of their own care. Some people have the resources to pay for their care in full, whilst others make means-tested contributions. Our weekly fees are individual to each of our residents and are subject to a pre-admission assessment, which is required to truly understand the level of care and support needed.
Our 2024 weekly care fees for residential care at Shaftesbury Care Home start from £1,339 but may be in the region of 20% more*. This depends on your care needs and the type of bedroom that is right for you, from our standard rooms to our premium bedroom options.
*If you require more specialist care such as 1-2-1 support, your weekly fee could be higher. Visit our Paying for Care page for information on how to pay for care at Shaftesbury Court Residential Care Home.
If you would like to know more about our care home in Erith, or indeed our other care home in Kent, please fill out our online webform below or speak to our Enquiry Support Team on 0132 277 1926.
Based on a survey completed by our residents and their loved ones.
Facilities at this home
Accommodation
- Double rooms
- Ensuite
- Hairdressing salon
- Kitchenette
- Lounges
- Wheelchair accessible garden
- Wifi
Activities
- Children visits
- Fizz Fridays
- Knit and natter
- Light exercise
- Movies
- Nail care
- Pet therapy
Care and support
- Chiropody
- Hairdressing
- Home cooked meals
- Physiotherapy
- Podiatry
- Respite Care
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Where to find us
Selkirk Drive, Erith, Kent, DA8 3QPTravelling to see us? View home on Google Maps
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Stories from the home
Look around
Take a look around Shaftesbury Court using our online virtual tour. Click the play button to be guided around our wonderful home and find out what we have to offer. Read our virtual tour transcript (PDF 138KB).
A very special visit
Our residents were beaming from ear to ear when they welcomed a very tiny visitor recently – meet Xuili!
More than just a room
Along with kitchenettes, our rooms include lounge and dining areas to unwind and relax in, away from hustle of the home.